Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C287: Anderson vs Lehto III
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Thomas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hoost has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Thomas .
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas .
Thomas misses with a hook
and Hoost counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Hoost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
Thomas motions for Hoost to come forward. Thomas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Hoost counters with a crisp right hand that drops Thomas ! Hoost lets Thomas back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoost cracks Thomas 's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Thomas slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hoost can do further damage! This one is done, son!

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

Event: C284: Marley vs Anderson
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Yarborough does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machado!
A decent looking cross lands there for Yarborough.
Yarborough lands a slapping body shot.
Machado moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machado.
Machado throws a leg kick which misses Yarborough's front leg but catches the back leg as Yarborough tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Yarborough moves into the clinch successfully.
Yarborough lands a left hand that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Good body shot from Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Yarborough fails to land.
Machado's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Machado misses with some punches.
Yarborough working aggressively here.
Yarborough throws a punch but it's blocked by Machado. #T1#
Yarborough misses with some punches.
Yarborough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yarborough fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yarborough lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yarborough misses with the head strike.
Yarborough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yarborough lands with a short shot to the head.
Machado misses with some punches.
Yarborough working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Yarborough controls the action.
Machado misses with a punch to the body.
Machado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yarborough's elbow.
Machado digs a right hand underneath Yarborough's ribcage. Yarborough let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yarborough can't find room to land a body shot as Machado controls the action.
Machado can't find room to land a body shot as Yarborough controls the action. #BC2#
Yarborough breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yarborough throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Yarborough plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yarborough 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.
Yarborough thuds his right hand into Machado's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Machado misses with a hook.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Machado backs off Yarborough throws a huge counter combo but Machado manages to avoid it all.
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yarborough uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado scoring well with a low kick there.
Machado misses with a leg kick
and Yarborough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machado scores with a sloppy right hand. Yarborough should have avoided that one.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yarborough throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Yarborough misses the target.
A jab from Machado misses.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Yarborough misses with a straight left.
Yarborough looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado throws a jab when Yarborough was well out of range.
Good shot there by Machado.
Machado throws a hook but Yarborough avoids it easily.
Yarborough displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Machado lands an overhand right.
Machado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado misses with a hook.
Nice body punch from Machado.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machado. #T4#
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarborough sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yarborough misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Yarborough fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Yarborough's hands.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado throws the kick towards the body but Yarborough avoids it.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Machado lands a jab.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Yarborough moved out of range.
Yarborough throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado counters with a nice uppercut.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yarborough throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Yarborough stuns Machado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machado moves away from the strike by Yarborough.
Yarborough checks the leg kick.
Yarborough looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yarborough ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machado scores with a hook.
Machado scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Machado throws a low kick but Yarborough moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado avoids the head kick by Yarborough.
Yarborough's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yarborough! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Machado misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Yarborough misses.#T1#
Yarborough misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Yarborough.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Machado.
A countering left hand to the body from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough with a hook.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Yarborough's head.
Wanderson Machado is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Yarborough.
Machado turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Machado tries to move into range but Yarborough moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yarborough moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Yarborough misses the jab.
Yarborough stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Machado cracks Yarborough with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Machado.
Machado throws a shot to the body.
Machado misses with a kick to the body
and Yarborough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Yarborough plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Machado throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yarborough slips a straight right by Machado.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
Machado scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick lands for Machado.
Machado slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donk. Machado catches Yarborough right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Machado there.
Machado lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yarborough can do to turn this around?#T3#
Machado throws a body kick that misses
letting Yarborough counter with a right hand.
Yarborough misses with a left hand
letting Machado counter with a right hand.
Machado lands a nice looking body shot.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Yarborough moves away and avoids it.
Machado keeps Yarborough at a distance using the push kick.
Machado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarborough manages to avoid it.
Machado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machado throws the kick towards the body but Yarborough avoids it.
Yarborough looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yarborough has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Machado finds it's way round the side to connect with Yarborough's head.
Machado throws a front kick that sends Yarborough stumbling back into the cage.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Yarborough counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yarborough scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Yarborough misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Machado lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yarborough's sensitive parts.
Yarborough throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado slips a jab from Yarborough.
Machado is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yarborough momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Machado misses with a looping left.
Machado cracks Yarborough with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yarborough misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Yarborough checks it.
Machado with the inside leg kick.
Yarborough has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yarborough throws out a loose jab but Machado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machado connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Machado throws out a leg kick but Yarborough moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Yarborough uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Yarborough misses with a two punch combination.
Yarborough steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
A lazy left from Yarborough finds it's target.
A big left from Machado misses.
Yarborough keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarborough uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Yarborough looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
Machado fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yarborough looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Yarborough 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado scoring well with a low kick there.
Machado misses with a body kick.
Yarborough swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Yarborough moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.#T1#
Yarborough misses with a wild body shot.
Good work by Yarborough as he checks the leg kick.
Yarborough throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
A leg kick checked by Yarborough.
Yarborough misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Machado looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yarborough throws a hook to the side of Machado's head but Machado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Yarborough tests Machado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado misses with a low kick.
Machado misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Machado.
Machado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yarborough. #T2#
Machado uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machado throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yarborough keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
It seemed like Yarborough was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado throws a low kick but Yarborough moves out of range easily.
Yarborough now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machado misses with an uppercut
and Machado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yarborough throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Yarborough takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yarborough.
Yarborough throws out a counter right but Machado avoids it with no problem.
Machado lands the left hand.
Yarborough listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yarborough checks it well.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Machado, as that shot connected. #T3#
Yarborough on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Yarborough connects with a right hand. Machado shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yarborough darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Machado. That snapped Yarborough's head back.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado catches Yarborough with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
James Yarborough has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That kick from Machado tenderised Yarborough's leg. Yarborough is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yarborough slips under a jab from Machado.
Yarborough 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.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Yarborough is just out of range.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
Yarborough takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machado misses with a shot to the body
and Yarborough counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4#
Nice jab there from Machado.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yarborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Yarborough's leg but Yarborough calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Yarborough on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yarborough takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Machado looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Yarborough lands a jab to the nose.
Yarborough scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Machado.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yarborough moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wanderson Machado showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Machado, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C282: Marley vs Haggar
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Fuentes explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fuentes.
Rivera tries to land a leg kick but Fuentes saw it coming and moves away.
Fuentes throws a quick counter head kick but Rivera was just out of range.
Fuentes with a hook.
Rivera takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rivera appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes throws a leg kick but Rivera checks it.
Fuentes darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Rivera!
Rivera slips a jab from Fuentes.
Pedro Fuentes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuentes misses with a hook
and Rivera counters with a good low kick that Fuentes was not able to check.
Fuentes misses with a body kick.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuentes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fuentes counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Fuentes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Fuentes counters with a crisp one two that drops Rivera! Fuentes thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Rivera to his feet! Rivera is in big trouble!
Fuentes throws the left hand but Rivera avoids the punch easily.
Fuentes definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some bone on bone action there as Rivera checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T3#
Rivera avoids a kick to the body.
Rivera was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fuentes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rivera shapes to counter with a head kick.
and Fuentes counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Rivera! He's just covering up as Fuentes starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pedro Fuentes!
A very excited looking Pedro Fuentes made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: SYN 1058 Hlervu vs De Geno
Date: Feb 23, 2024

#R1#
De Geno throws a chopping leg kick but Hlervu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hlervu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hlervu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Geno was well out of range. Poor timing from Hlervu.
Hlervu looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range.
De Geno changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu tests De Geno's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pablo De Geno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Geno misses with a looping left.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
De Geno misses with the combination.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hlervu half committed to a counter leg kick.
De Geno throws a right hand that misses
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps De Geno thinking.
Jab by Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
De Geno slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu's corner calls for a 1-2. Hlervu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Geno misses with a body kick.
De Geno throws the left hand but Hlervu avoids the punch easily.
De Geno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
De Geno fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hlervu checks it well.
Hlervu throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that misses.
Hlervu throws a shot from downtown. De Geno moves away and avoids it.
Hlervu moves out of range of the leg kick from De Geno.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno throws a big shot that misses.
De Geno throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
Hlervu with a jab.
De Geno throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
De Geno misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Hlervu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Hlervu.
De Geno tries to work over Hlervu's front leg with a kick but Hlervu checks it.
Nice defenses there by De Geno.
De Geno lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hlervu circles away quickly and effectively.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but De Geno moves away.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. De Geno was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hlervu has time to react.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Geno swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
De Geno looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
A left lands for Hlervu.
Hlervu lands with a hook. De Geno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hlervu scores with a decent looking hook.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Hlervu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
De Geno tries to land a leg kick but Hlervu saw it coming and moves away.
De Geno is looking to land body kicks.
Hlervu scores with a jab to the head.
Hlervu misses with a low kick as De Geno jumps back.
Hlervu is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hlervu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
De Geno throws a low kick but Hlervu moves out of range easily. #T3#
Hlervu slips under a jab.
De Geno looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Hlervu connects with an inside leg kick.
Hlervu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hlervu lands with a hook. De Geno tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hlervu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Geno.
Hlervu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hlervu blocks a low kick nicely.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Hlervu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno misses with a straight right.
De Geno lands the left hand.
De Geno is looking to score with low kicks.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Hlervu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlervu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Geno. De Geno obviously looking to wear him down.
Hlervu staying out of range there.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T4#
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu swings for the body but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
A nice leg kick from De Geno, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hlervu blocks a leg kick.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Hlervu is looking to slow De Geno down with leg kicks.
De Geno ducks right into an uppercut from Hlervu.
De Geno throws an overhand right that lands on Hlervu's shoulder, as Hlervu tries to avoid the shot.
Hlervu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
De Geno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Geno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
De Geno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
De Geno throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
De Geno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hlervu counters with a nice kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hlervu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Geno throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu blocks a leg kick.
A right-left combo lands from De Geno.
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 Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
De Geno throws a low kick but Hlervu moves out of range easily.
Hlervu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
De Geno throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hlervu. That's going to slow De Geno down.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but De Geno moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but De Geno checks it.
De Geno is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hlervu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hlervu swings for the body but De Geno moves out of range.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu throws a leg kick that misses.
De Geno throws a front kick aimed at Hlervu's knee but Hlervu avoids it well.
Hlervu throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu lands with an uppercut that bounces De Geno off the cage and back into range.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but De Geno manages to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but De Geno might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hlervu has got the better of the exchanges.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but De Geno is out of range.
Braynas Hlervu is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Hlervu scores with a sloppy right hand. De Geno should have avoided that one.
Hlervu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by De Geno.
Hlervu lands with a nice body punch.
De Geno scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hlervu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Geno.
De Geno was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
De Geno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Geno listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
De Geno looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Geno throws out the jab.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
De Geno swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
De Geno throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hlervu misses with a leg kick.
Hlervu motions for De Geno to come forward. Hlervu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
De Geno swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hlervu dodges the punch combination from De Geno.
De Geno throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
De Geno tries to clinch but Hlervu moves out of range. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hlervu throws a looping overhand right but De Geno ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu moves out of range as De Geno throws a body kick.
Hlervu throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
De Geno turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
De Geno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
De Geno clinches. #BC#
Hlervu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
De Geno with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Geno. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu misses with a low kick as De Geno jumps back.
De Geno misses the jab.
De Geno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Geno pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hlervu is out of range and De Geno settles back down.
Hlervu throws a jab but it's blocked by De Geno.
Hlervu lands a leg kick that knocks De Geno off balance momentarily.
De Geno throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
De Geno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.#T3#
Hlervu avoids the body shot from De Geno.
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
De Geno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Geno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu looks to throw the jab but De Geno is out of range.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu slips under a jab.
Hlervu avoids a kick to the body.
De Geno scores with a hook to the body. Hlervu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Geno misses with a straight left.
Hlervu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hlervu misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu avoids a kick to the body.
Nice defenses there by Hlervu.
De Geno misses with a right hand
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab.
Hlervu checks a leg kick nicely.
De Geno pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by De Geno.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
Hlervu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hlervu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlervu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Geno throws out a leg kick but Hlervu moves out of range and De Geno only half commits.
De Geno checks a leg kick nicely.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Hlervu scores with a nice head shot.
Hlervu looks to land a right hand but De Geno moved out of range.
De Geno looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
De Geno ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De Geno takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
De Geno misses with a lunging right hand
and Hlervu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hlervu.
De Geno throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Hlervu.
De Geno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hlervu connects with a leg kick.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
De Geno doesn't manage to clinch there - Hlervu circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
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 Braynas Hlervu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
De Geno tries to move into range but Hlervu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hlervu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Geno throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Geno has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hlervu slips under a jab.
De Geno throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Geno misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hlervu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Geno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hlervu ducks under a wild hook from De Geno.
A kick lands to the mid section there for De Geno.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Geno. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu throws a leg kick which misses De Geno's front leg but catches the back leg as De Geno tries to avoid it.
Hlervu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by De Geno. Beautiful body shot.
De Geno attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Geno takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hlervu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hlervu moves out of range as De Geno throws a body kick.
Hlervu connects with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as De Geno blocks the low kick.
De Geno lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hlervu at a distance. #T1#
De Geno walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hlervu.
De Geno misses with a looping right.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from De Geno.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
De Geno blocks the body kick.
De Geno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hlervu.
De Geno misses with a hook. Hlervu ducked under it nicely.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu throws a hook but De Geno avoids it easily.
Hlervu with a jab.
De Geno throws a leg kick but Hlervu moved away.
De Geno bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hlervu clobbers De Geno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hlervu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Geno.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body.
De Geno throws a low kick, looking for Hlervu's leg but Hlervu calmly moves out of range.
De Geno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hlervu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu jabs De Geno to the body, keeping him at a distance.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
De Geno misses with a low kick.
Hlervu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hlervu takes a swing at De Geno's ribcage but misses.
De Geno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hlervu pivots, looking for a leg kick but De Geno is out of range and Hlervu settles back down.
De Geno looks to land a left hand but Hlervu moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Hlervu. That snapped De Geno's head back.
De Geno throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu moves out of range of the leg kick from De Geno.
Hlervu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Geno throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
De Geno's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
De Geno misses with a straight left.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
De Geno checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
De Geno walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
De Geno throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from De Geno misses the target.
De Geno swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
De Geno misses with a body shot. #T3#
A big left from Hlervu misses.
Hlervu slips a jab and a cross from De Geno.
Hlervu lands a jab to the head.
Hlervu checks the leg kick nicely there.
De Geno pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Hlervu backing away here, and De Geno unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
De Geno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
De Geno throws a low kick but Hlervu moves out of range easily.
De Geno throws a right and a left that both miss.
De Geno attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
De Geno throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
And Hlervu counters with a quick kick to the body but De Geno blocks it.
A clash of legs there as Hlervu blocks the low kick.
De Geno avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Geno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hlervu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hlervu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
De Geno misses with an uppercut.
De Geno uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
Hlervu blocks a jab.
De Geno throws a big shot that misses.
Hlervu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
Hlervu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Geno on the side of the head.
De Geno ducks under a wild hook from Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a jab. De Geno acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
De Geno avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but De Geno sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Geno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on De Geno's shoulder, as De Geno tries to avoid the shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hlervu. That's going to slow De Geno down.
De Geno looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
De Geno throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hlervu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by De Geno.
De Geno blocks a jab.
A big right from De Geno misses.
A clash of legs there as De Geno blocks the low kick.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
Hlervu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Geno. That did some damage!
De Geno shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Geno feints and then cracks Hlervu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hlervu down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braynas Hlervu clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
A slapping leg kick lands for De Geno.
De Geno gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Geno displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hlervu throws out the jab.
Hlervu misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
De Geno looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Geno throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
De Geno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
De Geno checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hlervu!
De Geno throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hlervu. That's going to slow De Geno down.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hlervu moves away from the strike by De Geno.
Hlervu misses with a low kick as De Geno jumps back.
De Geno wants to clinch.
De Geno just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Hlervu slips under a jab.
Hlervu with a nice calf kick.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
De Geno defending well as Hlervu loads up on a big left hand.
De Geno throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Hlervu misses its intended target.
De Geno throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hlervu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hlervu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Geno stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
De Geno slips a straight right by Hlervu.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno slips a straight right by Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a hook but De Geno blocks it.
Hlervu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hlervu moves out of range as De Geno strikes.
Nice defenses there by Hlervu.
Hlervu scores with a kick to the body.
De Geno wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Hlervu throws an overhand right that lands on De Geno's shoulder, as De Geno tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from De Geno.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Geno. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and De Geno has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
De Geno misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Hlervu misses its target.
De Geno misses with a leg kick.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu throws the left hand but De Geno avoids the punch easily.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but De Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but De Geno moved out of range nicely.
Hlervu tries to work over De Geno's front leg with a kick but De Geno checks it.
De Geno thows a leg kick but Hlervu checks it
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
De Geno throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but De Geno moved out of range nicely.
De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
De Geno misses with a low kick as Hlervu jumps back.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu looks to land a left hand but De Geno moved out of range nicely.
De Geno avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Hlervu slips under a jab.
De Geno checks the leg kick.
De Geno only half commits to the counter leg kick.
De Geno throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
De Geno keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hlervu.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Geno. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hlervu checks a low kick from De Geno.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but De Geno manages to avoid it.
Hlervu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
De Geno throws a body kick that misses.
Hlervu checks a leg kick.
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Geno wants to land a leg kick but Hlervu is out of range.
De Geno swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
De Geno connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
De Geno throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from De Geno lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hlervu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hlervu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hlervu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
De Geno tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hlervu was well out of range. Poor timing from De Geno.
De Geno has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hlervu.
Hlervu throws a wild body kick that De Geno sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Hlervu jabs De Geno right on the nose. De Geno blinks but takes it well.
De Geno misses with a straight left.
De Geno throws a solid leg kick but Hlervu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Geno.
De Geno tries to score with a low kick but Hlervu moves his leg out of the way.
Hlervu scores with a push kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
De Geno throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
De Geno waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Geno.
De Geno tries to land a leg kick but Hlervu saw it coming and moves away.
Hlervu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. De Geno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hlervu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
De Geno checks a low kick from Hlervu.
De Geno connects with the punch.
Hlervu throws a hook to the side of De Geno's head but De Geno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Geno moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
De Geno doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
De Geno wants to land a leg kick but Hlervu is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Braynas Hlervu had his way with Pablo De Geno in 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. This is the final round!#R5#
De Geno uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hlervu.
De Geno throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Geno throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
De Geno throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
De Geno misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Geno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
De Geno tries a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
De Geno misses with a looping left.
Hlervu throws a body punch but De Geno moves out of range.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu misses the jab.
Hlervu slips under a jab.
Hlervu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Geno on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of De Geno 's head but he takes it in his stride.
De Geno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Geno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Geno scoring well with a low kick there.
De Geno misses the shot to the body.
Hlervu takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but De Geno is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from De Geno.
Hlervu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good shot there by De Geno.
Hlervu tries to work over De Geno's front leg with a kick but De Geno checks it.
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
De Geno misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
De Geno uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hlervu.
De Geno throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hlervu lands with an overhand left.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract De Geno.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
Hlervu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Geno manages to avoid it.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from De Geno.
De Geno jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A low kick lands for De Geno.
Hlervu tries to work over De Geno's front leg with a kick but De Geno checks it.
Hlervu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#T2#
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
A swing and a miss from De Geno.
De Geno takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Hlervu.
De Geno motions for Hlervu to come forward. De Geno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hlervu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Geno misses with a wild body shot.
De Geno fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
De Geno looks to land a right hand but Hlervu moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Geno misses the shot to the body.
De Geno tries to close the distance and clinch but Hlervu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but De Geno manages to avoid it.
Hlervu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Geno at a distance.
De Geno lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
De Geno misses with an attempted mid kick.
De Geno throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
De Geno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
De Geno throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.#T3#
The fighters circling - De Geno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Geno takes a jab right on the kisser.
De Geno missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
De Geno throws a right hand that Hlervu ducks under and follows up with a left that Hlervu also avoids with ease.
De Geno swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
De Geno swings widly with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with an inside leg kick.
De Geno misses with a body shot.
Hlervu moves out of range as De Geno strikes.
De Geno slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
De Geno throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Geno. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Geno on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hlervu. Hlervu obviously looking to wear him down.
Hlervu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
De Geno's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hlervu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! De Geno scrambles back to his feet.
Hlervu misses with a hook. De Geno ducked under it nicely.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Geno.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hlervu throws out a loose jab but De Geno uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Geno misses with a looping right.#T4#
Hlervu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Geno has time to react.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
Good leg kick by De Geno.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as De Geno checks a leg kick.
Hlervu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
De Geno ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Hlervu misses with a low kick.
Hlervu throws a low kick, looking for De Geno's leg but De Geno calmly moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from De Geno misses the target.
Hlervu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hlervu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Geno misses with a straight right.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from De Geno.
De Geno misses with a left hand
and Hlervu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Geno avoids the body shot from Hlervu.
De Geno scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hlervu in his tracks.
Hlervu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pablo De Geno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Braynas Hlervu is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
De Geno throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hlervu counters with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pablo De Geno.
I think Hlervu 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 50:46
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 48:47
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Braynas Hlervu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Tosen throws a series of punches but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids them all with ease.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Tosen avoids it with no problem.
Tosen throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice hook to Tosen's body. Tosen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to the head.
Tosen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight left.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Tosen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tosen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tosen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jurgensen Sanchez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tosen scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range. #T1#
Tosen scores with a hook.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tosen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a left hand
and Tosen counters with a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an overhand right that lands on Tosen's shoulder, as Tosen tries to avoid the shot.
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Tosen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Tosen motions for Jurgensen Sanchez to come forward. Tosen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.
Tosen throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tosen misses with a straight right.
Tosen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jurgensen Sanchez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.#T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circling - Tosen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tosen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but Tosen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a four punch combination!
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tosen scores with a jab to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
A slow jab from Jurgensen Sanchez misses its intended target.
Tosen throws a big counter combination but Jurgensen Sanchez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right hand that Tosen ducks under and follows up with a left that Tosen also avoids with ease.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a sloppy head kick and Tosen moves out of range easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tosen.
Tosen throws a body punch but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Nice jab there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tosen has time to react.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurgensen Sanchez catches Tosen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
A jab lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a good cross that connects.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Tosen's midsection.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Tosen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tosen misses the target.
A punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Tosen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
That's time! Tosen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick from Jurgensen Sanchez is predictable there
and Tosen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a wild body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tosen misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tosen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tosen looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tosen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good shot there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
A lazy left from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tosen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Tosen tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Jurgensen Sanchez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez stuns Tosen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Tosen counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a leg kick that knocks Tosen off balance momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the body kick. #T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tosen walks into a stiff left hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Jurgensen Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tosen looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice looking body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tosen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tosen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tosen's head.
Tosen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tosen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab-cross combination.
Tosen connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Jurgensen Sanchez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a nice shot to the body.
Tosen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Tosen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tosen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jurgensen Sanchez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tosen.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.
Tosen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jurgensen Sanchez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tosen.
Tosen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tosen throws a wild body kick that Jurgensen Sanchez sees coming a mile off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tosen scores with a jab. Jurgensen Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tosen checks a leg kick nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Tosen moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jurgensen Sanchez. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tosen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tosen looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
Tosen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jurgensen Sanchez misses the jab.
Mama Tosen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tosen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tosen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Tosen scores with a jab. Jurgensen Sanchez acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez stuns Tosen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tosen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tosen tests Jurgensen Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jurgensen Sanchez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tosen counters with a body kick that stops Jurgensen Sanchez in his tracks momentarily.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick but Tosen moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Tosen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
It appears Tosen was looking to counter with a kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tosen.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Tosen with an open hand slap.
Tosen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Tosen with a series of wild strikes but Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Tosen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tosen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks a nice hook into Tosen's ribs.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Good standup being displayed there by Jurgensen Sanchez as he connects with a hook.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Jurgensen Sanchez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tosen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tosen's head.
A left and a right from Jurgensen Sanchez both land. Nice combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a combination. Tosen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut
letting Tosen counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings for the body but Tosen moves out of range.
Tosen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries to bum rush Tosen with a series of wild strikes but Tosen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Tosen moves forwards but Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Tosen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Jurgensen Sanchez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tosen at a distance.
Tosen looks to score with a jab to the body but Jurgensen Sanchez is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Jurgensen Sanchez does no damage.
Tosen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tosen moves out of range of the strikes.
Tosen throwing a counter right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Tosen's belly button to the back.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick from Tosen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the head kick by Tosen. #T4#
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body punch from Tosen.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tosen's head.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tosen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tosen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tosen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jurgensen Sanchezs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's way through Tosen's defenses.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Tosen with an uppercut!
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Tosen is out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!

Event: C280: Marley vs Olsen II
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1#
Viikinki falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Hoost
and Viikinki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Viikinki.
Hoost seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Viikinki throws a sloppy head kick and Hoost moves out of range easily.
Hoost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoost misses with a lunging right hand
and Viikinki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoost scores with a punch to the head.
Hoost tries to land a body kick
letting Viikinki counter with a right hand. #T1#
Viikinki throws out a loose jab but Hoost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoost misses with a left hand
and Viikinki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Viikinki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoost moves away.
Viikinki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoost looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Hoost.
Viikinki feints a counter leg kick.
Tony Viikinki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viikinki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Viikinki misses with a wild body shot.
Viikinki throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hoost counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hoost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Viikinki misses with a hook
and Hoost counters with a good low kick that Viikinki was not able to check.
Hoost throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Viikinki crashing down! Viikinki tries to stagger back to his feet but Hoost just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Viikinki asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clarence Hoost!
After winning the bout, Clarence Hoost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SMASH: Gustafsson vs Tryastsyn
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Thai fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Thai.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai shoots in for a double leg but Revocatus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Revocatus lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jumanne Revocatus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Revocatus sprawls well. Revocatus wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.#T1#
Thai with a poor takedown
and Revocatus counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Thai decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Thai is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Revocatus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thai.
Revocatus wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Thai in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Revocatus tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Thai!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wille Thai!

Event: SMASH: Khan vs Barkley
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Connor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kay misses with a body shot.
Kay throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Connor misses the shot to the body.
Kay half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lars Kay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kay shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Connor defends it nicely.
Connor thinks about the counter body kick.
Kay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Connor moves away.
Kay takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Kay does it's job there.
Connor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kay loads up on a big right hand but Connor slips the punch.
Kay throws a combination that misses
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greg Connor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Kay throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Connor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Connor throws a sloppy head kick and Kay moves out of range easily.
Kay needs to keep his hands up - Connor had a free shot at his head there.
Kay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kay misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Connor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kay stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kay lands a nice shot that snaps Connor's head back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Connor. Kay shrugs it off though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Connor. That's going to slow Kay down.
Connor stuffs the takedown attempt from Kay. Kay gets slowly back to his feet.
Kay looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Connor is fending him off so far but Kay persists. Nope, Connor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kay with a lazy takedown attempt
and Connor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Lars Kay has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #KD2#
Connor feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kay sprawling to the canvas! Kay rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Connor finish him?! #ROC2#Kay is rocked!
Connor moves in close and cracks Kay with a massive right hand! Kay, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Connor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Greg Connor!
Greg Connor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN 1050 Hlervu vs Kutvonen IV
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Kutvonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kutvonen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Kutvonen misses the shot to the body.
Kutvonen checks a low kick from Hlervu.
Kutvonen unleashes a big counter combination but Hlervu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hlervu throws a lazy right hand but Kutvonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kutvonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kutvonen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kutvonen digs a good body shot into Hlervu's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen staying out of range there.
Kutvonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hlervu circles away quickly and effectively.
Kutvonen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hlervu at a distance. #T1#
Hlervu swings widly with a right hand
and Kutvonen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kutvonen 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.
Hlervu loads up on a big right hand but Kutvonen slips the punch.
Hlervu throws a jab but it's blocked by Kutvonen.
Kutvonen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen moves away from the strike by Hlervu.
It seemed like Kutvonen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice uppercut there from Kutvonen.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
A quick step to the side and Hlervu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kutvonen lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Kutvonen. That snapped Hlervu's head back. #T2#
Kutvonen throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice shot by Kutvonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Kutvonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kutvonen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kutvonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Hlervu has wrist control.
Kutvonen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kutvonen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Kutvonen content to stall in guard here.
Kutvonen throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kutvonen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kutvonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hlervu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. Kutvonen saw that one coming.
Hlervu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kutvonen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #T4#
Nice takedown defense from Hlervu. No joy for Kutvonen on that attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#TD2#
Kutvonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kutvonen throwing shots but Hlervu is blocking nicely.
Kutvonen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hlervu is looking for a sweep. Kutvonen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kutvonen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kutvonen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kutvonen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hlervu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kutvonen avoids it.
Kutvonen scores with a three punch combo!
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kutvonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kutvonen shoots and misses
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kutvonen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hlervu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kutvonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kutvonen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kutvonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kutvonen.
Hlervu misses with a body shot
and Kutvonen counters with a two punch combo.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Kutvonen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Kutvonen throws a right and a left that Hlervu avoids nicely.
Kutvonen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kutvonen checks a leg kick.
Kutvonen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kutvonen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hlervu momentarily. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hlervu throws a hook but Kutvonen blocks it.
Hlervu looks to score with a jab to the body but Kutvonen is just out of range.
Kutvonen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lusmu Kutvonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutvonen lands a body shot.
Kutvonen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
Kutvonen slips a jab from Hlervu.
Kutvonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kutvonen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hlervu rather than just go for the knockout.
Kutvonen throws a combination. Hlervu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hlervu. Kutvonen does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kutvonen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hlervu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hlervu cracks a nice hook into Kutvonen's ribs.
Kutvonen takes a swing at Hlervu's ribcage but misses.
Hlervu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kutvonen.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Kutvonen throws a hook but Hlervu avoids it easily.
It appears Hlervu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kutvonen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kutvonen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Hlervu counter with a right hand.
Kutvonen misses with a double jab.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hlervu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hlervu misses with a body shot.
Kutvonen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lusmu Kutvonen 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!#R3#
Kutvonen lands with a right hand.
Hlervu throws a push kick but Kutvonen slaps the foot to one side.
Kutvonen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hlervu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kutvonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kutvonen missing with a left hand there. Hlervu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hlervu throws a push kick but Kutvonen slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kutvonen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Kutvonen throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Hlervu misses
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kutvonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kutvonen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kutvonen connects with a body shot.
Kutvonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Hlervu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hlervu throws a looping overhand right but Kutvonen ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Kutvonen misses with a jab to the body
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Kutvonen. Beautiful body shot.
Kutvonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kutvonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Hlervu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hlervu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kutvonen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the body from Kutvonen misses
and Hlervu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hlervu scores with the left hand. Kutvonen knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Hlervu.
Kutvonen throws a big counter head kick but Hlervu avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Hlervu misses with a left hand
and Kutvonen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hlervu throws a hook but Kutvonen avoids it easily.
Braynas Hlervu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kutvonen throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
It looked like Hlervu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kutvonen misses with a body punch
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Kutvonen is rocked!
Kutvonen misses with a jab to the body
and Hlervu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kutvonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Hlervu finish him?
Kutvonen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hlervu scores with a counter punch that sends Kutvonen to the canvas! Hlervu smells blood - he's punishing Kutvonen with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Kutvonen has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Braynas Hlervu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Lusmu Kutvonen spoke after the fight, saying 'I think this it is for me. Time to retire. Skills are gone..'.

Event: DMMA 282 Cowan vs Greene
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Cowan throws a looping overhand right but Greene ducks down to avoid it.
Cowan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cowan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cowan wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Greene instigates a clinch.
Greene struggles to land a body shot inside as Cowan controls his hands.
Greene tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mickey Cowan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Greene.
Cowan goes for a takedown attempt but Greene pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene misses with a straight left. #CL#
Cowan closes the distance and clinches.
Greene lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Cowan manages to break the clinch.
Cowan shoots in for a takedown but Greene shows good takedown defense. #T1#
Cowan staying out of range there.
Nice sprawl there from Greene as Cowan shoots in.
Greene feints the counter takedown.
Cowan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greene.
Greene blocks a head kick by Cowan.
Cowan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greene throws a series of punches but Cowan avoids them all with ease.
Cowan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cowan is defended easily by Greene.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cowan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Greene has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Greene and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greene shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cowan but Cowan pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Greene, as that shot connected.
Greene lands a nice shot to the body.
Cowan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Greene shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cowan is trying to defend but Greene finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene is looking to advance position but Cowan won't allow it. #SUB2#
Cowan is defending against the submission attempts here by Greene.
Cowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T3#
Greene looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Greene is taking a breather. Cowan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Cowan is looking for a sweep. Greene is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Greene wants to work for an arm triangle but Cowan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cowan trying to hold on to Greene's head to control him but Greene postures up. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Greene is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cowan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cowan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Greene manages to pass to mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cowan is looking to get to half guard.
Greene can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cowan is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ricky Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Greene digs a good body shot into Cowan's ribs.
Greene misses with a takedown attempt - Cowan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cowan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greene swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice sprawl there from Cowan as Greene shoots in.
Mickey Cowan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cowan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cowan avoids the body shot from Greene.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a right and a left that Cowan avoids nicely.
Cowan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Cowan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cowan tries to clinch up but Greene circles away and keeps his distance.
Greene thuds a left hand into Cowan's body.#T1#
Cowan tries for a takedown but Greene sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cowan throws a jab but it's blocked by Greene.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Greene shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cowan wants to get back to his feet but Greene is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cowan wants to sweep here but Greene controlling him for the moment.
Greene advances to half guard.
Cowan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Greene on the ground.#SUB2#
Greene looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Greene seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cowan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Cowan wants to get back to full guard but Greene has passed into side control.#SUB2#
Greene swings around for an armbar but Cowan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Greene's guard.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Cowan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Greene is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cowan controlling from the top position. #T3#
Cowan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Greene isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cowan stacks Greene on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cowan!#SUB#
Cowan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cowan wants to control for a moment but Greene uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cowan passes into side control, despite Greene's attempt to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Greene's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Cowan decides to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ricky Greene will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Greene looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cowan misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Greene counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cowan won't be happy with that.
Cowan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cowan has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Greene is trying to get an arm triangle but Cowan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Cowan sneaks out the side door and pushes Greene away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cowan.#T1#
Greene swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Cowan moved out of range.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Cowan wants to clinch up but Greene keeps it at a distance.
And Greene tries to counter it with a takedown but Cowan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Greene scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cowan doesn't seem bothered though.
Greene shoots in but Cowan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Greene stuffs the takedown attempt from Cowan. Cowan gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mickey Cowan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cowan wants to clinch.#T2#
Greene scores with a hook.
Greene swings for the body but Cowan moves out of range.
Cowan blocks a jab.
It looked like Cowan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Greene defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cowan.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Greene misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Greene drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cowan defends it well.
Greene circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cowan goes for a double leg but Greene avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Greene continues to drive forward.
Greene drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cowan defends it well.#T3##BC#
Cowan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greene is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cowan rather than just go for the knockout.
Greene displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cowan.
Greene looks to land a left hand but Cowan moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Greene rushes Cowan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Greene fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Greene tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cowan smiles and moves away.
A head kick misses from Cowan.
Mickey Cowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Greene takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cowan. #TD2#
Greene bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Cowan tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cowan wants to hold on but Greene pushes him away.#SUB2#
Greene looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Cowan is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Greene is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Cowan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning. #SUB2#
Greene working for a submission but Cowan is keeping him at bay.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Greene comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Greene 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Greene!

Event: C268: Kreischer vs Hoost
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Kreischer lands an overhand right.#CUT#It looks like Clarence Hoost has been cut.#CL#
Kreischer rushes Hoost and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Hoost manages to break the clinch.
A shot to the body from Kreischer misses
and Hoost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Herbert Kreischer has been cut.
Kreischer catches Hoost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kreischer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kreischer lands a body shot.
Kreischer loads up on a big right hand but Hoost slips the punch.
The crowd cheers as Kreischer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hoost doesn't seem phased though.
Kreischer takes a swing at Hoost's ribcage but misses.
Kreischer tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hoost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kreischer throws a jab when Hoost was well out of range.
Hoost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kreischer.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Kreischer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kreischer wants to clinch up but Hoost keeps it at a distance.
Hoost slips a jab from Kreischer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoost! But no joy.
Kreischer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kreischer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoost 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.
Kreischer takes a swing at Hoost's ribcage but misses.
Hoost on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hoost gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT#That has opened up Clarence Hoost's cut even more.
No joy there for Kreischer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hoost! But no joy.
Hoost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Hoost swats away the attempt to clinch by Kreischer.
Hoost steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hoost walks into a jab.
Kreischer digs a good body shot into Hoost's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kreischer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#The cut above Clarence Hoost's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kreischer swings for the body but Hoost moves out of range.
Hoost looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kreischer misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hoost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hoost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT#Clarence Hoost's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kreischer, as that shot connected.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Herbert Kreischer!
Herbert Kreischer retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Herbert Kreischer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C268: Kreischer vs Hoost
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Hawk has managed to clinch.
Hawk has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacArthur Ii goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawk continues to drive forward.#CL#
Hawk rushes MacArthur Ii and presses him up against the cage.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables MacArthur Ii to keep the fight standing.
Hawk tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii holds him up against the cage and eventually Hawk drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hawk pulls MacArthur Ii into guard. #SUB#
MacArthur Ii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
MacArthur Ii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hawk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hawk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. MacArthur Ii doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. MacArthur Ii manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
MacArthur Ii trying to control but Hawk is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
MacArthur Ii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hawk keeping moving, preventing MacArthur Ii from controlling successfully.
MacArthur Ii might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hawk haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacArthur Ii throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
MacArthur Ii wanted to stand there but Hawk had control of the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hawk tries to clinch there but MacArthur Ii circles away.
MacArthur Ii 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.
Hawk has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by MacArthur Ii.
Hawk misses with a takedown attempt - MacArthur Ii sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#CL#
Hawk takes the fight into the clinch.
Hawk jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as MacArthur Ii walks away with a smile on his face. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
MacArthur Ii shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hawk pinned against the cage. Hawk gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck for Hawk with that takedown attempt. #T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hawk tries to avoid it but MacArthur Ii manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hawk to the ground. Hawk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Hawk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacArthur Ii trying to control here.
Hawk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
MacArthur Ii wants to stand back up but Hawk manages to pass into side control.
MacArthur Ii is trying to buck Hawk off.#T4#
Hawk happy to just control the position for now.
MacArthur Ii is looking to reverse the position.
MacArthur Ii sneaks back into half guard.
MacArthur Ii tries to roll over but Hawk keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacArthur Ii wants to control the action here but instead Hawk manages to pass to full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Hawk 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#
MacArthur Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Hawk. Hawk gets slowly back to his feet.
MacArthur Ii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hawk is on the wrong end of a nice combination from MacArthur Ii.#CUT2#It looks like Ethan Hawk has been cut.
Hawk wants to clinch up but MacArthur Ii keeps it at a distance.
MacArthur Ii tries to close the distance and clinch but Hawk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hawk shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacArthur Ii defends it nicely.
Angus MacArthur Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacArthur Ii throws a body kick that misses.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur Ii as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacArthur Ii is fending him off so far but Hawk persists. Nope, MacArthur Ii circles away and we're back to standing.
MacArthur Ii wants to counter the offense by Hawk and move into the clinch position.
MacArthur Ii fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hawk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but MacArthur Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
As Hawk backs off MacArthur Ii throws a huge counter combo but Hawk manages to avoid it all.
Hawk has a takedown stuffed.
Hawk throws a body punch but MacArthur Ii moves out of range.
And MacArthur Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hawk tries to clinch up.
MacArthur Ii throws a body shot but no joy.
MacArthur Ii fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk tries to clinch there but MacArthur Ii circles away.
MacArthur Ii tries to move into range but Hawk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
MacArthur Ii chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hawk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacArthur Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hawk shoots in and drives through. MacArthur Ii sprawls well.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
MacArthur Ii goes for a double leg but Hawk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hawk continues to drive forward.#CL2#
MacArthur Ii has closed the distance and engaged Hawk in a clinch.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawk fails to pull guard. #BC2#
MacArthur Ii breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacArthur Ii as he avoids it easily.
MacArthur Ii shoots in and drives through. Hawk sprawls well.
Hawk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
MacArthur Ii closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hawk circles away.
Ethan Hawk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacArthur Ii shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hawk but Hawk pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hawk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hawk doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur Ii circles away.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown but MacArthur Ii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Hawk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hawk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. MacArthur Ii just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
MacArthur Ii drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hawk gets the underhooks and prevents it.
MacArthur Ii tries to pull guard but Hawk holds him up against the cage and eventually MacArthur Ii drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
MacArthur Ii breaks from the clinch.
MacArthur Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hawk is looking to clinch.
MacArthur Ii tries to clinch but Hawk is having none of it. #T4#
MacArthur Ii fails with the takedown.
As MacArthur Ii tries to get set, Hawk tries to push him back and clinch up but MacArthur Ii manages to avoid the attempt.
Hawk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and MacArthur Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacArthur Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
And MacArthur Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Hawk pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice sprawl there from Hawk as MacArthur Ii shoots in.#CL#
Hawk drives through and clinches with MacArthur Ii against the cage.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hawk tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii won't allow it.
MacArthur Ii is trying to pull guard but Hawk turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hawk fails to pull guard.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
MacArthur Ii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Angus MacArthur Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Hawk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL2#
MacArthur Ii closes the distance and pushes Hawk back into the cage.
Hawk is trying to pull guard but MacArthur Ii has him pressed against the cage.
Hawk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hawk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. MacArthur Ii smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Hawk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawk fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Hawk backs off MacArthur Ii throws a huge counter combo but Hawk manages to avoid it all.
MacArthur Ii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Angus MacArthur Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacArthur Ii as he jumps to the side.
MacArthur Ii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
MacArthur Ii pushes Hawk up against the cage in a clinch.
Hawk tries to pull guard but MacArthur Ii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Hawk manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Hawk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MacArthur Ii is aware though and is defending well.
MacArthur Ii wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving.
MacArthur Ii is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
MacArthur Ii throwing strikes but missing.
MacArthur Ii loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacArthur Ii wants to control from the top but Hawk keeps moving. #SU2#
MacArthur Ii stands up from Hawk's guard - MacArthur Ii perhaps looking for a knockout.
MacArthur Ii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawk.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
MacArthur Ii lands a jab-cross combination.
Hawk is looking to clinch but MacArthur Ii is avoiding it.
Hawk tries for a takedown but MacArthur Ii circles away easily#CL2#
and MacArthur Ii counters by clinching up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawk jumps guard but MacArthur Ii stands there with Hawk around his waist. Hawk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
MacArthur Ii pulls guard effortlessly.
Hawk stopping the sweep attempt from MacArthur Ii.
MacArthur Ii wants to hit a sweep here but Hawk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for MacArthur Ii there!
MacArthur Ii is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
MacArthur Ii tries to hold on but Hawk postures up.
MacArthur Ii really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Ethan Hawk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
MacArthur Ii regains half guard.
Hawk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
MacArthur Ii wants to improve his position but Hawk is controlling well.
MacArthur Ii is trying to stand up here but Hawk is controlling him well.
MacArthur Ii controlling the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
MacArthur Ii trying to hold on to Hawk's head to control him but Hawk postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Angus MacArthur Ii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacArthur Ii 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angus MacArthur Ii!
Ethan Hawk was interviewed post fight and said 'In the end he fought like a 'Gentleman', true to his nickname, respecting his mate's money maker.'.

Event: C268: Kreischer vs Hoost
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Sanguinetti misses with a hook
and Gunnarsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head but Sanguinetti sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanguinetti moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Sanguinetti falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson cracks Sanguinetti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sanguinetti lands with an overhand left.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Gunnarsson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sanguinettis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CUT#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Gunnarsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanguinetti doesn't seem phased though.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanguinetti was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sanguinetti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gunnarsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gunnarsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanguinetti sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunnarsson scores with a four punch combination!
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Sanguinetti is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
Sanguinetti moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
and Sanguinetti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanguinetti throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti avoids the head kick by Gunnarsson.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
A combination from Sanguinetti does no damage.
Gunnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanguinetti looks to land a left hand but Gunnarsson moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Gunnarsson looks to land a left hand but Sanguinetti moved out of range nicely.
Sanguinetti throws a counter combo.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Gunnarsson.
Sanguinetti throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick as Sanguinetti jumps back.
Gunnarsson blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanguinetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sanguinetti counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanguinetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Sanguinetti's ribcage but misses.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanguinetti lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sanguinetti looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunnarsson sizes up Sanguinetti with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunnarsson misses the body punch
and Sanguinetti connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sanguinetti crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gunnarsson - the referee stops the clock and Sanguinetti gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gunnarsson. Sanguinetti manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A cross from Gunnarsson lands.
Sanguinetti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Gunnar Gunnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Sanguinetti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanguinetti should have avoided that one.
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanguinetti.
Sanguinetti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick from Gunnarsson lands but Sanguinetti takes it in his stride.
Sanguinetti misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Sanguinetti throws a hook but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Gunnarsson tries to land a front kick but Sanguinetti steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gunnarsson dips to his left and cracks Sanguinetti with an uppercut!
A head kick from Gunnarsson lands but Sanguinetti takes it in his stride.
Sanguinetti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross.
Sanguinetti takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A punch combination from Sanguinetti misses.
And Gunnarsson counters with a quick kick to the body but Sanguinetti blocks it.#T2#
Gunnarsson scores with the left hand. Sanguinetti knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT#That has opened up Orlando Sanguinetti's cut even more.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson slips a straight right by Sanguinetti.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson throws a shot to the body.
Sanguinetti slips a straight right by Gunnarsson.
Sanguinetti 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.
Sanguinetti's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gunnarsson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanguinetti scrambles back to his feet.
Sanguinetti takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Sanguinetti was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanguinetti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Gunnarsson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gunnarsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab. Sanguinetti acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Sanguinetti uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Sanguinetti ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.
As Gunnarsson backs off Sanguinetti throws a huge counter combo but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it all.
Gunnarsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sanguinetti counters with a right hand to the body.
Gunnarsson jabs at Sanguinetti's body.
Gunnarsson cracks Sanguinetti with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanguinetti is just out of range.
Sanguinetti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gunnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanguinetti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Sanguinetti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
A nice side step and Sanguinetti releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Orlando Sanguinetti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanguinetti.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sanguinetti! But no joy.
Sanguinetti misses with a series of wild punches.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Sanguinetti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sanguinetti throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #T1#
Sanguinetti misses with a right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Sanguinetti swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand. #ROC#Sanguinetti is rocked!
Gunnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sanguinetti's head.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Sanguinetti throws an off balance right hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanguinetti misses with a shot to the body
and Gunnarsson scores with a counter punch that sends Sanguinetti to the canvas! Gunnarsson smells blood - he's punishing Sanguinetti with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Sanguinetti has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C270: Tosen vs Payer IV
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Tax Payer throws an off balance right hand
and Tosen counters with a nice body kick.
Tax Payer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tosen on the side of the head.
Tosen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tax Payer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tosen throws a body kick that misses
and Tax Payer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Tax Payer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tosen doesn't seem bothered though.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Tosen moves out of range easily.
Jab from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tosen.
Tosen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
It looked like Tosen was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tax Payer.
Tosen defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
And Tosen counters with a quick kick to the body but Tax Payer blocks it.
Tax Payer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tosen walks into a jab.
Tosen looks to land a body kick but Tax Payer moved away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tax Payer! But no joy.
Tax Payer lands a nice shot that snaps Tosen's head back.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses. #T2#
Tosen throws a solid leg kick but Tax Payer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tosen.
Tax Payer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Tosen avoids it easily.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tosen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tosen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tax Payer counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Tosen saw that one coming.
Tax Payer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tosens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tosen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws out a counter right but Tosen avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Tax Payer connects with a looping right hand.
Tax Payer defending well as Tosen loads up on a big left hand.
Tosen cracks Tax Payer with a good jab.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Tosen throws a series of strikes that have Tax Payer backpedaling.
Tosen misses with a leg kick.
Tosen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tax Payer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tosen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tosen misses with a right hand
and Tax Payer counters with a stiff right hand.
Tosen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Tax Payer moves out of range of the body kick.
Tax Payer throws a body punch but Tosen moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
and Tosen counters with a stiff right hand.
Tax Payer lands with a straight right. Tosen didn't see that one coming.
Tosen dodges the punch combination from Tax Payer.
Tosen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tax Payer lands with a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Finnish Tax Payer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##KD#
Tosen sends Tax Payer crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Tosen is motioning to the referee to let Tax Payer up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Tax Payer misses with a hook.
Tosen ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Tosen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tosen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tax Payer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tosen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tax Payer. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tosen looks to land a right hand but Tax Payer moved out of range.
Tax Payer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tax Payer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tosen throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tax Payer! But no joy.#T1#
Tax Payer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tosen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer connects with a nice looking jab.
Tosen gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Tax Payer counters with a stiff right hand. #KD2#
Tax Payer lands a big uppercut and Tosen crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Tosen looks OK. Tax Payer waves Tosen back to his feet!#ROC2#Tosen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tax Payer drops Tosen with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Tosen! Tax Payer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Finnish Tax Payer!
Finnish Tax Payer is the new featherweight champion!
Finnish Tax Payer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C270: Tosen vs Payer IV
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Machado misses the jab.
Machado looks to score with a jab to the body but Lew is just out of range.
Machado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lew has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machado throws the left hand but Lew avoids the punch easily.
Lew throws a counter combo.
Machado walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lew checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lew throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado delivers a nice body kick.
A low kick lands for Machado.
Machado slips a jab from Lew.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Machado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado feints and then cracks Lew's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lew down.
Machado blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lew swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Lew's shoulder, as Lew tries to avoid the shot.
Machado with the inside leg kick.
Machado throws a lazy uppercut
and Lew counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
Machado avoids the body shot from Lew. #T1#
Machado punishes Lew's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lew misses the target.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lew.
Lew misses with a straight right.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lew gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lew's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lew scrambles back to his feet.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Lew off balance momentarily.
Machado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lew takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Machado.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Lew was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Lew was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Lew.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Lew cracks Machado with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lew misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado fakes the leg kick and cracks Lew in the body.
Lew 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.
Lew misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado misses with a left hand
and Lew counters with a body kick.
Machado with a nice calf kick.
Machado slips a straight right by Lew.
Lew throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
A left lands for Machado.
Lew lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Machado swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is getting worse.
Lew on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Lew moves away and avoids it.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lew appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Lew blocks the leg kick.
Machado scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machado moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lew looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machado!
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lew.
Lew misses with a straight left.
Machado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Machado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado lands an overhand right.#T4#
Lew moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Machado is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lew bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machado's head.
Lew misses with a lunging right hand
and Machado counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Machado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machado throws the left hand but Lew avoids the punch easily.
Machado connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lew momentarily.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lew walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Machado walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lew throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado misses with a lunging right hand
and Lew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#Wanderson Machado's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Lew shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lew.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wanderson Machado's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lew misses with an uppercut. Machado saw that one coming.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lew sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado looks to throw a body kick
and Lew cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machado lands with an uppercut that bounces Lew off the cage and back into range.
Lew avoids the body shot from Machado.
Machado connects with a body shot.
Machado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lew looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Lew tries to work over Machado's front leg with a kick but Machado checks it.
Lew's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado lands a head shot.
Lew slips a straight right by Machado.
Machado tries a low kick but Lew avoids it.
Machado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Lew might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Machado has got the better of the exchanges.
A slow jab from Lew misses its intended target. #T1#
Lew connects with a nice looking jab.
Machado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lew moves away.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lew.
Machado connects with a jab.
Machado lands with a good body shot.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Lew sees coming a mile off.
Lew takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Machado throws a push kick but Lew slaps the foot to one side.
Lew shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lew doesn't seem bothered though.
Lew misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Machado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Machado buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machado throws out a powerful jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lew misses the target.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Lew.
Machado slips a jab from Lew.
Lew displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lew.
A slapping body kick lands there for Machado.
A low kick lands for Machado.
Lew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machado throws a low kick but Lew avoids it.
Lew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lew throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Machado slips a jab from Lew.
Lew on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Machado scores with a hook.
Lew throws an overhand right that lands on Machado's shoulder, as Machado tries to avoid the shot.
Lew connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Jeez, Wanderson Machado's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Julius Lew!
Julius Lew is the new middleweight champion!
Julius Lew decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Romero vs Canizares
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Revocatus moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Serra misses.
Revocatus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Serra.
Serra swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Revocatus to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Jack Serra has been cut.
Serra looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Serra lunges at Revocatus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Revocatus's hand.
Serra misses with a right hand
letting Revocatus counter with a right hand.
Serra scores with the left hand. Revocatus knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Serra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice side step and Revocatus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Revocatus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Serra.
A right-left combo lands from Serra.
Serra misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Serra throws a lazy right hand but Revocatus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Serra tries to clinch there but Revocatus circles away. #CL#
Serra rushes Revocatus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Revocatus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revocatus wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Revocatus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Revocatus controlling the action here for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Revocatus. #BC2#
Revocatus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Serra misses the target.
Serra throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Revocatus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Revocatus blocks a jab.#T2#
Serra throws a combination that misses
and Revocatus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Serra throws a big shot that misses.
Revocatus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Revocatus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Revocatus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serra swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Revocatus.
Serra throws a hook but Revocatus blocks it.
Revocatus walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Revocatus counters with a nice body shot.
Serra is breathing heavily.
Serra scores with a nice strike.
Revocatus slips under a jab.
Revocatus replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Serra blocks it well.
Serra throws out a loose jab but Revocatus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Revocatus throws out a counter right but Serra avoids it with no problem.
Serra is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T3#
Serra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Revocatus.
Revocatus is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Revocatus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Serra.
Nice defenses there by Revocatus.
A little jabbing left from Revocatus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Serra misses with a straight left.
Revocatus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jab from Serra.
Serra moves in looking to clinch but Revocatus pushes him off.
Revocatus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Serra throws a right hand that misses
and Serra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Revocatus.
It seemed like Revocatus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Revocatus blocks a jab.
Revocatus throws a fast counter high kick but Serra manages to duck under it in time.
Nice defenses there by Revocatus.
Revocatus raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Serra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Revocatus's hands.
Revocatus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Serra.
Revocatus slips a straight right by Serra.
Serra throws a hook but Revocatus blocks it.
Revocatus is looking for the big counter here.
Revocatus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Revocatus misses.
Serra misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Revocatus releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Revocatus keeps the fight on the outside.
Serra misses the jab.
Revocatus moves out of range of the strikes.
Serra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Serra dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Serra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Revocatus slips a jab from Serra.
Serra throws a jab when Revocatus was well out of range.
Serra swings widly with a right hand
and Revocatus counters with a crisp right that sends Serra to the canvas! Revocatus follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jumanne Revocatus!
After winning the bout, Jumanne Revocatus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1048 Danger vs Choke III
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. McGuire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McGuire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#ROC#Pinks is rocked!
Pinks connects with a jab.
Pinks is still on wobbly legs! Can McGuire finish him?
McGuire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pinks seems to have recovered his senses.
McGuire throws a jab when Pinks was well out of range.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
As McGuire backs off Pinks throws a huge counter combo but McGuire manages to avoid it all.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD#
McGuire sends Pinks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGuire is motioning to the referee to let Pinks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinks circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
McGuire swings for the body but Pinks moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinks! But no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGuire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pinks - the referee stops the clock and McGuire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pinks. McGuire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Pinks 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.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Pinks makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McGuire really felt that one!
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Pinks counters with a straight right hand.
Pinks looks to throw a body kick
and Pinks takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a leg kick but Pinks sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Pinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire misses with a shot to the body
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pinks throws the left hand but McGuire avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Pinks avoids the head kick by McGuire.
And Pinks responds with a good body kick, but McGuire manages to step out the way in time.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire throws a lazy head kick
and Pinks counters with a flying knee. Nice.
McGuire throws a leg kick
and Pinks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McGuire closes the distance but Pinks moves to the side
and Pinks counters with a stiff right hand.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pinks.
Pinks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Pinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinks lands a really nice looking cross but McGuire seems unphased.
A combination from McGuire does no damage. #KD#
McGuire lands a big uppercut and Pinks crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pinks looks OK. McGuire waves Pinks back to his feet!
Ralph McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinks is trying to counter with his kicks.
McGuire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pinks doesn't seem bothered though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire tries to clinch
and Pinks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Pinks blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGuire. #T4#
Pinks missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pinks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McGuire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Pinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGuire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McGuire throws a wild body kick that Pinks sees coming a mile off.
Pinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Pinks walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pinks has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pinks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinks misses.
McGuire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ralph McGuire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! McGuire slams his shin into Pinks's torso.
Pinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. McGuire moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Pinks! McGuire continues to tee off on Pinks, landing with a left and a right! McGuire connects with a right hand that leaves Pinks sleeping against the cage! What a finish by McGuire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ralph McGuire!
Ralph McGuire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1047 Diggs vs Todd II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Xiaodong is predictable there
and Hlervu counters with a left to the body.
Xiaodong throws a head kick that misses
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong throws a right hand that misses
and Hlervu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Xiaodong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiaodong throws out a loose jab but Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xiaodong motions for Hlervu to come forward. Xiaodong throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Xiaodong tries to clinch up.
Hlervu is looking to counter with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiaodong misses the target.
Xiaodong misses with a kick to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Xiaodong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Xiaodong throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Xiaodong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xiaodong tries to score with a low kick but Hlervu moves his leg out of the way.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.#T1#
A good leg kick by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hlervu.
Hlervu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Xiaodong digs a good hook to Hlervu's body.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but Hlervu is having none of it.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiaodong takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That kick from Xiaodong tenderised Hlervu's leg. Hlervu is trying to keep his angry face on.
A punch combination from Xiaodong misses.
Hlervu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
Hlervu misses with an uppercut. Xiaodong saw that one coming.
Hlervu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Xiaodong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hlervu rather than just go for the knockout.
Xiaodong digs a good hook to Hlervu's body.
Jab from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a combination that misses
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Xiaodong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xiaodong connects with a crisp jab.
Hlervu avoids the body shot from Xiaodong.
Hlervu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A low kick lands for Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hlervu.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hlervu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Xiaodong keeps Hlervu at a distance using the push kick.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Xiaodong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hlervu slips a jab from Xiaodong.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Xiaodong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hlervu.
Xiaodong swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
It looked like Hlervu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Xiaodong tries to clinch up but Hlervu circles away and keeps his distance.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Xiaodong swings for the body but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Xiaodong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiaodong misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Hlervu misses the target.
Xiaodong punishes Hlervu's body with a nice straight punch.
Xiaodong scores with a punch to the head.
Xiaodong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xiaodong connects with a body shot.
Xiaodong slips under a jab from Hlervu.
Hlervu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Xiaodong can pounce on him.
A good leg kick by Xiaodong.
Hlervu looks for the body kick but Xiaodong saw that one coming. #T4#
Hlervu moves out of range of the body kick from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
Xiaodong is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hlervu with a body shot.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Xiaodong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaodong misses with a left hand
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hlervu missing with a left hand there. Xiaodong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xiaodong lands a front kick.
Hlervu misses with a body kick.
Hlervu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Hlervu.#CL2#
Xiaodong takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Xiaodong.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Xiaodong jabs Hlervu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Xiaodong throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Hlervu half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hlervu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong looks for the body kick but Hlervu saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xiaodong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiaodong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hlervu doesn't seem bothered though.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hlervu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Xiaodong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Xiaodong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hlervu throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hlervu blocks the body kick. #T1#
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
Hlervu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Xiaodong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Xiaodong connects with a leg kick.
Hlervu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Xiaodong is looking to slow Hlervu down with leg kicks.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick that knocks Hlervu off balance momentarily.
Hlervu swats away the attempt to clinch by Xiaodong.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but Xiaodong manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong throws a shot from downtown. Hlervu moves away and avoids it.
Hlervu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Xiaodong lands a nice hook to Hlervu's body. Hlervu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xiaodong lands a nice hook to Hlervu's body. Hlervu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hlervu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Xiaodong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hlervu will feel that in the morning.
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!
Xiaodong wants to clinch but Hlervu slips to the side
and Hlervu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xiaodong misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xiaodong scores with a nice strike.
Hlervu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Xiaodong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hlervu manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong misses with a wild body shot.
Xiaodong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Xiaodong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hlervu moves away.
It looked like Hlervu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a body shot
and Hlervu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hlervu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Xiaodong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hlervu misses with a left hand
and Xiaodong counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T3##CL2#
Xiaodong clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Xiaodong.
Hlervu misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Hlervu.
Hlervu struggles to land a body shot inside as Xiaodong controls his hands.
Hlervu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
Xiaodong tries to work over Hlervu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Hlervu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Xiaodong lands a jab to the head.
Hlervu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Xiaodong throws a lazy head kick
and Hlervu counters with a nice leg kick.
Xiaodong lands a high kick!
Xiaodong throws a hook but Hlervu blocks it.
Hlervu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiaodong.
Li Xiaodong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Xiaodong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hlervu half committed to a counter leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xiaodong tests Hlervu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hlervu throws a jab when Xiaodong was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hlervu. That's going to slow Xiaodong down.
Xiaodong scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hlervu.
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
Xiaodong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hlervu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws out a leg kick but Hlervu moves out of range and Xiaodong only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Hlervu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hlervu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xiaodong lands a leg kick that knocks Hlervu off balance momentarily.
Xiaodong throws a jab when Hlervu was well out of range.
Hlervu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Xiaodong throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Xiaodong looks to score with a jab to the body but Hlervu is just out of range.
Xiaodong moves out of range of the body kick from Hlervu.
Xiaodong looks to land a right hand but Hlervu moved out of range.
Xiaodong misses with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hlervu throws a push kick but Xiaodong slaps the foot to one side.
Xiaodong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Xiaodong with the inside leg kick.
Hlervu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A lazy left from Xiaodong finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hlervu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xiaodong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Xiaodong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xiaodong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but Xiaodong manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong misses with a low kick.#T1#
Xiaodong just misses with a punch to the body.
Xiaodong keeps Hlervu at a distance using the push kick.
Xiaodong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hlervu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xiaodong looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Xiaodong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xiaodong thumps Hlervu with a low kick.
Xiaodong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hlervu.
A low kick lands for Xiaodong.
Hlervu misses the shot to the body.
Xiaodong scores with a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiaodong. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaodong lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2#
Hlervu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hlervu takes a swing at Xiaodong's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Xiaodong clinches.
Hlervu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Xiaodong tries to throw a body punch but Hlervu avoids it by throwing Xiaodong back against the cage. #BC#
Hlervu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Xiaodong thows a leg kick but Hlervu checks it
and Hlervu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xiaodong thinking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong pushes Hlervu away with a front kick.
Xiaodong throws a body punch but Hlervu moves out of range.
Hlervu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A shot to the liver by Xiaodong. Beautiful body shot.
Hlervu misses with a straight right.
Xiaodong cracks a nice hook into Hlervu's ribs.
Hlervu clobbers Xiaodong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Xiaodong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Xiaodong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Xiaodong tries to land a body kick
and Hlervu counters with a good, hard body kick but Xiaodong shrugs it off.
Hlervu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xiaodong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hlervu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xiaodong lands a nice shot to the body.
Xiaodong avoids a kick to the body.
Xiaodong connects with a single shot there.
Crunch! Xiaodong slams his shin into Hlervu's torso.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hlervu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hlervu throws a leg kick but Xiaodong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hlervu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xiaodong swings widly with a right hand
and Hlervu counters with a nice body kick.
Xiaodong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An inside leg kick lands from Xiaodong. #T4#
Hlervu misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong looks to land a right hand but Hlervu moved out of range.
Xiaodong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hlervu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Xiaodong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hlervu, pushing him back against the cage.
Hlervu is trying to break the clinch but Xiaodong is controlling him.
Xiaodong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Xiaodong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong cracks Hlervu with a nice body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Hlervu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hlervu lands a right hand.
Xiaodong misses with a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on Hlervu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xiaodong throws a punch but it's blocked by Hlervu.
A head punch on the inside from Xiaodong fails to land.
Hlervu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Li Xiaodong really dominated that round.
That's time! Hlervu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Hlervu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Xiaodong's hands.
Hlervu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hlervu slips a jab from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a body kick that misses
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong keeps Hlervu at a distance using the push kick.
Xiaodong throws a hook to the side of Hlervu's head but Hlervu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hlervu throwing a counter right hand but Xiaodong manages to avoid it.
Xiaodong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hlervu.
Xiaodong connects with a solid leg kick.
Xiaodong throws an off balance right hand
and Hlervu counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xiaodong lands a body shot.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Xiaodong is rocked!
Xiaodong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xiaodong misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T1#
Xiaodong lands a jab.
Hlervu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiaodong.
Xiaodong scores with a push kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xiaodong. Hlervu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xiaodong lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Xiaodong misses.
Xiaodong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Xiaodong misses with a looping right.
Hlervu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice cross by Xiaodong.
Hlervu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Xiaodong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hlervu.
It looked like Hlervu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong throws a looping overhand right but Hlervu ducks down to avoid it.
Hlervu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Hlervu slips a straight right by Xiaodong.
Xiaodong misses with a combination
enabling Hlervu to counter with a crisp jab.
Xiaodong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hlervu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xiaodong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hlervu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Xiaodong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Xiaodong throws a lazy right hand but Hlervu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Hlervu counters with a quick kick to the body but Xiaodong blocks it.
Xiaodong scores with a hook to the body. Hlervu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Xiaodong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Xiaodong misses.
Xiaodong misses with a kick to the body.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Xiaodong. #T3#
A slow jab from Xiaodong misses its intended target.
Xiaodong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hlervu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xiaodong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hlervu scores with a decent looking hook.
Xiaodong throws a jab but it's blocked by Hlervu.
Hlervu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xiaodong throws a body shot but no joy.
Xiaodong throws a leg kick but Hlervu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hlervu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Xiaodong.
Xiaodong looks to clinch
and Hlervu counters with a straight right hand.
Xiaodong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T4#
Hlervu cracks Xiaodong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xiaodong throws a front kick aimed at Hlervu's knee but Hlervu avoids it well.
Xiaodong misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hlervu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the body
and Hlervu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xiaodong is still on wobbly legs! Can Hlervu finish him?
Hlervu moves out of range as Xiaodong strikes.
A jab from Hlervu misses.
Xiaodong tries a low kick but Hlervu avoids it.
Hlervu is looking to counter punch.
Hlervu cracks Xiaodong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Xiaodong looks to throw the jab but Hlervu is out of range.
Hlervu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hlervu darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Xiaodong's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Hlervu before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Braynas Hlervu!
Braynas Hlervu retains his bantamweight title!
Braynas Hlervu decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Li Xiaodong was interviewed post fight and said 'IQ 123'.

Event: SYN 1047 Diggs vs Todd II
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Fuentes keeps Obama at a distance using the push kick.
Obama connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fuentes throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Fuentes misses with a low kick.
Obama half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fuentes scores with a spinning back kick!
Obama is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Fuentes lands a big uppercut and Obama crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Obama looks OK. Fuentes waves Obama back to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Tom Obama has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuentes throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fuentes cracks Obama with a left hook right on the temple and Obama goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Fuentes lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Obama is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Fuentes!
A victorious Pedro Fuentes thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Machado throws a hook but Nakagawa blocks it.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Nakagawa checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Wanderson Machado seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machado moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machado throws a low kick but Nakagawa moves out of range easily.
Machado throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Nakagawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machado! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Nakagawa there.
Machado throws an overhand right that lands on Nakagawa's shoulder, as Nakagawa tries to avoid the shot.
Nakagawa throws a right hand that Machado ducks under and follows up with a left that Machado also avoids with ease.
Machado cracks Nakagawa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Machado lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Machado throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nakagawa needs to keep his hands up - Machado had a free shot at his head there.
Machado cracks a nice hook into Nakagawa's ribs.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa shoots in but Machado avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Nakagawa tries to counter by clinching up but Machado breaks away and moves out of range.
Nakagawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nakagawa on the side of the head.
Nakagawa darts in looking for a takedown but Machado gets double underhooks and turns Nakagawa into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado tries to work over Nakagawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nakagawa misses with some punches.
Machado fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakagawa tries for a takedown but Machado manages to get underhooks.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Machado. #T2#
Machado digs a right hand into Nakagawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nakagawa's gas tank.
Nakagawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Machado blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
Nakagawa blocks a body shot from Machado.
A head punch on the inside from Nakagawa fails to land.
A short right from Machado on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Nakagawa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Machado desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Nakagawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Machado knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machado defends it well. #T3##SUB#
Nakagawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Machado has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it. #SUB#
Nakagawa is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakagawa thows a huge punch but Machado dodges it nicely. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machado is doing well to control the position and prevent Nakagawa from advancing to side control.
Nakagawa throws a strike but Machado avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Nakagawa is fighting to break Machado's control of his arms but Machado is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nakagawa looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely.
Machado looks for the body kick but Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machado throws a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head but Nakagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado scores with a hook.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
Machado throws out a leg kick but Nakagawa moves out of range and Machado only half commits.
Machado misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a good cross that connects.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Machado throws a big shot that misses.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nakagawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Machado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nakagawa throws out the jab.
Machado throws a solid leg kick but Nakagawa takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machado.
A jab lands there for Nakagawa.
Machado throws a low kick, looking for Nakagawa's leg but Nakagawa calmly moves out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Machado throws a jab when Nakagawa was well out of range.
Nakagawa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado clobbers Nakagawa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nakagawa tries to move into range but Machado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nakagawa works the jab nicely.
Wanderson Machado seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Machado.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machado on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machado throws out a loose jab but Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakagawa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Machado.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Nakagawa cracks Machado with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nakagawa walks into a straight right hand from Machado.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
As Machado tries to get set, Nakagawa tries to push him back and clinch up but Machado manages to avoid the attempt.
Nakagawa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Machado.#CL#
Nakagawa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nakagawa tries to throw a body punch but Machado avoids it by throwing Nakagawa back against the cage.
Machado blocks an uppercut.
Nakagawa lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Machado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa lands with a left to the head.
Machado works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Nakagawa working aggressively here.
Machado lands a body punch in the clinch.
Machado throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakagawas head.
Nakagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nakagawa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Machado pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Machado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakagawa tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Machado scores with a hook to the body.
Nakagawa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Machado lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nakagawa is trying to pull guard but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado struggles to land a body shot inside as Nakagawa controls his hands. #TD#
Nakagawa works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nakagawa being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
Nakagawa looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Nakagawa moves out of range as Machado strikes.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Machado is looking to land body kicks.
Machado connects with an inside leg kick.
Nakagawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Machado misses with a hook.
Machado scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one.
Machado connects with a single shot there.
Nakagawa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado loads up on a big right hand but Nakagawa slips the punch.
Nakagawa is looking to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch.
Machado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nakagawa manages to avoid it.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
The fighters circling - Machado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nakagawa defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa looks to score with a jab to the body but Machado is just out of range.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nakagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machado waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nakagawa.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Nakagawa moved away.
Machado tried to score with a low kick but Nakagawa checks it.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Machado avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Machado misses its intended target.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Machado throws a front kick aimed at Nakagawa's knee but Nakagawa avoids it well.
Machado is looking to score with low kicks.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Machado shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado takes one to the chin there.
Nakagawa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Machado misses with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Nakagawa.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado connects with a jab.
A nice leg kick from Machado, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado throws a low kick but Nakagawa avoids it.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Nakagawa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.#TD#
Nakagawa fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Machado to the ground. Nakagawa is now in Machado's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nakagawa throwing strikes but missing.
Nakagawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machado swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakagawa is looking to pass into half guard but Machado pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Machado is in guard.#REVB##T3##SUB#
Nakagawa has his foot on Machado's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Machado works his way back into a safe position though.
Nakagawa controlling the position.
Nakagawa wants to sweep but no luck.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Machado throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
Machado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakagawa stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Machado misses with an attempted mid kick.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Nakagawa is out of range.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Machado uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nakagawa.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice shot by Machado.
Machado scores with a nice strike.
Nakagawa blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machado.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Machado tries to land a leg kick but Nakagawa saw it coming and moves away.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado lands a leg kick that knocks Nakagawa off balance momentarily.
Nakagawa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Machado stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakagawa. Nakagawa gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakagawa throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
A swing and a miss from Machado.
Nakagawa tries to counter with a takedown but Machado is quick to defend against it.
Machado throws a front kick that sends Nakagawa stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
A leg kick checked by Nakagawa.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Machado throws a looping overhand right but Nakagawa ducks down to avoid it.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.#TD#
Nakagawa decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakagawa is keen to just control but Machado is a slippery customer.
Machado keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nakagawa tries to pass to full mount but Machado defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakagawa is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Machado blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nakagawa.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Nakagawa throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nakagawa is looking to take a break and control but Machado is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head.
Nakagawa slips under a jab.
Nakagawa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nakagawa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nakagawa takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machado connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nakagawa checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A good leg kick by Machado.
Machado scores with the left hand. Nakagawa knows he should have avoided that one.
A bone on bone clash there as Nakagawa blocks the leg kick.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Machado does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Machado throws a lazy right hand but Nakagawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nakagawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Machado counters with a good low kick that Nakagawa was not able to check.
A solid body kick from Machado.
Nakagawa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Machado looks to land a right hand but Nakagawa moved out of range.
Nakagawa attempts a counter takedown but Machado avoids it well and moves away.
Machado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Machado pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T3#
Nakagawa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nakagawa throws a jab but it's blocked by Machado.
Machado misses with a wild body shot.
Nakagawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nakagawa. Machado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Machado lands.
Machado throws a jab but it's blocked by Nakagawa.
Machado misses with a body shot.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Machado thumps Nakagawa with a low kick.
Machado misses with a hook. Nakagawa ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Machado throws a wild body kick that Nakagawa sees coming a mile off.
Machado throws a leg kick but Nakagawa moved away.
Machado moves out of range as Nakagawa strikes.
Nakagawa misses the shot to the body.
Machado thinks about the counter body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nakagawa checks a leg kick.
Machado throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
Machado takes a swing at Nakagawa's ribcage but misses.
Nakagawa checks a low kick from Machado.
Machado misses the shot to the body.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Machado moves out of range of the strikes.
Machado scores with a spinning back kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nakagawa ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
Machado lands with a nice body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wanderson Machado dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Machado connects with a crisp jab.
Machado throws the left hand but Nakagawa avoids the punch easily.
Nakagawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado pushes Nakagawa away with a front kick.
Machado throws a chopping leg kick but Nakagawa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Machado jabs Nakagawa right on the nose. Nakagawa blinks but takes it well.
Jab from Nakagawa.
Machado slips under a jab.
Nakagawa 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.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Machado - that will leave a mark!
Machado connects with a good right hand that stumbles Nakagawa. Nakagawa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Machado missing with a left hand there. Nakagawa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nakagawa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machado. Machado obviously looking to wear him down.
Nakagawa throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Machado throws a shot from downtown. Nakagawa moves away and avoids it.
Nakagawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Machado sprawls and moves away.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa is looking to counter the offense by Machado and move into the clinch.
Nakagawa defending well as Machado loads up on a big left hand.
Nakagawa moves out of range as Machado throws a body kick.
Machado misses the jab.
Machado looks to land a body kick but Nakagawa moved away.
Nakagawa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Machado tries a quick counter leg kick but Nakagawa is wise to it.
Nakagawa will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Machado misses with an uppercut. Nakagawa saw that one coming.
Machado misses with an uppercut.
Nakagawa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nakagawa off to one side.
A big right from Machado misses.
Machado throws a leg kick but Nakagawa sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Machado misses the target.
Shinnosuke Nakagawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nakagawa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Machado wants to slow Nakagawa down by chopping away at his legs.
Nakagawa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Machado lands a head shot.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.#CL#
Nakagawa instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Machado scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machado lands a nice uppercut.
Nakagawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Machado fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Machado.
Nakagawa checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nakagawa takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Nakagawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Nakagawa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nakagawa scores with a shot to the body.
Nakagawa moves out of range of the leg kick from Machado.
Nakagawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Nakagawa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machado throws out the jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Machado lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nakagawa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nakagawa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Nakagawa walks into a stiff left hand from Machado.
Machado lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Machado with the inside leg kick. #T4#
Machado bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nakagawa's head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nakagawa crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Machado - the referee stops the clock and Nakagawa gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Machado. Nakagawa manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Machado connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Nakagawa misses.
Nakagawa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nakagawa on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nakagawa ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Nakagawa goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shinnosuke Nakagawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakagawa.
Machado lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Machado misses with the head strike.
Nakagawa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Machado blocks a body shot from Nakagawa.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nakagawa.
Machado misses with a punch on the inside.
Nakagawa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Machado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Wanderson Machado made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: C267: Matsuzaka vs Talvela
Date: Jan 07, 2024

#R1#
Sanguinetti misses with a jab to the body
and Potku counters with a good low kick that Sanguinetti was not able to check.
Potku tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanguinetti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sanguinetti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sanguinetti takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sanguinetti tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Potku jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanguinetti throwing a counter right hand but Potku manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Potku closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanguinetti to the mat! Sanguinetti manages to get full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanguinetti keeping full guard, as Potku tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sanguinetti holds on and takes a little breather.
Potku trying to control but Sanguinetti is working from the bottom. #T1#
Sanguinetti being controlled here, momentarily.
Potku looking to pass the guard.
Sanguinetti is controlling Potku's posture.#SUB2#
Potku is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanguinetti is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanguinetti has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Potku looking for subs off his back but Sanguinetti has passed one foot through into half guard.
Potku is looking to improve his position.
Sanguinetti knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Potku on the ground.#SUB2#
Potku looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Potku is looking to control Sanguinetti's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Potku avoid being mounted?#T3#
Sanguinetti prevents Potku from improving his position.
Potku is still trying to improve position.
Potku trying to get back to full guard but Sanguinetti takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Sanguinetti sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Potku tries to reverse the position but Sanguinetti maintains control.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Potku is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Potku is just holding on here. Sanguinetti manages to take his back.
Potku is really stuck here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potku wants to control his opponent's hands but Sanguinetti gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Potku tries to escape but Sanguinetti has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Potku trying to control but not successfully.
Potku rolls, trying to escape but Sanguinetti keeps control of the position.
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 Orlando Sanguinetti will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Potku connects with a crisp jab.
Sanguinetti throws out a loose jab but Potku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Potku throws out a counter right but Sanguinetti avoids it with no problem.
Potku scores with a sloppy right hand. Sanguinetti should have avoided that one. #TD2#
Potku drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Potku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Potku goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sanguinetti rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Potku's guard! Nice work there by Sanguinetti! #SUB2#
Potku throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Potku escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanguinetti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB2#
Potku is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanguinetti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potku wants to improve his position but instead Sanguinetti has moved into half guard. #SUB2#
Potku actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Potku is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sanguinetti pulls his head out easily.
Sanguinetti is taking a breather. Potku says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Potku feints and as Sanguinetti raises his hands in defense, Potku changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Potku sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Potku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanguinetti swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Sanguinetti being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Potku thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Potku trying to control the position from guard on top but Sanguinetti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Potku is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sanguinetti keeping moving, preventing Potku from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Potku connects with a solid leg kick.
Potku throws a hook but Sanguinetti avoids it easily.#CL2#
Potku closes the distance and clinches.
Potku scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#It looks like Orlando Sanguinetti has been cut.
Potku is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Potku dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanguinetti lands a shot to the body.
Potku lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Potku can't get the takedown. #BC#
Sanguinetti breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sanguinetti throws a predictable looking body shot
and Potku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orlando Sanguinetti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Orlando Sanguinetti's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Potku takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sanguinetti throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Potku counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Potku is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Potku seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Potku is working for a kimura but Sanguinetti is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Potku seems to be looking for submissions. #T1#
Sanguinetti is holding on to half guard well.
Sanguinetti is staying active underneath Potku, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sanguinetti is doing well to control the position and prevent Potku from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Potku is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Potku seems to be working for a kimura but Sanguinetti defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Potku wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanguinetti is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Still in half guard, Potku seems content to control.#SUB2#
Potku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Sanguinetti is defending against the submission attempts here by Potku.
Potku is controlling the pace. #T3##SUB2#
Potku is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Potku seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Potku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanguinetti defends it well.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB2#
Potku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Potku connects with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orlando Sanguinetti showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sanguinetti, 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:27
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 27:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Orlando Sanguinetti!
A victorious Orlando Sanguinetti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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