Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 1162 Inhanamoto vs. Olivia
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Femme takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vourture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Femme throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vourture moves out of range of the strikes.
Femme scores with a nice right hand.
Femme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Femme throws a shot from downtown. Vourture moves away and avoids it.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Femme misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vourture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Femme thinking.
Femme looks to land a right hand but Vourture moved out of range.
Vourture throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice defenses there by Vourture.
Vourture is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vourture is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Femme misses with a hook to the body
and Femme takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Violent Femme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vourture moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vourture misses with a body shot. #T1#
Femme misses the shot to the body.
Femme moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVourture.
Vourture ducks under a wild hook from Femme.
Vourture throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Femme scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Vourture pushes Femme away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Femme gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Femme is staying tight to Vourture's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vourture wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Femme happy to just control the position for now.
Femme prevents Vourture from escaping the position.#T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Femme lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vourture at a distance.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Vourture counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vourture steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Femme cracks Vourture with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture tries to clinch but Femme moves out of range.
Femme with a hook.
Femme throws a right hand that misses
and Vourture counters with a good, hard body kick but Femme shrugs it off.
Femme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vourture manages to avoid it.
Vourture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Femme.
Vourture scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Vourture scores with a shot to the body.
Femme misses with a hook. Vourture ducked under it nicely.
Vourture throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vourture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme. #T3#
Femme shoots in and drives through. Vourture sprawls well.
Femme lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Femme swings for the body but Vourture moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Vourture.
Femme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vourture in his tracks.
Femme throws a lazy uppercut
letting Vourture counter with a right hand.
Femme throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vourture staying out of range there.
Femme swings for the body but Vourture moves out of range.
Vourture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Femme.
Vourture wants to clinch up but Femme keeps it at a distance.
Femme throws a body punch but Vourture moves out of range.
A slow jab from Femme misses its intended target.
Good exchange - Femme coming out on top.
Femme shoots in for a takedown but Vourture shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T4#
A jab from Femme misses.
Femme lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture staying out of range there.
Femme changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Femme is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vourture misses with a body kick.
Good leg kick by Vourture.
Femme avoids a punch combination nicely.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Vourture throws a right hand that Femme ducks under and follows up with a left that Femme also avoids with ease.
Femme looks to throw the jab but Vourture is out of range.
Femme connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Femme swats away the attempt to clinch by Vourture.
Vourture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Femme's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vourture under the eye.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Violent Femme dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Femme misses with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Femme lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vourture doesn't seem phased though.
Vishis Vourture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Vourture moves into the clinch.
Femme takes an elbow to the temple.
Vourture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Femmes head.
Femme struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
Femme blocks an elbow strike.
I was talking to Femme's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Vourture unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vourture tries to land knees in the clinch but Femme avoids the damage to the body.
Vourture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Femme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Femme has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vourture utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Femme throws a head punch that misses.
Femme lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture swings wildly with an uppercut but Femme uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Femme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture connects with a knee to the head.
Vourture pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Femme pushes Vourture back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Femme working aggressively here. #TD#
Femme pulls guard successfully. #SU2#
Vourture decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Vourture tries a head kick but it misses.
Femme lands with an uppercut that bounces Vourture off the cage and back into range.
Femme looks to score with a jab to the body but Vourture is just out of range.
Vourture moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Vourture has Femme up against the cage in a clinch.
Vourture is stalling here.
Femme digs a right hand into Vourture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vourture's gas tank. #T2#
Vourture creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Femme's defenses.
Vishis Vourture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short body shot lands from Femme as the two fighters clinch.
Femme lands with a right to the head.
Vourture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Femmes head.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Femme is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Femme creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Femme gets through Vourture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Femme fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Femme lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Vourture on the inside.
Femme throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Femme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Femme wants to take the fight to the mat but Vourture manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Femme lands a body punch.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Femme is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Femme fails to land. #T3#
Femme tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Femme misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vourture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vourture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Femme lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Femme struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
Femme tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Femme misses with a punch to the body.
Femme swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Femme blocks it.
Femme is trying to break the clinch but Vourture is controlling him.#TD#
Femme lands a takedown into guard.

Vourture uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Femme misses with a shot to the body
and Vourture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vourture. Femme does a little dance to reset his feet.
Femme misses with a hook. Vourture ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Vourture defending well as Femme loads up on a big left hand.
Femme throws a body shot but no joy.
Vishis Vourture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vourture misses with a head kick.
Femme throws a poor cross that misses
and Vourture counters with a nice uppercut.
Vourture is looking to clinch.
Femme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A big left from Femme misses.
Vourture wants to clinch.
A jab from Femme misses.
Femme darts in looking for a takedown but Vourture gets double underhooks and turns Femme into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Violent Femme. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vourture throws a head punch that misses.
Femme lands a left hand.
Femme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vourture lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vishis Vourture will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Vourture tries to clinch up but Femme circles away and keeps his distance.
Femme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vourture moves away.#CL2#
Vourture closes the distance and pushes Femme back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Femme fails to land.
Femme lands a hook that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Femme is trying to drag Vourture to the mat but Vourture just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vourture trying to stall but Femme improves his position.
Vourture throws an elbow but it misses.
Femme tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture crunches a lovely knee into Femme's ribcage.
Femme gets through Vourture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Femme scores with a shot to the side of Vourture's head.
Vourture connects with a knee to the head.
Vourture lands an elbow inside.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Femme's elbow. #T1##BC#
Femme manages to break the clinch.
Femme tries to move into range but Vourture moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL2#
Vourture has taken the fight to the clinch.
Femme lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vourture using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Femme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vourture creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Femme blocks with his arms.
Vourture takes a shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Femme misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vourture goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Femme blocks with his arms.
Femme lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Femme blocks with his arms.
Femme lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Femme.
Femme avoiding damage as Vourture throws knees to the body.
Vourture tries to land knees in the clinch but Femme avoids the damage to the body.
Vourture landing knees to the head.
Femme prevents a body shot from Vourture.
Vourture blocking some punches.
Femme tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vourture.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vourture. #BC#
Femme breaks the clinch.
Vourture has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Femme finds it's way round the side to connect with Vourture's head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Femme swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Femme misses with the head strike. #T3#
Femme takes an elbow to the temple.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Femme is keeping busy.
Femme misses with a body punch.
Femme managing to block the knees to the body from Vourture.
Vourture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Femme blocks a body shot from Vourture.
Vourture connects with a knee to the head.
Vourture misses with a hook to the ribs.
Femme lands a right hand.
Femme tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vourture utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Femme avoids it.
Femme misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vourture.
Vourture throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Femme blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Femme scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Vourture.
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!
Femme lands a left hand.
Vourture working aggressively here.
Femme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Femme working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Vourture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Femme backwards.
Femme takes an elbow to the temple.
Vourture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vourture content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vourture takes a shot to the head.
Femme lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Femme swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vishis Vourture comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vourture 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vishis Vourture!

Event: SMASH: Guru vs Hallows
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Adams tries to clinch
and Sky counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Sky keeps the fight on the outside.
Adams defending well as Sky loads up on a big left hand.
Adams is looking to clinch but Sky is avoiding it.
Sky throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Adams is looking to clinch.
Adams tries to clinch but Sky is having none of it.
Adams is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Sky on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams tries to clinch up.
Adams wants to clinch but Sky slips to the side
and Sky counters with a nice uppercut.
Sky throws a poor cross that misses
and Adams counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Sky counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adams tries to clinch up
and Sky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Adams darts in trying to clinch
and Sky counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Adams is looking to clinch.
Sky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Adams tries to close the distance and clinch but Sky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Adams tries to clinch up
enabling Sky to counter with a crisp jab.
Sky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adams moves away.
Adams fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Sky misses.#T3#
Sky dodges the punch combination from Adams.
Sky throws a hook to the side of Adams's head but Adams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Adams needs to keep his hands up - Sky had a free shot at his head there.
Adams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adams scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Sky fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Adams out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Journey Sky!
Journey Sky thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: GAMMA#1151 Sitsongrit v Hire
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Burger misses with a wild body shot.
And Karokaro responds with a good body kick, but Burger manages to step out the way in time.
Burger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but Burger avoids it well.
It looked like Burger wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD#
Burger looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Burger trying to control the position from guard on top but Karokaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burger won't allow Karokaro to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Burger forces his way into half guard.
Burger trying to pass the guard but Karokaro defending well. #SUB#
Burger seems to be working for a kimura but Karokaro defends the submission attempt.
Burger is looking to advance position but Karokaro won't allow it.
Burger prevents Karokaro from standing back up.
Karokaro is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#ES2#
Karokaro makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Burger tries to clinch up
and Karokaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burger has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Burger feints and as Karokaro raises his hands in defense, Burger changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES2#
Karokaro wriggles free and stands up.
Karokaro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burger doesn't seem bothered though.
Burger scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karokaro doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Burger throws a body shot but no joy.
Burger tries to clinch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Burger slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Burger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Karokaro staying out of range there.
Karokaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Burger was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Karokaro.
Burger throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karokaro's waist but Karokaro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burger off to one side.
Burger fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ham Burger. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karokaro throws out the jab.
Karokaro changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Burger. #T4#
Karokaro lands a two punch combo.
Karokaro connects with a solid leg kick.
Burger misses with a straight right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Karokaro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karokaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karokaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Burger.
Karokaro lands the left hand.#ROC2#Burger is rocked!
Burger is looking to chop away at Karokaro's legs.
Oh Burger is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karokaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Burger takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burger seems to have got his legs back now.
Karokaro scores with a three punch combo!
No joy there for Karokaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Burger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Burger is looking to wear down Karokaro with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karokaro misses with a two punch combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karokaro 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.
Burger gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Karokaro counters with a left and a right... And another left! Burger is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roberto Karokaro!

Event: SYN 1157 Oneil vs. Bacia
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1##TD2#
Tampukpuk dives in and scores a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Tampukpuk trying to move into half guard but instead Carioni has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Tampukpuk is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Carioni is aware though and is defending well.
Tampukpuk is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk working for submissions but it's allowed Carioni to get to half guard.
Tampukpuk tries to get to full guard but Carioni has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carioni wants to stand up but Tampukpuk is controlling the position.
Tampukpuk felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T1##SUB2#
Tampukpuk actively working from the bottom here.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position.
Tampukpuk wants to get back to full guard but Carioni has passed into side control.
Tampukpuk tries to bench press Carioni off him but Carioni keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Carioni stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T2#
Carioni throws a hook to the side of Tampukpuk's head but Tampukpuk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Carioni sprawls well. Carioni wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tampukpuk gets slowly back to his feet.
Carioni swings widly with a right hand
and Tampukpuk counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carioni misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Carioni and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Carioni.
Carioni misses with a hook. Tampukpuk ducked under it nicely.
Carioni jabs Tampukpuk to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Donk. Carioni catches Tampukpuk right on the button with a cross.
Tampukpuk ducks right into an uppercut from Carioni.
Carioni throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk.
And Tampukpuk tries to counter it with a takedown but Carioni pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Carioni wants to stand but Tampukpuk is controlling the position. #T3#
Carioni keeping full guard, as Tampukpuk tries to pass.
Tampukpuk stops Carioni from standing up.
Tampukpuk is stalling in the full guard.
Tampukpuk pushes down on Carioni's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be working for a kimura but Carioni defends the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk is trying to control. Carioni wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Carioni is defending against the submission attempts here by Tampukpuk. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tampukpuk works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carioni is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tampukpuk asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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 Rodrigo Carioni will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Carioni connects with a single shot there.
Carioni throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Carioni.
Tampukpuk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Carioni.
Carioni throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Tampukpuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Carioni sprawls well initially but Tampukpuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is working for a submission of some sort.
Tampukpuk trying to control from half guard but Carioni is working away. #T1##SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be working for a kimura but Carioni defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Carioni is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tampukpuk wants to take a breather but Carioni is having none of it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Carioni is defending well.
Carioni pushes Tampukpuk off looking to stand but Tampukpuk dives back in and keeps control.
Tampukpuk is looking to stall here but Carioni recovers full guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Carioni keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Carioni is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD2#
Tampukpuk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Carioni doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk tries to pass to full mount but Carioni defends it. #T4##SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura but Carioni is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tampukpuk to get the leverage.
Carioni wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tampukpuk prevents Carioni from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Arturito Tampukpuk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tampukpuk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Carioni sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tampukpuk takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carioni misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Tampukpuk throws a counter combo.
Carioni throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
so Tampukpuk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Carioni wants to stand up but Tampukpuk is controlling him.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Carioni is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tampukpuk passes Carioni's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Carioni is refusing to be controlled, as Tampukpuk sits in half guard.
Tampukpuk might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carioni haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Carioni is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Carioni is trying to stand back up but Tampukpuk is controlling him #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tampukpuk slips under a jab from Carioni.
Tampukpuk unleashes a big counter combination but Carioni bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tampukpuk fails with the takedown.
Rodrigo Carioni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tampukpuk moves away from the strike by Carioni.
Tampukpuk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carioni connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tampukpuk scrambles back to his feet.
Carioni dips to his left and cracks Tampukpuk with an uppercut!#KD#
Carioni lands a big head kick that sends Tampukpuk tumbling to the mat! Carioni takes a step backwards and waves Tampukpuk back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Tampukpuk is rocked!#TD2#
Tampukpuk scores with a takedown into Carioni's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk wants to pass the guard but Carioni is keeping the position.
Tampukpuk trying to control but Carioni is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk has gone for a leg lock! Carioni slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tampukpuk's guard.#REVR##T4#
Carioni would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Carioni won't allow Tampukpuk to sweep him here.
Tampukpuk trying to control the position.
Carioni wanted to stand there but Tampukpuk had control of the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampukpuk is trying to keep Carioni in close.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rodrigo Carioni showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Carioni 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: SYN 1152 Drago vs. Bacia
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
Wulf missing with a left hand there. Vourture was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Vourture pushes Wulf up against the cage in a clinch.
Vourture controlling the action here for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vourture.
Wulf throws a head punch that misses.
Wulf scores with a shot to the side of Vourture's head.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Wulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vourture misses with some punches.
Vourture blocks an elbow strike from Wulf.
Vourture landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vourture lands a knee to the body.
Vourture pushes off an throws an elbow but Wulf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vourture landing knees to the head.
A shot in the inside from Vourture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vourture pushes off an throws an elbow but Wulf leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vourture scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#It looks like Minerva Wulf has been cut.
Wulf has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vourture after a bit of a struggle. #T1#
Vourture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vourture blocks an elbow strike from Wulf.
Vourture with a knee to the head.
Wulf tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Vourture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wulf tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Vourture.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vourture's brow.
Wulf can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Vourture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vourture scores with a shot to the side of Wulf's head.
Wulf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Vourture connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wulf throws an elbow but it misses.
Wulf takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vourture's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wulf tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wulf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wulf avoiding damage as Vourture throws knees to the body. #T2#
Wulf swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Wulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vourture with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vourture tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wulf's elbow.
Wulf managing to block the knees to the body from Vourture.
A knee to the head by Vourture.
Vourture landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wulf lands a shoulder strike.
Vourture tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vourture lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
Vourture blocks the elbow strike.
Wulf misses with an elbow strike.
Wulf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
A right hand to the body from Wulf.
Wulf tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vourture avoids it.
Vourture throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wulfs head.
Wulf is working for takedown but Vourture is calmly controlling the position for now.
Wulf lands a shot to the body.
Wulf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Vourture.
Vourture on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Vourture fails to land.
Vourture throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Wulf fails to land.
Wulf is working for takedown but Vourture is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vourture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture avoiding damage as Wulf throws knees to the body.
Vourture blocks an uppercut.
Wulf scores with a shoulder strike.
Wulf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Vourture. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wulf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vourture is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wulf is keeping busy.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Vourture seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Vourture throws an elbow but it misses.
Wulf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture misses with a knee to the head.
A body shot lands from Wulf.
Wulf tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Wulf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wulf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vourture struggles to land a body shot inside as Wulf controls his hands.
Vourture stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wulf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wulf throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vourture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vishis Vourture dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Minerva Wulf's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
No joy there for Wulf, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wulf moves in looking to clinch but Vourture pushes him off.
Vourture staying out of range there.
Wulf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vourture avoids it really well and circles away.
Wulf backing away here, and Vourture unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wulf swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A nice side step and Vourture releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Vourture has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wulf is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Vourture.
Wulf fails with the takedown
and Vourture counters with a stiff right hand.
Wulf scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Wulf finds it's target.
Wulf drops his hands momentarily and Vourture takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Minerva Wulf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Vourture instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vourture lands an uppercut.
Vourture lands a knee to the head.
Vourture scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Vourture scores with a knee to the head. #ROC2#Wulf is rocked!
Wulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Oh Wulf is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wulf gets through Vourture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Wulf.
A nice left hand lands by Vourture.
Wulf creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but Wulf blocks with his arms.
Wulf seems to have got his legs back now.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but Wulf blocks it.
Wulf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wulf avoids it.
Vourture lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wulf.
Vourture with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wulf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulf managing to block the knees to the body from Vourture.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture takes a shot to the head.
Wulf goes for a takedown attempt but Vourture pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Wulf feints and as Vourture raises his hands in defense, Wulf changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

Vourture has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wulf is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T2#
Wulf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vourture blocks the elbow strike.
Vourture connects with a nasty looking knee right to Wulf's face.
Vourture lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wulf lands a body punch.
Vourture lands a good knee to the midsection. Wulf won't want to take too many of those.
Vourture misses with a punch to the body.
Wulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vishis Vourture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wulf is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vourture gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vourture putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Wulf in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Vourture lands with a short shot to the head.
Vourture doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vourture takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Come on Vourture - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Vourture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wulf is defending well for now.
Wulf presses Vourture against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wulf tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Vourture.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vourture.
Vourture blocks a body shot from Wulf.
Vourture blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vourture misses with an elbow strike.
Vourture with a knee to the head.
Vourture blocks an elbow strike from Wulf.
Vourture blocks a body shot from Wulf.
Wulf pushes off an throws an elbow but Vourture leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Vourture throws an elbow that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Vourture fails to land.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Vourture with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4#
Wulf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Wulf wants the takedown. Vourture is fighting it off but Wulf persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vourture's guard against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wulf prevents Vourture from getting back to his feet.
Vourture is wriggling around but Wulf manages to pass to half guard.
Vourture looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vourture is refusing to be controlled, as Wulf sits in half guard. #SUB#
Wulf is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vourture defends it well. #ES2#
Vourture manages to escape and get back to his feet!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Vourture forces Wulf back against the cage and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wulf.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vishis Vourture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Minerva Wulf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Wulf fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wulf misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Vourture moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wulf working aggressively here.
Vourture with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vourture blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wulf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wulf.
A short right from Vourture.
Vourture connects with a knee to the head.
Wulf has a couple of punches blocked by Vourture.
Vourture blocks an elbow strike.
Wulf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wulf pushes off an throws an elbow but Vourture leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A knee to the head by Vourture.
Vourture throws a punch but it's blocked by Wulf. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vourture takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Vourture scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vourture lands an uppercut.
Wulf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vourture swings wildly with an uppercut but Wulf uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vourture unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wulf.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wulf just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vourture's brow.
Vourture lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vourture obliges.
Wulf takes a knee right on the jaw!
Minerva Wulf has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wulf takes a shot to the head.
Vourture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vourture throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Vourture lands a knee to the body. #T2#
Vourture scores with a shot to the side of Wulf's head.
Vourture is pushing Wulf up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees to the body from Vourture.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vourture landing knees to the body.
Wulf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vourture avoids the elbow strike from Wulf, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wulf.
Vourture takes a shot to the head.
Wulf lands a hook that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wulf avoids it.
Wulf misses with an elbow over the top.
Vourture is pressed up against the cage. Wulf has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vourture down to the mat. Vourture avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Wulf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Vourture swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minerva Wulf. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Vourture closes the distance and clinches.
Wulf on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body. #T3#
Wulf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture is leaning against Wulf and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wulf throws a punch but it's blocked by Vourture.
Vourture lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wulf backwards.
Vourture connects with a knee to the head.
Vourture lands with a right to the head.
Vourture using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vourture lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wulf looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vourture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wulf is defending well for now.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wulf has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vourture presses Wulf against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wulf scores with a hook to the body.
Vourture softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vourture scores with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wulf is looking for a takedown.
Vourture tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #T4#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vourture obliges.
Wulf takes a knee right on the jaw!
Vourture blocks a body shot from Wulf.
Wulf tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Vourture scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice elbow from Vourture.
Vourture working Wulf over with knees to the body.
Vourture has Wulf pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Wulf is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Vourture - that's hurt Wulf badly! Oh, another knee lands and Wulf is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Wulf doesn't seem to be complaining.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vishis Vourture!

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Caceres
Date: Mar 08, 2025

#R1#
Momoji lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Adams tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Momoji decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Adams's guard.
Adams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams wants to sweep here but Momoji controlling him for the moment.
Momoji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji looking to pass the guard.
Adams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Momoji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
Momoji wants to pass the guard but Adams is keeping the position.
Adams is trying to control the position but Momoji postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Momoji trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Momoji has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Momoji connects with a nice looking jab.
Momoji throws a sloppy head kick
and Adams counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Taromaru Momoji has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Momoji. Adams does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Adams misses its target.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Adams closes the distance and pushes Momoji back into the cage.#BC#
Adams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Momoji scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A jab from Momoji does it's job there.#T2##TD2#
Momoji looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Momoji being controlled here momentarily.
Adams is trying to control the position but Momoji postures up.
Momoji tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Momoji won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Momoji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Momoji wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Adams is trying to control the position but Momoji postures up.
Momoji works over Adams with some ground and pound from guard.
Momoji sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Adams's guard.
Adams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Momoji is looking to take a break and control but Adams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Adams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Adams avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Momoji.
Adams is looking to control Momoji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Adams avoid being mounted?
Adams controlling the position for now.
Momoji is trying to control the action in half guard but Adams is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adams won't allow Momoji to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Momoji in particular looking to stall.
Adams tries to get to full guard but Momoji has control of the leg. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Momoji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams tries to clinch up but Momoji circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Momoji! But no joy.
Adams wants to clinch.
Steel Adams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Momoji throws a jab but it's blocked by Adams.
Momoji swats away the attempt to clinch by Adams.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Momoji keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice combination there by Momoji.
Momoji bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Adams's head backwards.
Momoji lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taromaru Momoji's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Adams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Momoji manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Momoji lunges at Adams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Adams's hand.
Momoji has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Momoji closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adams's guard.
Adams controlling Momoji's posture.
Momoji looking to pass the guard.
Momoji controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Momoji slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Momoji working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Who's going to make the next move?
Momoji tries to move to mount but Adams blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Adams continues to stall.
Adams managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Momoji.
Adams takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Momoji wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Momoji is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Adams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Adams tries to buck Momoji off but Momoji is having none of it.
Adams prevents Momoji from improving position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Momoji connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Adams some visible discomfort.
Momoji misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Adams wants to control but Momoji postures up.
Adams is not content to let Momoji control the position.
Momoji misses with the ground and pound.
Adams gets back to half guard.
Adams keeping control of the position.
Adams wants to control but Momoji is keeping busy. #T3#
Momoji thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adams's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Adams moves into full guard.
Momoji trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Adams manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Momoji looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Momoji is on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
Adams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adams keeping full guard, as Momoji tries to pass.
Momoji passes into half guard.
Momoji seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Adams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Momoji has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Adams trying to control but Momoji postures up.
Adams has his hands clasped together around Momoji's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams trying to hold on to Momoji's head to control him but Momoji postures up.
Momoji trying to pass the guard but Adams defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Taromaru Momoji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Taromaru Momoji's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Momoji lands a nice shot that snaps Adams's head back.
Momoji's jab looks to have found its range, popping Adams under the eye.
Momoji lands with a nice body punch. #CL#
Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Momoji has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Adams uses from the top position.
Adams tries to stand but Momoji is controlling from the bottom.
Adams preventing the sweep.
Momoji working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams wants to stand but Momoji has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taromaru Momoji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Momoji wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Adams has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Momoji is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Adams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Momoji throws out a powerful jab.
Momoji just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams tries to clinch but Momoji moves out of range.
Taromaru Momoji seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Momoji throws a body shot but no joy.
Adams looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Momoji, as that shot connected.
Adams checks a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Momoji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T2#
Adams tries to get to full guard but Momoji has control of the leg.
Momoji slows the pace down in half guard.
Adams wants to control but Momoji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Momoji misses with a head shot. Adams uses the momentum to regain guard.
Momoji tries to free his leg and advance position but Adams is retaining full guard.
Momoji slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Momoji looking to pass the guard.
Adams trying to control the position here. #T3#
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Adams holds on and takes a little breather.
Momoji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Adams trying to control the position.
Momoji trying to control the position from guard on top but Adams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Momoji swings for the body but Adams moves out of range. #CL#
Adams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Momoji blocks it with crossed arms.
Steel Adams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Momoji changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Adams fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Adams tries to clinch but Momoji is having none of it.
Momoji tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Momoji changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Adams tries to clinch up but Momoji circles away and keeps his distance.
Adams tries to clinch but Momoji is having none of it.
Momoji drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Adams defends it well.
Momoji tries to land a leg kick but Adams saw it coming and moves away.
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Momoji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Adams tries to clinch there but Momoji circles away.
Momoji throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Adams appears to be looking for a big counter.
Momoji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Momoji.
Momoji throws a leg kick that is checked
and Momoji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Momoji blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Momoji fails with the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Adams misses its target.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: GAMMA#1142 Young v Wang
Date: Mar 01, 2025

#R1#
Almunecar throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karokaro on the side of the head.
Almunecar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT2#It looks like Alcide Almunecar has been cut.
Almunecar thumps Karokaro with a low kick.
A big right from Karokaro misses.
Almunecar appears to be looking for a big counter.
Almunecar looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karokaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice cross by Almunecar.
The crowd cheers as Almunecar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karokaro doesn't seem phased though.
Almunecar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Almunecar lands with a cross.
Almunecar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Karokaro moves away from the strike by Almunecar.
Almunecar with a nice calf kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Almunecar finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karokaro. #T1#
Almunecar walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Karokaro. Those never looked like landing.
Almunecar misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Almunecar's knee momentarily.
Karokaro tries a head kick but it misses.
Almunecar 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.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut. Almunecar saw that one coming.
Almunecar throws a leg kick but Karokaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Almunecar tries to land a leg kick but Karokaro saw it coming and moves away.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Karokaro.
Almunecar throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range. #T2#
Almunecar throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karokaro throws a sloppy head kick and Almunecar moves out of range easily.
Karokaro throws a lazy right hand but Almunecar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karokaro swings widly with a right hand
and Almunecar counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karokaro falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Almunecar to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Almunecar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Karokaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karokaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almunecar scores with a body shot.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Almunecar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Karokaro takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Almunecar throws a leg kick which misses Karokaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Karokaro tries to avoid it.
Karokaro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Karokaro throws a low kick but Almunecar moves out of range easily.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Almunecar checks a leg kick.
Almunecar feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Almunecar throws a shot to the body.
Karokaro throws a nice looking combination but Almunecar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Almunecar slips a jab from Karokaro.
Almunecar connects with the punch.#T4#
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Almunecar.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Almunecar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karokaro throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Almunecar lands an overhand right.
Almunecar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karokaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karokaro bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Karokaro checks a low kick from Almunecar.
Almunecar jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Alcide Almunecar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Almunecar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro slips a straight right by Almunecar.
Almunecar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Almunecar slips a jab and a cross from Karokaro.
Almunecar misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Karokaro! But no joy.
Almunecar lands with a good body shot.
Almunecar scores with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Karokaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Almunecar has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Almunecar throws a leg kick that misses.
Almunecar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karokaro throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Almunecar counter with a right hand. #T1#
Almunecar tries to score with a low kick but Karokaro moves his leg out of the way.
Karokaro is looking for the big counter here.
Karokaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almunecar.
Karokaro walks into a left hand.
Karokaro throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almunecar.
Almunecar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Karokaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karokaro is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Almunecar, as that shot connected.
A leg kick checked by Almunecar.#T2#
Almunecar scores with a jab to the body.
Karokaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Almunecar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karokaro lands a right hook to the body.
Almunecar lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Karokaro at a distance.
Almunecar lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almunecar misses with a hook to the body
and Karokaro counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karokaro motions for Almunecar to come forward. Karokaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Almunecar lands a nice shot that snaps Karokaro's head back.
Karokaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Karokaro misses with the combination. #T3#
Almunecar connects with a body shot that sends Karokaro's belly button to the back.
A nice leg kick from Karokaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro lands a slapping body shot.
Almunecar scoring well with a low kick there.
Almunecar connects with an inside leg kick.
Karokaro misses with a head kick.
Karokaro checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Almunecar lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karokaro doesn't seem phased though.
Almunecar moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
That kick from Almunecar tenderised Karokaro's leg. Karokaro is trying to keep his angry face on.
Almunecar scores with a nice strike.
Karokaro blocks a jab.
Almunecar tries to land a body kick
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Karokaro.
Almunecar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karokaro misses with a low kick.
Almunecar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karokaro walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Almunecar tries to score with a low kick but Karokaro moves his leg out of the way.
Sloppy strikes from Karokaro. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alcide Almunecar dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alcide Almunecar'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Karokaro throws a head kick but Almunecar moves out of range.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Almunecar.
Almunecar dips to his left and cracks Karokaro with an uppercut!
Almunecar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karokaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Almunecar finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Karokaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Almunecar is looking to counter punch.
Karokaro throws a combination that misses
and Almunecar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Almunecar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karokaro can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karokaro. Almunecar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almunecar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Almunecar misses with a looping right.
Almunecar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alcide Almunecar is winning the standup battle so far.
Almunecar feints and then cracks Karokaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karokaro down. #T1#
Almunecar comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karokaro 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.
Karokaro throws a lazy head kick
and Almunecar counters with an inside leg kick.
Karokaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Almunecar lands a jab to the head.
Almunecar throws a low kick but Karokaro avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Karokaro blocks the leg kick.
Almunecar connects with a solid leg kick.
Karokaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Karokaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Almunecar shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Almunecar defending well as Karokaro loads up on a big left hand.
Alcide Almunecar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Almunecar connects with a leg kick.
Karokaro tries a low kick but Almunecar avoids it.
Karokaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Almunecars jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro moves out of range of the leg kick from Almunecar.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Almunecar.
Karokaro throws a counter combo.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Karokaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karokaro throws a low kick but Almunecar moves out of range easily.
Karokaro throws a jab when Almunecar was well out of range.
Karokaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Almunecar counter with a right hand. #T3#
Almunecar misses with a low kick.
Karokaro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almunecar.
Almunecar slips under a jab from Karokaro.
Karokaro fails to land with a series of punches.
Karokaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Almunecar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Almunecar.
Karokaro is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Almunecar with a body shot.
Almunecar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro throws a lazy uppercut
and Almunecar counters with a nice low kick that buckles Karokaro's knee momentarily.
Almunecar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Almunecar slips a jab from Karokaro.
It looked like Almunecar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Karokaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Almunecar.
It looked like Almunecar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Almunecar pushes Karokaro away with a front kick.
Karokaro misses with a lunging right hand
and Almunecar counters with a stiff right hand.
Almunecar dips to his left and cracks Karokaro with an uppercut!
Karokaro throws an overhand right that lands on Almunecar's shoulder, as Almunecar tries to avoid the shot.
Almunecar throws a leg kick which misses Karokaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Karokaro tries to avoid it.
Almunecar scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almunecar fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karokaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Karokaro misses with a body shot.
Almunecar throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alcide Almunecar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Almunecar 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1144 Harris vs. Susi
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1#
Vourture misses with a hook
and Mogh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vourture tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mogh was well out of range. Poor timing from Vourture.
Mogh has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Vourture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mogh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Mogh.
Mogh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vourture scores with a hook to the body. Mogh takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture misses with a wild combination.
Vourture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mogh throws out the jab.
Mogh pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
A big right from Mogh misses.
Vourture fails to land with a series of punches.
Mogh half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mogh scores with a jab to the body.
Vourture scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mogh has his takedown stuffed
and Vourture counters with a nice body shot.
Vourture throws a leg kick
and Mogh counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vourture on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vourture connects with a leg kick.
Vishis Vourture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vourture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vourture lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mogh's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vourture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Vourture showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mogh.
Mogh connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mogh slips a jab from Vourture.
Mogh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mogh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mogh scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mogh has his takedown stuffed
and Vourture counters with a nice body kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Worf Mogh. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Mogh throws a shot to the body.
Vourture takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vourture throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vourture throws a leg kick which misses Mogh's front leg but catches the back leg as Mogh tries to avoid it.
Mogh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vourture will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vourture misses with a straight right.
Mogh thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mogh sizes up Vourture with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4#
Mogh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Mogh misses the target.
Vourture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mogh lands a glancing blow to the side of Vourture's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vourture tries to land a leg kick but Mogh saw it coming and moves away.
Vourture throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Mogh counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vourture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 Worf Mogh will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Mogh slips a straight right by Vourture.
Mogh fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Mogh 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vourture. That's going to slow Mogh down.
Vourture throws a series of punches but Mogh moves out of range.
Vourture misses with a right hand #TD#
and Mogh counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vourture!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Vourture is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mogh working the ground and pound but Vourture is defending the strikes.
Mogh trying to control the action but Vourture is working from the bottom. #T1#
Vourture is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Mogh are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vourture is trying to buck Mogh off.
Mogh trying to control the position but Vourture is working away.
Vourture gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Mogh trying to control but Vourture is having none of it.
Vourture is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Mogh lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vourture hang on?#T2#
Mogh lands a nice shot to the head. #ES2#
Vourture bucks Mogh off and manages to get back to his feet!
Vourture dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mogh. That did some damage!#TD#
Mogh shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mogh won't allow Vourture to get back to his feet.
Mogh postures up in Vourture's guard and throws a big left but Vourture blocks it.
Mogh won't allow Vourture to get back to his feet.
Mogh is stalling in the full guard.
Vourture wants to stand and escape but Mogh is having none of it.
Mogh working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vourture's head.#T3#
Mogh postures up in Vourture's guard and throws a big left but Vourture blocks it.
Vourture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mogh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mogh is working Vourture over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mogh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vourture keeping moving, preventing Mogh from controlling successfully.
Mogh lands a couple of digs.
Vourture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mogh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vourture is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mogh is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vourture tries to bum rush Mogh with a series of wild strikes but Mogh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Mogh throws a series of punches but Vourture moves out of range.
Mogh throws a big shot that misses.
Vourture throws a counter combo.
Vourture throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mogh moves away from the strike by Vourture.
Mogh blocks a low kick nicely.
Vourture throws a leg kick #TD#
and Mogh counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vourture won't be happy with that.
Mogh trying to control the action but Vourture is working from the bottom.
Mogh landing strikes.
Mogh prevents Vourture from escaping the position.
Worf Mogh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mogh scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#Vourture is rocked!
Mogh is chipping away with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Worf Mogh dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Mogh drops Vourture with a huge uppercut! Vourture drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Mogh is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Worf Mogh!
An out of breath Worf Mogh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Mumba vs Mettovaara
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Ekbomb blocks a head kick by Adams.
Ekbomb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Adams.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ekbomb's waist but Ekbomb gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Adams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams throws a head kick that misses. #KD2#
Ekbomb lands a big head kick that sends Adams tumbling to the mat! Ekbomb takes a step backwards and waves Adams back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams with a poor takedown
and Ekbomb counters with a good low kick that Adams was not able to check.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ekbomb pinned against the cage. Ekbomb gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ekbomb slaps away a takedown attempt from Adams, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ekbomb throws out a counter right but Adams avoids it with no problem.
Ekbomb has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ekbomb fakes the body blow, causing Adams to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Adams goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: GAMMA#1136 Ivan v Malcolm
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Magomedov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karokaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Zabit Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Magomedov lands with a kick to the temple. Karokaro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karokaro's corner calls for a 1-2. Karokaro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Point Blanc in the buildup to the fight.
Karokaro lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Zabit Magomedov has been cut.
Magomedov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Magomedov lands a high kick!
Magomedov misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Karokaro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karokaro takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Karokaro misses the jab.
Magomedov looks to land a left hand but Karokaro moved out of range nicely.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Magomedov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Karokaro.
Magomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Magomedov connects with a high kick.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karokaro.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
Magomedov tries to land a front kick but Karokaro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karokaro with a jab.#T2#
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Magomedov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Magomedov throws a jab when Karokaro was well out of range.
Karokaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Magomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Magomedov.
A low kick from Magomedov misses
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Karokaro throws a big counter head kick but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Magomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro. #T3#
Karokaro moves out of range of the strikes.
Karokaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Magomedov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Magomedov thows a leg kick but Karokaro checks it
and Karokaro counters with a body kick.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Karokaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Karokaro jabs Magomedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Karokaro scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#Zabit Magomedov's cut is getting worse.
Karokaro works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Karokaro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Magomedov misses with a low kick.
Magomedov throws a jab but it's blocked by Karokaro.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A thudding body kick lands there by Karokaro! #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Karokaro misses its intended target.
Karokaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Magomedov.
Karokaro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Karokaro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Magomedov backs up against the cage.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Karokaro lands with a slapping head kick.
Karokaro scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#Zabit Magomedov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Magomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range. #KD2#
Karokaro lands a big head kick that sends Magomedov tumbling to the mat! Karokaro takes a step backwards and waves Magomedov back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Magomedov is rocked!
Magomedov scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roberto Karokaro dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Magomedov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Karokaro scores with a jab. Magomedov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Karokaro misses with a double jab.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov misses the jab.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Magomedov misses with a left hand
and Karokaro counters with a left to the body.
Karokaro slips a jab from Magomedov.
A big left from Magomedov misses.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
Karokaro drops Magomedov with a beautiful combination! Magomedov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Karokaro is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karokaro ducks right into an uppercut from Magomedov.
Magomedov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karokaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Magomedov throws a hook but Karokaro blocks it.#T1#
Magomedov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Magomedov throws out the jab.
Magomedov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Magomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Magomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Magomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Magomedov throws a push kick but Karokaro slaps the foot to one side.
Magomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT2#Jeez, Zabit Magomedov's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Karokaro 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.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro. #T2#
A head kick from Karokaro lands but Magomedov takes it in his stride.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roberto Karokaro!

Event: SYN 1136 Fedetenko vs. Namkhai
Date: Jan 31, 2025

#R1#
Tampukpuk wants to slow Albodean down by chopping away at his legs.
Albodean dips to his left and cracks Tampukpuk with an uppercut!
Tampukpuk throws a right and a left that Albodean avoids nicely.
Albodean misses with a straight left.
Albodean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nick Albodean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Albodean has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Albodean tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Albodean.
Albodean lands a right hook to the body.
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albodean.
Tampukpuk takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Albodean misses with a head kick.
Tampukpuk connects with a body shot.
Albodean blocks a head kick by Tampukpuk.
Albodean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tampukpuk moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albodean looks to score with a jab to the body but Tampukpuk is just out of range.
Tampukpuk was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Albodean misses with a head kick. #T1#
Tampukpuk throws a head kick but Albodean moves out of range.
Albodean looks to land a left hand but Tampukpuk moved out of range nicely.
Albodean rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tampukpuk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tampukpuk defending well as Albodean loads up on a big left hand.
Albodean just misses with a punch to the body.
Tampukpuk with a nice calf kick.
Tampukpuk blocks a head kick by Albodean.
Tampukpuk throws a sloppy head kick and Albodean moves out of range easily.
Tampukpuk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Albodean goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tampukpuk throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Albodean's head.
Albodean scores with a head kick. Tampukpuk tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Good shot there by Albodean.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tampukpuk misses with a body shot. #T2#
Albodean swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tampukpuk lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Albodean lands a right hook to the body.
Albodean throws a head kick but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
Tampukpuk goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Albodean lands a high kick!
Albodean misses with a lunging right hand
and Tampukpuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Albodean scores with a hook.
A big left from Albodean misses.
Albodean scores with a hook.#ROC2#Tampukpuk is rocked!#KD2#
Albodean lands a big head kick that sends Tampukpuk tumbling to the mat! Albodean takes a step backwards and waves Tampukpuk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Tampukpuk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tampukpuk looks up at the clock. Bad move! Albodean lands a right hand from hell, dropping Tampukpuk. Albodean pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nick Albodean!
Nick Albodean seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1135 Ryan vs. Kamara
Date: Jan 26, 2025

#R1#
McBean fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vourture misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like McBean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vourture.
Vourture lands a head kick. McBean smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Vourture throws a right and a left that McBean avoids nicely.
A quick step to the side and McBean tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McBean takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McBean misses with a wild body shot.
Vourture turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture lands with a nice body punch.
Vourture throws a right hand that McBean ducks under and follows up with a left that McBean also avoids with ease.
McBean has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vourture on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McBean misses with a double jab
and McBean takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
McBean swings for the body but Vourture moves out of range.
McBean misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vourture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McBean misses with a right hand
and Vourture counters with a nice uppercut. #TD#
McBean shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Vourture pushes McBean off looking to stand but McBean dives back in and keeps control. #SUB#
McBean looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vourture is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
McBean is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McBean stops Vourture from getting back to his feet.
McBean wants to pass the guard but Vourture is defending well.
Vourture wants to stand back up but McBean manages to pass into side control.
Vourture is trying to get back to his feet.#T3##SUB#
McBean thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vourture is trying to get back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vourture tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Vourture wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
McBean is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Vourture defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
McBean looking for the RNC.
Vourture is trying to get back to his feet but McBean has full control of the position and if anything, Vourture has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES2#
Vourture is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
Vourture takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A bone on bone clash there as McBean blocks the leg kick.
Vourture fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vishis Vourture dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A big right from McBean misses.
McBean tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD#
Vourture gets caught flat footed, as McBean shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Vourture is looking to stand back up but McBean counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Vourture. #SUB#
McBean is working for a submission of some sort.
Vourture is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean is trying to control the action in half guard but Vourture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McBean is working for a kimura but Vourture is defending it quite comfortably.
McBean trying to control the action but Vourture is working from the bottom.
Otto McBean overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB#
McBean wants to work for an arm triangle but Vourture is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vourture is trying to stand up here but McBean is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McBean wants to clinch.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Vourture throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McBean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vourture keeps McBean at a distance using the push kick.
McBean closes the distance but Vourture moves to the side
and Vourture counters with a low kick, right behind McBean 's knee.
McBean misses with a body shot.
McBean moves to clinch but Vourture breaks away
and Vourture connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McBean scores with a shot to the body.
McBean misses with a looping left.#T3#
Vourture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vourture tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vourture misses with an uppercut #TD#
and McBean counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vourture! #SUB#
McBean looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
McBean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vourture keeps working.
Vourture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vourture wants to get back to his feet but McBean drags him back down.
Vourture is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
McBean is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vourture is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Vourture tries to escape but McBean is in control.
Vourture parries the strikes from McBean easily there. McBean is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Vourture to escape.
Vourture bucks up and tries to throw McBean off but instead McBean has got his back!#ES2#
Vourture is looking to stand back up. He's having to work hard to escape but eventually he manages it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
McBean appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McBean misses with a hook
and Vourture counters with a left to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vourture throws a series of punches but McBean avoids them all with ease.
McBean appears to be looking for a big counter.
McBean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto McBean dominated that second round.
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#
Vourture ducks under a wild hook from McBean.
Vourture throws a low kick, looking for McBean's leg but McBean calmly moves out of range.
McBean tries to counter by clinching up but Vourture breaks away and moves out of range.
Vourture throws out a loose jab but McBean uses good head movement to avoid it.
McBean drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vourture sprawls and moves away.
A combination from Vourture does no damage. #CL#
McBean clinches.
Vourture blocks a body shot from McBean. #BC2#
Vourture breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick there by Vourture.
Vishis Vourture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean misses with a looping left.
Vourture scores with a kick to the body.
McBean fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vourture looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vishis Vourture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Vourture tries to land a body kick#TD#
and McBean counters with a shoot takedown. Vourture fights it but they end up in guard.
Vourture wants to get back to his feet but McBean passes into half guard. #REVB#
McBean is trying to control the action in half guard but Vourture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
McBean looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
McBean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vourture doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBean.
McBean prevents Vourture from standing back up. #T2##SUB#
McBean is looking for a kimura here.
Vourture looks like he's trying to stand up.
McBean trying to control from half guard but Vourture is working away.
McBean prevents Vourture from standing back up. #ES2#
Vourture has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but McBean is on him like a limpet, forcing Vourture back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vourture. #BC2#
Vourture manages to break the clinch. #T3#
Vourture throws a series of punches but McBean moves out of range.
Vourture throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McBean counters with a straight right hand.
McBean shoots in and drives through. Vourture sprawls well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McBean crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vourture - the referee stops the clock and McBean gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vourture. McBean manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vourture lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vourture. McBean does a little dance to reset his feet.
McBean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vourture.
Vourture has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McBean checks a low kick from Vourture.
Vourture misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Vourture misses the body punch
and McBean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McBean throws a hook but Vourture blocks it.
McBean looks to land a left hand but Vourture moved out of range nicely.
Vourture throws a right hand that McBean ducks under and follows up with a left that McBean also avoids with ease.
A counter left hand to the body from McBean misses its target.
McBean swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vourture counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vishis Vourture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Vourture.
It looked like McBean wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McBean throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vourture misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vourture misses with a combination
and McBean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vishis Vourture.
I think Vourture 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vishis Vourture!

Event: GAMMA#1130 Petrov v Smith
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Karokaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Karokaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Karokaro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karokaro misses with a wild body shot.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Karokaro.
Karokaro swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jab, jab by Karokaro - just one landing.
Some wild striking there from Karokaro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rose lands with an uppercut that bounces Karokaro off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Karokaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karokaro looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rose chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Karokaro shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rose darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karokaro tries to move into range but Rose moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karokaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rose. Rose circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rose is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Karokaro misses with a leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rose has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Karokaro misses with a head kick.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Karokaro counters with a solid body kick. #T2#
Karokaro throws a head kick but Rose moves out of range.
Rose scores with a hook to the body. Karokaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Rose lands a jab to Karokaro's midsection.
Karokaro works Rose's body with a nice hook.
Karokaro looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
Rose walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Rose as he connects with a hook.
Karokaro is looking to land body kicks.
Karokaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Karokaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Karokaro misses with a hook. Rose ducked under it nicely.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Rose with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Adrian Rose seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karokaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Karokaro throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Rose digs a good body shot into Karokaro's ribs.
Karokaro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rose looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A clash of legs there as Karokaro blocks the low kick.
Karokaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Rose misses the target.
Karokaro lands an overhand right.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karokaro.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rose.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Rose throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rose looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Karokaro throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.#T4#
Rose takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rose swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose wants to clinch
and Karokaro counters with a series of strikes. Rose will be more careful next time no doubt.
Karokaro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice cross by Rose.
Rose lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Karokaro fails to land with a series of punches.
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 Roberto Karokaro will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rose misses with a hook to the body
and Karokaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Karokaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karokaro swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rose works Karokaro's body with a nice hook.
Karokaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karokaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rose to score with a decent uppercut.
Rose clobbers Karokaro with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rose displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karokaro throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose with a nice cross.
Rose takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Rose swings for the body but Karokaro moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Karokaro misses its target.
Adrian Rose seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rose scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Rose's corner calls for a 1-2. Rose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose connects with a right hand. Karokaro shakes it off.
Rose swinging wildly here.
Rose's corner calls for a 1-2. Rose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rose connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karokaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rose counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karokaro thinking.
Karokaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rose tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Karokaro is looking to counter punch.
Rose looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Karokaro misses the target.
Rose takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Karokaro misses with a straight left. #T2#
Rose scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Karokaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Karokaro motions for Rose to come forward. Karokaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose dodges the punch combination from Karokaro.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karokaro staying out of range there.
Karokaro appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose misses with a body shot.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose misses with a hook
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Rose misses with a two punch combination. #CL2#
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Karokaro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Karokaro is looking to break free of the clinch but Rose has double underhooks. #T3##BC#
Karokaro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberto Karokaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rose tries to clinch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Rose tests Karokaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rose avoids the body shot from Karokaro.
It seemed like Rose was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karokaro goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Adrian Rose has been cut.
Karokaro motions for Rose to come forward. Karokaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rose throws a body punch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Rose swings for the body but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro throws the left hand but Rose avoids the punch easily.
Rose lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Karokaro throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Karokaro throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose digs a good body shot into Karokaro's ribs.#T4#
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Karokaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No joy there for Karokaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karokaro connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Karokaro swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose throws a sloppy body shot
and Karokaro counters with a two punch combo.
Karokaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karokaro slips a jab from Rose.
Rose wants to clinch up but Karokaro keeps it at a distance.
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rose circles away quickly and effectively.
Rose tries to clinch but Karokaro moves out of range. #CL2#
Rose closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Adrian Rose's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Karokaro looks to land a left hand but Rose moved out of range nicely.
Rose's corner calls for a 1-2. Rose obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
Rose jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Rose tries to clinch but Karokaro moves out of range.
Rose misses with a wild body shot.
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Karokaro takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rose moves out of range of the leg kick from Karokaro.#T1#
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Karokaro paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Karokaro misses with a hook.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Rose slips a straight right by Karokaro.
Rose punishes Karokaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Rose gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Karokaro.
Rose bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karokaro throwing a counter right hand but Rose manages to avoid it.
Rose throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Rose. That snapped Karokaro's head back.
Rose misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Karokaro.
Karokaro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Karokaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rose fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Karokaro on the side of the head.
Karokaro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Rose instigates a clinch.
Karokaro tries to break the clinch but Rose is controlling the position.
Rose tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rose keeps control of Karokaro as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Karokaro has had enough of the clinch but Rose keeps him there for the moment.
Rose displaying some good clinch control by pressing Karokaro up against the cage.
Rose tries to work over Karokaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Karokaro's elbow.
Karokaro is trying to break the clinch but Rose is controlling him.
Rose lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rose misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karokaro tries to circle away but Rose has him pinned against the cage.
Rose throws a head punch that misses.
Karokaro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Karokaro is trying to force a seperation but Rose has the dominant position.
Karokaro can't break the clinch.
Rose lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karokaro.
Karokaro blocks an uppercut.
Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards.
Rose lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards. #BC2#
Rose breaks the clinch.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Rose works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Karokaro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rose.
Karokaro looks for the body kick but Rose saw that one coming.
Rose connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karokaro. Karokaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Karokaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Rose moves into the clinch.
Karokaro blocking some punches.
Rose stalling against the cage.
Rose tries to work over Karokaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karokaro's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rose lands a nice uppercut.
Karokaro blocking some punches.
Rose goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Karokaro breaks the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Rose comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rose 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adrian Rose!
Our winner, Adrian Rose, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: SMASH: Hun vs Romano
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
Adams scores with a three punch combo!
Adams misses with a double jab #CL#
and Walls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Walls lands a body shot. #TD2#
Adams has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Walls regains guard immediately.
Adams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walls is keeping the position for now.
Walls definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Walls is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Adams trying to control but Walls is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Walls throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adams scoring with some ground and pound.
Walls looking for a sweep. Not yet Walls, not yet. #T1#
Adams lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Adams advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Walls is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Walls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Walls is looking for a sweep. Adams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adams has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Adams. #SUB2#
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Adams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Walls is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Adams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Walls is rocked!#T2#
Walls is looking to improve his position.
Oh Walls is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Adams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura but Walls is defending well.
Adams looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Walls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Walls has managed to free his arm - good work.
Adams scores with a big shot! Walls's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Walls! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steel Adams!
During a confident post fight interview, Steel Adams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: SYN 1127 Madzarov vs Nightmare
Date: Jan 05, 2025

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Alexandrov Jr. Tampukpuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tampukpuk is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alexandrov Jr misses with an uppercut. Tampukpuk saw that one coming.
Alexandrov Jr swings for the body but Tampukpuk moves out of range.
As Alexandrov Jr backs off Tampukpuk throws a huge counter combo but Alexandrov Jr manages to avoid it all.
Alexandrov Jr swats away the attempt to clinch by Tampukpuk.
Tampukpuk takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good exchange - Alexandrov Jr coming out on top.#CL#
Alexandrov Jr moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Tampukpuk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Alexandrov Jr throws a lazy right hand but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk counters with a body kick.
Alexandrov Jr throws a right hand that misses
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk dodges the punch combination from Alexandrov Jr. #T1#
Alexandrov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tampukpuk's shoulder, as Tampukpuk tries to avoid the shot.
Tampukpuk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a double jab.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk wants to counter the offense by Alexandrov Jr and move into the clinch position.
Alexandrov Jr jabs at Tampukpuk's body.
Alexandrov Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tampukpuk counters with a straight right hand.
Alexandrov Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tampukpuk throws out the jab.
Alexandrov Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tampukpuk tries to clinch but Alexandrov Jr moves out of range.
Alexandrov Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tampukpuk counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from Tampukpuk does no damage.
Alexandrov Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Alexandrov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tampukpuk tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tampukpuk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tampukpuk takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T2#
Alexandrov Jr throws a shot from downtown. Tampukpuk moves away and avoids it.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Tampukpuk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexandrov Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tampukpuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Alexandrov Jr tries for a takedown but Tampukpuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alexandrov Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tampukpuk.
Alexandrov Jr is wriggling around but Tampukpuk manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Tampukpuk tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alexandrov Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Alexandrov Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tampukpuk. #T3##SUB2#
Tampukpuk is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Alexandrov Jr won't allow Tampukpuk to pass to mount.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk wants to work for an arm triangle but Alexandrov Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tampukpuk passes to full mount! #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alexandrov Jr bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Tampukpuk has his foot on Alexandrov Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alexandrov Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Tampukpuk looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk has an active guard here but Alexandrov Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position.
Alexandrov Jr winds up and cracks Tampukpuk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Alexey Alexandrov Jr will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Alexandrov Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tampukpuk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tampukpuk fails to land with a series of punches.
Tampukpuk moves forwards but Alexandrov Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tampukpuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexandrov Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a left and a right that stings Alexandrov Jr.
A swing and a miss from Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tampukpuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body punch
letting Tampukpuk counter with a right hand.
Alexandrov Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tampukpuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Alexandrov Jr.
A good leg kick by Tampukpuk.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tampukpuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body shot.
Tampukpuk now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tampukpuk misses the target. #T1#
Tampukpuk slips a jab and a cross from Alexandrov Jr.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a left hand
and Tampukpuk counters with a good low kick that Alexandrov Jr was not able to check.
Tampukpuk takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alexandrov Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tampukpuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a body shot.
Alexandrov Jr throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Tampukpuk counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tampukpuk won't allow Alexandrov Jr to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk drops back looking for a leg! Alexandrov Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alexandrov Jr manages to kick Tampukpuk off! Tampukpuk jumps back into Alexandrov Jr's guard.
Alexandrov Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Alexandrov Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Alexandrov Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tampukpuk has Alexandrov Jr in his guard.#REVR#
Tampukpuk keeping moving, preventing Alexandrov Jr from controlling successfully.
Alexandrov Jr chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alexandrov Jr stays in close to Tampukpuk's body and controls the position.
Alexandrov Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3##SUB2#
Tampukpuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to stand up but Tampukpuk won't let him.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Alexandrov Jr landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Alexandrov Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Tampukpuk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alexandrov Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk working for submissions but it's allowed Alexandrov Jr to get to half guard. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alexandrov Jr pulls his head out easily.
Alexandrov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tampukpuk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 Alexey Alexandrov Jr will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Alexandrov Jr throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Tampukpuk counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alexandrov Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Tampukpuk being controlled against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alexandrov Jr.
Tampukpuk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alexandrov Jr smiles and moves away.
Alexandrov Jr misses with a looping right.
Tampukpuk shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
An attempted straight right counter from Alexandrov Jr misses the target.
Alexandrov Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexandrov Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tampukpuk. #CL#
Alexandrov Jr gets a clinch.
Alexandrov Jr stalling.
Tampukpuk is trying to drag Alexandrov Jr to the mat but Alexandrov Jr just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arturito Tampukpuk.#T1#
Alexandrov Jr lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Alexandrov Jr to work.
Tampukpuk can't get the takedown.
Alexandrov Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tampukpuk backwards.
Alexandrov Jr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tampukpuk tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD2#
Tampukpuk ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tampukpuk no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Our spies down at at House of 1000 Corpses inform us that Tampukpuk has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Alexandrov Jr cracks Tampukpuk with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov Jr wants to control from the top but Tampukpuk keeps moving.
Alexandrov Jr advances position into side control!#T2#
Alexandrov Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Alexandrov Jr throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexandrov Jr looks up at the clock and then as Tampukpuk takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Alexandrov Jr smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tampukpuk is not content to let Alexandrov Jr control the position.
Alexandrov Jr just content to control the position.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away. #T3#
Tampukpuk gets back to half guard.
Tampukpuk is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Tampukpuk looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Alexandrov Jr is trying to control. Tampukpuk wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Alexandrov Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Alexandrov Jr passes into side control, despite Tampukpuk's attempt to control the position.
Tampukpuk tries to buck Alexandrov Jr off but Alexandrov Jr is having none of it.
Arturito Tampukpuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Alexandrov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Tampukpuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alexandrov Jr cracks Tampukpuk with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Alexandrov Jr trying to control the position but Tampukpuk is working away.
Alexandrov Jr landing a few strikes.
Tampukpuk is working to avoid the ground and pound but Alexandrov Jr connects with a decent elbow.
Alexey Alexandrov Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alexandrov Jr slows the pace down.
Tampukpuk is trying to get back to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alexey Alexandrov Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Alexandrov Jr 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN 1125 Bollomard vs. Dall Jr
Date: Jan 03, 2025

#R1#
Vourture misses with a head kick.
Vourture misses with a combination
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.
Mesquita tries for a takedown but Vourture sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vourture is looking for the big counter here.
Hugo Mesquita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vourture lands a nice looking body shot.
Vourture stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vourture.
Vourture takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita throws an off balance right hand
and Vourture counters with a two punch combo.
Vourture slips under a jab from Mesquita.
Mesquita keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vourture.
Vourture looks to land a right hand but Mesquita moved out of range.#TD#
Mesquita closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Vourture's guard.

Vourture has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mesquita off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Mesquita looks to land a left hand but Vourture moved out of range nicely.
Vourture looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vourture dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mesquita. That did some damage!
Mesquita looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mesquita has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vourture throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mesquita counters with a nice body shot.
Vourture misses with a hook.#TD#
Vourture gets caught flat footed, as Mesquita shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Vourture has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mesquita off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture looks to throw the jab but Mesquita is out of range.
Vourture takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mesquita swings widly with a right hand
and Vourture counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mesquita thinking.
Mesquita looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vourture is fending him off so far but Mesquita persists. Nope, Vourture circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Vourture defending well as Mesquita loads up on a big left hand.
Vourture moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mesquita scores with a jab to the head.
Mesquita throws a body punch but Vourture moves out of range.
Vourture throws a low kick, looking for Mesquita's leg but Mesquita calmly moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Mesquita crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vourture - the referee stops the clock and Mesquita gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vourture. Mesquita manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vourture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mesquita rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vourture makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mesquita really felt that one!
Mesquita shoots in but no luck this time.
Mesquita misses with a wild body shot.
Vishis Vourture is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mesquita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vourture counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Vourture slips a jab from Mesquita.
Mesquita takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Mesquita shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mesquita showed some decent athleticism there.
Vourture is trying to stand back up but Mesquita is controlling him
Vourture really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mesquita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Vourture is trying to stand back up but Mesquita is controlling him
Mesquita drops an elbow to the side of Vourture's head.
Mesquita stops Vourture from getting back to his feet. #T4#
Mesquita is trying to control the action in half guard but Vourture is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vourture looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mesquita lands with a good body shot.
Mesquita swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Vourture cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vourture stuffs the takedown attempt from Mesquita. Mesquita gets slowly back to his feet.
A lazy left from Vourture finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture slaps away a takedown attempt from Mesquita, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vishis Vourture dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Vourture scores with a four punch combination!
Mesquita fails to land the takedown.
Vourture closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vourture shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mesquita lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Vourture.
Vourture lands a right hook to the body.
Vourture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
A jab from Mesquita misses.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Vourture shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vourture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mesquita.
Vourture is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mesquita with a body shot.
Vourture looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vourture slips under a jab from Mesquita.
Vourture misses with a body shot.
Vourture throws a body punch but Mesquita moves out of range.
Vourture drops his hands momentarily and Mesquita takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mesquita closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vourture circles away.
Mesquita lands a really nice looking cross but Vourture seems unphased.
Vourture tries to bum rush Mesquita with a series of wild strikes but Mesquita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vourture scores with a head kick. Mesquita tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Mesquita shoots for a takedown but Vourture saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vourture moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Vourture cracks a nice hook into Mesquita's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Vourture, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mesquita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vourture throws a series of punches but Mesquita avoids them all with ease.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mesquita misses with a body shot.
Mesquita throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vourture sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mesquita blocks a leg kick.
Vourture keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vourture is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mesquita rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Vourture throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a single leg into guard. Vourture didn't expect that.
Mesquita works over Vourture with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Vourture is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vourture has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mesquita trying to control but Vourture is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T4#
Mesquita prevents Vourture from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mesquita jabs at Vourture's body.
Good shot there by Vourture.
A head kick misses from Vourture.
Vourture jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Vourture.
Vourture throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mesquita stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vishis Vourture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vourture misses with a left hand
and Mesquita counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vourture is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mesquita with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vishis Vourture showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mesquita blocks a leg kick.
Vourture stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vourture wants it to stay on the feet.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mesquita fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vourture manages to avoid it.
Vourture uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mesquita.
Mesquita connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vourture. Vourture circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Mesquita looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Vourture pushes Mesquita off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Mesquita throws out a powerful jab.
Vourture ducks under a wild hook from Mesquita.#T1#
Nice uppercut lands for Vourture. That snapped Mesquita's head back.
Vishis Vourture seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mesquita.
Mesquita fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Mesquita. That snapped Vourture's head back.
Vourture cracks Mesquita with an open hand slap.
A head kick misses from Vourture.
Vourture misses with a straight left.
Mesquita shoots in for a takedown but Vourture shows good takedown defense.
Vourture chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vourture misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a takedown into side control.

Vourture sneaks out the side door and pushes Mesquita away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mesquita is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vourture throws a right hand that Mesquita ducks under and follows up with a left that Mesquita also avoids with ease.#T2#
Vourture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mesquita circles away quickly and effectively.
Vourture lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mesquita circles away quickly and effectively.
Vourture takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mesquita takes a swing at Vourture's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Vourture.
Vourture throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mesquita to counter with a crisp jab.
Mesquita lands a jab.
Mesquita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vourture takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Vourture throws a head kick that misses
and Mesquita counters with a stiff right hand.
Mesquita misses with a body shot. #T3#
Vourture staying out of range there.
Mesquita takes a swing at Vourture's ribcage but misses.
As Mesquita backs off Vourture throws a huge counter combo but Mesquita manages to avoid it all.
Vourture explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Vourture tries to score with a low kick but Mesquita moves his leg out of the way.
Mesquita is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Vourture takes a swing at Mesquita's ribcage but misses.
Mesquita half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vourture misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hugo Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mesquita misses with a straight right.
Vourture misses with a body shot #TD#
and Mesquita counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mesquita has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Mesquita scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Vourture is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Vourture keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Vourture looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hugo Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vishis Vourture is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Vourture wants to get back to his feet.
Hugo Mesquita has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vourture is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Mesquita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vourture's head.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hugo Mesquita.
I think Vourture 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vishis Vourture!

Event: GAMMA#1124 Ritori v Ignatiev
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1#
A low kick from Karokaro is predictable there
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice leg kick.
Karokaro with the inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Karokaro lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Santo Amaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Santo Amaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A good leg kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karokaro misses with a kick to the body.
Santo Amaro connects with a nice looking jab.
Karokaro swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santo Amaro counters with a left to the body.
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Santo Amaro. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santo Amaro.
Karokaro on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A telegraphed right hand from Santo Amaro misses the target.
Karokaro misses with a double jab
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
A big right from Santo Amaro misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Santo Amaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santo Amaro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karokaro backwards.
Santo Amaro pushes Karokaro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Karokaro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Santo Amaro feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karokaros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Karokaro throws a low kick but Santo Amaro avoids it.
Santo Amaro slips under a jab from Karokaro.
Santo Amaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Santo Amaro!
Karokaro is looking to chop away at Santo Amaro's legs.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro is looking to clinch.
Karokaro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roberto Karokaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a body kick that stops Santo Amaro in his tracks momentarily.
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Santo Amaro connects with a body shot that sends Karokaro's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Santo Amaro misses
and Karokaro counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santo Amaro's knee momentarily.
Santo Amaro throws a poor cross that misses
and Karokaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Santo Amaro has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Santo Amaro misses with a kick to the body.
Santo Amaro moves forwards but Karokaro connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karokaro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santo Amaro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Karokaro checks a low kick from Santo Amaro.
Karokaro went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Santo Amaro swinging wildly here.
Karokaro appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Santo Amaro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Karokaro attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Santo Amaro counters with a body kick.
Karokaro scores with a nice right hand.
Karokaro throws a right and a left that Santo Amaro avoids nicely.
Santo Amaro tries to counter with a clinch but Karokaro shakes him off and moves away.
Karokaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Santo Amaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Karokaro. Karokaro obviously looking to wear him down.
Karokaro misses the body punch
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karokaro thinking.
Santo Amaro swings for the body but Karokaro moves out of range.
Karokaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karokaro with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Santo Amaro takes one to the chin there.
Santo Amaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Karokaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santo Amaro.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karokaro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Santo Amaro throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Santo Amaro connects with a looping right hand.
Santo Amaro lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Karokaro.
Karokaro moves out of range of the body kick from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro tests Karokaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karokaro throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Karokaro misses with a hook
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karokaro looks to throw the jab but Santo Amaro is out of range.
A low kick from Santo Amaro is predictable there
and Karokaro counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santo Amaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karokaro momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karokaro scores with the left hand. Santo Amaro knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Junqueiro Santo Amaro will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Karokaro moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santo Amaro. Karokaro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Karokaro misses with a head kick.
Nice jab there from Karokaro.
Santo Amaro misses with a body shot.
Karokaro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Karokaro.
Karokaro swings widly with a right hand
and Karokaro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Karokaro. Those never looked like landing.
Santo Amaro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook
and Karokaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santo Amaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karokaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santo Amaro throws a push kick but Karokaro slaps the foot to one side.
Karokaro doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro just misses with a punch to the body.
Karokaro is looking for a counter combo.#T1#
Karokaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Santo Amaro throws a quick inside leg kick.
Karokaro takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Karokaro misses.
Santo Amaro finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Karokaro has time to react.
Nice defenses there by Santo Amaro.
Karokaro throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santo Amaro counters with a right hand to the body.
Karokaro throws a front kick that sends Santo Amaro stumbling back into the cage.
A solid body kick from Santo Amaro.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
Santo Amaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Karokaro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Santo Amaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro slips under a jab from Karokaro.
Santo Amaro let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karokaro misses with a looping right.
Karokaro misses with a head kick.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Santo Amaro closes the distance and pushes Karokaro back into the cage.
Santo Amaro tries to work over Karokaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the side of Karokaro's head.
Santo Amaro doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Karokaro breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karokaro stuns Santo Amaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karokaro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Santo Amaro is out of range. #T3#
Karokaro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santo Amaro circles away quickly and effectively.
Karokaro throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Santo Amaro counters with a left to the body.
Karokaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Santo Amaro feints and then cracks Karokaro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Karokaro down.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
A combination from Karokaro does no damage.
Santo Amaro flicks out a counter leg kick but Karokaro steps away.
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Santo Amaro follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Karokaro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Santo Amaro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karokaro manages to avoid it.
Santo Amaro scores with a one two! Karokaro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T4#
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Santo Amaro throws out a leg kick but Karokaro moves out of range and Santo Amaro only half commits.
Karokaro throws a body kick that misses.
Karokaro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Karokaro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Karokaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karokaro loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch.
Karokaro misses the body punch
and Santo Amaro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Karokaro connects with a good right hand that stumbles Santo Amaro. Santo Amaro circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santo Amaro lands a high kick!
Santo Amaro takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Karokaro scores with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Santo Amaro looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Santo Amaro just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromKarokaro.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Karokaro misses with a combination
and Santo Amaro counters with a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santo Amaro lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karokaro will feel that in the morning.
Santo Amaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Santo Amaro tests Karokaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Karokaro takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Karokaro. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karokaro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santo Amaro throws out the jab.
Karokaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santo Amaro moves away from the strike by Karokaro.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karokaro throws a low kick, looking for Santo Amaro's leg but Santo Amaro calmly moves out of range.
Santo Amaro looks to land a body kick but Karokaro moved away.
Santo Amaro buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Santo Amaro throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Karokaro counters with a series of strikes. Santo Amaro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santo Amaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karokaro.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut
and Karokaro counters with a straight right hand.
Karokaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Karokaro throws a shot from downtown. Santo Amaro moves away and avoids it.
A low kick from Karokaro misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a low kick, right behind Karokaro 's knee.
Karokaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Karokaro throws a right hand that misses
and Santo Amaro counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Santo Amaro blocks a low kick nicely.
Karokaro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karokaro lands with a kick to the temple. Santo Amaro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Karokaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karokaro throws a body punch but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro throws a hook but Karokaro blocks it.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Karokaro off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro scoring well with a low kick there.
Santo Amaro throws an off balance right hand
and Karokaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro scores with a push kick.
Santo Amaro checks a low kick from Karokaro.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks Karokaro off balance momentarily.#T3#
Santo Amaro connects with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro wants to clinch.
Karokaro misses with an attempted mid kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Santo Amaro.
Karokaro scores with a hook.
Karokaro misses with a body punch
and Santo Amaro counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick from Santo Amaro, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro misses with a wild body shot.
Karokaro throws a hook but Santo Amaro blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Santo Amaro misses.
Karokaro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Santo Amaro blocks a head kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Karokaro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Santo Amaro. That one must have hurt.
Santo Amaro looks to land a combination but Karokaro avoids it well.
Karokaro avoids the head kick by Santo Amaro.
Karokaro is looking to counter punch.
Karokaro throws a lazy head kick
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santo Amaro needs to keep his hands up - Karokaro had a free shot at his head there.
Santo Amaro bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karokaro's head backwards.
Santo Amaro with a nice calf kick.
Santo Amaro scores with a nice body kick.
Santo Amaro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karokaro.
Karokaro will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Karokaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Santo Amaro doesn't manage to clinch there - Karokaro circles away.
Karokaro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.

And that's the end of the fight!
Junqueiro Santo Amaro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santo Amaro 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1120 Pushkin vs. Ryan
Date: Dec 14, 2024

#R1#
Vourture throws a right and a left that both miss.
Haa wants to slow Vourture down by chopping away at his legs.
Haa is looking to chop away at Vourture's legs.
Vourture slips under a jab.
Haa lands with a shot to the body.
Haa keeps Vourture at a distance using the push kick.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vourture appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Haa misses with a body kick.
Haa lands a nice shot that snaps Vourture's head back.
Vourture stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Haa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vourture throws a low kick but Haa avoids it.
Vourture lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haa goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heismann Haa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haa scores with a jab. Vourture acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Vourture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Haa. Vourture does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haa tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vourture was well out of range. Poor timing from Haa.
Vourture looks for the body kick but Haa saw that one coming.
Haa throws a poor cross that misses
and Vourture counters with a right hand to the body.
Vourture slips under a jab.
Vourture with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Vourture instigates a clinch.
Vourture misses with a body punch.
Haa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vourture's elbow. #BC2#
Vourture manages to break the clinch.
Haa throws a front kick aimed at Vourture's knee but Vourture avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haa. That's going to slow Vourture down. #CL2#
Vourture fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Haa, pushing him back against the cage.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short right from Vourture.
Vourture can't find room to land a body shot as Haa controls the action. #T2#
Haa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Vourture.
Vourture will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Haa up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vourture blocks a body shot from Haa.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture blocks a body shot from Haa.
Vourture lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haa takes a shot to the head.
Haa tries a body shot but Vourture blocks it.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vourture avoiding damage.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haa. #BC2#
Vourture breaks from the clinch.
Haa throws the kick towards the body but Vourture avoids it.
Vourture ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haa moves away.#T3#
Haa connects with an inside leg kick.
Vourture moves in looking to clinch but Haa pushes him off.#CL2#
Vourture forces Haa back against the cage and clinches.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Haa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vourture missing with knees to the body.
Vourture lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
Vourture lands a knee to the head.
Vourture slows down the pace here.
Haa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Haa takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Haa lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Haa.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Haa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vourture creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Haa is defending well for now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vourture obliges.
Haa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vourture.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Haa.
A short right from Haa.
Vourture trying to land knees to the body.
Vourture using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Haa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Haa is working Vourture over against the cage.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Haa.
Vourture tries to land knees in the clinch but Haa avoids the damage to the body.
Vourture misses with a knee to the head.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vishis Vourture will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Haa throws a leg kick but Vourture moved away.
Haa scores with a jab to the body.
Haa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vourture throws a right and a left that Haa avoids nicely.
Haa thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vourture if he has to take too many more of those.
Vishis Vourture is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haa misses with a looping right.
Vourture tries to clinch but Haa is having none of it.
Vourture takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vourture doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vourture throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vourture tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Haa dips to his left and cracks Vourture with an uppercut!
Haa lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vourture swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vourture stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Haa lands a nice shot to the body.
Haa throws a lazy body kick
and Vourture counters with a stiff right hand.
Vourture tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vourture takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vourture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Haa throws a nice outside leg kick.
Haa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vourture.
Haa slips under a jab.
Vourture checks a leg kick.
Haa lands a glancing blow to the side of Vourture's head.#CL2#
Vourture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vourture scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vourture pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Vourture.
Vourture with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Vishis Vourture seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Haa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vourture misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Vourture breaks the clinch.
Vourture misses with a body shot.
Haa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vourture counters with a low kick, right behind Haa 's knee.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Haa.
Haa scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Haa throws a quick inside leg kick.
Haa scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vourture doesn't seem bothered though.
Haa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vourtures jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Haa keeps Vourture at a distance using the push kick.
Haa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heismann Haa is winning the standup battle so far.#T3##CL2#
Vourture gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa looking to stall.
Vourture with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vourture scores with a shot to the side of Haa's head.
Vourture blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vourture prevents a body shot from Haa.
Vourture's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Haa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haa tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Vourture.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haa avoids it.
Vourture blocking some punches.
Vourture blocks an uppercut.
Vourture misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Nice body punch from Haa.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vourture with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Haa fails to land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Haa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Haa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Haa lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vourture backwards.
Haa misses with the head strike.
A short right from Vourture on the inside.
Haa leaning against his opponent.
Haa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vourture is breathing heavily.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vourture utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Haa tries to work over Vourture's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Haa struggles to land a body shot inside as Vourture controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Heismann Haa dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Haa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vourture moves out of range of the body kick from Haa.
Vourture throws a counter combo.
Vourture drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Haa takes a swing at Vourture's ribcage but misses.
Vourture keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Vourture gets a clinch.
Vourture working Haa over with knees to the body.
Haa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Haa misses with a punch to the body.
Vourture connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haa's face.
Vourture lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haa is trying to stall.
Haa gets through Vourture's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vourture cracks Haa with a nice body shot.#BC2#
Vourture breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Haa misses with a shot to the body
and Vourture counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Vourture tries to clinch but Haa moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Haa.
Vourture takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Vourture clinches up against the cage.
Haa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vourture working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vourture lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Haa digs a right hand into Vourture's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vourture's gas tank.
Vourture lands an elbow that stopped Haa in his tracks for a moment.
Vourture misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Haa.
Haa blocks a body shot from Vourture.
Vourture tries to work over Haa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vourture is working Haa over against the cage.
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Haa. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vourture lands with a left to the head.
Vourture scores with a shoulder strike.
Vourture working Haa over with knees to the body.
Vourture misses with a body punch.
Vourture lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vourture tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Haa avoids it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vourture takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Haa lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vourture.
Vourture controlling the action here for a moment.
Haa misses with some punches.
Vourture with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Haa tries to throw a body punch but Vourture avoids it by throwing Haa back against the cage.
Haa misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Vourture.
Haa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haa is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Haa can't find room to land a body shot as Vourture controls the action.
Haa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vourture with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vourture swings wildly with an uppercut but Haa uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Vourture manages to break the clinch.
Haa wants to slow Vourture down by chopping away at his legs.
Vourture is looking for the big counter here.#CL2#
Vourture has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vourture creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Haa's defenses.
Haa swings wildly with an uppercut but Vourture uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haa misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Vourture. #CUT2#It looks like Heismann Haa has been cut.
Haa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vourture scores a nice knee to the body.
Vourture working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vourture connects with a nasty looking knee right to Haa's face. #ROC2#Haa is rocked!#T4#
Haa takes a knee right on the jaw!
Oh Haa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vourture looking to throw knees to the head but Haa is blocking nicely.
Vourture looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Vourture lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vourture lands a big knee to the head and Haa goes down! Vourture pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vishis Vourture!

Event: GAMMA#1117 Richard v Surian
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1#
Robson lands a body shot.
Karokaro swinging wildly here.
Robson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Robson tried to score with a low kick but Karokaro checks it.
Karokaro throws out a counter right but Robson avoids it with no problem.
Karokaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Karokaro scores with a jab to the body.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Karokaro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Karokaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Karokaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Karokaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Karokaro misses with a straight left.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson needs to keep his hands up - Karokaro had a free shot at his head there.
Karokaro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Karokaro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Robson finds it's way round the side to connect with Karokaro's head.
Karokaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Robson can pounce on him.
Karokaro walks into a jab.
Karokaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T1#
Robson throws a leg kick but Karokaro sees it coming and moves out of range.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karokaro misses with a two punch combination.
Robson connects with a single shot there.
Robson throws a low kick but Karokaro moves out of range easily.
Karokaro scores with a shot to the body.
Karokaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robson to score with a decent uppercut.
Robson scores with a jab. Karokaro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Karokaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robson.
Robson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Karokaro moves away from the strike by Robson.
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Oliver Robson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Robson throws a leg kick
enabling Karokaro to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Robson is looking to slow Karokaro down with leg kicks.
Robson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.
It seemed like Karokaro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robson wants to land a leg kick but Karokaro is out of range.
Robson misses with a low kick as Karokaro jumps back.
Karokaro motions for Robson to come forward. Karokaro throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson lunges at Karokaro with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karokaro's hand.
Robson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Karokaro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Robson throws a leg kick which misses Karokaro's front leg but catches the back leg as Karokaro tries to avoid it.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Robson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Karokaro.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Karokaro.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Robson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Robson sizes up Karokaro with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fighters circling - Robson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robson is looking to chop away at Karokaro's legs.
Karokaro scores with a nice strike.#T3#
Karokaro misses with a body shot.
Karokaro walks into a left hand.
Karokaro throws a jab when Robson was well out of range.
Robson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Karokaro throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson thumps Karokaro with a low kick.
Robson scores with a nice head shot.
Robson digs a good body shot into Karokaro's ribs.
Robson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Robson misses with a hook. Karokaro ducked under it nicely.
Karokaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A lazy body kick from Robson
and Karokaro counters with a one-two to the body.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karokaro thinks about the counter body kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karokaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robson to score with a decent uppercut.
Robson scores with a jab to the head.
Karokaro throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karokaro fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Robson.
Karokaro misses with a double jab
and Robson counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Karokaro thows a left - swing and a miss!
Karokaro lands a body shot.
Karokaro takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Karokaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Robson takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Robson lands a nice hook to Karokaro's body. Karokaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karokaro under the eye.
Karokaro throws a head kick that misses.
Robson shoots in but no luck this time.
Robson backing away here, and Karokaro unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson dodges the punch combination from Karokaro.
An attempted straight right counter from Robson misses the target.
A big left from Robson misses.
Karokaro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Karokaro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Karokaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robson takes a swing at Karokaro's ribcage but misses.
Robson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A nice combination there by Karokaro.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Robson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karokaro can do to turn this around?
Karokaro 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.
Robson closes the distance and clinches up with Karokaro, looking for a takedown. Robson pushes Karokaro against the cage but Karokaro circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karokaro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karokaro takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karokaro checks a leg kick.
Karokaro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Karokaro throws a shot from downtown. Robson moves away and avoids it.
Robson staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Robson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karokaro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Robson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Karokaro can pounce on him.
Robson works Karokaro's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Karokaro throws out a loose jab but Robson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut.
Robson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Karokaro. #T1#
Robson scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
A head kick misses from Karokaro.
Karokaro tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karokaro closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Robson lands a right hook to the body.
Robson's corner calls for a 1-2. Robson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Karokaro checks the leg kick nicely there.
Robson is looking to chop away at Karokaro's legs.
Karokaro misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Karokaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Karokaro misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Karokaro misses with an uppercut. Robson saw that one coming.#T2#
Karokaro throws a body kick that misses.
Karokaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robson to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good shot there by Robson.
Karokaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Robson to score with a decent uppercut.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Karokaro might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Robson has got the better of the exchanges.
Karokaro throws a solid leg kick but Robson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Karokaro.
Robson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Karokaro was well out of range. Poor timing from Robson.
Karokaro avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Karokaro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Oliver Robson is winning the standup battle so far.
Robson lands a leg kick that knocks Karokaro off balance momentarily.
Karokaro looks to land a combination but Robson avoids it well.
Robson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Robson is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Robson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karokaro doesn't seem phased though.
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice defenses there by Karokaro.
Robson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karokaro on the side of the head. #T3#
Robson throws a right hand that Karokaro ducks under and follows up with a left that Karokaro also avoids with ease.
Robson moves out of range of the body kick from Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donk. Karokaro catches Robson right on the button with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Robson there.
Robson digs a good hook to Karokaro's body.
Karokaro takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No joy there for Karokaro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robson lands a slapping body shot.
Karokaro throws a leg kick but Robson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Karokaro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Robson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Robson as he connects with a hook.
Robson with a nice cross.
Karokaro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
Karokaro misses with a few strikes there.
Robson scoring well with a low kick there.
Karokaro misses with a looping right.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robson checks a leg kick.
It looked like Robson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Robson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karokaro is out of range.
Karokaro throws a front kick that sends Robson stumbling back into the cage.
Robson lands a nice shot to the body.
Robson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karokaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robson is out of range and Karokaro settles back down.
Robson moves away from the strike by Karokaro.
Robson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karokaro moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Robson connects with a right hand. Karokaro shakes it off.
Robson lands with an uppercut that bounces Karokaro off the cage and back into range.
Robson checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Robson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Karokaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robson.
Karokaro tries to work over Robson's front leg with a kick but Robson checks it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Robson, as that shot connected.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Robson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Karokaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Karokaro misses the target.
Nice body punch from Robson.
Karokaro misses with a jab to the body
and Robson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Robson throws the left hand but Karokaro avoids the punch easily.
Karokaro misses with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Karokaro.
Karokaro throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Karokaro throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Karokaro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Robson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Robson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Robson is looking to slow Karokaro down with leg kicks.
Robson tests Karokaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson motions for Karokaro to come forward. Robson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Karokaro throws a leg kick which misses Robson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robson tries to avoid it.
Robson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Karokaro momentarily.
Karokaro tries to move into range but Robson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karokaro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Robson's sensitive parts.
Robson throws a looping overhand right but Karokaro ducks down to avoid it.
Robson swings for the body but Karokaro moves out of range.
Robson tests Karokaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Robson moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromKarokaro.
Robson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Robson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robson avoids the body shot from Karokaro.
Robson misses with a jab to the body
and Karokaro counters with a leg kick. #T2#
Robson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Karokaro throws a big shot that misses.
Karokaro throws a lazy right hand but Robson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Karokaro throws a leg kick which misses Robson's front leg but catches the back leg as Robson tries to avoid it.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson blocks a head kick by Karokaro.
Karokaro misses with a kick to the body.
Robson throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Robson finds it's way through Karokaro's defenses.
Robson throws a leg kick but Karokaro sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karokaro.
Karokaro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Robson.
Robson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Karokaro is out of range and Robson settles back down.
Karokaro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Karokaro avoids the body shot from Robson. #T3#
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson throws a series of punches but Karokaro avoids them all with ease.
Karokaro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Robson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robson misses with a straight right.
Karokaro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Robson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Karokaro looks to throw the jab but Robson is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Robson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Karokaro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karokaro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Karokaro swings widly with a right hand
and Robson counters with a stiff right hand.
Robson punishes Karokaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Robson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Karokaro under the eye.
Robson misses with a wild body shot.
Robson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson misses the shot to the body.
Karokaro connects with a leg kick.
Roberto Karokaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Robson tried to score with a low kick but Karokaro checks it.
Karokaro throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Karokaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Karokaro looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karokaro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Robson.
Karokaro lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karokaro scores with a nice strike.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Karokaro is just out of range.
Robson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oliver Robson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Robson lands with a shot to the body.
Robson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Karokaro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Robson.
Robson with a nice calf kick.
Karokaro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Robson is out of range and Karokaro settles back down.
Karokaro throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robson is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Robson 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Leite vs Magabi
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1##TD#
Ekbomb gets caught napping as Adams dives in and scores a takedown. Ekbomb manages to retain guard.
Ekbomb is looking to stand up but Adams isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Adams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ekbomb is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ekbomb has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ekbomb wants to stand and escape but instead Adams has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Adams postures up and lands a big shot to Ekbomb's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekbomb avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Adams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekbomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Ekbomb has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Adams has passed into side control.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ekbomb keeps working.
Adams misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Adams working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Ekbomb is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Adams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Adams controlling the position.
Adams throws an elbow but Ekbomb slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ekbomb is trying to improve his position.#T3##SUB#
Adams swings around for an armbar but Ekbomb sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.
Adams has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Adams looking to control.
Ekbomb preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Adams looking for a guillotine here but Ekbomb defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Ekbomb stands up from Adams's guard - Ekbomb perhaps looking for a knockout.
Adams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ekbomb as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Ekbomb misses.
Adams displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ekbomb throws out the jab. #T4#
Nice sprawl there from Ekbomb as Adams shoots in.
A leg kick checked by Adams.
Ekbomb stuffs the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Ekbomb on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams scores with a shot to the body.
Adams will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Adams tries for a takedown but Ekbomb circles away easily
and Ekbomb counters with a left and a right that stings Adams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ekbomb throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Adams on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Steel Adams has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ekbomb misses with a head kick.
Adams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ekbomb sprawls and moves away.
Adams misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Evan Ekbomb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Adams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Adams moves away from the strike by Ekbomb.
Ekbomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Adams was well out of range. Poor timing from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb is looking to slow Adams down with leg kicks.
Adams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ekbomb.
Ekbomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Adams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Ekbomb's guard.
Adams throws a big right hand that misses.
Adams wants to control from the top but Ekbomb keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Adams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ekbomb wants to sweep here but Adams controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Adams wants to control from the top but Ekbomb keeps moving.
Adams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Ekbomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steel Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ekbomb pulls Adams in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adams misses with a hook
and Ekbomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Adams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ekbomb is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Adams presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Ekbomb lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Adams is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ekbomb gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Adams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adams can't get the takedown.
Ekbomb lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ekbomb.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ekbomb - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ekbomb leaning his opponent against the cage.
Adams fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Adams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Adams drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adams is trying to pull guard but Ekbomb has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Ekbomb leaning against his opponent.
Adams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ekbomb gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Ekbomb is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Adams is keeping busy.
A short uppercut from Ekbomb.
Adams jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ekbomb walks away with a smile on his face. Adams gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ekbomb counters with a straight right hand.
Adams wants to land a leg kick but Ekbomb is out of range.
Adams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Ekbomb counters with a nice right hand that sends Adams toppling to the canvas! Adams scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Ekbomb finish him?!#ROC2#Adams is rocked!
Steel Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Ekbomb shows good takedown defense.
Oh Adams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ekbomb avoids it really well and circles away.
Ekbomb circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Adams tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ekbomb wins by KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Evan Ekbomb!

Event: SYN 1117 Pushkin vs Tokugawa
Date: Dec 01, 2024

#R1#
Tampukpuk scores with a punch to the head.
Tonissaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tampukpuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tonissaar misses with a looping right.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tonissaar works Tampukpuk's body with a nice hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tampukpuk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tampukpuk blocks a jab.
Tampukpuk shoots in looking for a takedown but Tonissaar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tampukpuk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tonissaar throws a solid leg kick but Tampukpuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tonissaar.
Tonissaar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tonissaar lands a lovely overhand right.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tonissaar.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tampukpuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tonissaar tries to land a leg kick but Tampukpuk saw it coming and moves away.
Tampukpuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tonissaar lands a nice shot that snaps Tampukpuk's head back. #T1#
Tonissaar connects with a looping right hand.
Tampukpuk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tampukpuk appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tonissaar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Tampukpuk blocks the leg kick. #TD#
Tampukpuk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tampukpuk wants to pass to mount but Tonissaar is defending the position. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonissaar is just riding it out for now. Tampukpuk eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Tonissaar is defending well. #T2##SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tonissaar is just riding it out for now. Tampukpuk eventually gives up the hold.
Tampukpuk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying to work for a kimura but Tonissaar is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here.
Tampukpuk prevents Tonissaar from improving his position.
Tampukpuk works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Tampukpuk goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Tonissaar turns into him and now he's in Tampukpuk's guard. #T4##SUB#
Tampukpuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tonissaar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tonissaar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tonissaar wanted to stand there but Tampukpuk had control of the position. #SUB#
Tonissaar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tampukpuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonissaar has managed to get both his arms back between Tampukpuk's legs - danger averted.
Tonissaar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Tonissaar got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tampukpuk has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tonissaar has managed to get both his arms back between Tampukpuk's legs - danger averted.
Tampukpuk seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Tampukpuk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Baruto Tonissaar dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tonissaar misses with a wild body shot.
Tampukpuk tries to counter with a takedown but Tonissaar is quick to defend against it.
Tampukpuk closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tonissaar circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tonissaar! But no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tonissaar. That's going to slow Tampukpuk down.
Baruto Tonissaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Tonissaar gets caught napping as Tampukpuk dives in and scores a takedown. Tonissaar manages to retain guard.
Tampukpuk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tonissaar's guard. #SUB#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura here.
Tonissaar manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tonissaar wants to sweep here but Tampukpuk controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Tampukpuk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tonissaar can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Tampukpuk is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tampukpuk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tampukpuk controls the position from side control.
Arturito Tampukpuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Tampukpuk is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tonissaar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tonissaar is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Tonissaar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tampukpuk has control of an arm but Tonissaar manages to advance to Tampukpuk's back!
Tampukpuk tries to roll but Tonissaar sticks to his back. #T3#
Tampukpuk turns into Tonissaar and is now in his guard.
Tampukpuk wants to control from the top but Tonissaar keeps moving.
Tampukpuk stopping the sweep attempt from Tonissaar.
Tampukpuk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tonissaar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tampukpuk is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Tonissaar pulls Tampukpuk in close to his closed guard and prevents Tampukpuk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tampukpuk is pushing down on Tonissaar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tonissaar is fighting to maintain full guard but Tampukpuk has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Tampukpuk is working for a kimura but Tonissaar is defending it quite comfortably.
Tonissaar is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Arturito Tampukpuk dominated that second round.
That's time! Tampukpuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tonissaar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tonissaar misses with a low kick.
Tonissaar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tampukpuk manages to avoid it.
Tonissaar connects with a crisp jab.
Tampukpuk needs to keep his hands up - Tonissaar had a free shot at his head there.
Tampukpuk slips under a jab.
Tonissaar thumps Tampukpuk with a low kick.
Tonissaar cracks Tampukpuk with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tonissaar is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Tampukpuk.
Tonissaar bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A jab from Tonissaar misses.
Tampukpuk is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Tampukpuk to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tampukpuk checks a leg kick nicely.
Tampukpuk wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Tonissaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tonissaar cracks Tampukpuk with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tampukpuk avoids the body shot from Tonissaar.
Tonissaar misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Tampukpuk misses the target.
Tonissaar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tampukpuk has time to react.
Tampukpuk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tonissaar counters with a nice uppercut.
Tonissaar throws a jab but it's blocked by Tampukpuk. #T2#
Tonissaar misses the jab.
Tonissaar keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Some bone on bone action there as Tampukpuk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tonissaar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tampukpuk slips a straight right by Tonissaar.
Arturito Tampukpuk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tonissaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tonissaar throws a low kick but Tampukpuk avoids it.
Tampukpuk attempts a counter takedown but Tonissaar avoids it well and moves away.
Tampukpuk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tonissaar pinned against the cage. Tonissaar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arturito Tampukpuk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tonissaar scores with a hook.#T3#
Tonissaar just misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Tampukpuk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tonissaar sprawls well initially but Tampukpuk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tampukpuk is just content to waste time from the top position. Tonissaar takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB#
Tampukpuk postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tonissaar is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Tampukpuk, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tampukpuk is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tonissaar throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Tampukpuk's body to avoid the submission. Tampukpuk has instead reached around Tonissaar's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Tampukpuk arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arturito Tampukpuk!

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