Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: UCF 95: Hanma v Adunga Jr
Date: Dec 21, 2024

#R1#
Frankborger keeps the fight on the outside.
Frankborger looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buddha lunges at Frankborger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frankborger's hand.
Buddha catches Frankborger with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Frankborger misses with a straight left.
Buddha doesn't manage to clinch there - Frankborger circles away.
Frankborger throws a fast counter high kick but Buddha manages to duck under it in time.
Frankborger throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankborger throws out a powerful jab.
Buddha throws a poor cross that misses
and Frankborger counters with a nice uppercut.
Buddha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Frankborger! But no joy.#KD2#
Frankborger lands a big head kick that sends Buddha tumbling to the mat! Frankborger takes a step backwards and waves Buddha back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T1#
Frankborger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Frankborger throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Buddha tests Frankborger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddha lands with an uppercut that bounces Frankborger off the cage and back into range.
No joy there for Buddha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frankborger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buddha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Buddha lands a nice shot that snaps Frankborger's head back.
Buddha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Frankborger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Buddha does no damage. #T2#
Frankborger misses with a looping left.
As Frankborger backs away, Buddha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Buddha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Frankborger 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.
Buddha scores with a nice strike.
Buddha avoids the head kick by Frankborger.
Buddha avoids the head kick by Frankborger.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Buddha moves out of range as Frankborger throws a body kick. #CL#
Buddha rushes Frankborger and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankborger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Buddha tries to work over Frankborger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Frankborger blocks a body shot from Buddha.
Frankborger blocks an uppercut.
Frankborger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frankborger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buddha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Frankborger controls the action.
A short uppercut from Buddha.
Frankborger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankborger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Frankborger on the inside.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Buddha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Frankborger is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Buddha misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Buddha.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frankborger misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Frankborger looks winded!
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Buddha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frankborgers head. #BC2#
Frankborger breaks the clinch. #CL#
Buddha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Frankborger is trying to push Buddha away but Buddha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Frankborger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frankborger's elbow.
Frankborger throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Frankborger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frankborger tries to break the clinch but Buddha is controlling the position.
A shot in the inside from Buddha.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Frankborger tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that round.
That's time! Buddha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A combination from Buddha does no damage.
Frankborger thinks about the counter body kick.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frankborger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frankborger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buddha with a body shot.
Buddha tests Frankborger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Buddha jabs Frankborger right on the nose. Frankborger blinks but takes it well.
Buddha lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Buddha moves into range and clinches up with Frankborger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frankborger or not.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frankborger.
Buddha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Frankborger blocks an uppercut.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Frankborger controls the action.
Frankborger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buddha has him pressed against the cage.#T1#
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha keeps control of Frankborger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Frankborger has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
A nice left hand lands by Buddha.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Frankborger misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frankborger is breathing heavily.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
A nice left hand lands by Buddha.
Buddha has a couple of punches blocked by Frankborger.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a body punch.
Buddha works on Frankborger's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frankborger's elbow.
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
Buddha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jab Buddha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frankborger can do to turn this around?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddha.
Buddha works on Frankborger's body with a couple of short punches.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frankborger.
Frankborger struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Buddha.
A short left from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Buddha as the two fighters clinch.
Buddha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Buddha.
Buddha lands an uppercut.
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a nice uppercut.
Frankborger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Buddha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frankborger backwards. #ROC#Frankborger is rocked!
Buddha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Frankborger is still on wobbly legs! Can Buddha finish him?
Buddha gets through Frankborger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frankborger or not.
Buddha scores with a shot to the side of Frankborger's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Buddha.
Frankborger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD#
Buddha drops Frankborger onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frankborger is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Frankborger with a big uppercut! Frankborger tries to clinch up but Buddha pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Frankborger to the mat! Frankborger covers up and Buddha unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha made sure to mention his sponsor, © Trap House in his post fight interview.

Event: UCF 87: Schnitzer v Myers
Date: Nov 23, 2024

#R1#
Greene throws a low kick, looking for Buddha's leg but Buddha calmly moves out of range.
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Greene has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buddha finds it's way round the side to connect with Greene's head.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses.
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buddha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Greene's hands.
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buddha.
Greene throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Buddha throws a sloppy body shot
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Greene misses.
Greene throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Buddha.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Greene misses the jab.
Buddha tries to clinch but Greene is having none of it.
Greene doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha misses with a combination
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greene sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greene ducks right into an uppercut from Buddha.
A jab from Buddha misses.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha is looking to clinch.
Greene avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Greene throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Greene misses with a lunging right hand
and Buddha counters with a left and a right that stings Greene.
Buddha tries to clinch
and Buddha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Greene takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene takes one to the side of the head.
Buddha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Greene.
Greene gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Greene misses with a body kick.
Greene throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha scores with a nice head shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Buddha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buddha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.#ROC#Greene is rocked!
Greene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greene is still on wobbly legs! Can Buddha finish him?
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greene moves away.
Greene seems to have recovered his senses.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Buddha moved out of range nicely.
Greene dips to his left and cracks Buddha with an uppercut!#T3#
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Greene tried to score with a low kick but Buddha checks it.
Greene comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Greene slips under a jab from Buddha.
Buddha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Buddha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha tries to counter by clinching up but Greene breaks away and moves out of range.
Buddha lands a right hook to the body.
Buddha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A bone on bone clash there as Buddha blocks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Greene connects with a crisp jab.
Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha thuds his right hand into Greene's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Greene misses the jab.
Buddha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greene scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
Buddha misses with a hook to the body
and Greene counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Buddha thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greene. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greene lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good exchange - Greene coming out on top.
Buddha lands a glancing blow to the side of Greene's head.
Buddha slips a jab from Greene.
Buddha is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greene.
Buddha moves in looking to clinch but Greene pushes him off.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Greene will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Greene lands with a cross.
Buddha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice side step and Greene releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene digs a good hook to Buddha's body.
Buddha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A left lands for Greene.
Greene fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Greene has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Buddha throws a right hand that misses
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Greene connects with a right hand. Buddha shakes it off.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha tries to land a leg kick but Greene saw it coming and moves away.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Greene paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greene fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Greene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jerome Greene seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene scores with a sloppy right hand. Buddha should have avoided that one.
Buddha misses with an uppercut.
Greene tries a quick counter leg kick but Buddha is wise to it.
Greene explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and Greene counters with a stiff right hand.
Greene lands with a straight right. Buddha didn't see that one coming.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Buddha might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Greene works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greene throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Greene throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Greene lands with a good body shot.
Buddha thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Greene jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greene throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Greene lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buddha doesn't seem phased though.
Buddha misses with a low kick.
Greene looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greene lands a really nice looking cross but Buddha seems unphased.
Greene misses with a wild combination.
Buddha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Greene swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Buddha counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Buddha.
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Buddha as the two fighters clinch.
Buddha pushes Greene back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Greene escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T3#
Buddha tries to clinch up.
A nice side step and Greene releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Buddha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Greene's head.
Buddha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Greene counter with a right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Buddha defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Greene smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Buddha lands a really nice looking cross but Greene seems unphased.
Buddha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Greene.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Greene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Greene lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greene lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buddha at a distance.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Greene is avoiding it.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Buddha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Greene wants to stall.
Greene leaning his opponent against the cage.
Greene blocks a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greene prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha misses with some punches.
Greene trying to control the position but instead, Buddha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Greene into the cage.
Greene wants to break free but Buddha has control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jerome Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Buddha lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Greene backs up against the cage.
Greene slips under a jab.
Buddha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buddha lands with a good body shot.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha is looking for a counter combo.
Greene throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buddha has time to react.
Buddha staying out of range there.
Greene lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Greene takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha tries to clinch but Greene is having none of it.
Buddha checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Buddha misses its target.
Nice body punch from Buddha. #T1#
Buddha lands a nice shot that snaps Greene's head back.
Buddha defending well as Greene loads up on a big left hand.
Buddha closes the distance but Greene moves to the side
and Greene counters with a straight right hand.
Greene loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Greene misses the target.
Buddha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Greene uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Greene punishes Buddha's body with a nice straight punch.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Greene throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Greene misses with a wild body shot.
Greene swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Greene slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greene under the eye.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greene swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Greene misses with a looping left.
Buddha throws a body punch but Greene moves out of range.
Greene takes a swing at Buddha's ribcage but misses.
Greene ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
Greene keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Greene was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Greene uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Greene now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Greene misses with a hook.#T3#
Buddha misses with a lunging right hand
and Greene counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Greene misses.
Greene tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Greene.
Greene looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Buddha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Greene.
Buddha digs a good hook to Greene's body.
A big left from Greene misses.
Buddha checks a leg kick.
Jab Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Greene throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Greene.#CL#
Buddha moves into the clinch.
Buddha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Greene backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buddha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greene is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T4#
Greene takes a shot to the head.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Greene takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Buddha.
Buddha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buddha presses Greene against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Buddha.
A short left from Buddha.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Greene's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
Buddha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buddha.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Greene controls the action.
Buddha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jerome Greene is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Greene blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buddha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Greene has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: UCF 79: Hunter v McCarthy
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Proh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buddha moves in looking to clinch but Proh pushes him off.
Nice defenses there by Proh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Buddha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Proh with the counter takedown but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Proh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Buddha is trying to keep Proh in close.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Proh is in close to Buddha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Buddha pulls Proh in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Buddha has wrist control.
Proh stands up over Buddha, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Proh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Buddha trying to control the position. #T1#
Proh stands and throws Buddha's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Proh cracks Buddha with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh lands an elbow.
Proh is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Proh in side control, throwing shots but Buddha defends.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Proh trying to control the position but Buddha is working away.
Proh lands a decent elbow from side control.
Proh working the ground and pound from side control.
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh is working Buddha over with some ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Proh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Buddha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Buddha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Proh scores with punches from side control.
Proh wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy.
Proh cracks Buddha with a big elbow. #T3#
Buddha is trying to get back to half guard.
Buddha defending against the ground and pound.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Buddha keeps working.
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Proh working the body and head with strikes.
Proh is working Buddha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Proh working away.
Proh misses with the ground and pound.
Proh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Buddha is not content to let Proh control the position.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Proh lands a few punches from side control.#T4#
Proh lands some shots froms side control.
Proh fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Buddha sneaks back into half guard.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Buddha moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh throws an elbow that misses. Buddha uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Proh's guard. Nice move by Buddha!#REVR#
Proh looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proh is on top in guard. #REVB#
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riel Proh dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Proh, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddha tries to counter by clinching up but Proh breaks away and moves out of range.
Proh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Proh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Buddha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Buddha tries to clinch but Proh is having none of it.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buddha tries to clinch but Proh is having none of it.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A telegraphed right hand from Buddha misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Proh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Proh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proh was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Buddha lands a head shot.
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buddha connects with a jab.
Proh dives in and grabs Buddha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Buddha pushes down on Proh's head and hops out.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Proh's belly button to the back.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Proh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Buddha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Proh, pushing him back against the cage.
Good body shot from Buddha.
Proh has Buddha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Buddha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Proh backwards.
Proh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Buddha pulls his leg out and moves away. #T2#
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Proh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Buddha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proh takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Proh is avoiding it.
Buddha throws an overhand right that lands on Proh's shoulder, as Proh tries to avoid the shot.
Proh tries for a takedown but Buddha circles away easily
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Proh moves out of range.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buddha throws a jab but it's blocked by Proh.
Buddha tries to clinch but Proh moves out of range.
Buddha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T3#
Buddha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Proh manages to avoid it.
Proh with the counter takedown but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Proh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Proh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Proh lands in his opponent's guard.
Proh advances position into side control!
Proh creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Buddha sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Buddha tries to improve position but can't.
Proh is looking to take a break and control but Buddha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Buddha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Proh.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Buddha managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Proh.
Proh misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Proh is putting a hurting on Buddha here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riel Proh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buddha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Proh.
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Buddha is working to avoid the ground and pound but Proh connects with a decent elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Proh working the strikes but Buddha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Proh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Buddha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Proh shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Buddha scores with a kick to the body.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha tries to clinch up.
Buddha misses with a combination #TD2#
and Proh counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Buddha kicks Proh off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Proh shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Buddha is looking to clinch but Proh is avoiding it.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proh was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Proh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good exchange - Buddha coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Proh.
And Proh tries to counter it with a takedown but Buddha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buddha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Proh.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Buddha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Buddha.
Proh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddha.#T2#
Proh takes a jab right on the kisser.
Proh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Buddha's waist but Buddha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Proh off to one side.
Proh looks for a takedown but Buddha sprawls well.#CL#
Buddha has Proh up against the cage in a clinch.
Proh blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Proh pulls guard effortlessly.
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!
Proh looking for a sweep. Not yet Proh, not yet.
Buddha would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Proh has his hands on Buddha's head, controlling the position. #T3#
Buddha wants to stand but Proh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Proh pulls Buddha in close to his closed guard and prevents Buddha from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
And Proh tries to counter it with a takedown but Buddha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Proh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Buddha scores with a sloppy right hand. Proh should have avoided that one.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch but Proh swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Proh changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#CL#
Buddha rushes Proh and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha lands a body punch.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Proh lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Buddha taking some punishment here, with Proh in his half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buddha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buddha 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, © Trap House, into his post fight interview.

Event: UCF 70: Kimura v Gordon
Date: Sep 28, 2024

#R1##CL#
Buddha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Proh, pushing him back against the cage.
Proh tries to pull guard but Buddha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Buddha as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Proh pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Buddha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Proh drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Proh.
Proh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Buddha swivels and escapes.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha connects with a nice looking jab. #CL#
Buddha clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Proh jumps into guard, dragging Buddha to the mat.
Proh looking for a sweep. Not yet Proh, not yet.
Buddha wanted to stand there but Proh had control of the position. #SU#
Buddha stands up and waves to Proh to follow him. #T1##TD2#
Proh closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Buddha to the mat! Buddha manages to get full guard.
Buddha working a defensive guard but Proh passes into half guard.
Proh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Proh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buddha defending well though.
Buddha wants to control but Proh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Buddha keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Buddha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Proh is working away from the top position though.
Proh wants to control but Buddha is keeping him busy. #T2#
Proh thows a huge punch but Buddha dodges it nicely.
Buddha is looking to control Proh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Buddha avoid being mounted?
Buddha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Proh.
Proh lands with a punch from half guard.
Proh thows a huge punch but Buddha dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Proh lands a nice short elbow.
Proh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Proh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buddha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Proh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buddha's head.
Proh controlling the action here.
Proh 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.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T3#
Proh throwing shots but Buddha is blocking nicely.
Proh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Proh wants to pass the guard but Buddha is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Proh in particular looking to stall.
Proh lands with a punch from half guard.
Proh lands with a punch from half guard.
Proh looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buddha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Proh lands a nice short elbow.
Proh sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buddha defending well though.
Proh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Proh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Buddha is trying to control but can't. #T4#
Proh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Proh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Proh thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buddha's head.
Proh is thwarting Buddha's attempts to control the position.
Proh working over Buddha with some ground and pound. Buddha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Proh working over Buddha with some ground and pound. Buddha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nice strikes from Proh there.
Proh thows a huge punch but Buddha dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Buddha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Proh scores with a couple of nice shots.
Proh 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.
Proh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Proh thows a huge punch but Buddha dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Riel Proh dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Buddha throws a shot from downtown. Proh moves away and avoids it.
Proh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buddha swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Proh counters with a takedown into side control.
Proh working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Proh throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
You can see the frustration on Buddha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buddha dodges the ground and pound from Proh.
You can see the frustration on Buddha's face as Proh controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh cracks Buddha with a big right hand but Buddha just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Proh working the ground and pound.
Proh grinds an elbow into Buddha's temple.
Proh in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Buddha is not content to let Proh control the position. #T1#
Proh in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Buddha is trying to control Proh's posture but Proh avoids it.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Proh scoring with punches and elbows.
Buddha parries the strikes from Proh easily there. Proh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Buddha to escape.
Buddha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Proh.
Buddha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Proh off and has taken his back!
Proh keeps the fight on the ground as Buddha tries to escape.
Buddha keeps control of the position as Proh tries to break free.
Proh keeps the fight on the ground as Buddha tries to escape.#T2##SU#
Buddha has Proh's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Buddha fails to land with a series of punches.
Proh feints the counter takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Proh.
Buddha tries to counter by clinching up but Proh breaks away and moves out of range.
Proh shoots in and drives through. Buddha sprawls well.
Proh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha throws a right hand that Proh ducks under and follows up with a left that Proh also avoids with ease.#CL#
Buddha moves into the clinch successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proh tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Buddha smiles and moves away.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Buddha misses with a body kick. #T3#
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Proh counters with a single leg into guard. Buddha didn't expect that.
Buddha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Proh.
Buddha keeping moving, preventing Proh from controlling successfully.
Proh working some strikes from top position.
Riel Proh has got the better of the ground game so far.
Buddha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Proh looking to pass the guard.
Proh trying to control but Buddha is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proh postures up.
Proh lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Buddha is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Proh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Buddha instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Proh decides to pull guard.
Proh wants to sweep but no luck.
Proh pulls Buddha in close to prevent any damage.
Proh manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buddha manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Buddha controlling Proh's posture.
Buddha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Jab Buddha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Buddha misses with a double jab #TD2#
and Proh counters with a takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Buddha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Proh working the body and head with strikes.
Proh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Buddha to see if he's OK.
Proh wants to take a breather but Buddha manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Proh.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha is trying to keep Proh in close.
Proh throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Buddha working a defensive guard here.
Proh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Proh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Proh trying to control but Buddha is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Proh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Proh misses with a takedown
and Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha throws a jab when Proh was well out of range.
Proh slips under a jab.
A big right from Buddha misses.
Buddha scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Buddha has closed the distance and engaged Proh in a clinch.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Proh.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Proh controls his hands.
Buddha tries a body shot but Proh blocks it.
Buddha scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Buddha lands with a short shot to the head.
Proh blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Proh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buddha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riel Proh.
Proh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buddha walks away with a smile on his face. Proh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buddha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Buddha connects with a solid leg kick.
Proh doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Buddha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buddha.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Buddha has taken the fight to the clinch.
Proh jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Buddha walks away with a smile on his face. Proh gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Buddha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Buddha throws a hook but Proh blocks it.#T4#
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Proh's hands.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Buddha moves into the clinch successfully.
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Proh backwards.
Proh fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Proh jumps guard but Buddha stands there with Proh around his waist. Proh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Proh tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Buddha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Proh jumps guard but Buddha stands there with Proh around his waist. Proh gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Proh is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Buddha to keep the fight standing.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proh takes a shot to the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jab Buddha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Buddha 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: UCF 60: Buddha v Puro
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Buddha lands a lovely overhand right.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buddha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Puro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Buddha slips under a jab from Puro.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Puro throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Buddha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Puro avoids the body shot from Buddha.
Puro missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Puro dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Puro shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Buddha lunges at Puro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Puro's hand.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Buddha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Puro scores with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Some bone on bone action there as Puro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Puro connects with a looping right hand.
Nice cross by Buddha.
Puro drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Buddha avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Puro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Puro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Puro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Buddha tries to clinch up.
Buddha slips under a jab from Puro.
Puro with a hook.#CL2#
Puro clinches.
Buddha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Buddha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Buddha lands with a right to the head.
Puro working aggressively here.
Puro blocking some punches.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Puro fails to land. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Puro.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
Puro misses with some punches.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buddha tries a body shot but Puro blocks it.
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro misses with some punches.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro taking a breather.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Puro controls the action.
Puro lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage. #T3#
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro pushes Buddha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddha.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good body shot from Puro.
Buddha is breathing heavily.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puro.
Buddha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Puro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Buddha seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Puro can turn it around.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Puro stalling against the cage. #T4#
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Puro stalling against the cage.
Puro blocks an uppercut.
Puro looking to stall.
A short left from Puro.
Buddha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Puro backwards.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
Puro digs a right hand underneath Buddha's ribcage. Buddha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Puro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Buddhas head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Puro tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Puro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puro.
Puro misses with an uppercut.
Puro misses with a straight right.
Puro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Puro stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Puro misses.
Puro throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puro was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
A big right from Puro misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Puro.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Puro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Buddha forces Puro back against the cage and clinches.
Puro tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Puro back against the cage. #T1#
Puro misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow.
A short right from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buddha tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Puro has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Puro controls his hands.
Puro is looking to control Buddha's arms but Buddha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Puro has his back to the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Puro lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Puro.
Puro misses with a punch to the body.
Murha Puro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buddha lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Buddha.
Buddha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Puro scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
A left hand lands to the body for Puro.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Puro.
Buddha working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Puro.
Buddha takes a shot to the head.
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro blocks a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Puro.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Puro lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Puro creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Puro gets through Buddha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Buddha tries to work over Puro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buddha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Puro tries to stall but Buddha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Puro leaning against his opponent.
Puro misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha lands a body punch.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Puro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Puro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Puro's elbow.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Puro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buddha.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Puro.
Puro working aggressively here.
Buddha lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddha.
Puro lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
Puro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Buddha is keeping busy.
Puro blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Buddha scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Puro.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Puro throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Puro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Puro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hand to the body from Puro.
Puro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murha Puro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Puro tries to clinch up but Buddha circles away and keeps his distance.
Puro walks into a left hand.
Puro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Puro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Puro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Buddhas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Puro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Puro was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Puro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Puro.
Puro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buddha was well out of range. Poor timing from Puro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Puro throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Puro swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Puro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donk. Buddha catches Puro right on the button with a cross.
Buddha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Buddha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Puro misses with a wild body shot.
Puro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Puro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buddha.
Puro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Puro.
Buddha is looking to clinch.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha throws a hook but Puro blocks it.
Puro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Puro.
Puro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Puro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buddha momentarily. #T2#
Buddha misses with a hook.
Puro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Puro tries to clinch but Buddha is having none of it.
Buddha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Puro.
Puro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Puro misses with a wild combination.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Buddha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Puro's head.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puro.
Puro loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Puro swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Murha Puro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buddha takes a swing at Puro's ribcage but misses.
Buddha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Buddha lands with an uppercut that bounces Puro off the cage and back into range.#T3#
Puro checks a low kick from Buddha.
Puro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Puro defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Puro misses the jab.
Puro throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Buddha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Puro lands a jab to the nose.
Buddha throws a leg kick but Puro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jab Buddha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puro lands a nice looking body shot.
Buddha misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Puro counters by moving into the clinch.
Puro tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Puro struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Puro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puro blocking some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Buddha as Puro tries to tie him up. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Puro.
Buddha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Puro throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Puro.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Puro lands with a short shot to the head.
Puro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Puro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Puro misses with some punches.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Buddha.
Puro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Puro controls the action.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Puro avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Murha Puro.
Well Puro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: UCF 50: Casbon v Buddha
Date: Jul 20, 2024

#R1#
Buddha scores with a jab. Casbon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Casbon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha connects with a body shot.
Casbon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Buddha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Casbon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Casbon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddha, as that shot connected.
Buddha jabs at Casbon's body.
We've been told by Casbon's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Casbon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Buddha misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Buddha moves into range and clinches up with Casbon.
Casbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buddha has him pressed against the cage.
Casbon tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casbon's elbow.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casbon throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha gets through Casbon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Casbon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buddha gets through Casbon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Casbon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Casbon tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha scores with a shot to the side of Casbon's head.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casbon scores with a shot to the side of Buddha's head.
Buddha tries a body shot but Casbon blocks it.
Casbon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Casbon fails to land.
Casbon tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Casbon or not.
Casbon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Casbon lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Buddha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Casbon.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
Casbon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Casbon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Casbon.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casbon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Casbon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Buddha.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Casbon controls the action.
Buddha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
Casbon lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Casbon.
Casbon lands a right hand.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Casbon's elbow.
Casbon presses Buddha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Casbon.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Casbon.
Buddha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Buddha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Casbon tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casbon.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Buddha works on Casbon's body with a couple of short punches.
Casbon blocking some punches.
Casbon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casbon swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Buddha - that landed with a thud.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Casbon.
Casbon gets through Buddha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Buddha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
Casbon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
We've been informed that Buddha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Buddha. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Casbon.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Casbon throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Casbon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Casbon.
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Casbon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
Casbon lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Buddha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Casbon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Buddha misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Casbon controls the action.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Casbon.
Buddha tries to work over Casbon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casbon blocks a body shot from Buddha.
Casbon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Casbon blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jab Buddha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Buddha throws out a powerful jab.
Buddha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Casbon looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Casbon walks into a straight right hand from Buddha.
Casbon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Buddha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casbon.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Casbon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buddha looks to land a combination but Casbon avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Casbon tries to clinch but Buddha moves out of range. #KD#
Casbon lands a big uppercut and Buddha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Buddha looks OK. Casbon waves Buddha back to his feet!#ROC#Buddha is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casbon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buddha throws the left hand but Casbon avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Casbon misses the target.#T1#
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Casbon misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Buddha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Casbon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Casbon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buddha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Casbon throws a hook but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Casbon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Casbon connects with an inside leg kick.
Casbon slips a straight right by Buddha.
Casbon drops his hands momentarily and Buddha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab Buddha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Casbon misses with a straight right. #T2#
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Casbon eats them both and turns towards Buddha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
It looked like Casbon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Buddha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Casbon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Buddha's knee momentarily.
Casbon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Casbon is just out of range.
Casbon looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
Buddha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Casbon.
A punch combination from Buddha misses.
Casbon slips a jab from Buddha.
Buddha looks to land a combination. Casbon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and Casbon makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T3#
Buddha misses with a hook
and Casbon counters with a nice uppercut.
Casbon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Buddha eats them both and turns towards Casbon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha misses the jab.
Casbon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Casbon lands with a shot to the body.
Buddha is breathing heavily.
Buddha throws a looping overhand right but Casbon ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Casbon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buddha doesn't manage to clinch there - Casbon circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Casbon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
No joy there for Casbon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buddha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Casbon.
Casbon misses with a low kick as Buddha jumps back.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Casbon throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Casbon gets tackled into the cage by Buddha. Buddha maintains the clinch.
Buddha working aggressively here.
Casbon is working Buddha over against the cage.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Harbin Casbon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Casbon.
Casbon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Casbon.
Casbon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Casbon avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Casbon avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Buddha takes a shot to the head.
Buddha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jab Buddha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.#R3#
Casbon misses with a kick to the body.
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Casbon.
Buddha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Casbon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Buddha unleashes a big counter combination but Casbon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Good leg kick by Buddha.
Casbon with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Buddha to score with a decent uppercut.
Casbon lands a body shot.
Casbon misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Buddha works Casbon's body with a nice hook.
Buddha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casbon misses with a looping right.#T1#
The fighters circling - Casbon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Buddha blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Buddha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Casbon - the referee stops the clock and Buddha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Casbon. Buddha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Buddha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Casbon. That did some damage!
Casbon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Buddha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Buddha throws the left hand but Casbon avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Casbon.
Casbon swats away the attempt to clinch by Buddha.
Casbon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Casbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.#T2#
Casbon throws a body shot but no joy.
Casbon slips a straight right by Buddha.
A low kick lands for Buddha.
Buddha throws out a loose jab but Casbon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casbon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Casbon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Casbon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Casbon looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Casbon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Buddha! Casbon lets Buddha back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Buddha is still on wobbly legs! Can Casbon finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casbon ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Buddha seems to have recovered his senses.
Casbon throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Casbon circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Buddha to the canvas! Buddha doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Casbon keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harbin Casbon!
Harbin Casbon retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: UCF 36: Hunter v LaFleur
Date: Jun 08, 2024

#R1#
Shorts shoots for a takedown but Buddha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buddha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Shorts shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense.
Shorts keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Shorts does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shorts takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Shorts's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Buddha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Shorts scrambles back to his feet.
Buddha lands with a hook. Shorts tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shorts fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Buddha avoids it really well and circles away.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.#TD2#
Shorts shoots in and bounces Buddha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Buddha has his feet on Shorts's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorts avoids the body shot from Buddha. #T1#
Shorts fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Shorts is avoiding it. #TD2#
Shorts shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Buddha napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Buddha throws Shorts to one side and escapes!
Buddha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shorts shoots in and drives through. Buddha sprawls well.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shorts shoots for a double leg takedown but Buddha sprawls well. He's pushed Shorts's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2#
Shorts feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shorts trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Shorts being controlled here momentarily.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Buddha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Buddha is trying to keep Shorts in close. #T2#
Buddha controlling Shorts's posture.
Shorts missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shorts passes Buddha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Shorts sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Buddha defending well though.
Shorts has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Shorts controlling the action here.
Shorts is thwarting Buddha's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Shorts controlling the pace.
Shorts throwing shots but Buddha is blocking nicely.
Shorts thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Buddha's head.
Buddha is trying to maintain the position but Shorts is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shorts throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Still in half guard, Shorts seems content to control.
Buddha trying to control here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Buddha misses with a body shot #TD2#
and Shorts counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Shorts.
Buddha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shorts manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Shorts tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Shorts manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Buddha manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Shorts wants to control from the top but Buddha keeps moving.
Buddha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shorts is one step ahead there.
Buddha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Buddha wants to get up but he can't break Shorts's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Buddha won't allow Shorts to sweep him here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shorts has control of Buddha's left arm, preventing Buddha from doing any damage.
Buddha tries to stand but Shorts is controlling from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice sprawl there from Buddha as Shorts shoots in.
Buddha throws a body punch but Shorts moves out of range. #TD2#
Shorts manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Buddha on his heels. He'll look to pass Buddha's guard now, I'm sure.
Buddha pulls Shorts in close to his closed guard and prevents Shorts from doing any damage or advancing position.
Shorts scoring with punches to the head and body.
Buddha keeping full guard, as Shorts tries to pass.
Shorts with a nice head shot there.
Henry Shorts has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shorts lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shorts throws a big elbow that misses.
Buddha is trying to keep Shorts in close.
Shorts scoring with some ground and pound.
Buddha has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Shorts throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shorts working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Shorts is working Buddha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Buddha wants to sweep here but Shorts controlling him for the moment.
Shorts scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Buddha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Buddha controls Shorts momentarily but Shorts frees himself.
Buddha wants to sweep but no luck.
Shorts postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Buddha controls Shorts momentarily but Shorts frees himself.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shorts in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shorts landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Buddha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Shorts controls the pace.
Shorts trying to control the position from guard on top but Buddha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shorts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Buddha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shorts with a nice head shot there.
Shorts won't allow Buddha to sweep him here.
Buddha has momentary wrist control but Shorts slips an elbow through the middle.
Buddha is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shorts is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Buddha pulls Shorts in to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Shorts looking to sit in guard and control but Buddha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Shorts looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shorts has Buddha pulled in close to control his posture.
Shorts wants to sweep but no luck.
Shorts looking to control. #SU#
Buddha gets to his feet. Shorts looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shorts tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buddha defends well and Shorts ends up having to push Buddha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buddha connects with a looping right hand.
Buddha tries to close the distance and clinch but Shorts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buddha connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Buddha.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shorts was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Shorts drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buddha defends it well.#T4#
Buddha lands with an overhand left.
Shorts ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Shorts with the counter takedown but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a shot from downtown. Shorts moves away and avoids it.
Buddha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Shorts's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha doesn't manage to clinch there - Shorts circles away.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Shorts was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shorts feints the counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shorts.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Shorts.
Buddha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice shot lands for Buddha.#ROC#Shorts is rocked!
Buddha lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Shorts up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Buddha from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Shorts's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha very nearly forgot to thank 30th Century Beer Store amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: UCF 27: Jones v Jones
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Buddha blocks a leg kick.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha looks to land a right hand but Pearce moved out of range.
Pearce slips under a jab.
Buddha swinging wildly here.
Pearce misses with a body shot.
Pearce throws a lazy right hand but Buddha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Buddha lands.
The crowd cheers as Pearce lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buddha doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearce checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Buddha misses with a wild body shot.
Pearce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buddha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Buddha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Buddha blocks the low kick.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Pearce is just out of range.
Pearce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buddha.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pearce.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
Pearce swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pearce lands a head shot.
Pearce throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buddha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pearce misses with a straight left.
Buddha throws a hook but Pearce blocks it.
Pearce throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pearce fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Buddha.
Buddha scores with a nice right hand.
Buddha looks to land a left hand but Pearce moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Pearce misses.#T2#
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Pearce's head but Pearce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pearce with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha looks to land a combination but Pearce avoids it well.
Buddha jabs at Pearce's body.
Buddha throws a body punch but Pearce moves out of range.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pearce connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buddha misses with a body punch
and Pearce counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddha, as that shot connected.
Pearce loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the liver by Buddha. Beautiful body shot.
Buddha takes one to the side of the head.
Pearce misses with a straight left. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Buddha.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pearce smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Buddha does it's job there.
Pearce slips under a jab from Buddha.
Buddha punishes Pearce's body with a nice straight punch.
Pearce misses the shot to the body.
Buddha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pearce throws a big shot that misses.
Pearce lands with a nice body punch.
Pearce connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buddha momentarily. #ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
Buddha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice shot by Pearce.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Buddha seems to have got his legs back now.#T4#
Buddha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Buddha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pearce swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pearce on the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Buddha. #CUT#It looks like Kashton Pearce has been cut.
Pearce swats away the attempt to clinch by Buddha.
Pearce has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Buddha finds it's way round the side to connect with Pearce's head.
Buddha cracks a nice hook into Pearce's ribs.
A jab from Pearce misses.
Buddha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pearce looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearce checks a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Jab Buddha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kashton Pearce's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pearce was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Pearce throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Buddha.
Buddha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pearce throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Pearce moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Pearce missing with a left hand there. Buddha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pearce misses with a hook
and Buddha counters with a nice body shot.
Pearce circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Pearce counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Buddha misses.
Pearce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pearce throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pearce's hands.
Nice defenses there by Pearce.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Buddha checks a leg kick. #T1#
Buddha looks to land a body kick but Pearce moved away.
Buddha looks to land a right hand but Pearce moved out of range.
Pearce uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Pearce bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Buddha's head backwards.
Buddha throws a jab when Pearce was well out of range.
Buddha misses with a hook.
Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good shot there by Buddha.#CL#
Buddha closes the distance and pushes Pearce back into the cage.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pearce.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearce controls his hands.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Pearce. #T2#
A short left from Pearce.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearce misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearce backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearce.
Buddha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearce lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Pearce.
Still in the clinch, Pearce scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearce.
Pearce has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Pearce works on Buddha's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pearce misses with a body punch.
Buddha tries a body shot but Pearce blocks it.
Pearce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearce stalling the fight.
Pearce misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearce blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Pearce on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearce.
Pearce lands a left hand. #T3#
Pearce makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearce tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Pearce back against the cage.
Pearce throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearce.
Pearce misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearce.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Pearce - that landed with a thud.
Buddha tries to work over Pearce's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Pearce fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pearce.
A short right from Pearce on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pearce fails to land.
Pearce tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Pearce back against the cage.
Pearce pushes Buddha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Pearce controls the action. #T4#
Pearce working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearce misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearce tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Pearce scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
Good body shot from Buddha.
Pearce avoiding damage as Buddha throws knees to the body.
Buddha lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Buddha.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearce controls his hands.
Buddha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from Buddha.
Buddha lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Buddha - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Buddha.
Buddha lands with a short shot to the head.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kashton Pearce showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kashton Pearce's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Nice jab there from Buddha.
Pearce takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Pearce is rocked!
Buddha misses with a hook. Pearce ducked under it nicely.
Pearce flicks out a counter leg kick but Buddha steps away.
Pearce is still on wobbly legs! Can Buddha finish him?
Good shot there by Buddha.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
Pearce has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Buddha weaves into range and cracks Pearce right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Pearce goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Buddha is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.

Event: UCF 16: Buddha v Boytsov
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Buddha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the body.
Boytsov throws a series of punches but Buddha avoids them all with ease.
Buddha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boytsov.
A punch lands to the side of Boytsov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Buddha digs a good body shot into Boytsov's ribs.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice uppercut lands for Boytsov. That snapped Buddha's head back.
Buddha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Buddha takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Boytsov throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boytsov slips a jab and a cross from Buddha.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.#T1#
Boytsov shoots in but no luck this time.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Boytsov is out of range.
Boytsov lands with a cross.
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A right-left combo lands from Buddha.
Boytsov misses the jab.
Buddha misses with a looping left.
Boytsov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Boytsov moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boytsov on the side of the head.#T2#
Boytsov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Boytsov slips the punch.
Buddha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Boytsov avoids the body shot from Buddha.
A little jabbing left from Boytsov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boytsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Buddha throws a right hand that Boytsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boytsov also avoids with ease.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses with a straight right.
Boytsov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Boytsov misses with a hook.
Buddha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boytsov throws out the jab.
Boytsov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Buddha pinned against the cage. Buddha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Boytsov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Buddha defends well and Boytsov ends up having to push Buddha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Boytsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Buddha under the eye.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boytsov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Buddha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boytsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Boytsov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Buddha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boytsov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boytsov moves away from the strike by Buddha.
Boytsov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Boytsov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha misses with a left hand
and Boytsov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Boytsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha scores with a punch to the head.
Buddha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boytsov's head backwards.
Boytsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Buddha.
Boytsov tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Boytsov walks into a jab.
Buddha takes a swing at Boytsov's ribcage but misses.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Boytsov throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Buddha misses the jab.
Buddha staying out of range there.
The fighters circling - Boytsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov walks into a stiff left hand from Buddha.
Buddha cracks Boytsov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Boytsov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Buddha.
Boytsov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boytsov fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Buddha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boytsov shoots for a takedown but Buddha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Buddha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Boytsov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
A jab from Buddha finds it's way through Boytsov's defenses.
Buddha cracks Boytsov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Buddha walks into a straight right hand from Boytsov.
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab Buddha is winning the standup battle so far.
Boytsov lands a really nice looking cross but Buddha seems unphased.
A jab from Boytsov finds it's way through Buddha's defenses.
Boytsov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Boytsov throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Boytsov lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Buddha with a jab.#T2#
Boytsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab lands there for Boytsov.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Boytsov misses its intended target.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Boytsov's head but Boytsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Boytsov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Boytsov.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but Boytsov manages to avoid it.
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boytsov throws out a loose jab but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boytsov shoots in for a double leg but Buddha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab Buddha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitry Boytsov.
Boytsov scores with a jab. Buddha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buddha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jab Buddha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Buddha slaps away a takedown attempt from Boytsov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Boytsov's head but Boytsov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha scores with a sloppy right hand. Boytsov should have avoided that one.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Buddha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boytsov dodges the punch combination from Buddha.
Boytsov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Buddha throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4##TD2#
Boytsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boytsov showed some decent athleticism there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Buddha is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Boytsov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Buddha has managed to free his arm - good work.
Buddha trying to hold on to Boytsov's head to control him but Boytsov postures up.
Boytsov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boytsov is trying to control. Buddha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Buddha throws a lazy right hand but Boytsov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boytsov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Boytsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Boytsov momentarily.
Buddha blocks a jab.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Buddha lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boytsov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Buddha throws a body shot but no joy.
Boytsov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Buddha cracks a nice hook into Boytsov's ribs.#T1#
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boytsov avoids the body shot from Buddha.
The fighters circling - Buddha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boytsov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Buddha misses.
It seemed like Boytsov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boytsov throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Boytsov throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
Boytsov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Buddha on the side of the head.
Buddha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boytsov.
Buddha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Buddha misses the shot to the body.
Boytsov slips a jab from Buddha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boytsov! But no joy.
Buddha misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Boytsov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Buddha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Buddha.
Boytsov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Buddha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Boytsov on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha blocks a jab.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Boytsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha dips to his left and cracks Boytsov with an uppercut!
Boytsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Buddha misses with a hook. Boytsov ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov lands a jab-cross combination.
Boytsov cracks Buddha with a good jab.#T3#
Boytsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Buddha lands with a good body shot.
A jab from Buddha misses.
Boytsov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Buddha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boytsov.
Buddha missing with a left hand there. Boytsov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boytsov throws a big shot that misses.
Buddha looks to land a combination but Boytsov avoids it well.
Buddha throws a series of strikes that have Boytsov backpedaling.
Boytsov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Buddha.
Dmitry Boytsov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Buddha throws a right hand that Boytsov ducks under and follows up with a left that Boytsov also avoids with ease.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Boytsov is just out of range.
Boytsov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Boytsov with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boytsov throws a looping overhand right but Buddha ducks down to avoid it.
Boytsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Buddha.
Buddha staying out of range there.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Boytsov.
Buddha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buddha lands a right hook to the body.
Boytsov throws an off balance right hand
and Buddha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Boytsov misses the target.
Jab Buddha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Buddha throws a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jab Buddha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jab Buddha made sure he mentioned Tempo Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: MMAH 110
Date: Feb 10, 2024

#R1#
Jab from Thorn.
Buddha ducks right into an uppercut from Thorn.
Buddha misses with a wild combination.
Buddha 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.
Buddha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thorn slips a jab from Buddha.
A decent looking cross lands there for Buddha.#CL2#
Buddha takes the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Thorn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Buddha up against the cage.
I was talking to Thorn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Thorn prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a knee to the head.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Buddha.
Buddha lands a nice uppercut.
Buddha tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
Thorn misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Buddha.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddha working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Buddha misses with some punches.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Thorn misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Thorn is trying to break the clinch but Buddha is controlling him.
Thorn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thorn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha working aggressively here. #T3#
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn tries to stall but Buddha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Thorn.
Buddha misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha gets through Thorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Buddha.
Thorn blocks a body shot from Buddha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thorn.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thorn backwards. #CUT2#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Buddha blocks an uppercut. #T4#
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Thorn avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buddha.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn misses with a punch on the inside.
Thorn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lance Thorn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Buddha. Those never looked like landing.
Thorn throwing a counter right hand but Buddha manages to avoid it.
A punch combination from Thorn misses.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha scores with a one two! Thorn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A shot to the body from Thorn misses
and Buddha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lance Thorn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buddha on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Buddha gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Thorn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
Buddha tries a body shot but Thorn blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Thorn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thorn prevents a body shot from Buddha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Thorn breaks from the clinch.
Thorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.#T1#
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Thorn.
Thorn misses with a body shot
letting Buddha counter with a right hand.
Buddha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorn.
Buddha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buddha takes a swing at Thorn's ribcage but misses. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Thorn has knocked Buddha down with a huge combo! Thorn steps away and waves a wobbly Buddha back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Jab Buddha has been cut.
Thorn misses with a jab to the body
and Buddha counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body. #KD#
Thorn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Buddha sprawling to the canvas! Buddha rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Thorn finish him?! #ROC#Buddha is rocked!
Buddha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buddha is still on wobbly legs! Can Thorn finish him?
Lance Thorn is winning the standup battle so far.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Thorn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buddha looks up at the clock. Bad move! Thorn lands a right hand from hell, dropping Buddha. Thorn pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Thorn!
Lance Thorn retains his light heavyweight title!

Event: MMAH 104
Date: Jan 03, 2024

#R1#
Thorn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Buddha has time to react.
Thorn scores with a nice head shot.
Thorn scores with a nice right hand.
Lance Thorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
It looked like Buddha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thorn 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.
Thorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thorn throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Thorn slips the punch.
Buddha has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Buddha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Thorn throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha avoids the body shot from Thorn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Buddha looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
Thorn slips a straight right by Buddha.
Buddha slips a jab and a cross from Thorn.
Buddha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Lance Thorn has been cut.
Buddha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Buddha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice straight punches there by Thorn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorn.
Thorn slips a jab and a cross from Buddha.
Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Buddha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Buddha looks to score with a jab to the body but Thorn is just out of range.
Buddha defending well as Thorn loads up on a big left hand. #KD2#
Thorn lands a big uppercut and Buddha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Buddha looks OK. Thorn waves Buddha back to his feet!#ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
Thorn lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buddha loses concentration momentarily and Thorn pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Buddha crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Thorn finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lance Thorn!
Lance Thorn is the new light heavyweight champion!

Event: MMAH 98
Date: Dec 13, 2023

#R1#
Buddha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Buddha avoids a kick to the body.
Robson scores with a hook to the body. Buddha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target.
Robson throws out a powerful jab.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Buddha throws a big counter combination but Robson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Buddha misses with a double jab.
Robson lands with a nice body punch.
Robson dodges the punch combination from Buddha.
A cross from Robson lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buddha rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Robson. Buddha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Robson connects with a body shot.#T1#
Robson slips under a jab.
Robson connects with a jab.
Neal Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buddha lands with a right hand.
Robson throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Robson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Robson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Buddha.
Robson dodges the punch combination from Buddha.
Robson misses with a looping left.
Robson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Buddha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Robson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Buddha circles away quickly and effectively.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Buddha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Buddha misses with a few strikes there.
Robson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Buddha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
Buddha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson swings for the body but Buddha moves out of range.
Buddha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Robson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Robson scores with a nice right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Robson.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Buddha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Buddha.
Robson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Buddha moves away from the strike by Robson.
Buddha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Buddha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buddha throws a right and a left that both miss.#T3#
Robson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buddha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Robson.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Robson throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Buddha moves out of range of the strikes.
Robson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Buddha in his tracks.
Buddha throws a hook to the side of Robson's head but Robson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
Robson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Buddha with a hook.
Buddha scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Robson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buddha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Robson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buddha connects with a body shot.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Buddha is out of range.
Robson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Buddha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Robson circles away quickly and effectively.
Buddha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robson throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Robson throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha is looking to counter punch.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Buddha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buddha walks into a jab.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Donk. Buddha catches Robson right on the button with a cross.#CL#
Buddha forces Robson back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Robson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Buddha might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Buddha misses with a wild combination.
Buddha walks into a left hand.
Jab Buddha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Robson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buddha's head.
Robson walks into a straight right hand from Buddha.
Buddha throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson swings widly with a right hand
and Buddha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Buddha misses with a two punch combination.
Robson jabs at Buddha's body.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Buddha doesn't seem phased though.
A jab lands there for Robson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Robson stuns Buddha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buddha manages to avoid it.
Robson throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Buddha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson throws a body punch but Buddha moves out of range.
Robson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Robson.
Buddha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Buddha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Robson throws a right and a left that Buddha avoids nicely.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Buddha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson ducks under a wild hook from Buddha.
Robson lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Buddha checks the leg kick.
Buddha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Buddha there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Robson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Buddha moves out of range as Robson strikes.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Robson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha.
Robson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buddha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Robson.
Robson scores with a nice strike.
Buddha throws a nice looking combination but Robson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Robson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson lands the left hand.
Robson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Good shot there by Buddha.
Buddha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Robson under the eye.
Buddha throws a hook but Robson avoids it easily.
Buddha throws a right and a left that Robson avoids nicely.
Robson throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.#CL#
Buddha has managed to clinch.
Robson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson misses with a body punch.
Buddha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Robson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Robson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Robson throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
A short right from Robson on the inside.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
Buddha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Robson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buddha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Robson misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddha working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Robson fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Neal Robson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Robson on the wrong end of a nice hook.#KD#
Buddha drops Robson with a beautiful combination! Robson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Buddha is looking for the KO!#ROC#Robson is rocked!
Buddha lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Robson is looking to close the distance but Buddha sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Robson crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Robson is OK because that was naaaaaasty!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha retains his light heavyweight title!
Jab Buddha very nearly forgot to thank Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: MMAH 89
Date: Nov 15, 2023

#R1#
Buddha looks to throw the jab but Robinson is out of range.
Robinson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Buddha scores with a jab. Robinson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Buddha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robinson moves away.
Robinson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buddha is fending him off so far but Robinson persists. Nope, Buddha circles away and we're back to standing.
Robinson misses with a looping left.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Robinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Buddha as Robinson shoots in.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Buddha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right-left combo lands from Buddha.
No luck for Robinson with that takedown attempt.
Buddha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Robinson.
Buddha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Robinson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buddha throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buddha ducks under a wild hook from Robinson.#T1#
Robinson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buddha scores with a body shot.
Buddha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Robinson defending well as Buddha loads up on a big left hand.
Robinson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robinson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Buddha lands a nice shot to the body.
Buddha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#Robinson is rocked!
Buddha lands an uppercut, right on the button! Robinson tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha is the new light heavyweight champion!
Jab Buddha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: MMAH 84
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1#
Casbon misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Nice cross by Buddha.
Buddha misses with a hook. Casbon ducked under it nicely.
Buddha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Casbons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Casbon throws the left hand but Buddha avoids the punch easily.
Buddha misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Casbon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Casbon there.
Buddha connects with a body shot that sends Casbon's belly button to the back.
Buddha throws a right hand that Casbon ducks under and follows up with a left that Casbon also avoids with ease.
Casbon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A left and a right from Buddha both land. Nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Casbon throws a big shot that misses.
Casbon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
Buddha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Buddha just misses with a punch to the body.
Casbon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buddha with a body shot.
Buddha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casbon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Casbon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Casbon is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Casbon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Buddha scores with a jab to the head.
Casbon just misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha connects with a jab.
Buddha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buddha. Casbon does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Casbon lands.
Buddha thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Casbon. Beautiful body shot.
Buddha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T2#
Buddha closes the distance but Casbon moves to the side
and Casbon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Casbon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Buddha misses with a jab to the body
and Casbon counters with a straight right hand.
Buddha loads up on a big right hand but Casbon slips the punch.
Casbon throws a hook but Buddha avoids it easily.
Buddha misses with a straight left.
Casbon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Casbon misses with a looping right.#CL#
Buddha closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Casbon.
A short left from Casbon.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Casbon misses with the head strike.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Casbon controls his hands.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Casbon working aggressively here.
Buddha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
Buddha prevents a body shot from Casbon.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Casbon controls his hands.
Casbon blocking some punches.
Buddha misses with a punch on the inside.
Buddha has a couple of punches blocked by Casbon.
Casbon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Casbon prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Casbon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Buddha misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Buddha.
A short right from Buddha.
Casbon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Casbon gets through Buddha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Casbon working aggressively here.
Casbon misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Casbon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Casbon lands with a light punch inside.
Buddha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Casbon swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casbon lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Casbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
Buddha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jab Buddha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Buddha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Buddha scores with a one two! Casbon had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Casbon looks to score with a jab to the body but Buddha is just out of range.
Buddha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Casbon misses with an uppercut. Buddha saw that one coming.
Casbon keeps the fight on the outside.
A punch combination from Buddha misses.
Casbon slips under a jab.
Buddha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Casbon circles away quickly and effectively.
Casbon throws out a counter right but Buddha avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha ducks right into an uppercut from Casbon.
Casbon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Buddha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Casbon doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Casbon throws a jab but it's blocked by Buddha. #T1#
Buddha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Buddha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Buddha lands with an uppercut that bounces Casbon off the cage and back into range.
Buddha cracks Casbon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Buddha clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Casbon.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon throws a head punch that misses.
Buddha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jab Buddha has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Casbon breaks the clinch.
Buddha tries to clinch up.
A combination from Buddha does no damage.
Casbon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buddha. #T2#
Nice cross by Buddha.
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!
Buddha dips to his left and cracks Casbon with an uppercut!
Buddha tries to clinch but Casbon moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Buddha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Buddha.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casbon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casbon throws an overhand right that lands on Buddha's shoulder, as Buddha tries to avoid the shot.
Buddha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buddha walks into a stiff left hand from Casbon.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Casbon avoids them all with ease.
Buddha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Buddha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jab Buddha is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Buddha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Casbon tries to move into range but Buddha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Buddha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Buddha, as that shot connected.
Buddha throws a shot to the body.
Buddha takes one to the chin there.
Buddha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Casbon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buddha.
Nice cross by Casbon.
Buddha swinging wildly here.
Casbon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buddha doesn't manage to clinch there - Casbon circles away.
Casbon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Casbon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Buddha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casbon counters with a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A slow jab from Buddha misses its intended target.
Buddha throws a series of punches but Casbon moves out of range.
Buddha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Casbon has time to react.
Buddha is looking to clinch but Casbon is avoiding it.
It seemed like Casbon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Buddha dips to his left and cracks Casbon with an uppercut!
Buddha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casbon.
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 Jab Buddha will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Casbon throws a body shot but no joy.
Buddha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Casbon throws a jab when Buddha was well out of range.
Casbon looks to land a left hand but Buddha moved out of range nicely.
Casbon scores with a decent looking hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Casbon lands with a right hand.
Buddha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Buddha fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha misses with a two punch combination. #KD2#
Casbon sends Buddha crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Casbon is motioning to the referee to let Buddha up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Buddha is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Buddha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Buddha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Casbon prevents a body shot from Buddha. #T1#
Casbon swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Casbon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha seems to have got his legs back now.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Casbon controls the action.
Buddha lands a hook that snaps the head of Casbon backwards.
Casbon scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Casbon.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Casbon has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Casbon blocking some punches.
Casbon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha pushes Casbon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Casbon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Buddha has a couple of punches blocked by Casbon.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casbon has a couple of punches blocked by Buddha.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Casbon.
Buddha presses Casbon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harbin Casbon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Casbon lands with a short shot to the head.
Buddha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Buddha misses with a body punch.
Buddha struggles to land a body shot inside as Casbon controls his hands.
Casbon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casbon prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Casbon.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Casbon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Casbon prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Casbon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Casbon working aggressively here.
Casbon tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Casbon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Buddha forces Casbon back against the cage and clinches.#T3#
Casbon throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
Buddha misses with the head strike.
Casbon lands a shoulder strike.
Casbon blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
Buddha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Buddha working aggressively here.
Buddha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Casbon misses with a punch on the inside.
Casbon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Casbon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon tries to throw a body punch but Buddha avoids it by throwing Casbon back against the cage.
Casbon working aggressively here.
Casbon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
Casbon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Buddha has him pressed against the cage.
Casbon is leaning against Buddha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T4#
Casbon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casbon tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Casbon tries a body shot but Buddha blocks it.
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Casbon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Casbon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Casbon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Casbon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Buddha fails to land.
Buddha lands an uppercut.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Casbon.
Casbon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jab Buddha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Casbon tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harbin Casbon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Buddha 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: MMAH 79
Date: Oct 04, 2023

#R1#
The Ogre connects with a nice looking jab.
Buddha connects with a body shot.
The Ogre throws a poor cross that misses
and Buddha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Buddha pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces The Ogre back to the cage. Buddha follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The Ogre misses the jab.
The Ogre lands an overhand right.
Buddha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Ogre.
The Ogre takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buddha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The Ogre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Buddha's head.
The Ogre loads up on a big right hand but Buddha slips the punch.
Buddha throwing a counter right hand but The Ogre manages to avoid it.
The Ogre throws a right hand that misses
and Buddha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yujirou The Ogre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Ogre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Ogre misses with a hook #KD#
and Buddha counters with a nice right hand that sends The Ogre toppling to the canvas! The Ogre scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Buddha finish him?!#ROC#The Ogre is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Yujirou The Ogre has been cut.#CL#
Buddha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Ogre is still on wobbly legs! Can Buddha finish him?
Buddha lands a right hand that snaps the head of The Ogre backwards.
Buddha pushes The Ogre against the cage. Buddha is working some dirty boxing. Buddha pushes off with a quick right hook! The Ogre goes down! The Ogre tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Buddha moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jab Buddha!
After the big win, Jab Buddha made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Champion Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 9
Date: Aug 11, 2023

#R1#
Murray cracks Buddha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Buddha scores with a jab to the body.
Murray definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murray throws a lazy uppercut
and Buddha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Buddha moves out of range of the leg kick from Murray.#CL#
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Buddha.
Murray scores with a shoulder strike.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Buddha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murray blocks an uppercut.
Murray scores with a shot to the side of Buddha's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray. #T1#
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buddha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murray lands a shoulder strike.
Murray wants to stall.
Buddha blocks a body shot from Murray.
Buddha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Buddha misses with a punch to the body.
Murray lands a body shot.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Buddha backwards.
Murray throws a head punch that misses.
Murray working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Murray.
Murray blocks a body shot from Buddha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
A short right from Murray on the inside. #T2#
Murray dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murray can't find room to land a body shot as Buddha controls the action.
Murray trying to stall but Buddha improves his position.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Murray prevents a body shot from Buddha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buddha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murray swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murray blocks a body shot from Buddha.
Murray tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Buddha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murray.#T3#
Buddha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murray lands with a short shot to the head.
Murray works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murray scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buddha lands a right hand.
Murray blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Murray.
Murray stalls.
Buddha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Murray scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murray leaning his opponent against the cage.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Buddha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Buddha. #T4#
Murray softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buddha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murray backwards.
We've been informed that Buddha has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buddha throws a head punch that misses.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
Murray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murray misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Murray.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Buddha.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Buddha has a couple of punches blocked by Murray.
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murray trying to stall but Buddha improves his position.
Buddha tries to throw a body punch but Murray avoids it by throwing Buddha back against the cage.
Murray blocking some punches.
Murray prevents a body shot from Buddha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Murray wants to clinch.
Murray is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Buddha can do to turn this around?
Murray scores with the left hand. Buddha knows he should have avoided that one.
Murray tries to clinch there but Buddha circles away.
Murray fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Murray fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Murray clinches with his opponent.
Murray swings wildly with an uppercut but Buddha uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Buddha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murray lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buddha.#T1#
Murray presses Buddha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Buddha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Murray.
Buddha works on Murray's body with a couple of short punches.
Murray struggles to land a body shot inside as Buddha controls his hands.
Murray is trying to stall.
Murray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murray misses with a punch to the body.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee Murray has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Buddha presses Murray against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murray leaning against his opponent.
Murray taking a breather.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Murray for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Buddha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murray's elbow.
Murray blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray. #T2#
Still in the clinch, Murray scores with a nice short uppercut.
Buddha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murray prevents a body shot from Buddha.
Buddha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Buddha throws a punch but it's blocked by Murray.
Buddha tries to circle away but Murray has him pinned against the cage.
Murray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Buddha misses with some punches.
Murray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buddha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Buddha swings wildly with an uppercut but Murray uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murray throws a punch but it's blocked by Buddha.
Murray lands a nice uppercut.
Buddha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Murray. #T3#
Murray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Buddha blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murray.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Buddha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Buddha is trying to break free.
Murray misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Murray.
Murray misses with a body punch.
Murray lands a shot to the body.
Murray makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Buddha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Buddha misses with a right hand
and Murray counters with a three punch combo that has Buddha backing up. Buddha nods at Murray to acknowledge the strikes.
Buddha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murray is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Murray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Buddha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Buddha blocks a body shot from Murray.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Murray.
Buddha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Buddha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Buddha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murray tries to work over Buddha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Buddha's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murray.
Murray misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murray works on Buddha's body with a couple of short punches.
Buddha is breathing heavily.
A short right from Murray on the inside.
Murray effectively controlling the action here.
Buddha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Murray dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Murray moves into range and clinches up with Buddha.
Buddha can't find room to land a body shot as Murray controls the action.
Buddha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Buddha blocking some punches.
Buddha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murray backwards. #BC2#
Buddha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up but Buddha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Buddha counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buddha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murray tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Buddha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Buddha.
Buddha throws an off balance right hand
and Murray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Buddha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murray looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab Buddha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murray throws a hook to the side of Buddha's head but Buddha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Buddha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murray wants to clinch but Buddha slips to the side
and Buddha counters with a left to the body.
Murray looks to clinch
and Buddha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#Murray is rocked!
Buddha shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Murray takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Buddha sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Murray bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Champion Apparel for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Ajax Friday Fight Night 3
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Pesonen connects with a looping right hand.
Buddha slips a straight right by Pesonen.
Buddha seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Buddha misses with an uppercut
and Pesonen counters with a left to the body.
Buddha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buddha throws a hook but Pesonen avoids it easily.
Pesonen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Buddha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pesonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Buddha at a distance.
Buddha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pesonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pesonen misses the shot to the body.
Pesonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buddha moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Buddha misses the target.
Buddha misses with a combination
letting Pesonen counter with a right hand.
Buddha throws a poor cross that misses
and Pesonen counters with a left to the body.
Jab Buddha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pesonen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buddha throws out the jab.
Buddha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pesonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pesonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Buddha is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Pesonen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Pesonen advances to full mount.
Buddha wants to hold on but Pesonen pushes him away.#SUB2#
Pesonen is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Buddha is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sinatra Pesonen!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Buddha with a nice cross.
Glass takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Buddha scores with a decent looking hook.
Glass gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Buddha.
Buddha scores with a three punch combo!
Buddha scores with a jab to the jaw.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Glass got wobbled bad by a big combination! Buddha presses forward with punches and knees until Glass stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Glass closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jab Buddha!
Jab Buddha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

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