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Event: C413: Santos vs Shida     
Date:   Apr 27, 2025
#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.
Good shot there by Shida.#CUT2#It looks like Santiago Santos has been cut.
Shida is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shida misses with an attempted mid kick.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Santos moves out of range as Shida throws a body kick.
Santos tried to counter with a leg kick but Shida avoided it.
Shida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The fighters circling - Shida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shida throws an off balance right hand
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Takeda Shida has been cut.#T1#
Santos tries to land a front kick but Shida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shida throws a head kick that misses
and Santos counters with a nice leg kick.
Shida misses with a straight right.
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Santos appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shida swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Santos to counter with a crisp jab.
Shida misses with a head kick.
Santos throwing a counter right hand but Shida manages to avoid it.#CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santos misses with the head strike.
Santos keeps control of Shida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Shida blocks an uppercut.
Shida is trying to break the clinch but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shida's efforts to push away.
Shida blocks a body shot from Santos.
A short right from Santos on the inside.
A body shot lands from Santos.
Santos misses with some punches.
Santos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santos tries to throw a body punch but Shida avoids it by throwing Santos back against the cage. #BC2#
Shida breaks from the clinch.
Shida throws an off balance right hand
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shida swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Santos with the inside leg kick. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Shida.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from Shida misses.
A quick step to the side and Santos tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shida misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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 Santiago Santos will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crunch! Shida slams his shin into Santos's torso.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Shida is looking for the big counter here.
Santos throws a leg kick
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shida.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Santos pushes Shida up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shida misses with an uppercut
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Shida throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Shida throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Santos instigates a clinch.
Shida has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Shida's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeda Shida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Shida finds it's target.
Shida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Santos at a distance. #T2#
Santos lands with a shot to the body.
Shida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Shida misses the body punch
and Santos counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda Shida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shida misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Shida takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shida throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T3#
Shida throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with an outside leg kick.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shida swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shida tries to land a body kick#KD#
and Santos counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shida! Santos lets Shida back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Santos lands with a nice body kick.
Shida is breathing heavily.
Shida moves out of range of the body kick from Santos.
Shida misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Santos has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santos fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#KD#
Santos cracks Shida with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shida looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Santos finish him? #CUT#That has opened up Takeda Shida's cut even more.
Santos ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Shida's jaw. Shida's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Santos does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santiago Santos!
Santiago Santos retains his heavyweight title!

 
Event: C413: Santos vs Shida     
Date:   Apr 27, 2025
#R1#
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Hidaka is looking to counter punch.
Vale Queiroz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hidaka. Hidaka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hidaka is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hidaka uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHidaka.
Vale Queiroz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hidaka throwing a counter right hand but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up
enabling Hidaka to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.#T1#
Hidaka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a leg kick but Hidaka saw it coming and moves away.
Hidaka thinks about countering with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hidaka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Hidaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Vale Queiroz just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Hidaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hidaka is looking to counter punch.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hidaka throws a big counter combination but Vale Queiroz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hidaka rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Vale Queiroz throws a lazy uppercut
and Hidaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a jab to the body but Hidaka is just out of range.
Hidaka is looking for a counter combo.
Vale Queiroz just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Hidaka misses the target.
Vale Queiroz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hidaka blocks the body kick.
Hidaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vale Queiroz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hidaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hidaka needs to keep his hands up - Vale Queiroz had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hidaka is looking for a counter combo.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to bum rush Hidaka with a series of wild strikes but Hidaka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vale Queiroz thows a leg kick but Hidaka checks it
and Hidaka counters with a straight right hand.
Vale Queiroz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale Queiroz misses the target.
Vale Queiroz cracks Hidaka with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hidaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vale Queiroz to score with a decent uppercut.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale Queiroz throws a body punch but Hidaka moves out of range. #T1#
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hidaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut even more.
Vale Queiroz scores with a jab. Hidaka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a kick to the body.
Hidaka throwing a counter right hand but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that Hidaka semi-blocks.
Vale Queiroz is looking to chop away at Hidaka's legs.
Hidaka slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.
It looked like Hidaka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz pushes Hidaka up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Hidaka tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hidaka.
Hidaka jumps guard but Vale Queiroz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Vale Queiroz.
Hidaka misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hidaka tries to break free but Vale Queiroz pushes him back against the cage.
Hidaka throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
Hidaka can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
Hidaka is trying to force a seperation but Vale Queiroz has the dominant position.
Hidaka can't find room to land a body shot as Vale Queiroz controls the action.
Vale Queiroz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hidaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vale Queiroz walks away with a smile on his face. Hidaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Takehiko Hidaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale Queiroz misses with a left hand
and Hidaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Hidaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vale Queiroz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hidaka misses the target.
Vale Queiroz tests Hidaka's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vale Queiroz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T4#
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Hidaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
Hidaka is looking for a counter combo.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body shot.
Vale Queiroz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hidaka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz'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#
Vale Queiroz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hidaka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takehiko Hidaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've been told by Hidaka's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hidaka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut there from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries a head kick but it misses.
Hidaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz lands with a shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz pushes Hidaka away with a front kick.#T1#
Hidaka takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Vale Queiroz darts in and clinches Hidaka up against the cage.
Hidaka fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hidaka tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Hidaka back against the cage.
Hidaka misses with a punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hidaka lands with a right to the head.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Hidaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Hidaka on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vale Queiroz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hidaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Hidaka was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T2#
Vale Queiroz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a body kick but Hidaka moved away.
Hidaka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vale Queiroz works over Hidaka's head and body with a nice combination.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a front kick but Hidaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hidaka is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!#CL2#
Vale Queiroz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hidaka tries to throw a body punch but Vale Queiroz avoids it by throwing Hidaka back against the cage.
Hidaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hidaka misses with some punches. #T3#
Hidaka takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hidaka.
Hidaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hidaka as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Vale Queiroz on the inside.
Hidaka tries to break the clinch but Vale Queiroz is controlling the position.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Hidaka controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Hidaka throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Hidaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Hidaka scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#The cut above Erasmo Vale Queiroz's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Hidaka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow. #T4#
Hidaka misses with a body punch.
Hidaka blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz. #BC#
Hidaka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hidaka on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hidaka takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vale Queiroz scores with a hook to the body. Hidaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hidaka moves out of range as Vale Queiroz strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hidaka misses the target.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30

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

 
Event: GAMMA#1157 Sitsongrit v Luuk     
Date:   Apr 26, 2025
#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Benjamin replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Sitsongrit blocks it well.
Sitsongrit misses with a low kick.
And Benjamin responds with a good body kick, but Sitsongrit manages to step out the way in time.
Benjamin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sitsongrit wants to slow Benjamin down by chopping away at his legs.
Benjamin 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.
Benjamin throws a series of punches but Sitsongrit avoids them all with ease.
Benjamin scores with a one two! Sitsongrit had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Pornthonglek Sitsongrit has been cut.
Benjamin lands a right hook to the body.
Sitsongrit takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Benjamin connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin misses with an uppercut. Sitsongrit saw that one coming.
Sitsongrit blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Benjamin does it's job there.
Sitsongrit misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benjamin moves out of range of the strikes.
Sitsongrit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T1#
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Benjamin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Sitsongrit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Benjamin takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sitsongrit scoring well with a low kick there.
Sitsongrit misses with a hook
and Benjamin counters with a right hand to the body.
Pornthonglek Sitsongrit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sitsongrit punishes Benjamin's body with a nice straight punch.
Sitsongrit lands a jab to the nose.
Sitsongrit misses with a body shot
and Benjamin counters with a straight right hand.
Sitsongrit throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Benjamin counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benjamin manages to avoid it.
Benjamin feints a counter leg kick.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Benjamin's ribcage but misses.
Benjamin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sitsongrit throws out the jab.
Benjamin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick
and Benjamin counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Benjamin swinging wildly here.
Sitsongrit slips a jab from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit throws a low kick, looking for Benjamin's leg but Benjamin calmly moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws out a powerful jab.
Sitsongrit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Benjamin avoids the body shot from Sitsongrit.
Benjamin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sitsongrit.
An attempted straight right counter from Sitsongrit misses the target.
Benjamin drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sitsongrit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benjamin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sitsongrit tries to land a body kick
and Benjamin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Sitsongrit looks to throw the jab but Benjamin is out of range.
Sitsongrit cracks Benjamin with a right hand to the side of the head.
Benjamin moves out of range as Sitsongrit strikes.
Benjamin feints a jab promting Sitsongrit to slip. Benjamin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Sitsongrit slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T3#
Nice body kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit avoids the body shot from Benjamin.
Sitsongrit fires out a quick counter leg kick but Benjamin just manages to avoid it.
Sitsongrit looks to throw a body kick
and Benjamin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sitsongrit goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Benjamin slips the punch.
A low kick from Sitsongrit misses #KD2#
and Benjamin counters with a crisp one two that drops Sitsongrit! Benjamin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Sitsongrit to his feet! Sitsongrit is in big trouble!#ROC2#Sitsongrit is rocked!#CUT2#Pornthonglek Sitsongrit's cut is getting worse.
Benjamin defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand.
Oh Sitsongrit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Benjamin cracks Sitsongrit with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Sitsongrit falls to his knees and Benjamin doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!
Luuk Benjamin is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Luuk Benjamin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: GAMMA#1158 Buster v Bill     
Date:   Apr 26, 2025
#R1#
Drago throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Markov to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.
We've been told by Markov's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Drago tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Markov tries to break free but Drago pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Drago.
Drago has a couple of punches blocked by Markov. #BC2#
Drago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Markov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markov lands with a good body shot.
Markov walks into a stiff left hand from Drago.
Drago misses with an uppercut
and Markov counters with a left to the body.
Markov throws a looping overhand right but Drago ducks down to avoid it.
Markov lands a right hook to the body.
Drago looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drago misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Drago thinking.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Markov.
Drago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Markov avoids the body shot from Drago.
Drago throws a series of punches but Markov moves out of range.
Drago jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD#
Markov drops Drago with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Drago looks back up at him and smiles so Markov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Drago is rocked!
Drago bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Markov comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Drago falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Drago was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexey Markov!
Alexey Markov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ivan Drago spoke after the fight, saying 'If I die....I die'.

 
Event: SYN Supernova XV     
Date:   Apr 26, 2025
#R1#
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Chai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pedersoli throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Pedersoli scores with a decent looking hook.
Chai shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick by Pedersoli - that's a beauty! Chai is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Pedersoli can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Carlo Pedersoli!
An out of breath Carlo Pedersoli thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: WOVA Fight Night: Inferno     
Date:   Apr 23, 2025
#R1#
Pequeno scores with a body shot.
Nyambe swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pequeno counters with a nice uppercut.
Pequeno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nyambe tries to clinch
and Pequeno counters with a straight right hand.
Nyambe throws a head kick that misses.
Pequeno misses with a straight right.
Nyambe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pequeno moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pequeno connects with a body shot that sends Nyambe's belly button to the back.
Nyambe is breathing heavily.
Pequeno lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Nyambe head around and knocks him out cold! Pequeno hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ze Pequeno!
Ze Pequeno seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 
Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 22, 2025
#R1#
Pull Up On Me keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro throws a big shot that misses.
Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pull Up On Me swings widly with a right hand
and Navarro counters with a two punch combo.
Pull Up On Me throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Land Or Sea Pull Up On Me has been cut.
Land Or Sea Pull Up On Me seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Pull Up On Me.
Pull Up On Me throws a body kick that misses #KD#
and Navarro counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pull Up On Me! Navarro lets Pull Up On Me back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Navarro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Navarro. Those never looked like landing.
Pull Up On Me changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pull Up On Me!
Navarro lands a nice looking body shot.
Navarro blocks a low kick nicely.
Navarro is stalking Pull Up On Me. Pull Up On Me circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Navarro, and it's lights out! Pull Up On Me really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Navarro!
A relieved looking Dante Navarro thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

 
Event: The 408 - Qualifying Round     
Date:   Apr 21, 2025
#R1#
Sato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sato displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Porro throws out the jab.
Sato checks a leg kick.
Jab by Sato.
Sato lands a right hook to the body.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Porro manages to avoid it.
Porro thows a leg kick but Sato checks it
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sato prevents a body shot from Porro.
Porro misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T1#
Sato blocks a body shot from Porro.
Porro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Porro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
Porro misses with a body punch.
Porro blocks a body shot from Sato.
Sato misses with a body punch.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sato goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Porro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sato pushes Porro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Sato.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sato misses with the head strike.
Porro trying to stall but Sato improves his position.
Sato misses with some punches.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Porro misses with a body punch.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porro pushes Sato back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A shot in the inside from Porro.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Porro controls the action.
Porro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Porro is breathing heavily.
Sato tries to throw a body punch but Porro avoids it by throwing Sato back against the cage.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Sato scores with a shoulder strike.
Porro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Sato as the two fighters clinch.
Sato lands a left hand.
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Sato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head.
Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sato creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Porro fails to land.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Porro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Sato - that landed with a thud.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Porro backwards.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Porro looking to slow down the pace here.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Porro's elbow.
Sato lands a body punch. #T4#
Porro blocks a body shot from Sato.
Sato lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Sato on the inside.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
Porro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato struggles to land a body shot inside as Porro controls his hands.
Sato lands with a light punch inside.
Porro tries to work over Sato's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sato blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Porro tries to throw a body punch but Sato avoids it by throwing Porro back against the cage.
Porro misses with some punches.
Sato blocks a body shot from Porro.
Sato scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato misses with a punch on the inside.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato lands with a left to the head.
Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Sato dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sato punishes Porro's body with a nice straight punch.
Porro on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Porro misses with a body shot
and Sato connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Porro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sato.
Porro appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD2#
Sato sends Porro crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Sato is motioning to the referee to let Porro up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Porro is rocked!
Sato has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sato weaves into range and cracks Porro right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Porro goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Sato is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Akira Sato!
An out of breath Akira Sato thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 
Event: GAMMA#1156 Kurt v Jai     
Date:   Apr 19, 2025
#R1#
Jang Jai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zweihander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Zweihander.
Jang Jai throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zweihander to counter with a crisp jab.
Jang Jai throws a lazy uppercut
and Zweihander counters with a good low kick that Jang Jai was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Jang Jai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut. Zweihander saw that one coming.
Jang Jai takes one to the chin there.
Zweihander lands a jab to Jang Jai's midsection.
A big left from Jang Jai misses.
Jang Jai throws a jab but it's blocked by Zweihander.
Zweihander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai takes a swing at Zweihander's ribcage but misses.
Zweihander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zweihander counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zweihander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Zweihander misses.#T1#
Jang Jai loads up on a big right hand but Zweihander slips the punch.
Jang Jai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Zweihander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zweihander pushes Jang Jai away with a front kick.
Jang Jai is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Zweihander cracks Jang Jai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jang Jai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zweihander finish him?
Jang Jai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zweihander.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jang Jai glances at the clock... BAM! Zweihander nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jang Jai crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jang Jai is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Zweihander!
After winning the bout, Kurt Zweihander thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 
Event: SYN 1162 Inhanamoto vs. Olivia     
Date:   Apr 19, 2025
#R1#
Oliva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Inhanamoto can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Oliva - that will leave a mark!
Donk. Oliva catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Inhanamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Inhanamoto 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.
Good leg kick by Oliva.
Jab, jab by Oliva - just one landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva with a jab.
Oliva misses with a leg kick
and Inhanamoto counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oliva scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A swing and a miss from Inhanamoto.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Oliva takes one on the button.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Inhanamoto manages to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Oliva - just one landing.
Oliva misses with a straight left.
Inhanamoto throws a counter high kick but Oliva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Good work by Inhanamoto as he checks the leg kick.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliva.
Inhanamoto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Oliva listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
Inhanamoto throws a front kick aimed at Oliva's knee but Oliva avoids it well.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Oliva catches Inhanamoto right on the button with a cross.
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.#T2#
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oliva scores with a sloppy right hand. Inhanamoto should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Inhanamoto pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliva back to the cage. Inhanamoto follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.
Oliva tests Inhanamoto's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto ducks right into an uppercut from Oliva.
Inhanamoto ducks under a wild hook from Oliva.
Oliva misses with an uppercut
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Inhanamoto sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Oliva misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Inhanamoto is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Oliva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Inhanamoto.
Oliva throws a body punch but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Inhanamoto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Oliva throws out the jab.
Oliva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Inhanamoto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Oliva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Inhanamoto misses with a straight right.
Oliva swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
It looked like Inhanamoto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliva.
Oliva wants to land a leg kick but Inhanamoto is out of range.
Inhanamoto looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Inhanamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Oliva throws a head punch that misses.
Oliva misses with some punches.
Oliva misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Inhanamoto as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Oliva.
Oliva misses with a body punch. #T4#
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
Oliva is working Inhanamoto over against the cage.
Oliva's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Oliva has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Oliva lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Oliva.
Oliva swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto stops a takedown attempt from Oliva.
Inhanamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Oliva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
Oliva pushes Inhanamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oliva has Inhanamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Inhanamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
Inhanamoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliva backwards.
Oliva tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Oliva back against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oliva blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Inhanamoto staying out of range there.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oliva buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oliva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Oliva moves away.
The crowd cheers as Oliva lands an impressive looking overhand right. Inhanamoto doesn't seem phased though.
Inhanamoto walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Oliva scores with a nice head shot.
Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
enabling Inhanamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Oliva really felt that one!
Oliva lands a jab to Inhanamoto's midsection.
Oliva throws out a loose jab but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Inhanamoto tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Oliva misses. #T1#
Oliva misses the shot to the body.
Oliva throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oliva scores with a nice strike.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliva. That snapped Inhanamoto's head back.
Inhanamoto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Inhanamoto keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Inhanamoto lands a leg kick that knocks Oliva off balance momentarily.
Oliva throws a shot from downtown. Inhanamoto moves away and avoids it.
Inhanamoto quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Oliva swings for the body but Inhanamoto moves out of range.
Inhanamoto went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ryu Inhanamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Oliva.
Oliva fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Inhanamoto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Inhanamoto. That did some damage!#T2#
Oliva throws a leg kick but Inhanamoto moved away.
Inhanamoto appears to be looking for a big counter.
Inhanamoto fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliva has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Inhanamoto with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oliva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Inhanamoto is able to avoid easily.
Oliva misses with a hook to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#That has opened up Biscuit Oliva's cut even more.
Inhanamoto misses with the body kick
and Oliva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Oliva
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Oliva thinking.
Oliva blocks a head kick by Inhanamoto.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliva.#KD#
Inhanamoto lands a big head kick that sends Oliva tumbling to the mat! Inhanamoto takes a step backwards and waves Oliva back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Oliva is rocked!
Oliva throws a right hand that misses
and Inhanamoto counters with a right hand to the body.
Oliva is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Oliva is breathing heavily.
Inhanamoto ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Oliva's jaw. Oliva's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Inhanamoto does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryu Inhanamoto!
A victorious Ryu Inhanamoto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 
Event: C409: Chai vs Santos     
Date:   Apr 13, 2025
#R1#
Tama tries for a takedown but Shida circles away easily
and Shida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Nikora Tama has been cut.
Tama fails with the takedown
and Shida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tama tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shida.
Shida leaves Tama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shida throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tama avoids it.
Takeda Shida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nikora Tama.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama goes for a double leg but Shida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shida continues to drive forward.
Shida tried to counter with a leg kick but Tama avoided it.
Shida walks into a stiff left hand from Tama.
Tama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shida throwing a counter right hand but Tama manages to avoid it.#T1#
Shida keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Shida misses.
Shida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tama.
Tama fails with a takedown attempt.
Shida scores with a leg kick.
Shida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tama.
Shida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Tama is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shida sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tama tries for a takedown but Shida circles away easily
and Shida counters with a stiff right hand.
Tama tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shida sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tama somewhat.
Nikora Tama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Shida misses its intended target.
Shida keeps the fight on the outside.
Shida is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Shida lands a jab to the head.
Tama shoots in for a double leg but Shida sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
An attempted straight right counter from Shida misses the target.
Shida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tama misses with a hook. Shida ducked under it nicely.
Takeda Shida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Shida avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shida tries a head kick but it misses.
Shida attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD#
Shida lands a big right hand that sends Tama crashing to the mat! Shida stays standing though and waves Tama back to his feet!#ROC#Tama is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Nikora Tama's cut even more.
Tama chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shida can pounce on him.
Tama is still on wobbly legs! Can Shida finish him?
Shida throws an uppercut from hell that sends Tama clean off his feet! He's out cold! Shida stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeda Shida!
A very excited looking Takeda Shida 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: C410: Duran vs Hidaka     
Date:   Apr 13, 2025
#R1#
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Vale Queiroz.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vale Queiroz connects with a body shot that sends Gunnarsson's belly button to the back.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vale Queiroz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz scores with a head kick. Gunnarsson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vale Queiroz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A bone on bone clash there as Vale Queiroz blocks the leg kick.
Gunnarsson avoids a kick to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a shot to the body. #T1#
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson scores with the left hand. Vale Queiroz knows he should have avoided that one.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook but Gunnarsson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale Queiroz moves away.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale Queiroz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunnarsson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the leg kick from Gunnarsson.#T2#
Gunnarsson lands with an overhand left.
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!
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that misses
and Gunnarsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
Vale Queiroz swings for the body but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vale Queiroz counter with a right hand.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunnarsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Vale Queiroz should have avoided that one.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.#T3#
Gunnarsson misses with a body kick.
Vale Queiroz half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Vale Queiroz misses.
Gunnarsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vale Queiroz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gunnarsson misses with a left hand
and Vale Queiroz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vale Queiroz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gunnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson lands with a hook. Vale Queiroz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vale Queiroz chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson's corner calls for a 1-2. Gunnarsson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vale Queiroz takes a step back to recover.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson is looking to score with low kicks.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gunnarsson slips a jab from Vale Queiroz.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Gunnarsson connects with a right hand. Vale Queiroz shakes it off.
Gunnarsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gunnarsson lands a jab.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gunnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Vale Queiroz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gunnarsson.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vale Queiroz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gunnarsson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vale Queiroz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gunnarsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws a big shot that misses.
Gunnarsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson 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.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Vale Queiroz's ribs.
A big left from Gunnarsson misses.
Gunnarsson swings for the body but Vale Queiroz moves out of range.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Vale Queiroz throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vale Queiroz's head backwards.
Gunnarsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vale Queiroz.#T2#
A head kick by Vale Queiroz misses
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vale Queiroz's knee momentarily.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Vale Queiroz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gunnarsson moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunnarsson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gunnarsson avoids the body shot from Vale Queiroz.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vale Queiroz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.#CL#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and pushes Gunnarsson back into the cage.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vale Queiroz has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage, preventing Gunnarsson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gunnarsson blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vale Queiroz - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T3#
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Gunnarsson blocks a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head.
Gunnarsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right handed body shot lands from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gunnarsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Vale Queiroz has him pressed against the cage.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunnarsson is breathing heavily.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz lands a body shot in the clinch. #T4#
Vale Queiroz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Gunnarsson blocks it.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Gunnarsson controls his hands.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Vale Queiroz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vale Queiroz lands with a light punch inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Vale Queiroz has the dominant position.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunnarsson backwards.
Vale Queiroz has Gunnarsson pressed against the cage.
Gunnarsson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vale Queiroz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Vale Queiroz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gunnarsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gunnarsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight right.
Vale Queiroz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Vale Queiroz is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Vale Queiroz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice cross by Gunnarsson.#T1#
Gunnarsson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Vale Queiroz counters with a straight right hand.
Vale Queiroz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Vale Queiroz finds it's way through Gunnarsson's defenses. #CL#
Vale Queiroz rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vale Queiroz works on Gunnarsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Vale Queiroz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Gunnarsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson is trying to push Vale Queiroz away but Vale Queiroz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vale Queiroz lands an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight right. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vale Queiroz's head backwards.
Vale Queiroz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vale Queiroz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson throws out a leg kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range and Gunnarsson only half commits. #CL#
Vale Queiroz has Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Vale Queiroz stalling the fight.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gunnarsson working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vale Queiroz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gunnarsson tests Vale Queiroz's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vale Queiroz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Vale Queiroz counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson scores with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a lazy right hand but Gunnarsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Vale Queiroz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slow jab from Gunnarsson misses its intended target.
Gunnarsson scores with a nice strike.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook. Vale Queiroz ducked under it nicely.
Gunnarsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vale Queiroz.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Vale Queiroz counters with a nice low kick that buckles Gunnarsson's knee momentarily.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.#T4#
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vale Queiroz makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gunnarsson really felt that one!
Gunnarsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Vale Queiroz thinks about countering with a body kick.
Vale Queiroz moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vale Queiroz was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunnarsson.
Vale Queiroz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gunnarsson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vale Queiroz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vale Queiroz digs a good hook to Gunnarsson's body.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz blocks a jab.
Gunnarsson misses with a body punch
and Vale Queiroz counters with a lovely straight right hand!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gunnar Gunnarsson.
I think Gunnarsson 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gunnar Gunnarsson!
A very excited looking Gunnar Gunnarsson 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: The 408 - Qtr Finals     
Date:   Apr 11, 2025
#R1#
Nanook swings widly with a right hand
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
Sato swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nanook.
Sato works Nanook's body with a nice hook.
Nanook fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Sato gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Sato.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head.
Nanook tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sato lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato lands a right hand.
Nanook prevents a body shot from Sato. #T1#
Nanook is trying to break free.
Nanook misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sato tries a body shot but Nanook blocks it.
Nanook working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nanook's elbow.
Sato pushes Nanook back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Nanook controls the action.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Nanook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato swings wildly with an uppercut but Nanook uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nanook wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sato has him pressed against the ropes.
Good body shot from Sato.
Sato lands a left hand.
Nanook is trying to break the clinch but Sato has him pressed against the ropes.
Sato tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nanook's elbow.
Nanook blocks an uppercut.
Sato makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A hook to the body from Sato. #T2#
Nice body punch from Sato.
Sato lands a nice uppercut.
Nanook looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Nanook breaks the clinch.
Sato throws a jab but it's blocked by Nanook.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nanook misses the shot to the body.
Sato thinks about countering with a head kick.#CL#
Sato rushes Nanook and presses him up against the ropes.
Sato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Sato lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nanook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
Sato presses Nanook against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sato is leaning against Nanook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
Nanook is trying to break free.#T3#
Nanook working hard to break the clinch.
Nanook tries to circle away but Sato has him pinned against the ropes.
Sato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nanook.
Sato misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Sato is working Nanook over against the ropes.
Nanook prevents a body shot from Sato.
Sato gets through Nanook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nanook tries to break free but Sato pushes him back against the ropes.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nanook.
Still in the clinch, Sato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nanook doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato tries a body shot but Nanook blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Sato.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Sato lands a nice uppercut.
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato is leaning against Nanook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sato doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sato working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Sato softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nanook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sato scores with a shot to the side of Nanook's head.
Nanook tries a body shot but Sato blocks it.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato is working Nanook over against the ropes.
A short right from Sato on the inside.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Sato.
Sato keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Nanook's efforts to push away.
Nanook is trying to break the clinch but Sato has him pressed against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nanook is trying to break the clinch but Sato is controlling him.
Nanook misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sato throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Sato dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Sato lands a nice looking body shot.
Nanook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good leg kick by Sato.
Sato swings for the body but Nanook moves out of range.
Nanook appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nanook takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nanook misses with a jab to the body
and Sato counters with a low kick, right behind Nanook 's knee.
Nanook is breathing heavily.#CL#
Sato has taken the fight to the clinch. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
Sato lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sato lands a left hand.
Sato is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nanook can do to turn this around?
Sato cracks Nanook with a nice body shot.
Sato tries to work over Nanook's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nanook can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
Nanook misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
A short uppercut from Sato.
Sato is working Nanook over against the ropes.
Sato lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Sato.
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sato lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nanook.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Nanook's ribcage. Nanook let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Sato digs a right hand underneath Nanook's ribcage. Nanook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Sato lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nanook backwards.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nanook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Nanook's ribcage. Nanook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sato digs a right hand underneath Nanook's ribcage. Nanook let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sato scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Sato digs a right hand into Nanook's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nanook's gas tank.
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
Sato lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sato lands a shot to the body.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sato lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Nanook is rocked!
Sato scores with a hook to the body.
Nanook is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?#T3#
Sato misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nanook seems to have recovered his senses.
Sato lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sato lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nanook backwards.
Sato tries a body shot but Nanook blocks it.
Sato lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sato.
Sato is leaning against Nanook and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Sato.
A body shot lands from Sato.
A body shot lands from Sato.
Nanook takes a shot to the head.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Nanook controls the action.
Sato lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
Sato lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sato lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
Good body shot from Sato. #T4#
Sato lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Sato.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sato.
Sato lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Sato.
Akira Sato has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sato stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Nanook controls the action.
Sato can't find room to land a body shot as Nanook controls the action.
Sato gets through Nanook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nanook is trying to force a seperation but Sato has the dominant position.
Nanook's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nanook or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sato.
Sato works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sato lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nanook or not.
Sato lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Sato scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sato scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sato.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Akira Sato dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sato is looking to wear down Nanook with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nanook throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Sato counter with a right hand.
Sato walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Nanook drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sato swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Nanook's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sato!
A very excited looking Akira Sato 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: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 5A     
Date:   Apr 07, 2025
#R1#
Tavara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Tavara.
Zero throws a shot to the body.
Sub Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavara gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zero throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tavara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zero misses with a wild body shot.
Tavara missing with a left hand there. Zero was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zero unleashes a big counter combination but Tavara bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tavara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zero.
Zero misses with a hook
and Tavara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavara moves away.#CL2#
Zero darts in and clinches Tavara up against the cage.#T1#
Zero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tavara backwards.
Zero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tavara tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tavara breaks from the clinch.
Zero has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zero wants to clinch.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zero dips to his left and cracks Tavara with an uppercut!
Tavara keeps the fight on the outside.
Tavara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Tavara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavara tries to bum rush Zero with a series of wild strikes but Zero uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zero tries to clinch but Tavara moves out of range.
Tavara ducks under a wild hook from Zero.
Nice defenses there by Tavara.
Zero misses with a right hand
and Tavara counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavara.
Zero swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zero moves to clinch but Tavara breaks away
and Tavara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tavara takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3##CL2#
Tavara tries to keep at a distance but Zero has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tavara is looking to break free of the clinch but Zero has double underhooks.
Tavara wants to break free but Zero has control.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Zero lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Tavara manages to break the clinch.
Zero scores with a hook to the body. Tavara takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL2#
Zero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Tavara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zero looks to throw the jab but Tavara is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tavara misses its target.#CL2#
Zero gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Zero.
A short right from Zero on the inside.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.
Zero throws a punch but it's blocked by Tavara. #BC#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zero tries to close the distance and clinch but Tavara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zero thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Zero looks to move away, Tavara throws a big counter combo but Zero just gets out of the way.
Zero wants to clinch up but Tavara keeps it at a distance.
Zero connects with a body shot that sends Tavara's belly button to the back.
Tavara's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tavara duly obliges.
Zero's corner calls for a 1-2. Zero obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A jab from Tavara misses. #CL2#
Zero moves into range and clinches up with Tavara.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Tavara is trying to break free.#BC#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavara on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zero misses with a few strikes there.
Tavara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Tavara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Zero coming out on top.#T1##CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch.
Zero is working Tavara over against the cage.
Zero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavara.
Tavara tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero is leaning against Tavara and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tavara tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zero lands a right hand.
Sub Zero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Zero as the two fighters clinch.
Tavara wants to get back to striking at distance but Zero won't allow it.
Zero lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Zero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tavaras head.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Tavara wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zero keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tavara's efforts to push away.
Zero lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tavara.
Zero is working Tavara over against the cage.#T2#
Tavara blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Tavara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zero lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
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!#CL2#
Zero moves into range and clinches up with Tavara.#BC#
Tavara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zero swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Zero moves into the clinch successfully.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Tavara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Zero tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zero lands a nice uppercut.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.#T3#
Tavara tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Tavara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavara is trying to break free.
Zero misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zero fails to land.
Tavara blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zero.
Zero working aggressively here.
Zero goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tavara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Tavara working hard to break the clinch.
Tavara tries to break the clinch but Zero is controlling the position.
Tavara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zero scores with a shot to the side of Tavara's head.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Tavara has had enough of the clinch but Zero keeps him there for the moment.
Zero keeps control of Tavara as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zero has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC#
Tavara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tavara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Zero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zero thuds a left hand into Tavara's body.
Zero wants to clinch up but Tavara keeps it at a distance.
Zero misses with a few strikes there.
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sub Zero 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Tavara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tavara doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavara swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tavara throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
Zero moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zero misses with a right hand
and Tavara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zero 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.
Zero stuns Tavara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tavara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zero finds it's way round the side to connect with Tavara's head.
Tavara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Tavara throws a right hand that Zero ducks under and follows up with a left that Zero also avoids with ease.
Zero tries to counter with a clinch but Tavara shakes him off and moves away.
Malo Tavara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#KD2#
Zero cracks Tavara with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tavara looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zero finish him? #ROC2#Tavara is rocked!
Tavara on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Tavara is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL2#
Zero has managed to clinch.
Tavara is trying to push Zero away but Zero has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Tavara seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Zero.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Tavara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tavara throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zero counters with a nice uppercut.
Tavara looks to score with a jab to the body but Zero is just out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Tavara. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Zero pushes Tavara up against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zero.
Tavara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tavara is trying to force a seperation but Zero has the dominant position.
Tavara tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Zero misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tavara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Zero lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tavara tries a body shot but Zero blocks it.
Zero misses with some punches.
Tavara blocking some punches.
Zero lands a body shot.
Tavara looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zero lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zero.
Tavara is trying to break the clinch but Zero is controlling him.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zero creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Zero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zero works on Tavara's body with a couple of short punches.
Tavara tries to break free but Zero pushes him back against the cage.
Zero blocking some punches.
Tavara working aggressively here.
Tavara wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zero has him pressed against the cage.
Zero misses with some punches.
Tavara is looking to break free of the clinch but Zero has double underhooks.
Zero scores with a shot to the side of Tavara's head.
Tavara wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tavara throws a punch but it's blocked by Zero.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.
Zero misses with the head strike.
Zero working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zero prevents Tavara from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Tavara breaks the clinch.
Zero throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tavara counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Zero connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sub Zero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zero cracks Tavara with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zero uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zero scores with a hook.
Tavara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Zero rushes Tavara and presses him up against the cage.
Zero misses with a punch to the body.
Zero can't find room to land a body shot as Tavara controls the action.
Tavara is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Zero.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tavara.
Tavara misses with a shot to the kidneys.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Zero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zero 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

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

 
Event: GAMMA#1151 Sitsongrit v Hire     
Date:   Apr 05, 2025
#R1#
Markov throws a shot from downtown. Graves moves away and avoids it.
Graves throws a shot from downtown. Markov moves away and avoids it.
Graves tries to clinch up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Graves.
Tyrone Graves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Markov misses with an uppercut
and Graves counters with a low kick, right behind Markov 's knee.
Graves misses with a right hand
and Markov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Tyrone Graves has been cut.
Markov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graves connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Markov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Graves - the referee stops the clock and Markov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Graves. Markov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Graves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graves tries to clinch up but Markov circles away and keeps his distance.
Markov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Graves throws a jab but it's blocked by Markov.
Graves lands a jab.
Graves thuds his shin into the meat of Markov's side.
A low kick lands for Graves.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Graves thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Markov misses its target.
Graves lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Graves jabs at Markov's body.
Graves thumps Markov with a low kick.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
Markov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Graves counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Graves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graves misses with a lunging right hand
and Markov counters with a left to the body.
Graves looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Graves.
Markov swings for the body but Graves moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Graves! But no joy.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Markov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Markov.
Graves throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Graves.
Graves tests Markov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Markov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #CL2#
Graves moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Markov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graves swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Graves holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Graves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves lands a nice elbow.
Graves gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Markov wants to break free but Graves has control.
Graves prevents Markov from breaking the clinch.
Graves lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Alexey Markov has been cut.
Markov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Markov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Markov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graves prevents Markov from breaking the clinch.
I was talking to Markov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Graves pushes off an throws an elbow but Markov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Graves scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4##BC#
Markov breaks the clinch.
Graves throws a nice inside leg kick.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Graves looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Graves throws a half hearted mid kick.
Graves swinging wildly here.
Graves tries to clinch up.
Graves wants to clinch but Markov slips to the side
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Markov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Graves misses with a body kick.
Markov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Markov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Graves throws a looping overhand right but Markov ducks down to avoid it.
Markov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Markov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Markov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Graves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Markov counters with a stiff right hand.
Donk. Graves catches Markov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves connects with a body shot.
Graves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Graves will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Graves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Graves lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
Markov swats away the attempt to clinch by Graves.
It looked like Markov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Graves.
Graves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Graves scores with a jab to the body.
Tyrone Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves lands a leg kick that knocks Markov off balance momentarily.#T2#
Crunch! Graves slams his shin into Markov's torso.
Graves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Graves - that will leave a mark! #CL2#
Graves closes the distance and pushes Markov back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.
Markov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Graves has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Markov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Graves can turn it around.
Markov working hard to break the clinch.
Graves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Markov is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
Markov is looking to break free of the clinch but Graves has double underhooks.
Markov working hard to break the clinch.
Graves lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Markov backwards.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Graves in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#BC#
Markov breaks from the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Graves. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Graves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Graves. #T3#
Markov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Graves has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#That has opened up Tyrone Graves's cut even more.
Markov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graves finds it's way round the side to connect with Markov's head.
Markov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL2#
Graves instigates a clinch.
Graves keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Markov's efforts to push away.
Graves digs a right hand underneath Markov's ribcage. Markov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Graves has Markov pressed against the cage, preventing Markov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Graves stalling in the clinch.
Markov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Graves misses with an elbow strike.
Markov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Graves working aggressively here.
Graves misses with a punch on the inside. #T4##BC#
Markov manages to break the clinch.
That kick from Graves tenderised Markov's leg. Markov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Graves getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Graves darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markov fails to land with a series of punches.
Markov throws a hook to the side of Graves's head but Graves sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Graves throws a body kick that misses.
Graves cracks Markov with a good jab.
Markov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Graves with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrone Graves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Graves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Markov misses its target.
A jab lands there for Markov.
Graves misses with a left hand
and Markov counters with a nice uppercut.
Markov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Graves to score with a decent uppercut.
Markov misses with a straight right.
Graves fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Markov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Graves misses with a hook
and Markov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Markov checks a low kick from Graves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Graves with the inside leg kick.
Markov throws a lazy uppercut
and Graves counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Markov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Markov moves forwards but Graves connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Alexey Markov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A low kick from Graves is predictable there
and Markov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Graves throws a leg kick that is checked
and Markov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow Markov down.
Graves wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Graves explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A telegraphed right hand from Graves misses the target.
Markov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves lands with a nice body kick.
Graves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Markov misses with an uppercut.
Graves wants to counter the offense by Markov and move into the clinch position.
Graves scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Markov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
Graves lands a glancing blow to the side of Markov's head.
Graves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Markov throws a poor cross that misses
and Graves counters with a nice body shot.
Graves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Markov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Graves - just one landing.
Markov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Graves looks for the body kick but Markov saw that one coming. #T3#
Graves misses with a straight left.
Graves scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Markov throws a big shot that misses.
Markov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Graves smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Graves throws a front kick that sends Markov stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Graves gets a clinch.
Graves lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markov.
With the fighters up against the cage, Graves throws an elbow but misses.
Markov tries to break the clinch but Graves is controlling the position.
Markov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Graves's elbow.
Markov is trying to break the clinch but Graves is controlling him.#T4#
Graves throws a punch but it's blocked by Markov.
Tyrone Graves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Markov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Markov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Graves can pounce on him.
Graves thumps Markov with a low kick.
Markov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#The cut above Tyrone Graves's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Graves fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Markov.
Tyrone Graves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A left and a right from Graves both land. Nice combination.
Markov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Markov scrambles back to his feet.
Graves thuds his right hand into Markov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Graves. That's going to slow Markov down.
Markov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Graves 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

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

 
Event: SYN 1158     
Date:   Apr 05, 2025
#R1#
Kringle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pedersoli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kringle.
Kringle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a solid body kick.
We've been told by Pedersoli's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kringle tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedersoli throwing a counter right hand but Kringle manages to avoid it.
Kringle bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pedersoli's head backwards.
Kringle lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kristoph Kringle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kringle tries to clinch up but Pedersoli circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice defenses there by Kringle.
Kringle throws a lazy uppercut
and Kringle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
Pedersoli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kringle.
Kringle throws a leg kick but Pedersoli checks it.
Kringle throws a hook to the side of Pedersoli's head but Pedersoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kringle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pedersoli.#T1#
Kringle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kringle misses with a straight right.
Kringle misses with a looping right.
Pedersoli half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kringle throws a leg kick
and Pedersoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pedersoli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kringle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pedersoli manages to avoid it.
Kringle misses the jab.
Pedersoli feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pedersoli throws a jab when Kringle was well out of range.
Kringle rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pedersoli counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kringle doesn't manage to clinch there - Pedersoli circles away.
Kringle is looking to chop away at Pedersoli's legs.
Kringle moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Pedersoli swings for the body but Kringle moves out of range.
Pedersoli tests Kringle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice cross by Kringle.
Kringle defending well as Pedersoli loads up on a big left hand.
As Pedersoli backs off Kringle throws a huge counter combo but Pedersoli manages to avoid it all.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kringle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kringle throws an overhand right that lands on Pedersoli's shoulder, as Pedersoli tries to avoid the shot.
Kringle throws a series of punches but Pedersoli avoids them all with ease.
Kringle darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kringle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pedersoli throws a head kick but Kringle moves out of range. #CL2#
Kringle closes the distance and pushes Pedersoli back into the cage.
Pedersoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Pedersoli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pedersoli blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kringle lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli lands a nice uppercut.
Pedersoli scores a nice knee to the body.
Kringle looks winded!
Kringle struggles to land a body shot inside as Pedersoli controls his hands.
Pedersoli blocking some punches.
Pedersoli misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kringle.
Kringle lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kringle.
Still in the clinch, Pedersoli scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT#That has opened up Kristoph Kringle's cut even more.
Kringle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pedersoli trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pedersoli.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kringle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pedersoli tries to land knees in the clinch but Kringle avoids the damage to the body.
Kringle tries to work over Pedersoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pedersoli prevents a body shot from Kringle. #T4#
Kringle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kringle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pedersoli tries a body shot but Kringle blocks it.
Pedersoli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kringle avoids it.
Kringle misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Kringle on the inside.
Pedersoli struggles to land a body shot inside as Kringle controls his hands.
Kringle avoiding damage as Pedersoli throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kringle.
Pedersoli cracks Kringle with a nice body shot.
Pedersoli unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pedersoli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kringle misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kringle looks to land a body kick but Pedersoli moved away.
Kringle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pedersoli avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kristoph Kringle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle'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#
Pedersoli lands with a nice body kick.
Kringle throws a right hand that misses
and Pedersoli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pedersoli throws a front kick that sends Kringle stumbling back into the cage.
Pedersoli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kringle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kringle tries to move into range but Pedersoli moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Pedersoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kringle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kringle lands a head shot.
Pedersoli checks the leg kick nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Pedersoli backs off Kringle throws a huge counter combo but Pedersoli manages to avoid it all.
Pedersoli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kringle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli takes a kick to the side of the head.#T1#
Pedersoli just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedersoli will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kringle is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Pedersoli misses the target.
Kringle throws a leg kick but Pedersoli sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kringle swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a low kick, right behind Kringle 's knee.
Good work by Kringle as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Kringle releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kringle scores with a nice head shot.
Kringle lands a jab to the nose.
Kringle catches Pedersoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pedersoli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kringle is breathing heavily.
Pedersoli digs a good hook to Kringle's body. #T2#
Pedersoli cracks Kringle with an open hand slap.#CUT#The cut above Kristoph Kringle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kringle moves to clinch but Pedersoli breaks away
and Pedersoli counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kringle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kringle counters with a nice leg kick.
Kringle takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pedersoli on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kringle. Kringle obviously looking to wear him down.
Kringle throws a looping overhand right but Pedersoli ducks down to avoid it.
A big right from Pedersoli misses.
Kringle motions for Pedersoli to come forward. Kringle throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedersoli scores with a hook to the body. Kringle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kringle just misses with a punch to the body.
Pedersoli throwing a counter right hand but Kringle manages to avoid it.#T3#
Pedersoli thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Pedersoli lands a big head kick that sends Kringle tumbling to the mat! Pedersoli takes a step backwards and waves Kringle back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kringle misses with a lunging right hand
and Pedersoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Kringle is rocked!#CUT#Kristoph Kringle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlo Pedersoli!
Carlo Pedersoli seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 
Event: SYN 1158     
Date:   Apr 05, 2025
#R1#
Brown avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Brown rushes Tartarus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tartarus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tartarus lands a body shot.
Tartarus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Brown.
Tartarus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Tartarus is working Brown over against the cage.
Tartarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tartarus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brown up against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown lands with a light punch inside.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown tries to work over Tartarus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tartarus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown cracks Tartarus with a nice body shot.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Brown.
Tartarus tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Tartarus back against the cage. #T1#
Tartarus is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Tartarus blocks an uppercut.
Tartarus can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Tartarus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Tartarus.
Tartarus throws a head punch that misses.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Tartarus.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tartarus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Tartarus avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Tartarus throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown. #BC#
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tartarus misses with a body shot.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tartarus thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Tartarus tried to counter with a leg kick but Brown avoided it.
Brown misses with a body shot.
As Brown backs away, Tartarus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That kick from Brown tenderised Tartarus's leg. Tartarus is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Tartarus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tartarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Brown throws a big shot that misses.
Brown lands a jab.
Tartarus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tartarus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tartarus jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Brown checks a leg kick.#CL#
Tartarus drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Tartarus has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Tartarus blocks an uppercut.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Brown on the inside. #BC#
Tartarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tartarus tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Tartarus blocks a head kick by Brown.
Uriel Tartarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brown jabs Tartarus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tartarus cracks Brown with a good jab.
Brown is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tartarus rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Tartarus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tartarus avoids the head kick by Brown. #CL2#
Tartarus gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Tartarus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tartarus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards. #BC#
Tartarus breaks the clinch.
Tartarus misses with a kick to the body.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tartarus takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Tartarus moved out of range nicely.
Tartarus misses with a body kick. #CL#
Tartarus pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tartarus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tartarus pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tartarus lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tartarus is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #T4#
Tartarus misses with some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Brown lands a right hand.
Tartarus lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tartaruss head.
Tartarus tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Tartarus tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Tartarus misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tartarus tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tartarus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tartarus misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Tartarus controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jair Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brown throws a head kick but Tartarus moves out of range.
It looked like Tartarus was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Brown.
Tartarus throws a head kick that misses.
Tartarus throws the kick towards the body but Brown avoids it.
Tartarus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a good low kick that Tartarus was not able to check.
Tartarus lands with a shot to the body.
Jair Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brown avoids the head kick by Tartarus.
Tartarus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tartarus looks to throw a body kick
and Brown counters with a right hand to the body.
Brown defending well as Tartarus loads up on a big left hand.
Brown fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tartarus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown throws the left hand but Tartarus avoids the punch easily.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tartarus throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Tartarus delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tartarus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.#T1#
Tartarus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tartarus moves away.#CL#
Tartarus rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tartarus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Tartarus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tartarus has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Tartarus's ribcage. Tartarus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tartarus misses with a punch to the body.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Tartarus.
Tartarus tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown pushes Tartarus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Tartarus tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tartarus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tartarus tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tartarus tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Tartarus gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
A hook to the body from Tartarus.
Tartarus blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Tartarus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Brown.
A right handed body shot lands from Brown.
Tartarus throws a head punch that misses.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tartarus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tartarus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tartarus.
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Tartarus avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Tartarus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Tartarus manages to break the clinch.
Tartarus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Brown throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tartarus.
Tartarus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tartarus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brown throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range.
Brown swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tartarus counters with a left to the body.
Brown moves out of range of the body kick from Tartarus.
Tartarus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tartarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartarus.
Brown lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown swings for the body but Tartarus moves out of range.
Brown throws a body punch but Tartarus moves out of range.
Tartarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tartarus throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown throws a jab when Tartarus was well out of range.
A cross from Brown lands.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Tartarus counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Tartarus misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartarus lands a body shot.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartarus is just out of range.
Tartarus misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartarus is just out of range.
Brown avoids the body shot from Tartarus.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Tartarus looks to land a combination but Brown avoids it well.
Tartarus throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Tartarus throws a push kick but Brown slaps the foot to one side.
Brown lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tartarus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tartarus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tartarus. That one must have hurt.
Tartarus throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Tartarus swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown misses with a looping right.
Tartarus throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jair Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Tartarus moves into the clinch.
Uriel Tartarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tartarus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brown cracks Tartarus with a nice body shot.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tartarus stalling the fight.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tartarus takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tartarus.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartarus prevents a body shot from Brown.
Tartarus lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Tartarus misses with some punches.
Tartarus looking to slow down the pace here.
Tartarus lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Tartarus lands a nice uppercut.
Brown tries a body shot but Tartarus blocks it.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Tartarus.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Tartarus is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
A short left from Brown. #BC#
Tartarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tartarus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tartarus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown blocks a head kick by Tartarus.
Tartarus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tartarus is looking to land body kicks.
Tartarus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartarus.
Brown with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.#CL#
Tartarus forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Brown lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartarus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Tartarus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Brown tries a body shot but Tartarus blocks it.
A short uppercut from Brown.
Tartarus stalls.
Tartarus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Tartarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Tartarus controls his hands.
Tartarus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #BC#
Tartarus manages to break the clinch.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Tartarus moved out of range nicely.
Tartarus misses with a leg kick
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tartarus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown. #CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent. #T3#
Tartarus wants to get back to striking at distance but Brown won't allow it.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Tartarus controls the action.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Tartarus can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Tartarus controls his hands.
Tartarus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tartarus misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Tartarus's ribcage. Tartarus let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tartarus blocks a body shot from Brown.
Tartarus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Tartarus breaks from the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Brown there.
Good standup being displayed there by Tartarus as he connects with a hook.
Tartarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tartarus misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tartarus's knee momentarily.#T4#
Brown with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL#
Tartarus rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown works on Tartarus's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tartarus backwards. #BC#
Tartarus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brown tries to clinch but Tartarus is having none of it.
Brown lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tartarus backs up against the cage.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tartarus throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brown clobbers Tartarus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tartarus gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tartarus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Tartarus's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown connects with an inside leg kick.
Tartarus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

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

 
Event: Summit Series 2 - MMA Round 4A     
Date:   Mar 31, 2025
#R1#
Kane darts in trying to clinch
and Tavara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kane fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tavara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Kane instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Tavara manages to break the clinch.
Tavara circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tavara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kane tries to clinch but fails miserably #KD2#
and Tavara counters with a nice right hand that sends Kane toppling to the canvas! Kane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Tavara finish him?!#ROC2#Kane is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane tries to clinch but Tavara moves away
and Tavara counters with a big right hand! Oh Kane is in trouble here! Tavara follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malo Tavara!
During a confident post fight interview, Malo Tavara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 
Event: GAMMA#1150 Hawk v Wang     
Date:   Mar 29, 2025
#R1#
Mesquita staying out of range there.
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mesquita lands a really nice looking cross but Benjamin seems unphased.
Mesquita bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mesquita looks to score with a jab to the body but Benjamin is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Mesquita lands a lovely overhand right.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Charles Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mesquita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjamin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mesquita to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mesquita. Benjamin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benjamin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita throws a hook to the side of Benjamin's head but Benjamin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benjamin throwing a counter right hand but Mesquita manages to avoid it.
Mesquita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Benjamin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Benjamin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mesquita tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mesquita tests Benjamin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mesquita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benjamin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mesquita really felt that one!
Benjamin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Benjamin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Benjamin moved out of range nicely.
Benjamin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Benjamin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.#T2#
Benjamin tries to work over Mesquita's front leg with a kick but Mesquita checks it.
Benjamin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mesquita throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benjamin counters with a nice body kick.
Benjamin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mesquita keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mesquita swings widly with a right hand
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Benjamin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mesquita fails with the takedown.#T3#
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Benjamin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mesquita shoots in looking for a takedown but Benjamin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mesquita's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
Mesquita with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benjamin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Benjamin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Mesquita lands a right hook to the body.
Benjamin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Mesquita on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mesquita lands with a straight right. Benjamin didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Benjamin moves away from the strike by Mesquita.
It looked like Benjamin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mesquita.
Mesquita throws a shot from downtown. Benjamin moves away and avoids it.
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benjamin looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Benjamin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Mesquita throws a jab but it's blocked by Benjamin.
Benjamin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mesquita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mesquita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benjamin misses with a hook. Mesquita ducked under it nicely.
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 Luuk Benjamin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benjamin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A low kick from Benjamin misses
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.
Mesquita connects with a nice looking jab.
A punch lands to the side of Benjamin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Benjamin misses with a low kick.
Mesquita is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Benjamin.
Mesquita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mesquita punishes Benjamin's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benjamin misses with a straight left.
Benjamin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jab from Mesquita.
Luuk Benjamin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benjamin is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Benjamin circles away and we're back to standing.
Mesquita fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benjamin on the side of the head.
Mesquita lands a glancing blow to the side of Benjamin's head.
Mesquita lands a jab to the nose.
Mesquita connects with a looping right hand.
Benjamin connects with a solid leg kick.
Mesquita throws the left hand but Benjamin avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Benjamin misses its target.
Benjamin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mesquita misses with a wild body shot.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Benjamin counters with an outside leg kick. #T2#
Mesquita blocks a head kick by Benjamin.
A big right from Mesquita misses.
Benjamin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Benjamin connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benjamin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mesquita shoots for a double leg takedown but Benjamin sprawls well. He's pushed Mesquita's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A head kick misses from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws a hook but Mesquita blocks it.#T3#
Mesquita defending well as Benjamin loads up on a big left hand.
Mesquita waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Benjamin.
Mesquita moves out of range of the body kick from Benjamin.
Benjamin throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
Benjamin stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
Luuk Benjamin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Mesquita.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Benjamin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mesquita blocks the body kick.
Mesquita throws out a counter right but Benjamin avoids it with no problem.
Mesquita throws a hook but Benjamin avoids it easily.
Benjamin throws a counter high kick but Mesquita was just alert enough to avoid it.#T4#
Mesquita bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mesquita scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mesquita throws a lazy uppercut
and Benjamin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Benjamin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mesquita throws a poor cross that misses
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combo that has Mesquita backing up. Mesquita nods at Benjamin to acknowledge the strikes.
Luuk Benjamin is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mesquita misses with a body shot.
Mesquita misses the body punch
enabling Benjamin to counter with a crisp jab.
Benjamin takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
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 Luuk Benjamin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Benjamin misses with a double jab.
Mesquita changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Benjamin lands a leg kick that knocks Mesquita off balance momentarily.
Mesquita checks the leg kick.
Benjamin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mesquita cracks a nice hook into Benjamin's ribs.
Mesquita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Benjamin counters with a head kick. That will keep Mesquita thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benjamin.
Benjamin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Mesquita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benjamin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Mesquita scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut.
Benjamin takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Mesquita 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mesquita misses with a looping left.
Mesquita scores with a shot to the body.
Benjamin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Mesquita smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benjamin throws the left hand but Mesquita avoids the punch easily.
Mesquita is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benjamin with a body shot.#T2#
Mesquita throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Benjamin is looking to counter punch.
Mesquita cracks Benjamin with an open hand slap.
Benjamin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mesquita misses with an uppercut
and Benjamin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mesquita jabs at Benjamin's body.
Benjamin ducks right into an uppercut from Mesquita.
Benjamin leaves Mesquita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Benjamin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Benjamin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benjamin throws a counter high kick but Mesquita was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mesquita throws out a powerful jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Benjamin - that will leave a mark!
Mesquita takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mesquita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benjamin lands a body shot.
Mesquita darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Benjamin walks into a stiff left hand from Mesquita.
Mesquita moves forwards but Benjamin connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Mesquita misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Benjamin misses the target.
Nice body punch from Mesquita.
Mesquita connects with a right hand. Benjamin shakes it off.
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!
Benjamin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Benjamin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Mesquita misses with a takedown
and Benjamin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Charles Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice jab there from Mesquita.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benjamin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mesquita.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 
Event: SYN 1156 Bollomard vs. Hideki     
Date:   Mar 29, 2025
#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.
Inhanamoto misses with a jab to the body
and Inhanamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Namkhai.
Namkhai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Inhanamoto blocks it well.#CL#
Inhanamoto closes the distance and pushes Namkhai back into the cage.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Namkhai takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Temujin Namkhai has been cut.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
Namkhai tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Namkhai lands a shoulder strike.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namkhai misses with some punches. #T1#
Namkhai working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namkhai.
Namkhai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Inhanamoto or not.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Namkhai.
Namkhai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namkhai lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto blocks a body shot from Namkhai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Inhanamoto.
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Namkhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Inhanamoto.
Namkhai can't find room to land a body shot as Inhanamoto controls the action.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.
Namkhai digs a right hand into Inhanamoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Inhanamoto's gas tank.
Inhanamoto is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namkhai lands with a left to the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Namkhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Inhanamoto throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inhanamoto works on Namkhai's body with a couple of short punches.
Namkhai lands with a right to the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
Inhanamoto lands with a light punch inside.
Namkhai misses with a body punch.
Namkhai swings wildly with an uppercut but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Namkhai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Namkhai misses with a body punch. #T3#
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namkhai.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Namkhai blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot.
Inhanamoto lands an elbow that stopped Namkhai in his tracks for a moment.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Namkhais head.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Namkhai tries a body shot but Inhanamoto blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Namkhai takes an elbow to the temple.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Namkhai's defenses. #T4#
Inhanamoto gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto pushes Namkhai back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Namkhai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands an elbow that stopped Namkhai in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#That has opened up Temujin Namkhai's cut even more.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Namkhai fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Namkhai.
Inhanamoto is working Namkhai over against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Namkhai.
Inhanamoto misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Namkhai.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namkhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Namkhai controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Namkhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Namkhai lands a slapping body shot.
Namkhai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Namkhai responds with a good body kick, but Inhanamoto manages to step out the way in time.
Namkhai misses with a kick to the body
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Inhanamoto.#T1#
Inhanamoto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Namkhai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Inhanamoto lunges at Namkhai with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Namkhai's hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Inhanamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Namkhai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Namkhai checks a leg kick nicely.
Namkhai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Inhanamoto blocks it well.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Namkhai thows a leg kick but Inhanamoto checks it
and Inhanamoto counters with a stiff right hand.
Inhanamoto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Namkhai.
Inhanamoto throws a lazy head kick
and Namkhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Inhanamoto lands with a kick to the temple. Namkhai shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Inhanamoto takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Inhanamoto scores with a crisp jab that stopped Namkhai in his tracks. #T3#
Inhanamoto goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Inhanamoto instigates a clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Namkhai.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Namkhai lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Namkhai can do to turn this around?
Namkhai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Namkhai digs a right hand underneath Inhanamoto's ribcage. Inhanamoto let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Namkhai breaks the clinch. #CL#
Inhanamoto rushes Namkhai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
A short uppercut from Namkhai.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Namkhai.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Namkhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Namkhai.
Inhanamoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Inhanamoto lands an uppercut.
Namkhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Inhanamoto throws an elbow but misses.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Inhanamoto presses Namkhai against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Namkhai lands a nice uppercut.
Namkhai presses Inhanamoto against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Inhanamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Namkhai backwards.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryu Inhanamoto dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Inhanamoto is looking to clinch but Namkhai is avoiding it.
And Namkhai responds with a good body kick, but Inhanamoto manages to step out the way in time.
A shot to the liver by Inhanamoto. Beautiful body shot.
Inhanamoto throws a sloppy head kick and Namkhai moves out of range easily.
Namkhai steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Inhanamoto tries a low kick but Namkhai avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Namkhai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namkhai takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ryu Inhanamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Namkhai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Inhanamoto throws out the jab. #T1#
Nice shot lands for Inhanamoto.
Namkhai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the body
and Namkhai counters with a stiff right hand.
Namkhai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Namkhai misses with a right hand
and Inhanamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Inhanamoto lands with a cross.
Inhanamoto throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Namkhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto misses with a body shot.
Namkhai flicks out a counter leg kick but Inhanamoto steps away.#CL#
Inhanamoto instigates a clinch.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Inhanamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Namkhai misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Namkhai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Inhanamoto.
Namkhai tries to throw a body punch but Inhanamoto avoids it by throwing Namkhai back against the cage.
Namkhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inhanamoto has him pressed against the cage.
Namkhai misses with a punch on the inside.
Namkhai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Namkhai dodges an elbow strike from Inhanamoto.
Ryu Inhanamoto has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Namkhai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Namkhai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Inhanamoto's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Namkhai.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto lands a body punch.
Namkhai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namkhai takes a shot to the head.
Namkhai throws a head punch that misses.
Temujin Namkhai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Namkhai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
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!
Namkhai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands an elbow inside that Namkhai shrugs off.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namkhai tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Namkhai throws a punch but it's blocked by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Namkhai misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Inhanamoto can't find room to land a body shot as Namkhai controls the action.
Namkhai misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ryu Inhanamoto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Inhanamoto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryu Inhanamoto!
Ryu Inhanamoto thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 
Event: The 408 - (205) R5     
Date:   Mar 24, 2025
#R1#
Herzog misses with a body shot.
Herzog misses with a double jab
and Sato counters with a straight right hand.
Herzog misses with a hook
and Sato counters with a left and a right that stings Herzog.
Nice straight punches there by Herzog. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Herzog.
Sato lands a jab to Herzog's midsection.
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
Damien Herzog seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sato avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Sato on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sato missing with a left hand there. Herzog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herzog has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A left lands for Sato.
Sato goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Herzog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sato takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Donk. Herzog catches Sato right on the button with a cross.
Herzog misses with a hook.
Sato keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sato definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Herzog swings for the body but Sato moves out of range.
Herzog thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Sato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sato takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Herzog throws out a loose jab but Sato uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sato is looking to counter punch.
Herzog misses with a combination
and Sato cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Herzog stuns Sato with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sato pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Herzog swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Herzog is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sato slips a jab from Herzog.
Sato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Herzog manages to avoid it.
Herzog throws a poor cross that misses
and Sato counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Herzog misses.
Herzog loads up on a big right hand but Sato slips the punch.
It looked like Sato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Herzog.
Herzog missing with a left hand there. Sato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Herzog misses with a hook to the body
and Sato counters with a nice uppercut.
Herzog misses with a lunging right hand
and Sato counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Herzog misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Herzog darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Herzog is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sato.
It looked like Sato was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Sato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sato lands a jab to the nose.
Herzog cracks Sato with a good jab.
A clash of legs there as Herzog blocks the low kick.
Herzog lands with a straight right. Sato didn't see that one coming.
Sato doesn't manage to clinch there - Herzog circles away.
Herzog throws a predictable looking body shot #KD#
and Sato counters with a head kick that drops Herzog to the mat! Herzog scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Herzog is rocked!
Herzog swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sato appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Herzog is still on wobbly legs! Can Sato finish him?
Herzog turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Herzog misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sato.
A counter left hand to the body from Sato misses its target.
Sato pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Herzog misses
and Sato scores with a counter punch that sends Herzog to the canvas! Sato smells blood - he's punishing Herzog with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Herzog has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akira Sato!
A relieved looking Akira Sato thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Damien Herzog was interviewed post fight and said 'I am truly humbled by this experience, we fought like hell out there and the better fighter came out on top. Just know I’ll keep striving to be as great as my counterparts, peace and love'.

 
 
 
 
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