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Event: CCC 12 : Soares vs Nagibatel     
Date:   Mar 16, 2024
#R1##CL#
Mbeki has taken the fight to the clinch.
Valo tries to break free but Mbeki pushes him back against the cage.
Mbeki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Valo gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD#
Mbeki successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Valo blocks the strikes from Mbeki.
The strikes coming from Valo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.
Mbeki trying to control but Valo postures up.
Valo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Valo is pressing down on Mbeki's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mbeki is holding on for now.
Mbeki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Nice strikes from Valo there. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mbeki actively working from the bottom here.
Valo missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mbeki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Mbeki is trying to get back to full guard.
Mbeki moves into full guard. #SUB#
Mbeki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Valo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Valo stays in close to Mbeki's body and controls the position.
Valo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Valo wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving.
Valo working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Mbeki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valo is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mbeki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valo stacks Mbeki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valo!
Mbeki dodges the ground and pound from Valo.
Valo trying to control the action but Mbeki is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as Valo stalls from top position.#T4#
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mbeki is trying to get back to half guard.
Mbeki wants to control but Valo postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mbeki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Valo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Valo trying to control the position but Mbeki is working away.
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 Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valo as he jumps to the side. #TD#
Mbeki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Valo is trying to keep Mbeki in close.
Mbeki trying to control but Valo is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mbeki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valo can do to turn this around?
Valo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Mbeki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Valo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mbeki, into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Mbeki has his foot on Valo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valo works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Mbeki is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.#T2##SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Valo passes into side control.
Mbeki tries to improve position but can't.
Mbeki wants to control but Valo postures up.
Mbeki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Valo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Mbeki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Valo's best efforts.
Mbeki has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Valo is working away from the top position though.
Valo working Mbeki over with strikes. #T3##SUB#
Mbeki looking for subs from the bottom but Valo mounts him!
Valo connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Mbeki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mbeki is trying to escape the mount.
Mbeki is working hard here to advance position.
Mbeki is trying to stand up.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mbeki is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Mbeki is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mbeki's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Mbeki tries to lock up and control but Valo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mbeki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mbeki sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mbeki gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Mbeki has his foot on Valo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Valo works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Valo defends it easily.#SUB#
Mbeki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Valo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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 Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Mbeki tries for a takedown but Valo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Valo unleashes a big counter combination but Mbeki bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Mbeki gets a clinch.
Mbeki tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC#
Mbeki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sloppy strikes from Valo. Those never looked like landing.
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valo lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Valo.
Valo throws a head kick but Mbeki moves out of range. #CL#
Mbeki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Mbeki is trying to trip Valo. He has hold of a leg but Valo is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mbeki persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Mbeki drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Valo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mbeki has Valo in his guard.#REVB#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mbeki seems keen to control Valo's posture.#T1#
Valo wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving. #SUB#
Mbeki throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mbeki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Valo stacks Mbeki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Valo!
Valo prevents Mbeki from escaping the position.
Valo 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.#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.
Mbeki is trying to control Valo's posture but Valo avoids it.
Mbeki tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Valo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Mbeki regains half guard.
Mbeki is trying to stand back up but Valo is controlling him
The fighters are battling for position here. Mbeki manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Valo pushes his legs off easily.
Amri Mbeki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3##SUB#
Mbeki working for submissions but it's allowed Valo to get to half guard.
Mbeki taking some punishment here, with Valo in his half guard.
Valo working over Mbeki with some ground and pound. Mbeki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back.
Mbeki missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB2#
Valo is working for a submission of some sort. #T4##SUB#
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Valo pulls his head out easily.
Valo trying to mount his opponent but Mbeki defends it.
Mbeki is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Mbeki has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Valo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Valo!
Ville Valo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amri Mbeki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbeki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Valo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mbeki has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Amri Mbeki!

The defeated Ville Valo had this to say: 'Sleep with both your eyes open. '.

 

Event: CCC 4 : Dickinson vs Phillips     
Date:   Feb 10, 2024
#R1##TD2#
Mbeki shoots in and bounces Hickok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hickok has his hands on Mbeki's head, controlling the position.
Hickok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mbeki on the ground.
Hickok working a defensive guard here.
Hickok keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki throwing strikes from guard but Hickok blocks nicely.
Mbeki distracts Hickok with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Mbeki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hickok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbeki won't allow Hickok to sweep him here.
Hickok bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mbeki's guard. #REVR#
Hickok is working Mbeki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hickok lands a couple of digs.
Hickok sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mbeki's guard.
Hickok tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Mbeki.
Hickok looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hickok trying to control the action but Mbeki is working from the bottom. #T2#
Mbeki trying to control here. #SUB#
Hickok is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mbeki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hickok. #SUB2#
Mbeki looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hickok passes into side control!
Mbeki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mbeki is not content to let Hickok control the position. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face as Hickok controls the position.
Mbeki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hickok wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mbeki tries to improve position but can't.
Hickok moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Mbeki tries to buck Hickok off but Hickok is having none of it.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hickok trying to control the action but Mbeki is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hickok blocks the strikes from Mbeki. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hickok throws a jab when Mbeki was well out of range.
Hickok stuffs the takedown.
Mbeki is looking to clinch.
Hickok looks to land a combination but Mbeki avoids it well.
Mbeki darts in looking for a takedown but Hickok gets double underhooks and turns Mbeki into the cage.
Hickok is looking for a counter combo.
Mbeki shoots in looking for a takedown. Hickok tries to sprawl out of it but Mbeki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hickok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
James Butler Hickok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amri Mbeki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hickok takes a swing at Mbeki's ribcage but misses.
Hickok thuds a left hand into Mbeki's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Butler Hickok dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hickok stuffs the takedown.
Mbeki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hickok lands with a shot to the body.
Hickok throws a body shot but no joy.
Mbeki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Mbeki avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #TD2#
Mbeki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hickok looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hickok is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mbeki off and has taken his back!
Hickok biding his time, controlling Mbeki.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mbeki trying to control the action but Hickok just sinks the hooks in.
Mbeki is really stuck here. #T1##SUB#
Hickok working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hickok lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Hickok has the hooks in. Mbeki is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hickok lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Mbeki can't escape the position.
Will Hickok go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Mbeki holding both Hickok 's hands and preventing any damage. #T2#
Mbeki is in bad spot here.
Mbeki keeps trying to improve his position.
Hickok is looking to control Mbeki but Mbeki is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Mbeki's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Hickok is looking for the choke from the back position but Mbeki is controlling his hands well.
Mbeki wants to control his opponent's hands but Hickok gets his hands free.
Hickok scores with punches to the body.
Hickok is looking to control Mbeki but Mbeki is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Mbeki trying to control the position but Hickok manages to sink in the hooks.
Hickok controlling from the back.#SUB#
Hickok is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mbeki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hickok lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
I would not like to be Mbeki right now.
Hickok has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hickok is hanging on to Mbeki's back as he tries to escape. #T4#
Mbeki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hickok biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hickok gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Mbeki trying to control the hands but Hickok breaks the grip.
Hickok softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Mbeki is trying to break free.
Hickok not allowing Mbeki to control his hands.
James Butler Hickok overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mbeki is really stuck here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James Butler Hickok dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hickok scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Hickok lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mbeki circles away quickly and effectively.
Hickok misses with a wild body shot.
Hickok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hickok misses with a wild body shot.
Hickok throws a body punch but Mbeki moves out of range.
Mbeki defending well as Hickok loads up on a big left hand.
Mbeki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Mbeki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hickok was covering up waiting for the punch and Mbeki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hickok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mbeki.
Hickok is trying to control the position but Mbeki postures up.
Mbeki showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Mbeki postures up.
Mbeki preventing the sweep.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Hickok keeps moving.
Hickok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mbeki is one step ahead there.
Hickok is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mbeki can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mbeki checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Mbeki's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mbeki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hickok scores with a spinning back kick!
Hickok is looking to wear down Mbeki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hickok lands with a straight right. Mbeki didn't see that one coming.
James Butler Hickok is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hickok jabs at Mbeki's body.
Hickok looks to land a combination but Mbeki avoids it well.
Mbeki avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hickok throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James Butler Hickok is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hickok lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hickok lands a nice shot to the body.
Hickok slaps away a takedown attempt from Mbeki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hickok appears to be looking for a big counter.
A jab lands there for Mbeki.#T3#
Mbeki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hickok lands with a shot to the body.
Mbeki closes the distance and clinches up with Hickok, looking for a takedown. Mbeki pushes Hickok against the cage but Hickok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mbeki is looking to clinch.
Mbeki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hickok swivels and escapes.
James Butler Hickok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amri Mbeki.
Mbeki is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hickok misses the target.
James Butler Hickok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mbeki darts in looking for a takedown but Hickok gets double underhooks and turns Mbeki into the cage.
Mbeki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Mbeki decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Mbeki wants to work for an arm triangle but Hickok is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Mbeki is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hickok moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hickok holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hickok is looking for a triangle but Mbeki pushes his legs off easily.
Hickok is adopting a defensive guard.
Hickok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#

And that's the end of the fight!
James Butler Hickok showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hickok 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Butler Hickok!

An out of breath James Butler Hickok thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jan 07, 2024
#R1##TD#
Mbeki shoots in and gets a takedown into McGuire's guard.
Mbeki is breathing heavily.
McGuire wants to stand and escape but Mbeki is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mbeki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Mbeki drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mbeki jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McGuire wants to stand and escape but Mbeki is having none of it.
Mbeki controls from within his opponent's guard.
McGuire wants to stand up but Mbeki is controlling him.
McGuire 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Mbeki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mbeki prevents McGuire from standing back up. #T1#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McGuire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a kimura here.
McGuire wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Mbeki is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! McGuire is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amri Mbeki!
The defeated Vincent McGuire had this to say: 'Gi'mmie my Money! '.

 

Event: SYN 1045 New Years Eve     
Date:   Dec 31, 2023
#R1#
Tamburello connects with a body shot that sends Mbeki's belly button to the back.
Mbeki shoots in looking for a takedown but Tamburello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mbeki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mbeki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tamburello's waist but Tamburello gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mbeki off to one side.
Tamburello throws out a counter right but Mbeki avoids it with no problem.
Mbeki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amri Mbeki. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Tamburello rushes Mbeki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mbeki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tamburello is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tamburello stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mbeki.
Mbeki prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tamburello tries to throw a body punch but Mbeki avoids it by throwing Tamburello back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamburello lands a right hand.
Mbeki prevents a body shot from Tamburello.
Tamburello tries a body shot but Mbeki blocks it. #BC#
Mbeki breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mbeki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice body punch from Tamburello. #T1#
Mbeki tries to clinch up.
Mbeki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamburello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mbeki at a distance.
Mbeki walks into a stiff left hand from Tamburello.
Tamburello just misses with a punch to the body.
Tamburello walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tamburello throws a shot from downtown. Mbeki moves away and avoids it.
Mbeki dives in for a single leg takedown but Tamburello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tamburello lands a body shot.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamburello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mbeki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tamburello gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tamburello gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mbeki. #T2#
Mbeki is trying to break the clinch but Tamburello is controlling him.
Mbeki goes for a takedown attempt but Tamburello pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD#
Mbeki drives through with a takedown into guard.

Tamburello has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mbeki is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mbeki has had enough of the clinch but Tamburello keeps him there for the moment.
Mbeki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tamburello tries to work over Mbeki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Tamburello.
A right hook to the body lands for Tamburello.
Tamburello works on Mbeki's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Tamburello swings wildly with an uppercut but Mbeki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tamburello lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mbeki is breathing heavily.
Tamburello misses with a body punch.
Mbeki wants a takedown but no success here.
Mbeki drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tamburello gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tamburello lands a nice uppercut.#TD#
Mbeki gets control of Tamburello's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mbeki will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tamburello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tamburello postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tamburello keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mbeki's head.
Tamburello distracts Mbeki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tamburello's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tamburello makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4##SUB#
Mbeki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tamburello defends it easily.
Tamburello content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tamburello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mbeki's head.
Tamburello trying to control but Mbeki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tamburello scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tamburello wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving.
Tamburello chips away with some ground and pound.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tamburello chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Tamburello dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tamburello defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mbeki.
Tamburello connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mbeki momentarily.
Mbeki doesn't manage to clinch there - Tamburello circles away.
Tamburello has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mbeki throws a hook to the side of Tamburello's head but Tamburello sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tamburello appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tamburello. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Nice shot lands for Mbeki.#CL#
Mbeki clinches up against the cage.
Tamburello tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tamburello misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mbeki looking for a takedown.
Tamburello can't find room to land a body shot as Mbeki controls the action.
The referee calls for Tamburello to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki prevents a body shot from Tamburello. #TD#
Mbeki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mbeki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Tamburello is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tamburello distracts Mbeki with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Tamburello working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tamburello postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tamburello working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mbeki's head.
Tamburello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mbeki is keeping the position for now.
Tamburello is working Mbeki over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tamburello cracks Mbeki with a solid left hand.
Tamburello with a nice head shot there.
Chris Tamburello has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Tamburello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mbeki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tamburello has managed to get both his arms back between Mbeki's legs - danger averted.
Tamburello passes Mbeki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mbeki has hold of Tamburello's hands but Tamburello slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tamburello winds up and cracks Mbeki with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tamburello is nestled in close to Mbeki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T2#
Tamburello looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Tamburello.
Tamburello working the head and body with strikes.
Tamburello working the head and body with strikes.
Mbeki controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tamburello lands strikes from half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tamburello slips a nice elbow through Mbeki's hands, connecting with Mbeki's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbeki is looking to control Tamburello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mbeki avoid being mounted?
Tamburello working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tamburello scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC2#Mbeki is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tamburello connects with a nice short shot to Mbeki's temple.
Oh Mbeki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tamburello blocks the strikes from Mbeki.
Mbeki seems to have got his legs back now.
Tamburello is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mbeki! #T3#
Tamburello scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mbeki?
Tamburello loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mbeki scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Tamburello land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Tamburello stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Tamburello!

 

Event: SYN 1040 Diggs vs Ginger     
Date:   Dec 10, 2023
#R1#
Pustik throws a hook but Mbeki blocks it.#TD#
Mbeki looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pustik!#SUB#
Mbeki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pustik is trying to control Mbeki's posture but Mbeki avoids it.
Pustik tries to buck Mbeki off but Mbeki is having none of it.#SUB#
Mbeki looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pustik can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pustik is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Pustik's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pustik sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Mbeki is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pustik has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Pustik moves into full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mbeki trying to control but Pustik is working from the bottom.
Pustik lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pustik scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pustik defends well.
Pustik content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pustik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pustik scoring with some ground and pound.
Pustik advances position into side control!
Mbeki is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Mbeki manages to work his way to half guard, despite Pustik's best efforts.
Pustik prevents Mbeki from improving his position.
Pustik lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pustik working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pustik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mbeki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Pustik there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pustik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mbeki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mbeki is refusing to be controlled, as Pustik sits in half guard.
Pustik looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pustik pulls his head out easily.
Mbeki trying to control here.
Mbeki is refusing to be controlled, as Pustik sits in half guard. #SUB#
Mbeki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Pustik seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mbeki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pustik connects with a nice short shot to Mbeki's temple.
Pustik seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Pustik is nestled in close to Mbeki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Pustik scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pustik looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mbeki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pustik working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Pustik is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pustik is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nice strikes from Pustik there. #T4#
Mbeki trying to control here.
Pustik is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mbeki moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pustik lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Mbeki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pustik gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pustik stands up over Mbeki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pustik's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pustik working some strikes from top position.
Pustik lands a couple of digs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mbeki is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pustik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Prokop Pustik dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pustik lands with an uppercut that bounces Mbeki off the ropes and back into range.#TD2#
Pustik closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mbeki's guard.
Pustik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pustik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pustik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pustik won't allow Mbeki to get back to his feet.
Pustik is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pustik trying to control but Mbeki is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pustik defends well.
Pustik wants to control from the top but Mbeki keeps moving.
Pustik has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pustik postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Pustik scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pustik connects with a couple of short punches.
Pustik trying to control but Mbeki is working from the bottom.
Pustik lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Pustik lands a couple of digs.#ROC2#Mbeki is rocked!
Pustik chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh Mbeki is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pustik loads up on a big left hand. Mbeki felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Pustik looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mbeki can't hide his disappointment, as Pustik celebrates the victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Prokop Pustik!

 

Event: SYN 1032     
Date:   Nov 12, 2023
#R1#
Mbeki tries to clinch but Prometheus moves out of range.
Prometheus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mbeki cracks Prometheus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Prometheus jabs Mbeki right on the nose. Mbeki blinks but takes it well.
Prometheus ducks under a wild hook from Mbeki.
Mbeki is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Prometheus.#TD#
Mbeki looking to score a takedown here. Prometheus is defending well but Mbeki drives through and ends up in Prometheus's guard.
Mbeki throwing strikes from guard but Prometheus blocks nicely.
Mbeki trying to control but Prometheus is working from the bottom.
Prometheus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SU#
Mbeki decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Nice sprawl there from Prometheus as Mbeki shoots in.
Mbeki shoots in but Prometheus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Prometheus! But no joy.
Prometheus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mbeki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Prometheus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A nice leg kick lands there from Prometheus.
A jab from Prometheus misses.
Good shot there by Prometheus.
Mbeki walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mbeki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Prometheus. Prometheus obviously looking to wear him down.
Prometheus takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prometheus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
Prometheus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mbeki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Mbeki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Prometheus'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 but Prometheus is defending well.
Prometheus gets back to full guard.
Mbeki trying to control the position from guard on top but Prometheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prometheus pulls Mbeki in close to prevent any damage.
Mbeki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Mbeki throwing strikes but missing.
Prometheus keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully.
Mbeki is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Prometheus is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mbeki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mbeki won't allow Prometheus to sweep him here.
Mbeki trying to control the position from guard on top but Prometheus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prometheus can do anything to dispel that myth.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Prometheus dips to his left and cracks Mbeki with an uppercut!
Prometheus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mbeki.
No luck for Mbeki with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amri Mbeki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prometheus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prometheus misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mbeki doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Prometheus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Prometheus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Prometheus connects with a high kick.
Prometheus is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mbeki had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mbeki throws an overhand right that lands on Prometheus's shoulder, as Prometheus tries to avoid the shot.
Prometheus lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orestes Prometheus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Prometheus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mbeki sprawling to the canvas! Mbeki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Prometheus finish him?! #ROC2#Mbeki is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Prometheus fakes the body blow, causing Mbeki to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mbeki goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orestes Prometheus!
During a confident post fight interview, Orestes Prometheus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 1025 Choke vs Swole     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023
#R1#
Pruitt defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mbeki.
Mbeki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Pruitt throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mbeki.#CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Pruitt. No joy for Mbeki on that attempt.
Mbeki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mbeki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pruitt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pruitt lands with a hook. Mbeki tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Mbeki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pruitt quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pruitt wants to improve his position but Mbeki is controlling well. #SUB2#
Pruitt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mbeki perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Mbeki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pruitt trying to control but Mbeki postures up. #T1#
Pruitt wants to get back to full guard.
Pruitt is pressing down on Mbeki's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mbeki wants to stand but Pruitt is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mbeki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pruitt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mbeki trying to control the position from guard on top but Pruitt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pruitt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mbeki throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Mbeki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pruitt looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mbeki is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pruitt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pruitt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mbeki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbeki manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pruitt manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Mbeki slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pruitt is looking to reverse the position.
Mbeki is looking to take a break and control but Pruitt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mbeki throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pruitt is trying to work for a sweep but Mbeki has mounted him!
Mbeki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pruitt working to try and regain half guard.
Pruitt manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Still in half guard, Mbeki seems content to control.
Pruitt wants to improve his position but Mbeki is controlling well.
Pruitt wants to control but Mbeki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbeki looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a kimura but Pruitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mbeki to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pruitt tries to get to full guard but Mbeki has control of the leg.
Mbeki is keen to just control but Pruitt is a slippery customer.
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 Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amri Mbeki's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Pruitt. Beautiful body shot.
Pruitt throws a poor cross that misses
and Mbeki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mbeki throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pruitt's waist but Pruitt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mbeki off to one side.
Pruitt is looking to chop away at Mbeki's legs. #TD#
Mbeki shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pruitt is trying to defend but Mbeki finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#SUB#
Mbeki is looking for a kimura but Pruitt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mbeki to get the leverage.
Pruitt is looking to control Mbeki's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pruitt avoid being mounted?
Pruitt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mbeki not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Mbeki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pruitt slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Mbeki wants to pass the guard but Pruitt is keeping the position.
Mbeki postures up in Pruitt's guard and throws a big left but Pruitt blocks it.
Pruitt seems keen to control Mbeki's posture.
Mbeki with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Pruitt is looking for a triangle here but Mbeki uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pruitt is looking to regain half guard here but Mbeki keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SUB#
Mbeki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pruitt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mbeki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mbeki lands a few punches from side control.#SUB#
Mbeki tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Pruitt reaches up around Mbeki's neck trying to control. But Mbeki takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Pruitt! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Pruitt is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Mbeki celebrates the victory with the fans!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Amri Mbeki!

 

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 1007 Puno vs Washington II     
Date:   Jul 31, 2023
#R1#
Prometheus throws a series of strikes that have Mbeki backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Prometheus tries a head kick but it misses.
Mbeki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Prometheus looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD#
Mbeki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB#
Mbeki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Prometheus, who protects the arm well.
Prometheus prevents Mbeki from improving position.
Prometheus can't do much from the bottom here. #T1#
Prometheus is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mbeki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Prometheus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mbeki wants to control but Prometheus is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Mbeki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Prometheus rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Mbeki's guard! Nice work there by Prometheus!
Mbeki throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Prometheus 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.#T2##SUB#
Mbeki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Prometheus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mbeki is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for subs off his back but Prometheus has passed one foot through into half guard.
Mbeki trying to control from the bottom.
Mbeki is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Prometheus passes the guard and advances to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbeki wants to hold on but Prometheus pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prometheus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mbeki is trying to escape the mount.
Mbeki tries to control Prometheus's body but Prometheus pushes him off. Mbeki squirms to his side and now Prometheus has his back!
Mbeki wants to escape the position. #T4#
Prometheus is not going to allow Mbeki to sit and survive in this position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Prometheus is not going to allow Mbeki to sit and survive in this position.
Prometheus controlling well, preventing Mbeki from escaping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mbeki is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orestes Prometheus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amri Mbeki'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#
Mbeki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Prometheus swivels and escapes.#TD#
Mbeki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
An elbow from Mbeki crashes against the mat. #SUB#
Mbeki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mbeki is working Prometheus over with some ground and pound from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mbeki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mbeki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mbeki wants to take a breather but Prometheus manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mbeki. #T1#
Prometheus wants to sweep here but Mbeki controlling him for the moment.
Mbeki wants to pass the guard but Prometheus is keeping the position.
Mbeki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Prometheus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mbeki manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Prometheus slips nicely into half guard.
Prometheus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Mbeki tries to get to full guard but Prometheus has control of the leg. #SUB#
Mbeki actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Mbeki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Prometheus pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB#
Mbeki looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Prometheus moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mbeki.
Mbeki tries to bench press Prometheus off him but Prometheus keeps the position.
Mbeki might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mbeki is trying to control Prometheus's posture but Prometheus avoids it. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Mbeki looking for a sweep but Prometheus has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Prometheus controlling the pace for now.
Orestes Prometheus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mbeki flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Mbeki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mbeki prevents Prometheus from taking his back.
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 Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Amri Mbeki'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Mbeki shoots in but Prometheus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mbeki backing away here, and Prometheus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Prometheus misses with an uppercut.
Mbeki slips under a jab.
Mbeki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Prometheus dodges the punch combination from Mbeki.
Mbeki shoots in and drives through. Prometheus sprawls well.
Prometheus counters with a body kick.
Mbeki lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Orestes Prometheus has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amri Mbeki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prometheus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Prometheus throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mbeki's head.#T1#
Prometheus pushes Mbeki away with a front kick.
Amri Mbeki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A jab lands there for Prometheus.
Prometheus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mbeki's head.
Mbeki tries for a takedown but Prometheus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Prometheus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Orestes Prometheus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mbeki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prometheus is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Prometheus misses with a body shot.
No luck for Mbeki with that takedown attempt.
Despite the aggression on Prometheus's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Prometheus stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Prometheus wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Prometheus scores with a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mbeki.
Mbeki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Orestes Prometheus seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Mbeki takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Prometheus drops Mbeki with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Mbeki! Prometheus dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orestes Prometheus!
After winning the bout, Orestes Prometheus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SYN 1001 Randleman vs Dodgers     
Date:   Jul 10, 2023
#R1#
Mbeki misses with an uppercut.
Mbeki scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sampson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mbeki throws a poor cross that misses
and Sampson counters with a three punch combo that has Mbeki backing up. Mbeki nods at Sampson to acknowledge the strikes.
A slow jab from Mbeki misses its intended target.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown but Sampson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mbeki fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sampson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL2#
Sampson rushes Mbeki and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sampson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mbeki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sampson blocks it with crossed arms.
Mbeki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sampsons head.
Sampson tries to work over Mbeki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Sampson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Sampson fails to land.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
Sampson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mbeki.
Sampson misses with the head strike.
Mbeki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sampson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mbeki's elbow.
A hook to the body from Sampson.
Mbeki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson has a couple of punches blocked by Mbeki.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mbeki.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sampson.
Mbeki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mbeki blocking some punches.
Mbeki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Sampson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sampson blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mbeki blocks a body shot from Sampson. #T2#
Mbeki working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mbeki creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mbeki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson throws a punch but it's blocked by Mbeki.
Sampson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mbeki blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mbeki.
Mbeki blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Sampson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mbeki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
Sampson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Mbeki seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sampson can turn it around.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
Mbeki has been working on his balance at Gold Samurai's Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sampson.
Sampson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mbeki lands a nice uppercut.
Sampson gets through Mbeki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Sampson.
Mbeki is breathing heavily.
Sampson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Mbeki is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T3#
Sampson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sampson tries to work over Mbeki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sampson misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Sampson.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Sampson can't find room to land a body shot as Mbeki controls the action.
Mbeki misses with the head strike.
Mbeki throws a punch but it's blocked by Sampson.
Mbeki misses with the head strike.
Mbeki takes a shot to the head.
Sampson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sampson being controlled against the cage.
Sampson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mbeki has a couple of punches blocked by Sampson.
Sampson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
Sampson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mbeki or not.
Sampson scores with a shot to the side of Mbeki's head.
Sampson lands a left hand.
Sampson lands a hook that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
Mbeki prevents a body shot from Sampson.
Good body shot from Sampson.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Sampson.
Sampson lands with a left to the head.
Sampson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
Sampson lands an uppercut.
Mbeki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#Mbeki is rocked!
Sampson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Mbeki is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sampson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sampson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Sampson as the two fighters clinch.
Sampson is leaning against Mbeki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sampson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sampson pushes Mbeki against the cage. Sampson is working some dirty boxing. Sampson pushes off with a quick right hook! Mbeki goes down! Mbeki tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sampson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
During a confident post fight interview, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SYN 993 Exotic vs Swahn     
Date:   Jun 16, 2023
#R1#
Mbeki throws a jab when Von Ver Huevan was well out of range.
Mbeki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Von Ver Huevan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a kick to the body. #TD#
Mbeki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Von Ver Huevan on his heels. He'll look to pass Von Ver Huevan's guard now, I'm sure.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Von Ver Huevan keeps moving.
Von Ver Huevan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Von Ver Huevan 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.
Von Ver Huevan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Von Ver Huevan keeps moving.
Von Ver Huevan wants to sweep here but Mbeki controlling him for the moment.
Von Ver Huevan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Von Ver Huevan keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Mbeki trying to control but Von Ver Huevan is working from the bottom.
Von Ver Huevan working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mbeki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mbeki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Ver Huevan is trying to control the position but Mbeki postures up.
Mbeki trying to control but Von Ver Huevan is working from the bottom.
Mbeki is pushing down on Von Ver Huevan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Von Ver Huevan is fighting to maintain full guard but Mbeki has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mbeki is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Von Ver Huevan gets back to half guard.
Mbeki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Ver Huevan tries to get to full guard but Mbeki has control of the leg.
Von Ver Huevan controlling the position well. #SUB#
Mbeki is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Ver Huevan is just riding it out for now. Mbeki eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB#
Mbeki looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Ver Huevan controlling the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbeki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mbeki is trying to control. Von Ver Huevan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Von Ver Huevan wants to control but Mbeki is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Von Ver Huevan is looking for a sweep. Mbeki is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Mbeki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3##SUB#
Mbeki is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Ver Huevan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Mbeki is working for a kimura but Von Ver Huevan is defending it quite comfortably.
Von Ver Huevan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Von Ver Huevan pulls Mbeki in close to prevent any damage.
Von Ver Huevan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mbeki.
Von Ver Huevan wants to sweep here but Mbeki controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Von Ver Huevan is on top in guard. #REVB#
Mbeki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Von Ver Huevan is controlling him. #T4#
Mbeki looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Mbeki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Ver Huevan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mbeki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ver Huevan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mbeki is looking to stand up but Von Ver Huevan isn't so interested in that idea.
Von Ver Huevan passes Mbeki's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Ver Huevan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Von Ver Huevan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Amri Mbeki will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Von Ver Huevan throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Mbeki misses the target.
Von Ver Huevan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mbeki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Ver Huevan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Mbeki was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Von Ver Huevan.
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Ver Huevan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mbeki backs up against the cage.
Von Ver Huevan slips under a jab.
Von Ver Huevan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mbeki is just out of range.
Mbeki misses with a straight right.
Mbeki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mbeki works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#It looks like Magnus Von Ver Huevan has been cut.
A big left from Mbeki misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Von Ver Huevan! But no joy.#TD#
Mbeki looking to score a takedown here. Von Ver Huevan is defending well but Mbeki drives through and ends up in Von Ver Huevan's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ver Huevan is controlling Mbeki's posture.
Mbeki throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mbeki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Ver Huevan looking for a sweep. Not yet Von Ver Huevan, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Von Ver Huevan holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Von Ver Huevan keeps moving.
Von Ver Huevan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mbeki is one step ahead there.
Von Ver Huevan keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully.
Von Ver Huevan pulls Mbeki in to control the position.
Amri Mbeki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Mbeki drops back looking for a leg! Von Ver Huevan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Von Ver Huevan manages to kick Mbeki off! Mbeki jumps back into Von Ver Huevan's guard.
Mbeki won't allow Von Ver Huevan to sweep him here.
Mbeki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ver Huevan is keeping the position for now.
Mbeki landing some decent shots from guard.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Von Ver Huevan keeps moving.
Mbeki won't allow Von Ver Huevan to sweep him here. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Mbeki drops back looking for a leg! Von Ver Huevan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Von Ver Huevan manages to kick Mbeki off! Mbeki jumps back into Von Ver Huevan's guard.
Von Ver Huevan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mbeki scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Mbeki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Mbeki thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Von Ver Huevan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mbeki trying to control but Von Ver Huevan is working from the bottom.
Von Ver Huevan managing to control the position.
Mbeki won't allow Von Ver Huevan to sweep him here. #T3#
Mbeki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ver Huevan is keeping the position for now.
Von Ver Huevan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Von Ver Huevan wants to pass the guard but Mbeki is defending well.
Von Ver Huevan prevents Mbeki from improving his position.
Von Ver Huevan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mbeki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mbeki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Von Ver Huevan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mbeki blocking the ground and pound attempt from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan wants to free his trapped foot but Mbeki is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mbeki pushes Von Ver Huevan off looking to stand but Von Ver Huevan dives back in and keeps control.
Mbeki works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Mbeki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ver Huevan is aware though and is defending well.
Mbeki keeping moving, preventing Von Ver Huevan from controlling successfully.
Von Ver Huevan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mbeki is retaining full guard.
Von Ver Huevan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mbeki's head.#SUB#
Von Ver Huevan stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mbeki throws up his legs and catches Von Ver Huevan in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Von Ver Huevan tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mbeki! That came out of nowhere!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: SYN 986 Washington vs. Seigel     
Date:   May 18, 2023
#R1#
Mbeki misses with an uppercut
and Narloch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mbeki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Narloch's hands.
Mbeki throws an off balance right hand
and Narloch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Narloch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mbeki lands a hook that stumbles Narloch back into the cage. Mbeki follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Narloch to the canvas! Mbeki pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Narloch has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: Bellicose XLIII     
Date:   Apr 16, 2023
#R1#
Mbeki throws a poor cross that misses
and Pustik counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mbeki moves away from the strike by Pustik.
Pustik with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Pustik tries to clinch but Mbeki moves out of range.
Pustik scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mbeki looks to land a combination but Pustik avoids it well. #CL2#
Pustik closes the distance and clinches.
Pustik tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pustik is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pustik.
Pustik on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mbeki throws a head punch that misses.
Pustik softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pustik scores with a hook to the body.
Pustik lands a good knee to the midsection. Mbeki won't want to take too many of those.
Mbeki is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Pustik turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pustik landing strikes.
Pustik landing a few strikes.
Pustik scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mbeki to see if he's OK.
Pustik scoring with punches and elbows.
Pustik scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Pustik lands a huge shot from side control! Mbeki is out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Prokop Pustik!

 

Event: Bellicose XXXII     
Date:   Mar 05, 2023
#R1##TD#
Deane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mbeki to the mat! Mbeki manages to get full guard. #SUB2#
Mbeki has his foot on Deane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Deane works his way back into a safe position though.
Deane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Deane controlling from the top position.
Deane throwing strikes but missing.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Deane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mbeki works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Deane pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Mbeki blocks nicely.
Deane throws an elbow that misses. Mbeki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Deane's guard. Nice move by Mbeki!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki wanted to stand there but Deane had control of the position.
Mbeki throwing strikes from guard but Deane blocks nicely. #T1#
Deane looking for a sweep. Not yet Deane, not yet.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Deane keeps moving.
Mbeki throws a big elbow that misses.
Deane has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mbeki has passed into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Mbeki.
Mbeki staying calm.
Deane dodges the ground and pound from Mbeki.
Deane is trying to improve his position.
Deane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mbeki on the ground.#T2##SUB2#
Mbeki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mbeki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mbeki tries to move into full mount but can't pass Deane's legs. #SUB2#
Mbeki swings around for an armbar but Deane sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mbeki's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mbeki is trying to keep Deane in close.
Deane controlling from the top position.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Mbeki has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Mbeki is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3#
Deane throwing strikes from guard but Mbeki blocks nicely.
Mbeki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mbeki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane landing some decent shots from guard.
Deane won't allow Mbeki to get back to his feet.
Deane in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB2#
Mbeki working for a triangle but Deane defends it easily.
Deane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mbeki is looking for a triangle but Deane pushes his legs off easily.
Deane is in close to Mbeki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Mbeki keeping moving, preventing Deane from controlling successfully.
Deane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deane throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mbeki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deane lands a couple of digs.
Deane chips away with some ground and pound.#CUT#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Deane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Deane scoring with some ground and pound.
Deane postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Mbeki covers up, he's hurt! Deane keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Deane and the ref steps in to end the fight! Deane can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
After winning the bout, Calvin Deane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bellicose XXIV     
Date:   Feb 05, 2023
#R1#
Mbeki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Calvin Deane has been cut.
Mbeki stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Mbeki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deane is working for takedown but Mbeki is calmly controlling the position for now.
Deane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mbeki prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calvin Deane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbeki lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Deane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki working aggressively here.
Mbeki is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mbeki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mbeki content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mbeki misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
Deane tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mbeki swings wildly with an uppercut but Deane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deane tries to score a body lock takedown but Mbeki shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mbeki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deane backwards.
Mbeki has a couple of punches blocked by Deane.
Mbeki misses with the head strike.
Deane blocks an uppercut.
Mbeki has a couple of punches blocked by Deane.
Mbeki scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mbeki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deane blocks it with crossed arms.
Mbeki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mbeki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mbeki misses with the head strike. #T2#
Mbeki misses with some punches.
Mbeki misses with some punches.
Mbeki's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mbeki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Deane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mbeki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mbeki.
Mbeki has a couple of punches blocked by Deane.
Deane wants a takedown.
Mbeki throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Come on Mbeki - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mbeki is pressed up against the cage. Deane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mbeki down to the mat. Mbeki avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Deane slips a jab from Mbeki.
Deane avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Deane scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mbeki doesn't seem bothered though. #TD#
Deane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mbeki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Deane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mbeki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Deane is controlling him.
Deane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mbeki on the ground.
Deane scoring with some ground and pound.
Deane throws a big right hand that misses.
Mbeki is looking to stand up but Deane isn't so interested in that idea.
Deane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Deane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mbeki is looking to stand up but Deane isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Deane with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Deane stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Mbeki has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Deane manages to get his head free but now Mbeki has transitioned to an armbar! Deane grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Mbeki! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: Bellicose XV     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
Mbeki defending well as Douglas loads up on a big left hand.
Mbeki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mbeki throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Mbeki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Douglas misses with a straight right.
Mbeki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mbeki listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Arthur Douglas has been cut.
Jab, jab by Mbeki - just one landing.
Douglas clobbers Mbeki with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mbeki misses with a left hand
letting Douglas counter with a right hand.
Mbeki wants to clinch up but Douglas keeps it at a distance.
Mbeki slips a straight right by Douglas.
Douglas just misses with a punch to the body.
Douglas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Mbeki closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Douglas's guard.

Douglas has his feet on Mbeki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T1#
We've been told by Douglas's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mbeki tries to clinch but Douglas moves out of range. #KD#
Douglas lands a big head kick that sends Mbeki tumbling to the mat! Douglas takes a step backwards and waves Mbeki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Mbeki looks to throw the jab but Douglas is out of range. #CL2#
Mbeki has managed to clinch.
Mbeki wants to take the fight to the mat but Douglas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Douglas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douglas pushes Mbeki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douglas misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Douglas manages to break the clinch.
Mbeki swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Douglas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mbeki's head.
Douglas misses with an uppercut. Mbeki saw that one coming.
Arthur Douglas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mbeki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Mbeki lands.
Douglas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mbeki throws a combination that misses
and Douglas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mbeki.#T2#
Mbeki throws an overhand right that lands on Douglas's shoulder, as Douglas tries to avoid the shot.
Mbeki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Douglas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Douglas.
Douglas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mbeki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Douglas counters with a left to the body.
Mbeki misses with a looping right.
Douglas is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Douglas lands a big head kick that sends Mbeki tumbling to the mat! Douglas takes a step backwards and waves Mbeki back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Douglas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Douglas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mbeki.#KD#
Douglas drops Mbeki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mbeki looks back up at him and smiles so Douglas waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Mbeki is rocked!
Mbeki throws a jab when Douglas was well out of range.
Douglas needs to keep his hands up - Mbeki had a free shot at his head there.
Douglas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mbeki.
Mbeki throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Douglas counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mbeki! Douglas lets Mbeki back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mbeki is still on wobbly legs! Can Douglas finish him?#T3#
Mbeki takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Douglas lands a nice hook to Mbeki's body. Mbeki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mbeki seems to have recovered his senses.
Mbeki looks winded!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Douglas! Mbeki is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arthur Douglas!
An out of breath Arthur Douglas thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bellicose V     
Date:   Nov 20, 2022
#R1#
Sup misses the shot to the body.
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sup slips under a jab from Mbeki.
Mbeki ducks under a wild hook from Sup.
Mbeki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Mbeki throws a poor cross that misses
and Sup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mbeki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sup is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mbeki with a body shot.
Sup gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mbeki.
Mbeki throws a body punch but Sup moves out of range. #KD#
Mbeki feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sup sprawling to the canvas! Sup rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Mbeki finish him?! #ROC#Sup is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sup bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Mbeki comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Sup falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Sup was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: Bellicose 144     
Date:   Sep 25, 2022
#R1#
Good exchange - Mbeki coming out on top.#CUT#It looks like Tarik Oren has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Oren as Mbeki shoots in.
Oren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oren scores with a nice right hand. #KD#
Mbeki cracks Oren with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mbeki has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Oren to stand back up!#ROC#Oren 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!
Mbeki darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Oren's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Mbeki before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: Bellicose 129     
Date:   Aug 07, 2022
#R1#
Mbeki misses with a few strikes there.
Gutierrez avoids the body shot from Mbeki.
Mbeki ducks under a wild hook from Gutierrez.
Mbeki misses with an uppercut. Gutierrez saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Mbeki.
Mbeki scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Dontae Gutierrez has been cut.
Mbeki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gutierrez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mbeki.
Mbeki scores with a hook.
Mbeki lands with a straight right. Gutierrez didn't see that one coming.#KD#
Mbeki lands a big right hand that sends Gutierrez crashing to the mat! Mbeki stays standing though and waves Gutierrez back to his feet!#ROC#Gutierrez is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Dontae Gutierrez's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mbeki fakes the body blow, causing Gutierrez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gutierrez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: Bellicose 122     
Date:   Jul 17, 2022
#R1##TD2#
Rozhkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mbeki looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Rozhkov in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Mbeki is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Rozhkov!
A victorious Alexander Rozhkov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bellicose 99     
Date:   May 20, 2022
#R1##TD#
Mbeki shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Svenkter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mbeki has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Svenkter keeping full guard, as Mbeki tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mbeki postures up in Svenkter's guard and throws a big left but Svenkter blocks it.
Mbeki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Svenkter keeps moving.
Svenkter seems keen to control Mbeki's posture.#SU#
Mbeki stands up from guard. Let's bang!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki misses with a takedown attempt - Svenkter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mbeki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Svenkter manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T1#
Svenkter wants to improve his position but Mbeki is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mbeki is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Svenkter tries to roll over but Mbeki keeps him under control.
Svenkter is holding on to half guard well.
Svenkter 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.#SUB#
Mbeki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Svenkter is refusing to be controlled, as Mbeki sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mbeki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Svenkter trying to control but Mbeki postures up.
Svenkter is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mbeki is staying active.
Svenkter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Mbeki is working for an americana but Svenkter has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Mbeki was thinking about the submission.
Svenkter keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mbeki controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Svenkter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mbeki defends well.
Svenkter wants to sweep here but Mbeki controlling him for the moment.
Svenkter keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Svenkter scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT2#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Svenkter. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mbeki shoots in looking for a takedown. Svenkter tries to sprawl out of it but Mbeki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Svenkter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mbeki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Svenkter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amri Mbeki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svenkter sprawls well. Svenkter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mbeki gets slowly back to his feet.
Mbeki has his takedown stuffed
and Svenkter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mbeki missing with a left hand there. Svenkter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Svenkter sprawls well. Svenkter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mbeki gets slowly back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Svenkter works Mbeki's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hargol Svenkter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amri Mbeki's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mbeki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Svenkter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mbeki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Svenkter tries to avoid it but Mbeki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Svenkter to the ground. Svenkter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It seemed like Svenkter was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Svenkter cracks Mbeki with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mbeki looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Svenkter finish him? #ROC2#Mbeki is rocked!
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mbeki leaves his chin hanging out and Svenkter seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mbeki crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hargol Svenkter!
A very excited looking Hargol Svenkter rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: Bellicose 85     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Mbeki throws a hook but Northern blocks it.
Mbeki takes one on the button.
Mbeki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Northern lands a head shot.
Amri Mbeki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Northern.
Mbeki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mbeki swings for the body but Northern moves out of range.
Northern slips a straight right by Mbeki.
Northern keeps the fight on the outside.
Northern let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Mbeki misses.
Good shot there by Mbeki.#CUT#It looks like Yhorm Northern has been cut.
Northern is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Mbeki just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Northern has gone limp and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: Howard vs Sawamura     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1#
A swing and a miss from Saturn.
Saturn cracks Mbeki with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki throws a right and a left that Saturn avoids nicely.
Mbeki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bobby Saturn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mbeki swinging wildly here.
Saturn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Saturn misses the jab.
Mbeki waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saturn.
Mbeki is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saturn.
Mbeki tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saturn counters with a stiff right hand.
Mbeki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saturn.
Mbeki is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saturn with a body shot.
Saturn tries to bum rush Mbeki with a series of wild strikes but Mbeki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Mbeki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saturn. #KD#
Saturn lands a big uppercut and Mbeki crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mbeki looks OK. Saturn waves Mbeki back to his feet!
Saturn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saturn misses the jab.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Saturn as he avoids it easily.
Saturn is looking to counter punch.
Saturn throws a jab but it's blocked by Mbeki.
Mbeki misses with an uppercut. Saturn saw that one coming.
Bobby Saturn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mbeki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saturn.
Saturn swinging wildly here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mbeki slips under a jab.
Mbeki dives in for a single leg takedown but Saturn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Saturn looks to throw the jab but Mbeki is out of range. #T2#
Saturn throws a right hand that misses
and Mbeki counters with a stiff right hand.
Saturn misses with the combination.
Mbeki throws out a leg kick but Saturn moves out of range and Mbeki only half commits.
Saturn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mbeki.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mbeki! But no joy.
Saturn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saturn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mbeki misses with a looping left.
Saturn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saturn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#That has opened up Amri Mbeki's cut even more.
Saturn throws a body shot but no joy.
Saturn misses with a straight left.
Saturn looks to land a left hand but Mbeki moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Saturn does it's job there.
Mbeki lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saturn loads up on a big right hand but Mbeki slips the punch.#T3#
Mbeki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saturn finds it's way round the side to connect with Mbeki's head.
Saturn moves out of range as Mbeki strikes.
Saturn throws the left hand but Mbeki avoids the punch easily.
Mbeki's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mbeki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Saturn lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Saturn.#TD2#
Mbeki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mbeki trying to control the position but Saturn is working away.
Mbeki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Saturn is not content to let Mbeki control the position. #T4#
Saturn struggling a bit here.
Saturn tries to control but Mbeki manages to take his back.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mbeki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Saturn tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Saturn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Amri Mbeki's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Mbeki connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mbeki tries to clinch but Saturn is having none of it.
Saturn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mbeki! But no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saturn.
Saturn throws an overhand right that lands on Mbeki's shoulder, as Mbeki tries to avoid the shot.
Mbeki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saturn.#KD#
Saturn sends Mbeki crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Saturn is motioning to the referee to let Mbeki up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saturn slips a straight right by Mbeki.#TD2#
Mbeki shoots in and bounces Saturn off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saturn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Saturn tries to get out of the position.
Mbeki is fighting to break Saturn's control of his arms but Saturn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU2#
Mbeki gets to his feet. Saturn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Saturn catches Mbeki with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#The cut above Amri Mbeki's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saturn walks into a jab.
Saturn throws out a loose jab but Mbeki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saturn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mbeki manages to avoid it.
Mbeki throws a counter combo.
Saturn misses with a looping left.
Saturn loads up on a big right hand but Mbeki slips the punch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saturn throws a jab but it's blocked by Mbeki.
Saturn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Saturn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mbeki.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Saturn sprawls well. Saturn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mbeki gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Mbeki. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Mbeki tries to clinch up but Saturn circles away and keeps his distance.
Saturn throws a body shot but no joy.
Mbeki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mbeki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mbeki stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saturn misses with a looping right.
Saturn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mbeki.
Mbeki shoots in looking for a takedown but Saturn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mbeki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saturn misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mbeki staying out of range there.
Mbeki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saturn counters with a straight right hand.
Mbeki moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mbeki tries to close the distance and clinch but Saturn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Saturn throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Mbeki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saturn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saturn misses the jab.
Saturn throws a right hand that misses
and Mbeki counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saturn scores with the left hand. Mbeki knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#Amri Mbeki's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Mbeki.
Mbeki misses with an uppercut.
Mbeki moves out of range as Saturn strikes.
Saturn misses with a straight right.
Saturn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saturn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mbeki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saturn thinking.
Mbeki catches Saturn with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saturn circles away from the clinch attempt. #T4#
Saturn misses with an uppercut
and Mbeki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saturn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mbeki can do to turn this around?
Mbeki defending well as Saturn loads up on a big left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saturn lands a lovely overhand right.
Saturn blocks a leg kick.
Mbeki throws a head kick but Saturn moves out of range. #CL2#
Mbeki takes the fight into the clinch.
Saturn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Mbeki has him pressed against the cage.
Saturn misses with the head strike.
Saturn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bobby Saturn!
A relieved looking Bobby Saturn 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: Bellicose - Kanud vs Rock     
Date:   Jan 15, 2022
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hylly.
Mbeki tries to clinch up.
Hylly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mbeki.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hylly or perhaps it was just good defense by Mbeki, which made it look bad.
Mbeki throwing a counter right hand but Hylly manages to avoid it.
Mbeki needs to keep his hands up - Hylly had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mbeki. Hylly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hylly throws a looping overhand right but Mbeki ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Hylly clinches.
Mbeki lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki can't find room to land a body shot as Hylly controls the action.
Mbeki lands a hook that snaps the head of Hylly backwards.
Hylly throws a punch but it's blocked by Mbeki.
Hylly working aggressively here.
Hylly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Mbeki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1##KD#
Mbeki lands a left and a right that send Hylly crashing to the mat, dazed. Mbeki thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#Hylly is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mika Hylly has been cut.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mbeki engages and cracks Hylly with a massive lead left hook - Hylly tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mbeki is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: Bellicose - Gojo vs Borisov     
Date:   Dec 12, 2021
#R1#
Marciano throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mbeki's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mbeki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mbeki misses with a head kick.
Marciano has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Marciano.
Mbeki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mbeki throws out the jab.
Mbeki throws a jab when Marciano was well out of range.
Marciano throws a big counter combination but Mbeki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Marciano on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Rosqui Marciano has been cut.
Marciano blocks a head kick by Mbeki.
Marciano misses with a combination #TD2#
and Mbeki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marciano won't be happy with that.
Marciano is trying to get back to his feet.#SU2#
Mbeki decides to stand back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mbeki tries for a takedown but Marciano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mbeki cracks a nice hook into Marciano's ribs.#T1#
Mbeki throws a poor cross that misses
and Marciano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Mbeki with a nice cross.
Mbeki lands a brutal head kick. Marciano looks out on his feet and Mbeki throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: Bellicose - Priest vs Nagasaki     
Date:   Oct 30, 2021
#R1#
Alaskiano takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alaskiano throws an off balance right hand
letting Mbeki counter with a right hand. #TD#
Mbeki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mbeki trying to control the action but Alaskiano is working from the bottom.
Alaskiano is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mbeki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki is putting a hurting on Alaskiano here, landing some big shots from side control. #SU#
Mbeki stands up and beckons Alaskiano to his feet. #T1#
Mbeki takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alaskiano throws a body kick that misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Alaskiano 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.
BOOM! Mbeki lands a beautiful left hook that drops Alaskiano. Alaskiano tries to recover but Mbeki is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Alaskiano lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amri Mbeki!

 

Event: NYCL - Wellstone vs. Hittah II     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Saturn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mbeki jabs Saturn right on the nose. Saturn blinks but takes it well.
Mbeki misses with a hook.
Mbeki's coach down at Handsome Guys Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mbeki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bobby Saturn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mbeki thuds a left hand into Saturn's body.
Saturn throws a hook but Mbeki blocks it.
Mbeki throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saturn.
Mbeki shoots in for a takedown but Saturn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Saturn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mbeki takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saturn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saturn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mbeki on the side of the head.#CL#
Saturn drives through and clinches with Mbeki against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saturn misses with the head strike.
Saturn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
Saturn lands with a short shot to the head.
Saturn misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Mbeki ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Mbeki no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Mbeki wants to stand up but Saturn is controlling him. #T1#
Mbeki looking to control.
Saturn is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saturn won't allow Mbeki to get back to his feet.
Mbeki trying to keep a closed guard but Saturn is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Saturn looks to score with a jab to the body but Mbeki is just out of range.
Mbeki is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saturn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mbeki. #CL#
Saturn gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Mbeki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No luck for Mbeki with that takedown attempt.
Saturn swats away the attempt to clinch by Mbeki.
Saturn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mbeki tries a head kick but it misses.
Saturn slaps away a takedown attempt from Mbeki, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bobby Saturn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amri Mbeki.
Saturn misses with a body shot.
Saturn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mbeki counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Mbeki is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mbeki lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saturn takes a step back to recover.
Saturn scores with a punch to the head.
Mbeki tries to land a front kick but Saturn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saturn throws a body punch but Mbeki moves out of range.
Saturn sets himself, and Mbeki steps forward looking for the clinch! Saturn avoids it this time.
Saturn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mbeki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saturn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mbeki cracks a nice hook into Saturn's ribs.
Mbeki throws a shot from downtown. Saturn moves away and avoids it.#CL#
Saturn clinches up with Mbeki and pushes him back against the cage.
Mbeki fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T4#
Saturn throws a head punch that misses. #TD2#
Mbeki pulls guard effortlessly.
Mbeki working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Mbeki looking for a guillotine here but Saturn defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mbeki trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Mbeki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Saturn is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Bobby Saturn will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Mbeki walks into a stiff left hand from Saturn.
A big right from Saturn misses.
Saturn throws a hook but Mbeki avoids it easily.
And Mbeki tries to counter it with a takedown but Saturn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Saturn throws a body punch but Mbeki moves out of range.
Saturn throws a body punch but Mbeki moves out of range.
Saturn misses with a body punch
and Mbeki counters with a stiff right hand.
Saturn throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Mbeki moves into the clinch successfully.
Mbeki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saturn presses Mbeki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mbeki blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saturn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saturn lands with a left to the head.
Saturn tries a body shot but Mbeki blocks it.
Saturn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Saturn.
Mbeki is trying to force a seperation but Saturn has the dominant position.#T1#
Mbeki is trying to pull guard but Saturn has him pressed against the cage.
Saturn swings wildly with an uppercut but Mbeki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saturn pushes Mbeki back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mbeki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Saturn smiles and moves away.
Saturn misses with a body shot
and Mbeki counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Mbeki tries to keep at a distance but Saturn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saturn misses with some punches.
Mbeki misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saturn.
Mbeki changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Saturn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bobby Saturn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amri Mbeki.#CL#
Saturn gets a clinch.
Saturn swings wildly with an uppercut but Mbeki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saturn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
Saturn tries to throw a body punch but Mbeki avoids it by throwing Saturn back against the cage.
Saturn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mbeki tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saturn just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bobby Saturn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saturn.
Good body shot from Saturn.
A short uppercut from Saturn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mbeki is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mbeki can't get the takedown.
A short right from Saturn on the inside.
Mbeki is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saturn.
Saturn scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saturn lands with a light punch inside. #CUT#It looks like Amri Mbeki has been cut.
Saturn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mbeki blocks an uppercut.
Saturn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mbeki backwards.
Mbeki is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mbeki.
Saturn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saturn swings wildly with an uppercut but Mbeki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saturn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mbeki jumps guard but Saturn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saturn keeps control of Mbeki as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saturn lands with a short shot to the head.
Saturn misses with a punch on the inside.
Mbeki blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Saturn.
Saturn gets through Mbeki's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saturn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mbeki is looking to break free of the clinch but Saturn has double underhooks. #T4#
Saturn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saturn.
Saturn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mbeki blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Mbeki jumps into guard, dragging Saturn to the mat.
Mbeki is trying to keep Saturn in close. #SUB2#
Mbeki isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Saturn stacks Mbeki on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Saturn!
Saturn controlling the position from side mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Saturn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Amri Mbeki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Saturn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mbeki, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Mbeki breaks the clinch.
Saturn lands an overhand right.
Mbeki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saturn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mbeki can do to turn this around?
A jab from Saturn does it's job there.
A big right from Mbeki misses.
Mbeki defending well as Saturn loads up on a big left hand.
Mbeki throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Saturn closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mbeki wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saturn has him pressed against the cage.
Mbeki has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saturn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mbeki.
Saturn presses Mbeki against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saturn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
A short body shot lands from Saturn as the two fighters clinch.
Mbeki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A short uppercut from Saturn.
A shot in the inside from Saturn.
Saturn tries a body shot but Mbeki blocks it.
Saturn lands with a short shot to the head.
Saturn has a couple of punches blocked by Mbeki.
Saturn scores with a hook to the body.
Saturn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saturn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mbeki is trying to pull guard but Saturn has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Saturn.
Mbeki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saturn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saturn lands an uppercut.
Saturn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Mbeki is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Saturn.
Mbeki is still on wobbly legs! Can Saturn finish him?
Saturn scores with a shoulder strike.
Bobby Saturn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Saturn lands a big right hand that drops Mbeki! The killer instinct kicks in and Saturn finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Saturn!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Saturn!

 

Event: NYCL 14 - Spellvor vs Scott     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Mbeki moves into range and clinches up with Watanabe.
Watanabe jumps guard but Mbeki stands there with Watanabe around his waist. Watanabe gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mbeki as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Mbeki gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Watanabe is trying is best to control the position here.
Mbeki is just content to waste time from the top position. Watanabe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Watanabe on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Watanabe tries to get out of the position.
Watanabe looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mbeki puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mbeki is looking to take a break and control but Watanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe tries to roll over but Mbeki keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mbeki moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Watanabe.#T1#
Watanabe tries to bench press Mbeki off him but Mbeki keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mbeki tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Watanabe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mbeki prevents Watanabe from improving his position.
Mbeki lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mbeki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Watanabe keeps working.
Watanabe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Watanabe tries to get to full guard but Mbeki has control of the leg.
Mbeki scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Watanabe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Watanabe actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Watanabe looking for submissions off his back.
Watanabe wants to improve his position but Mbeki is controlling well. #T3#
Still in half guard, Mbeki seems content to control.
Watanabe tries to roll over but Mbeki keeps him under control.
Mbeki is looking to take a break and control but Watanabe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Watanabe wants to clinch.#CL#
Watanabe darts in and clinches Mbeki up against the cage.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Watanabe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mbeki to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Mbeki pulls Watanabe into guard.
Watanabe trying to control but Mbeki is working from the bottom.
Mbeki not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Watanabe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mbeki is keeping the position for now.
Watanabe won't allow Mbeki to sweep him here.
Watanabe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mbeki has his foot on Watanabe's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Watanabe works his way back into a safe position though.
Watanabe is looking to advance position but Mbeki has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Watanabe is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Amri Mbeki dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Watanabe drops his hands momentarily and Mbeki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL#
Watanabe moves into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mbeki.
Watanabe is trying to pull guard but Mbeki has him pressed against the cage.
Mbeki blocking some punches. #TD2#
Mbeki works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Mbeki wants to control from the top but Watanabe keeps moving.
Watanabe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watanabe keeping moving, preventing Mbeki from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Watanabe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mbeki is aware though and is defending well.#T1##SUB#
Watanabe has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mbeki is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Watanabe.
Watanabe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Watanabe trying to control from the bottom.
Watanabe wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mbeki is trying for a kimura here. Watanabe looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mbeki wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amri Mbeki!

 

 
 
 
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