Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C308: Marley vs Haggar II
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1##TD#
Talvela gets the takedown into side control.
Avila struggling a bit here.
Talvela tries to score with some ground and pound. Avila controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Avila dodges the ground and pound from Talvela.
Avila looks to move to half guard but instead Talvela has passed into mount! Damn!
Talvela lands a heavy elbow.
Avila holds on to Talvela as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Talvela landing punches.
Talvela sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela lands a heavy elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Talvela fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Avila really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Talvela. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Avila wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Talvela. #T1#
Talvela unloads with some shots from mount but Avila bucks and avoids them well.
Talvela throwing strikes here but Avila is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Avila is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Avila is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Avila is squirming around, avoiding Talvela's attempts to control the action.
Avila tries to hold on but Talvela pushes him away.
Talvela unloads with some shots from mount but Avila bucks and avoids them well.
Avila can't escape the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela thowing shots but they're missing.
Talvela putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T2#
Talvela looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Talvela unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Talvela loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Avila scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Talvela land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Talvela stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paavo Talvela!
A very excited looking Paavo Talvela rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: TOF 117
Date: May 26, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from De Leon. Abdullah does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Leon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Abdullah moves away from the strike by De Leon.
As De Leon backs off Abdullah throws a huge counter combo but De Leon manages to avoid it all.
De Leon throws a jab when Abdullah was well out of range.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up but De Leon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
De Leon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdullah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Leon.
De Leon just misses with a punch to the body.
And Abdullah tries to counter it with a takedown but De Leon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abdullah tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but De Leon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left lands for De Leon.
De Leon misses with a hook. Abdullah ducked under it nicely.
De Leon throws an overhand right that lands on Abdullah 's shoulder, as Abdullah tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
De Leon swings for the body but Abdullah moves out of range.
Abdullah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Axmed Abdullah has been cut.
De Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Leon tried to counter with a leg kick but Abdullah avoided it.
De Leon connects with a body shot that sends Abdullah 's belly button to the back.
Abdullah tries to bum rush De Leon with a series of wild strikes but De Leon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De Leon fires out a quick counter leg kick but Abdullah just manages to avoid it.
Abdullah has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by De Leon.
A big left from De Leon misses.
Abdullah feints the counter takedown.
Abdullah keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Leon.
Abdullah swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abdullah takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah moves forwards but De Leon connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Abdullah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
De Leon swings for the body but Abdullah moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Leon thumps Abdullah with a low kick.
De Leon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
De Leon scores with the left hand. Abdullah knows he should have avoided that one.
Abelardo De Leon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abdullah closes the distance looking to clinch #KD#
and De Leon counters with a nice right hand that sends Abdullah toppling to the canvas! Abdullah scrambles and gets back to his feet - can De Leon finish him?!
De Leon looks to land a combination but Abdullah avoids it well. #KD#
De Leon lands a big uppercut and Abdullah crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Abdullah looks OK. De Leon waves Abdullah back to his feet!#T3#
De Leon does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Abdullah digs a good hook to De Leon's body. #KD#
De Leon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Abdullah sprawling to the canvas! Abdullah rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can De Leon finish him?!
De Leon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abdullah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Leon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
De Leon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Leon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abdullah doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#KD#
De Leon drops Abdullah with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abdullah looks back up at him and smiles so De Leon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abdullah shoots and misses
and De Leon counters with a big right hand! Oh Abdullah is in trouble here! De Leon follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abelardo De Leon!
Abelardo De Leon thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C306: Marley vs Matti
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hasapis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hasapis lands an overhand right.
Obaminator throws a body punch but Hasapis moves out of range.
Hasapis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Obaminator.
Good exchange - Obaminator coming out on top.#TD2#
Hasapis looking to score a takedown here. Obaminator is defending well but Hasapis drives through and ends up in Obaminator's guard.
Hasapis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
Obaminator is looking for a triangle but Hasapis pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Obaminator working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hasapis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hasapis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Obaminator has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hasapis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Obaminator working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hasapis. #SUB#
Obaminator looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Obaminator is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hasapis trying to control but Obaminator is working from the bottom.
Hasapis showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hasapis wants to pass the guard but Obaminator is keeping the position.
Hasapis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hasapis passes Obaminator's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Obaminator trying to hold on to Hasapis's head to control him but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis wants to control but Obaminator is keeping him busy.
Obaminator is doing well to control the position and prevent Hasapis from advancing to side control.#T3#
Obaminator taking some punishment here, with Hasapis in his half guard.
Hasapis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Obaminator trying to control but Hasapis postures up.
Hasapis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Obaminator is trying to control but can't.
Hasapis working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Hasapis is controlling the pace.
Hasapis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hasapis thows a huge punch but Obaminator dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hasapis connects with a nice short shot to Obaminator's temple.
Obaminator is refusing to be controlled, as Hasapis sits in half guard.
Obaminator wants to control but Hasapis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obaminator gets back to full guard.
Hasapis slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Hasapis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hasapis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obaminator.
A head kick misses from Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a jab but it's blocked by Hasapis.
Hasapis unleashes a big counter combination but Obaminator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Obaminator throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hasapis throws out a counter right but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obaminator scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Obaminator digs a good body shot into Hasapis's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obaminator, as that shot connected. #T1#
Hasapis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obaminator scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Obaminator looks to land a right hand but Hasapis moved out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Obaminator!
Obaminator throws a looping overhand right but Hasapis ducks down to avoid it.
Hasapis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hasapis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Obaminator throws a shot from downtown. Hasapis moves away and avoids it.
Hasapis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obaminator 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. #T2#
Obaminator lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Obaminator gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Obaminator misses with a hook. Hasapis ducked under it nicely.
Hasapis throws out a counter right but Obaminator avoids it with no problem.
Hasapis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Obaminator.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hasapis misses with an uppercut.
A little feinted left hand from Obaminator on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Obaminator connects with a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Obaminator finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Obaminator. Beautiful body shot.
Hasapis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Obaminator looks to land a body kick but Hasapis moved away.
Obaminator pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Obaminator connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hasapis momentarily.
Obaminator lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obaminator lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T4#
Obaminator stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hasapis.
Obaminator misses with an uppercut
enabling Hasapis to counter with a crisp jab.
Barack Obaminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obaminator throws a lazy right hand but Hasapis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hasapis misses with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hasapis slips a straight right by Obaminator.
Hasapis throws a leg kick
and Obaminator counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasapis moves out of range of the body kick.
Obaminator ducks under a wild hook from Hasapis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Barack Obaminator dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Obaminator slips under a jab.
Obaminator misses with a wild body shot.
Hasapis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hasapis just misses with a punch to the body.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Obaminator, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Obaminator.
Hasapis misses with a looping left.
Obaminator throws a hook but Hasapis blocks it.
Hasapis unleashes a big counter combination but Obaminator bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
It looks like Obaminator has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Hasapis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obaminator. Hasapis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obaminator is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hasapis can do to turn this around?
Obaminator lands with a nice body kick.
Obaminator lands with a good body shot.
Obaminator connects with a body shot that sends Hasapis's belly button to the back.
Obaminator lands a lovely overhand right.
Obaminator lands with a straight right. Hasapis didn't see that one coming.
Obaminator fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Obaminator dips to his left and cracks Hasapis with an uppercut!#CUT#That has opened up Fotos Hasapis's cut even more.
Obaminator on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Obaminator jabs Hasapis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hasapis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hasapis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Obaminator.
Obaminator throws a body kick that misses.
Obaminator misses with a body punch
and Hasapis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Hasapis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hasapis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Obaminator was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.
Obaminator avoids the head kick by Hasapis.
Hasapis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obaminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obaminator slips a straight right by Hasapis.
Obaminator throws a shot from downtown. Hasapis moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Hasapis 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Obaminator throws a quick inside leg kick.
Obaminator takes one on the button.
Obaminator explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A clash of legs there as Obaminator blocks the low kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Obaminator misses its target.
Obaminator digs a good body shot into Hasapis's ribs.
Obaminator connects with a solid leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obaminator fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hasapis manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Barack Obaminator showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Obaminator 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barack Obaminator!
Barack Obaminator decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C307: Queiroz vs Martin
Date: May 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Nti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gora is trying to defend but Nti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gora wants to get back to his feet.
Nti is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#ES#
Gora kicks Nti off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Nti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gora manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1##ES#
Gora manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Nti is working for takedown but Gora is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice left hand lands by Gora.
Nti misses with a punch on the inside.
Nti has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gora avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gora lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
Nti tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.
Gora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nti has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gora is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwame Nti.
Nti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goras head.
A short right from Nti on the inside.
Gora lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gora wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Nti misses with a body punch.
Nti throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti digs a right hand underneath Gora's ribcage. Gora let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gora working aggressively here.
Nti digs a right hand into Gora's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gora's gas tank.
Gora is breathing heavily.
Nti lands a left hand.
Nti prevents Gora from breaking the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gora.
Nti blocks an uppercut.
Gora blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Nti wants the takedown. Gora is fighting it off but Nti persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gora's guard against the cage.
Nti seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gora is looking to stand up but Nti isn't so interested in that idea.
Nti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gora swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Gora wants to get back to his feet but Nti is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Gora kicks Nti off and gets to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora swings away with a body shot that misses
and Nti counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A big left from Gora misses.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gora misses with a double jab.
Gora misses with an uppercut. Nti saw that one coming.
A low kick from Gora is predictable there #TD2#
and Nti counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
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!
Gora is trying to get back to his feet.
Nti tries to advance to mount but can't.
Nti just content to control the position.
Nti prevents Gora from escaping the position.
Gora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Gora wants to get back to his feet but Nti is dominant here and he's now got Gora's back!#ES#
Gora manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Nti fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gora avoids it really well and circles away.
Nti just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGora.
Gora throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Nti to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Borowa Gora 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#
Nti gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gora throws the left hand but Nti avoids the punch easily.
Nti shoots and misses
and Gora counters with a nice body shot.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
letting Nti counter with a right hand.
Gora cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Gora - just one landing.
Gora throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nti.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Nti is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gora throws a chopping leg kick but Nti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nti displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Nti steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gora.
Gora throws a right hand that misses
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gora misses with a leg kick
and Nti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Gora throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Gora throws a series of punches but Nti moves out of range.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nti moves away.
Gora misses with a head kick.
Nti with a nice cross.
Gora throws a predictable looking body shot #TD2#
and Nti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Gora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borowa Gora overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Gora manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Borowa Gora has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nti misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Nti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nti throws a punch but it's blocked by Gora.
Gora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Nti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gora is trying to keep an underhook but Nti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Nti stops Gora from getting back to his feet.
Nti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora tries to kick Nti off but Nti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nti controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gora lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Gora misses with a head kick.
A jab from Gora misses.
Gora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nti tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gora moves forwards but Nti connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gora thumps Nti with a low kick.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nti scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gora in his tracks. #TD2#
Nti shoots in and bounces Gora off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Gora is looking to stand back up but Nti counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Gora. #REVR#
Gora is trying to stand up here but Nti is controlling him well. #T4#
Gora is looking to get back to is feet but Nti passes into side control.
Gora is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nti asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
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 Borowa Gora 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gora throws an off balance right hand
and Gora takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kwame Nti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gora lands with a hook. Nti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Nti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gora works Nti's body with a nice hook.
Gora misses with a shot to the body
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Gora.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gora uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nti.
Nti throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gora's waist but Gora gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nti off to one side.
Nti defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora misses with a hook to the body
and Nti counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gora thinking.
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nti jabs at Gora's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Nti, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Gora throws a lazy uppercut
and Nti counters with a straight right hand.
Gora throws a leg kick
and Nti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nti avoids the head kick by Gora.
Nti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Gora misses.
Gora will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nti throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.
Gora scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nti might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Gora throws a body shot but no joy.
Gora misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nti tries to counter with a clinch but Gora shakes him off and moves away.
Gora misses with a looping right.
Nti throws out a counter right but Gora avoids it with no problem.
Nti takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nti with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nti lands a body shot. #T2#
Gora punishes Nti's body with a nice straight punch.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gora circles away.
Borowa Gora has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kwame Nti.
Gora throws a hook but Nti avoids it easily.#TD2#
Nti looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gora is wriggling around but Nti manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#REVR#
Gora pushes Nti off but Nti dives into side control.
Nti taking a breather here.
Gora tries to escape but Nti is in control. #T3#
Nti happy to just control the position for now.
Nti prevents Gora from escaping the position.
Gora trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Nti just content to control the position.
Nti in side control, throwing shots but Gora defends.
Gora is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nti defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gora looks to score with a jab to the body but Nti is just out of range.
Nti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Nti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora throws a leg kick that misses.
Nti shoots in looking for a takedown but Gora manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nti's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gora swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gora cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gora cracks Nti with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

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 Borowa Gora.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gora, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: SMASH: Drake vs Tryastsyn
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Moder smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Moder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Moder throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Kringle gets a clinch.
Moder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Moder lands with a right to the head.
Kringle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow.
Moder misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kringle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Moder - that landed with a thud.
Moder missing with knees to the body.
Kringle managing to block the knees to the body from Moder.
Moder working aggressively here.
Moder lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Kristoph Kringle has been cut.
We've been informed that Moder has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Moder pushes off an throws an elbow but Kringle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Moder throws an elbow that misses.
Moder misses with a body punch.
Kringle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moder misses with some punches. #BC#
Kringle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Moder works Kringle's body with a nice hook.
Moder digs a good hook to Kringle's body.
Moder swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kringle circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kringle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jan Moder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle lands a head kick. Moder smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Moder throws a half hearted mid kick.
Moder looks for the body kick but Kringle saw that one coming.
Moder takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Moder rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kringle counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Moder has Kringle up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Moder throws an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kringle manages to break the clinch. #T2#
Kringle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moder throws a lazy head kick
and Kringle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moder looks winded!
Moder misses with a left hand
and Kringle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kringle works Moder's body with a nice hook.
Kringle uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moder has time to react.
Kringle is looking to land body kicks.
Moder doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Kringle darts in and clinches Moder up against the cage.
Kringle misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch.
Kringle connects with a leg kick.
Kringle scores with a punch to the head.
Moder misses with a wild body shot.
Kringle misses with a hook.#T3#
Kringle loads up on a big right hand but Moder slips the punch.
Kringle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Moder throws a nice outside leg kick.
Moder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kringle defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Moder misses with an uppercut
and Kringle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kringle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kringle misses the shot to the body.
Moder jabs at Kringle's body.#CL#
Kringle moves into the clinch successfully.
Kringle misses with a body punch. #T4##BC#
Kringle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moder throws an overhand right that lands on Kringle's shoulder, as Kringle tries to avoid the shot.
Moder misses with a straight left.
Moder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moder moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Moder lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Moder moves into the clinch.
Kringle presses Moder against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Kringle manages to break the clinch.
Moder turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kringle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kringle punishes Moder's body with a nice straight punch.
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 Kristoph Kringle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Moder throws a hook but Kringle blocks it.#CL#
Kringle moves into the clinch successfully.
Kringle can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action.
Moder comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moder just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kringle's brow.
Kringle prevents a body shot from Moder. #BC#
Kringle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moder scores with a spinning back kick!
Kristoph Kringle is winning the standup battle so far.
Moder cracks Kringle with an open hand slap.
Kringle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Moder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL2#
Moder clinches up against the cage.
Kringle can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action.
Kringle has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Moder lands an elbow inside.
Kringle can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action. #T1#
Moder lands an uppercut.
Moder tries to throw a body punch but Kringle avoids it by throwing Moder back against the cage.
Moder blocks a body shot from Kringle.
Moder lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kringle.#BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moder lands with an uppercut that bounces Kringle off the cage and back into range.
Moder digs a good hook to Kringle's body.
Moder throws a body shot but no joy.
Kringle jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kringle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moder tries to clinch but Kringle is having none of it.
It looked like Kringle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Moder.
Kringle moves in looking to clinch but Moder pushes him off.#CL2#
Moder closes the distance and pushes Kringle back into the cage.
Kringle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow. #T2#
Kringle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kringle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow.
Kringle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moders head.
Kringle swings wildly with an uppercut but Moder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moder lands a nice looking hook to the body, 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!
With the fighters up against the cage, Moder throws an elbow but misses.
Moder pushes off an throws an elbow but Kringle leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Kringle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moder throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Kringle clinches. #BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kringle tries to close the distance and clinch but Moder swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kringle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Moder scoring well with a low kick there. #T3#
Kringle swats away the attempt to clinch by Moder.
Moder is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kringle.
Moder lands with a cross.
Moder throws a head kick that Kringle semi-blocks.
Moder thuds his right hand into Kringle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL#
Kringle closes the distance and clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Kringle.
A hook to the body from Kringle.
Moder is breathing heavily.
Kringle scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kringle pushes Moder back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kringle can't find room to land a body shot as Moder controls the action.
Kringle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Moders head.
A hook to the body from Kringle.
Kringle lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kringle digs a right hand into Moder's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moder's gas tank.
Kringle lands a nice shot to the body.
Kristoph Kringle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short uppercut from Kringle.
Kringle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kringle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kringle.
Nice body punch from Kringle.
Kringle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Moder backwards.
Kringle tries to throw a body punch but Moder avoids it by throwing Kringle back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Kringle as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moder on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Kringle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Moder, pushing him back against the cage.
Moder tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Kringle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kringle cracks a nice hook into Moder's ribs.
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 Kristoph Kringle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kristoph Kringle'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#
Moder moves out of range of the body kick.
Moder scores with a spinning back kick!
Moder with the inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moder. Kringle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moder throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kringle defending well as Moder loads up on a big left hand.
Moder misses with an uppercut.
Kringle avoids the head kick by Moder.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moder avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kringle is looking to land body kicks.
A little jabbing left from Moder on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kringle takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kringle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kringle is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Moder on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Moder takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kringle scores with a body shot.
Kringle misses with a few strikes there.
Moder waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kringle.
Moder throws a chopping leg kick but Kringle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kringle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moder.
Crunch! Kringle slams his shin into Moder's torso.#CL#
Kringle has managed to clinch.
Kringle misses with a body punch.
Kringle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A hook to the body from Kringle.
Kringle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jan Moder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch.
Kringle lands a jab to Moder's midsection.
Kringle throws a head kick but Moder moves out of range. #CL#
Kringle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moder prevents a body shot from Kringle.
Moder lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kringle misses with a body punch.
Kringle lands an uppercut.
Moder misses with an elbow over the top.
A right handed body shot lands from Kringle.
Kringle digs a right hand underneath Moder's ribcage. Moder let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC#
Kringle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kringle digs a good body shot into Moder's ribs.
Kringle jabs Moder to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kringle lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moder will feel that in the morning.#T3#
Kringle bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL#
Kringle closes the distance and clinches.
Kringle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kringle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kringle cracks Moder with a nice body shot.
Kringle struggles to land a body shot inside as Moder controls his hands.
Moder looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC#
Kringle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kringle is looking to wear down Moder with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kringle throws a sloppy head kick
and Moder counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Moder.
Kringle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Kringle rushes Moder and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kringle tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kringle.
A head punch on the inside from Moder fails to land.
Kringle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Moder's elbow. #T4#
Moder blocks a body shot from Kringle.
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moder throws a head punch that misses.
Kringle tries to work over Moder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kringle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Moder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Kringle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moder throws a sloppy head kick
and Kringle counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moder thinking.
Kringle tries to clinch but Moder moves out of range.
Kringle delivers a nice body kick.
Moder misses with a hook
and Kringle counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kringle lands with an overhand left.
Moder ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Moder chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kringle can pounce on him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kristoph Kringle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kringle 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: C304: Marley vs Anderson II
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Babcock lands with a right hand. #TD#
Talvela scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Babcock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Talvela pulls his head out easily.
Babcock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Talvela is trying to control the action in half guard but Babcock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Babcock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Talvela seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babcock does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babcock is pressing down on Talvela's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Talvela keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Babcock's head.#SUB2#
Babcock working for submissions but it's allowed Talvela to get to half guard. #T1#
Talvela lands strikes from half guard.
Talvela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Talvela thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Talvela wants to take a breather but Babcock is having none of it. #SUB2#
Babcock looking for submissions off his back.
Ground and pound from Talvela.
Babcock is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Talvela's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Talvela's back!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Talvela trying to control the position but Babcock manages to sink in the hooks. #T2#
Babcock is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Talvela up. #SUB2#
Talvela is in a bad position with Babcock working for a choke. Talvela manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Talvela preventing the sweep.
Talvela throwing strikes from guard but Babcock blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Babcock working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Talvela has passed into half guard!
Talvela is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Talvela winds up and cracks Babcock with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Babcock wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Talvela connects with a nice short shot to Babcock's temple.
Babcock wants to sweep but Talvela has passed to side control!
Talvela is looking to take a break and control but Babcock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Talvela lands an elbow.
Babcock tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Talvela wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Babcock is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Babcock is trying to control Talvela's posture but Talvela avoids it.
Babcock on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Babcock regains half guard.
Babcock makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Babcock.
Talvela stopping the sweep attempt from Babcock.
Talvela stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babcock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Babcock is looking for a triangle but Talvela pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Babcock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Babcock defending well as Talvela loads up on a big left hand.
Talvela loads up on a big right hand but Babcock slips the punch.
Talvela on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Babcock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Talvela looks for the body kick but Babcock saw that one coming.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Babcock.
Talvela changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Babcock tries to avoid it but Talvela manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Babcock to the ground. Babcock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Babcock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Babcock throws a front kick aimed at Talvela's knee but Talvela avoids it well.
Talvela attempts a counter takedown but Babcock avoids it well and moves away.
Talvela lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Talvela throws a right and a left that Babcock avoids nicely.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Talvela works Babcock's body with a nice hook.
Babcock throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Talvela uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Babcock has time to react.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Talvela throws out the jab. #T1#
No luck for Talvela with that takedown attempt.
Babcock looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Babcock walks into a left hand.
Talvela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Paavo Talvela is winning the standup battle so far.
Babcock throws the left hand but Talvela avoids the punch easily.
Babcock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Talvela is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Babcock can do to turn this around?
Talvela throws a nice outside leg kick.
Talvela tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babcock avoids a punch combination nicely. #TD#
Talvela shoots in and gets a takedown into Babcock's guard.#T2#
Babcock looking for a sweep. Not yet Babcock, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Babcock is on top in guard. #REVB#
Paavo Talvela overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Babcock trying to control but Talvela is working from the bottom.
Talvela looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babcock is one step ahead there.
Babcock wants to control from the top but Talvela keeps moving.
Babcock might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Talvela haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Babcock is working Talvela over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Talvela seems keen to control Babcock's posture.#T3#
Talvela keeping moving, preventing Babcock from controlling successfully.
Talvela looking to control. #SUB#
Talvela has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Babcock is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Talvela.#SUB2#
Babcock swings around for an armbar but Talvela sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Babcock's guard.#SUB2#
Babcock has his foot on Talvela's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Talvela works his way back into a safe position though.
Babcock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Babcock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Talvela defends it easily.#SUB2#
Babcock has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Talvela should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Babcock has tightened it up now! Talvela should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jim Babcock!
A very excited looking Jim Babcock 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: C305: Matsuzaka vs Monkey
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Gora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gora waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahogany.
A head kick misses from Gora.
Mahogany defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
Gora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gora throws a chopping leg kick but Mahogany manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gora lands a head kick!
Borowa Gora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahogany keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gora digs a good body shot into Mahogany's ribs.
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Gora slips under a jab from Mahogany.
Mahogany uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gora.
Mahogany takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mahogany is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gora.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mahogany manages to avoid it.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Mahogany is looking to clinch but Gora is avoiding it.
Gora throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mahogany.#T1#
Gora misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahogany is looking to counter punch.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mahogany is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gora.
Mahogany takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gora 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 Mahogany has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mahogany and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mahogany swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mahogany is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gora.
Mahogany connects with a leg kick.
Gora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gora. Mahogany does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gora throws the left hand but Mahogany avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Gora.
Gora throws a body kick that misses.
Mahogany misses with a straight left.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Mahogany does it's job there.
Mahogany on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gora. Gora obviously looking to wear him down.
Gora slips under a jab.
Gora misses with a body kick.#T2#
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahogany throws the left hand but Gora avoids the punch easily.
Mahogany avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahogany moves out of range as Gora throws a body kick.
Gora misses with a hook
and Mahogany counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gora thinking. #CL#
Mahogany closes the distance and clinches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mahogany.
Gora lands a shoulder strike.
Mahogany lands a shoulder strike.
Gora lands a right hand. #BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahogany looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
A big left from Gora misses.
Mahogany thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Mahogany throws out a loose jab but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Gora misses.
A big left from Mahogany misses.
Mahogany wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Gora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Gora pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gora misses with a kick to the body.
Gora misses with a right hand
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gora!
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mahogany misses with a hook.
Mahogany looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gora tries a quick counter leg kick but Mahogany is wise to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Gora.
Mahogany throws a hook but Gora blocks it.
Gora throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Mahogany to counter with a crisp jab.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Mahogany rushes Gora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gora.
Gora wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #T4#
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
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!
Gora lands a nice shot to the body.
Mahogany misses with some punches.
Mahogany can't find room to land a body shot as Gora controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Gora.
Gora pushes Mahogany back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
Mahogany prevents Gora from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gora.
A head punch on the inside from Mahogany fails to land.
A short left from Gora.
A shot in the inside from Gora. #BC2#
Gora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gora displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahogany.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany throws a hook to the side of Gora's head but Gora sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gora throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gora moves out of range of the body kick from Mahogany.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora dominated that round.
That's time! Mahogany's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Gora misses with a straight right.
Mahogany scores with a jab.
Gora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gora works Mahogany's body with a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Mahogany was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gora misses the shot to the body.
Gora scores with a jab. Mahogany acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gora swinging wildly here.
Mahogany wants to clinch but Gora slips to the side
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borowa Gora seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gora misses with a combination
and Mahogany connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gora scores with a punch to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahogany looks to score with a jab to the body but Gora is just out of range.
Gora lands a nice looking body kick.#T1#
Mahogany throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mahogany misses with a wild body shot.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mahogany tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gora was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahogany.
Gora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gora is looking to slow Mahogany down with leg kicks.
Mahogany misses with a hook. Gora ducked under it nicely.
Mahogany throws a jab when Gora was well out of range.
Gora tries a quick counter leg kick but Mahogany is wise to it.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut.
Gora fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mahogany has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gora throws a leg kick but Mahogany sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A leg kick checked by Mahogany.
Mahogany scores with a nice right hand.
Mahogany moves out of range as Gora throws a body kick.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gora.
Gora misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Gora moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Mahogany checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gora ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mahogany lands with a right hand.
Mahogany lands a jab to the nose.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahogany.
Gora plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Mahogany fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gora feints and then cracks Mahogany's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mahogany down.
Gora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mahogany is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahogany has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gora.
Mahogany lands with a shot to the body.
Gora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gora wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mahogany moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gora misses with a jab, cross combination. #T3#
Gora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mahogany makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gora cracks Mahogany with an open hand slap.
Mahogany swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
A big left from Gora misses.
Gora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Gora cracks Mahogany with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gora slips under a jab from Mahogany.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahogany moves away from the strike by Gora.
Gora connects with a leg kick.
Gora misses with a straight right.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
No joy there for Mahogany, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T4#
Mahogany keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Mahogany was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gora.
Mahogany throws an overhand right that lands on Gora's shoulder, as Gora tries to avoid the shot.
Mahogany throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany misses with a body shot.
Mahogany digs a good body shot into Gora's ribs.
Mahogany pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Gora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahogany on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gora. Gora obviously looking to wear him down.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Gora keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahogany displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Mahogany connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahogany misses with a looping left.
Gora throws out a leg kick but Mahogany moves out of range and Gora only half commits.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
Gora takes a swing at Mahogany's ribcage but misses.
Mahogany swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahogany checks a low kick from Gora.
Mahogany feinted there with a counter leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Borowa Gora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Gora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rich Mahogany has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gora keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mahogany throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gora. #CL#
Mahogany darts in and clinches Gora up against the cage.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gora is looking to break free of the clinch but Mahogany has double underhooks.
Mahogany fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gora blocks an uppercut.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gora works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gora blocks a body shot from Mahogany.
Mahogany lands a left hand.
Mahogany lands with a right to the head.
Rich Mahogany has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gora tries to break the clinch but Mahogany is controlling the position. #BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gora throws a sloppy body shot
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gora. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mahogany scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gora dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mahogany moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gora.
Gora stuns Mahogany with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gora pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Gora backs away, Mahogany returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good exchange - Gora coming out on top.
Gora scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gora lands with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gora.
Gora swings widly with a right hand
and Mahogany counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gora misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany counters with a stiff right hand.
Gora throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mahogany.
Mahogany tries a low kick but Gora avoids it.#T2#
Mahogany takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Gora is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Mahogany on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice combination there by Mahogany.
Gora tries to land a body kick
and Mahogany counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mahogany throws a body shot but no joy.
Mahogany lands a front kick.
Gora takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mahogany throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahogany takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Gora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gora with the inside leg kick.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gora with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Gora. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Mahogany misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gora punishes Mahogany's body with a nice straight punch.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Mahogany moved out of range.
Mahogany misses with a lunging right hand
and Gora counters with an outside leg kick.
Mahogany tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gora scores with a kick to the midsection.
A combination from Mahogany does no damage.
Mahogany ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gora moves away.
Mahogany misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gora fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gora. That's going to slow Mahogany down.
Gora throws a wild body kick that Mahogany sees coming a mile off.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Gora lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mahogany looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gora punishes Mahogany's body with a nice straight punch.
Mahogany misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
Gora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gora thumps Mahogany with a low kick.
Mahogany throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
Gora changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gora lands with a nice body punch.
Gora throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gora lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahogany moves out of range of the body kick from Gora.
Mahogany appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora misses with a head kick.
Gora just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora slips a straight right by Mahogany.
Mahogany misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Borowa Gora comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gora 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borowa Gora!
Borowa Gora was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Rich Mahogany had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent.'.

Event: TOF 113
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Jovanovic goes for a double leg but Yardow avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yardow continues to drive forward.
Nice shot lands for Yardow.
Jovanovic slips a straight right by Yardow.
Decent striking displayed by Yardow there.
Yardow lands a right hook to the body.
Jovanovic swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yardow.
Jovanovic slips a jab from Yardow.
Jovanovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yardow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jovanovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yardow throws a combination. Jovanovic tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yardow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yardow lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Yardow punishes Jovanovic's body with a nice straight punch.
Yardow throws a hook but Jovanovic blocks it.
Yardow misses with an uppercut.
Jovanovic throws a counter combo.
Yardow misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Jovanovic shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Yardow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jovanovic throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Yardow wants to get back to his feet.
Jovanovic is looking to take a break and control but Yardow is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yardow is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jovanovic is controlling him well.#T2#
Yardow is not content to let Jovanovic control the position. #SUB2#
Jovanovic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yardow wants to get back to his feet.
Jovanovic throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T3#
The ground and pound from Jovanovic seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jovanovic trying to control the action but Yardow is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jovanovic working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jovanovic slows the pace down.
Yardow is trying to get back to his feet.
Jovanovic lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yardow down.
Jovanovic scores with punches from side control.
Jovanovic remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Jovanovic is working Yardow over with some ground and pound from side control.
Jovanovic trying to control the action but Yardow is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovanovic is staying tight to Yardow's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T4#
Jovanovic creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yardow is not content to let Jovanovic control the position.
Yardow tries to escape but Jovanovic is in control. #SUB2#
Jovanovic swings around for an armbar but Yardow sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jovanovic's guard.#SUB2#
Yardow is sitting in close to Jovanovic's body. Jovanovic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Yardow is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Yardow is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jovanovic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
A relieved looking Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 316 Kersikov vs Argento
Date: May 12, 2024

#R1#
Kersikov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Argento fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kersikov checks it well.
Argento shoots in for a double leg but Kersikov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Argento.
Argento ducks under a wild hook from Kersikov.
Argento misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Argento 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.
Kersikov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Argento changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Argento uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kersikov.
Kersikov 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.
Alexus Argento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Argento scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Kersikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Argento.
Argento throws a series of punches but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Argento fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kersikov avoids it really well and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Argento throws a jab when Kersikov was well out of range.
Kersikov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kersikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Argento takes a swing at Kersikov's ribcage but misses.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Argento.
Argento counters with a body kick.#T2##CL2#
Argento has closed the distance and engaged Kersikov in a clinch.
Argento throws a head punch that misses.
Kersikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Argento avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Argento pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Argento misses with a hook to the body
and Kersikov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Argento is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kersikov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Argento looks for the body kick but Kersikov saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Argento.
Kersikov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Argento bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Argento feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Kersikov connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento lands a slapping body shot.
Kersikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Argento misses with a combination
and Kersikov counters with a thumping low kick.
Argento tries a head kick but it misses.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Argento scores with a hook to the body. Kersikov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T4#
Kersikov misses with a hook.
Kersikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Argento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Kersikov. #CL2#
Argento darts in and clinches Kersikov up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Argento.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kersikov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Alexus Argento will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Kersikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Argento shoots in but Kersikov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kersikov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Argento lands a nice hook to Kersikov's body. Kersikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donk. Argento catches Kersikov right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Argento moves into the clinch successfully.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kersikov connects with a knee to the head.
Kersikov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Argento.
Argento tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kersikov's elbow.
Kersikov prevents a body shot from Argento.
Kersikov's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Argento blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Argento avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch.
Argento throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Argento throws a series of punches but Kersikov avoids them all with ease.
Kersikov wants to slow Argento down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick from Argento, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kersikov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
Kersikov throws a sloppy head kick and Argento moves out of range easily.
Argento is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.
Kersikov lands with a kick to the ribs.
Kersikov misses with an uppercut
and Argento counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrei Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kersikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kersikov misses with a double jab
and Argento counters with a three punch combo that has Kersikov backing up. Kersikov nods at Argento to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Argento.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Argento is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kersikov with a body shot.#T3#
Argento misses with a wild combination.
Kersikov jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Argento closes the distance and pushes Kersikov back into the cage.
Argento lands with a left to the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Argento. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Kersikov. #TD2#
Argento lands a takedown into guard.
Kersikov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Argento manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Argento wants to take a breather but Kersikov is having none of it. #T4#
Argento is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Argento looks to land a strike but Kersikov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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!
Argento throws a big elbow that misses.
Argento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Argento throws a strike but Kersikov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Argento is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Kersikov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kersikov 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Alexus Argento will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
That's time! Kersikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Argento tries to clinch but Kersikov is having none of it.
Argento just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Kersikov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Argento lands a body shot.
Argento wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kersikov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Argento lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kersikov will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Argento.
Argento misses with a double jab.
Kersikov is looking to land body kicks.
Argento only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T1#
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Argento steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Argento shoots in and drives through. Kersikov sprawls well.
Argento takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kersikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Argento checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Argento. Kersikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Argento looks to move away, Kersikov throws a big counter combo but Argento just gets out of the way.
Kersikov throws a body punch but Argento moves out of range. #T2#
Kersikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Kersikov coming out on top.
Argento moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Argento appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Argento.
Kersikov appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Argento fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kersikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Argento throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Argento connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Argento.
Argento looks to score with a jab to the body but Kersikov is just out of range.
Argento doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#That has opened up Alexus Argento's cut even more.
A good leg kick by Kersikov.
Argento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Andrei Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexus Argento.
Argento on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4##KD#
Kersikov lands a big right hand that sends Argento crashing to the mat! Kersikov stays standing though and waves Argento back to his feet!#CUT#The cut above Alexus Argento's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov is looking to slow Argento down with leg kicks.
Argento takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Argento is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kersikov rather than just go for the knockout.
Argento shoots in but no luck this time.
Andrei Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Argento misses with a two punch combination.
Argento swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kersikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Kersikov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Alexus Argento's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Argento throws a body kick that misses.
Argento digs a good body shot into Kersikov's ribs.
Argento shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kersikov as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Kersikov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Argento.
Argento moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Argento misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Argento keeps Kersikov at a distance using the push kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Argento tries to score with a low kick but Kersikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kersikov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kersikov avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Kersikov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Kersikov throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Argento counter with a right hand.
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice takedown defense from Kersikov. No joy for Argento on that attempt.
Argento tries to clinch there but Kersikov circles away.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kersikov throws an overhand right that lands on Argento's shoulder, as Argento tries to avoid the shot.
Argento let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kersikov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kersikov throws a push kick but Argento slaps the foot to one side.
Kersikov lands the left hand.#CUT#Alexus Argento's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#T2#
Kersikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kersikov tries to land a front kick but Argento steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov drops Argento with a huge uppercut! Argento drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kersikov is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
Andrei Kersikov retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Andrei Kersikov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Mao throws a big shot that misses.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mao throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Mao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mao misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Johnson misses its target.
Danga de danga de dang - Mao scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#It looks like James Johnson has been cut.
We've been told by Johnson's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Mao defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao walks into a jab.
Johnson digs a good body shot into Mao's ribs.
Mao throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Mao stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson stalks Mao and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mao's face. Mao staggers backwards, shaken.
Mao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Johnson moves into the clinch successfully.
Mao slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson scores with a jab. Mao acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Mao!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mao moves out of range as Johnson strikes.#T2#
Johnson avoids the head kick by Mao.
Johnson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson. #ROC#Mao is rocked!
Johnson connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Mao out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James Johnson!
An out of breath James Johnson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Yin Mao spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh well, on to the next one!'.

Event: C301: Queiroz vs Gora
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Gora lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Donk. Vale Queiroz catches Gora right on the button with a cross.
Gora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz obviously looking to wear him down.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up but Gora circles away and keeps his distance.
Gora bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vale Queiroz connects with a jab.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice strike.
Vale Queiroz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gora throws out a counter right but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Vale Queiroz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gora moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gora let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vale Queiroz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
Gora misses with a body shot.
Vale Queiroz blocks a head kick by Gora.
Vale Queiroz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vale Queiroz lands an overhand right.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Gora jabs at Vale Queiroz's body.
Gora lands a slapping body shot.
Gora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vale Queiroz manages to avoid it.
Gora is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vale Queiroz rather than just go for the knockout.
Gora chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vale Queiroz can pounce on him.
Vale Queiroz lands a glancing blow to the side of Gora's head.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Vale Queiroz rushes Gora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gora wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vale Queiroz has him pressed against the cage.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Vale Queiroz swings wildly with an uppercut but Gora uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right handed body shot lands from Gora.
Gora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Gora blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz blocks a body shot from Gora.
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vale Queiroz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vale Queiroz dodges the punch combination from Gora.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Gora moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick that knocks Gora off balance momentarily.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gora backs up against the cage.
Vale Queiroz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gora dodges the punch combination from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of strikes that have Gora backpedaling.
Jab, jab by Vale Queiroz - just one landing. #T3#
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Vale Queiroz darts in and clinches Gora up against the cage.#BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of strikes that have Gora backpedaling.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Gora moves away
and Gora counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vale Queiroz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gora.#CL#
Vale Queiroz has Gora up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz punishes Gora's body with a nice straight punch.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up
and Gora counters with a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Gora is having none of it.
Gora throws a big counter head kick but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Gora throws a low kick but Vale Queiroz moves out of range easily.
Vale Queiroz appears to be looking for a big counter.#T4#
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab
and Gora counters with a stiff right hand.
Gora throws a leg kick but Vale Queiroz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vale Queiroz scores with a body shot.
Vale Queiroz lunges at Gora with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gora's hand.
Vale Queiroz blocks a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch but Gora is avoiding it.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gora paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gora works Vale Queiroz's body with a nice hook.
Vale Queiroz lands a leg kick that knocks Gora off balance momentarily.
Vale Queiroz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gora.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vale Queiroz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gora blocks a leg kick.#CL#
Vale Queiroz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Gora with a hook.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Gora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gora throws a big counter head kick but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Gora throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vale Queiroz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vale Queiroz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is winning the standup battle so far.
Gora throws a push kick but Vale Queiroz slaps the foot to one side.
Gora takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick which misses Gora's front leg but catches the back leg as Gora tries to avoid it.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora misses with a looping left.
Gora on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up but Gora circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Gora on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Vale Queiroz has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gora tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vale Queiroz smiles and moves away. #T1#
Gora misses with a hook.
Vale Queiroz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gora throws the kick towards the body but Vale Queiroz avoids it.
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Vale Queiroz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A good leg kick by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Vale Queiroz misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz scores with a one two! Gora had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gora swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Gora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gora tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vale Queiroz connects with an inside leg kick.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gora avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Vale Queiroz throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left and a right from Vale Queiroz both land. Nice combination.
Gora dodges the punch combination from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gora looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vale Queiroz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gora connects with a right hand. Vale Queiroz shakes it off.
Gora throws a head kick that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a two punch combination.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Vale Queiroz 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 Gora has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gora and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gora looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Vale Queiroz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Gora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gora on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz obviously looking to wear him down.
Vale Queiroz works Gora's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Vale Queiroz darts in and clinches Gora up against the cage.
Gora lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards. #BC2#
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gora jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gora lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vale Queiroz will feel that in the morning.
Gora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vale Queiroz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gora's hands.
A head kick from Vale Queiroz lands but Gora takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Vale Queiroz gets a clinch. #T4#
Vale Queiroz tries to throw a body punch but Gora avoids it by throwing Vale Queiroz back against the cage.
Gora throws a head punch that misses.
Gora swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gora can do to turn this around?
Gora working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vale Queiroz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gora backwards.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vale Queiroz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vale Queiroz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws a body shot but no joy.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gora sizes up Vale Queiroz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gora throws a lazy right hand but Vale Queiroz sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gora's sensitive parts.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Vale Queiroz moves out of range of the strikes.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a leg kick but Gora saw it coming and moves away.
Gora uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
Gora throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Gora tries to keep at a distance but Vale Queiroz has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Vale Queiroz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gora's elbow.
Gora misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gora misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora blocking some punches.
Gora blocking some punches.
A short right from Gora on the inside.
Gora blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vale Queiroz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Vale Queiroz looks to land a combination but Gora avoids it well. #T1#
A jab lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Vale Queiroz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vale Queiroz feints and then cracks Gora's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gora down.
A big right from Gora misses.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Left hook, right uppercut from Vale Queiroz. #T2#
Gora dodges the punch combination from Vale Queiroz.
It seemed like Gora was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Vale Queiroz connects with a solid leg kick.
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gora takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gora takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vale Queiroz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Gora circles away.
Vale Queiroz scores with a sloppy right hand. Gora should have avoided that one.
Gora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch there but Gora circles away.
Vale Queiroz defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Gora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Vale Queiroz does no damage.
Gora throws out a counter right but Vale Queiroz avoids it with no problem.
Vale Queiroz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vale Queiroz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gora throws a push kick but Vale Queiroz slaps the foot to one side. #CL#
Vale Queiroz has closed the distance and engaged Gora in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Gora's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vale Queiroz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a double jab
and Gora counters with a stiff right hand.
Gora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vale Queiroz is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Vale Queiroz throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vale Queiroz connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Vale Queiroz finds it's way through Gora's defenses.
Vale Queiroz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gora shapes to counter with a head kick.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch but Gora moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Nice shot by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vale Queiroz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Vale Queiroz takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vale Queiroz connects with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gora blocks the low kick.
Gora is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Gora misses.
Vale Queiroz defending well as Gora loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz is looking to score with low kicks.
Gora looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vale Queiroz.
Gora uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale Queiroz.
Nice cross by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gora circles away.
Gora now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T1#
Vale Queiroz throws a nice looking combination but Gora bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gora ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vale Queiroz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vale Queiroz throws a poor cross that misses
and Gora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vale Queiroz thinking.
Gora on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gora misses with a few strikes there.
Vale Queiroz lands a jab to the head.
Vale Queiroz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vale Queiroz digs a good hook to Gora's body.
Gora misses with a straight left.
Gora has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Vale Queiroz scores with a one two! Gora had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick but Gora sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gora now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vale Queiroz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gora looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vale Queiroz misses with an uppercut. Gora saw that one coming.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Gora avoids them all with ease.
Gora throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Gora misses with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz throws a body punch but Gora moves out of range.
Vale Queiroz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vale Queiroz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL#
Vale Queiroz darts in and clinches Gora up against the cage.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vale Queiroz lands a nice shot to the body.
Gora misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Vale Queiroz struggles to land a body shot inside as Gora controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gora.
Vale Queiroz misses with a punch on the inside.
Gora lands a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gora lands a right hand.
Vale Queiroz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Vale Queiroz throws a head punch that misses.
Gora lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vale Queiroz moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gora lands a nice looking body kick.
Gora circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gora buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Vale Queiroz. #T4#
Vale Queiroz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Gora's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
A countering left hand to the body from Gora misses.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vale Queiroz moves in looking to clinch but Gora pushes him off.
Vale Queiroz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vale Queiroz tries to close the distance and clinch but Gora swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vale Queiroz doesn't manage to clinch there - Gora circles away.
Gora keeps the fight on the outside.
Gora takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gora throws a jab but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a big counter combination but Gora scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL#
Vale Queiroz rushes Gora and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz had his way with Borowa Gora in that round.
The cut man is working on Erasmo Vale Queiroz'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. 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.#R5#
The fight stays on the outside here - Vale Queiroz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vale Queiroz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vale Queiroz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gora! But no joy.
Gora 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.
Gora attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Gora.
Vale Queiroz with a nice cross.
Gora keeps Vale Queiroz at a distance using the push kick.
Vale Queiroz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gora.
Gora takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Gora has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vale Queiroz.
A right-left combo lands from Vale Queiroz.
A solid body kick from Gora.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Vale Queiroz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gora manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gora swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick
and Gora counters with a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Gora misses the target.
Gora misses with a body kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy body shot
and Gora counters with an outside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a right and a left that Gora avoids nicely.
Gora looks like he wants to counter punch here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Vale Queiroz is looking to score with low kicks.
Vale Queiroz throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gora let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vale Queiroz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gora throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale Queiroz counters with an inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gora.
Gora blocks a head kick by Vale Queiroz.
Gora avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gora was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vale Queiroz slips a straight right by Gora.
Vale Queiroz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gora throws out the jab.
Vale Queiroz with the inside leg kick.
Vale Queiroz thumps Gora with a low kick.#CL#
Vale Queiroz instigates a clinch. #T3#
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz prevents Gora from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Gora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz fails to land with a series of punches.
Vale Queiroz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vale Queiroz connects with a body shot.#CL#
Vale Queiroz instigates a clinch.
Gora working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gora.
Gora lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vale Queiroz misses with some punches.
Gora lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gora doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Gora breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. That's going to slow Gora down.
Gora avoids the body shot from Vale Queiroz. #T4#
A low kick lands for Vale Queiroz.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Vale Queiroz.
Gora takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gora throws a big shot that misses.
Vale Queiroz is looking to clinch.
Vale Queiroz fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gora misses with a looping left.
As Gora looks to move away, Vale Queiroz throws a big counter combo but Gora just gets out of the way.
Vale Queiroz lands a high kick! #CL#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch.
Gora lands with a right to the head.
Gora fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vale Queiroz tries a body shot but Gora blocks it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Vale Queiroz 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 50:45
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erasmo Vale Queiroz!
Erasmo Vale Queiroz retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Erasmo Vale Queiroz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DMMA 314 Fisher vs Sitsongrit
Date: May 05, 2024

#R1#
Mahomes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid body kick from Hollow.
Hollow takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mahomes is looking to score with low kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hollow misses with a body shot.
Hollow lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mahomes throws a body kick that misses.
Hollow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mahomes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hollow throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hollow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahomes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice jab there from Hollow.
Mahomes with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Hollow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahomes misses with a head kick.
Hollow has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Heavy Metal in the buildup to the fight.
Hawk Hollow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hollow throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Mahomes's head.
Mahomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hollow misses with a leg kick.
Mahomes looks to land a right hand but Hollow moved out of range.
Hollow checks a low kick from Mahomes.
Hollow seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hollow blocks a jab.#T1#
Mahomes keeps Hollow at a distance using the push kick.
Hollow works the jab nicely.
Hollow connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mahomes lands with a kick to the temple. Hollow shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jab from Mahomes.
Hollow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mahomes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mahomes throws a lazy right hand but Hollow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mahomes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hollow. Hollow obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahomes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hollow moves away.
Hollow connects with an inside leg kick.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Mahomes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mahomes misses with a hook. Hollow ducked under it nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A good leg kick by Hollow.
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hollow.
Mahomes moves out of range of the leg kick from Hollow.
Hollow wants to clinch up but Mahomes keeps it at a distance.
Mahomes is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hollow paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hollow misses with a hook.
Hollow catches Mahomes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Danga de danga de dang - Mahomes scores with a four punch combination!#T2#
Hollow throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahomes throws a shot from downtown. Hollow moves away and avoids it.
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Hollow.
Hollow throws a shot to the body.
Hollow defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Hollow throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mahomes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hollow takes one to the side of the head.
Hollow checks a low kick from Mahomes.
Nice shot lands for Hollow.
Hollow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mahomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollow.#CL#
Hollow takes the fight into the clinch.
Hollow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mahomess head.
Hollow lands a nice uppercut.
Hollow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Hollow breaks from the clinch.
Mahomes thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Hollow is looking to clinch but Mahomes is avoiding it.
Mahomes thuds a left hand into Hollow's body.
Hollow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hollow moves in looking to clinch but Mahomes pushes him off.
Mahomes misses with a body shot.
Hollow loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Hollow uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a series of punches but Hollow moves out of range.
Hollow throws a leg kick which misses Mahomes's front leg but catches the back leg as Mahomes tries to avoid it.
Mahomes cracks Hollow with a good jab.
Mahomes looks to score with a jab to the body but Hollow is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hollow on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Mahomes misses.
Mahomes moves out of range as Hollow strikes.
Mahomes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hollow buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollow misses the shot to the body.
Hollow slips a straight right by Mahomes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hollow scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahomes in his tracks. #T4#
Mahomes throws a head kick that Hollow semi-blocks. #CUT2#It looks like Hawk Hollow has been cut.
Hollow tries to clinch up
enabling Mahomes to counter with a crisp jab.
Hollow wants to clinch up but Mahomes keeps it at a distance.
Mahomes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mahomes misses with a straight left.
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahomes throws out the jab.
Hollow moves out of range of the body kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes looks to land a body kick but Hollow moved away.
Mahomes scores with a head kick.
Mahomes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hollow.#CL#
Hollow closes the distance and clinches.
Mahomes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hollow's elbow.
Mahomes lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mahomes is leaning against Hollow and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hollow blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Hollow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick Mahomes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hawk Hollow's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hollow getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mahomes throws a head kick but Hollow moves out of range.
Hollow misses the jab.
As Hollow backs off Mahomes throws a huge counter combo but Hollow manages to avoid it all.
Hollow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahomes throws out the jab.
Patrick Mahomes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hollow takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Mahomes throws a big shot that misses.
Hollow is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a wild combination.
Hollow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mahomes's hands.
Mahomes swings for the body but Hollow moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Hollow.
Hollow throws a body punch but Mahomes moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes misses with a straight right.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hollow misses the target.
Mahomes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hollow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hollow steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mahomes. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Hollow throws a body kick that misses.
Hollow swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mahomes throws a fast counter high kick but Hollow manages to duck under it in time.
Mahomes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollow.
Mahomes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahomes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mahomes throws a low kick but Hollow avoids it.
Mahomes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hollow.
Hollow connects with a jab.
Mahomes connects with a leg kick.
Mahomes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hollow.
Jab, jab by Mahomes - just one landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hollow checks a leg kick.
Mahomes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hollow.
A left lands for Mahomes.
Nice shot lands for Hollow.
Mahomes motions for Hollow to come forward. Mahomes throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hollow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hollow misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes wants to slow Hollow down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Hollow gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mahomes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hollow. Hollow obviously looking to wear him down.
Mahomes throws a jab but it's blocked by Hollow.
Jab by Hollow.
Mahomes connects with a solid leg kick.
Mahomes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahomes walks into a jab.
Hollow tries to clinch there but Mahomes circles away.
Mahomes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hollow swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
Hollow has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hollow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahomes tries to work over Hollow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hollow lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC2#
Mahomes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahomes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Mahomes blocks the leg kick.
Hollow scores with a nice head shot.
Mahomes lands with a kick to the ribs.
Mahomes is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Hollow scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hollow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mahomes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mahomes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hollow.
The fighters circling - Hollow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahomes throws a low kick, looking for Hollow's leg but Hollow calmly moves out of range. #CL#
Mahomes tries to keep at a distance but Hollow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mahomes blocks an elbow strike from Hollow.
Hollow lands with a right to the head.
Hollow throws a punch but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Mahomes blocks an uppercut.
Hollow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mahomes.
Mahomes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mahomes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahomes digs a right hand underneath Hollow's ribcage. Hollow let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mahomes lands a shoulder strike.
Mahomes misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Hollow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mahomes blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hollow misses with a punch on the inside.
Hollow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahomes or not.
Hollow lands an uppercut.
Hollow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards.
Hollow is trying to force a seperation but Mahomes has the dominant position.
Hollow throws an elbow that misses. #BC#
Hollow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Hollow misses its intended target.
Hollow walks into a stiff left hand from Mahomes.
Hollow moves out of range as Mahomes throws a body kick.
Mahomes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Both fighters circling a little - Hollow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hollow finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hollow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hollow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mahomes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hollow on the side of the head.
Hollow avoids the body shot from Mahomes.
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 Hawk Hollow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hawk Hollow's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hollow jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahomes throws a hook but Hollow avoids it easily.
Hollow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hollow looks to land a left hand but Mahomes moved out of range nicely.
Hollow slips a straight right by Mahomes.
It looked like Hollow was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mahomes.
Hollow throws a hook to the side of Mahomes's head but Mahomes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Mahomes.
Hollow throws an overhand right that lands on Mahomes's shoulder, as Mahomes tries to avoid the shot.
Mahomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hollow.
Mahomes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Hollow rushes Mahomes and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mahomes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mahomes blocks a jab.
Hollow throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahomes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hollow.
Hollow cracks a nice hook into Mahomes's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hollow wants to land a leg kick but Mahomes is out of range.
Mahomes throws out a counter right but Hollow avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Hollow throws out a loose jab but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mahomes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hollow gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mahomes.
Mahomes throws a combination. Hollow tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hollow blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollow was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
An inside leg kick lands from Hollow.
Hollow moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes throws the kick towards the body but Hollow avoids it.
Hollow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes swats away the attempt to clinch by Hollow.
Hollow throws a hook but Mahomes blocks it.
Hollow throws an overhand right that lands on Mahomes's shoulder, as Mahomes tries to avoid the shot.
Hollow misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Mahomes counters with a body kick.
Mahomes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahomes buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hollow wants to clinch up but Mahomes keeps it at a distance.
Hollow moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Hollow connects with a looping right hand.
Mahomes throws a leg kick which misses Hollow's front leg but catches the back leg as Hollow tries to avoid it.
Mahomes avoids the head kick by Hollow.
Mahomes appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That kick from Mahomes tenderised Hollow's leg. Hollow is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hollow blocks a head kick by Mahomes.
Mahomes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hollow was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
An attempted straight right counter from Hollow misses the target.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahomes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mahomes moves out of range as Hollow throws a body kick.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hollow scores with a nice strike.
Hollow scores with a spinning back kick!
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hollow.
Hollow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahomes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahomes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hollow avoids a kick to the body.
Mahomes with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Mahomes.
Mahomes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hollow.#T3##CL#
Hollow pushes Mahomes up against the cage in a clinch.
Mahomes is trying to push Hollow away but Hollow has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mahomes lands with a light punch inside.
Hollow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes misses with a body punch.
Mahomes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hollow lands with a short shot to the head.
Hollow digs a right hand into Mahomes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mahomes's gas tank.
Mahomes prevents a body shot from Hollow.
Mahomes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahomes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mahomes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hollow lands an elbow inside. #BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch.
Mahomes throws a lazy right hand but Hollow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hollow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahomes.
Mahomes works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hollow manages to avoid it.#T4##CL#
Hollow gets a clinch.
Hollow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mahomes tries to throw a body punch but Hollow avoids it by throwing Mahomes back against the cage.
Mahomes struggles to land a body shot inside as Hollow controls his hands.
Hollow working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Hollow fails to land.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hollow throws a head punch that misses.
Hollow misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahomes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollow lands with a light punch inside.
Mahomes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hollow swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahomes uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Mahomes breaks the clinch.
Mahomes throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL#
Hollow closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Mahomes.

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 Hawk Hollow.
I think Hollow 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29

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

Event: DMMA 313 Martin vs Faolin 2
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Logan.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asteroid.
Asteroid cracks Logan with a good jab.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
Logan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big right from Logan misses.
Good shot there by Asteroid.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
As Asteroid looks to move away, Logan throws a big counter combo but Asteroid just gets out of the way.
Asteroid keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asteroid throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Logan 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.
A jab from Asteroid misses.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Logan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Asteroid fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Asteroid throws a sloppy head kick and Logan moves out of range easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Good shot there by Asteroid.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Asteroid tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Logan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Asteroid has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Asteroid clobbers Logan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Asteroid throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Logan moves out of range as Asteroid strikes.
Logan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Asteroid. Asteroid obviously looking to wear him down.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan throws a good cross that connects.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Asteroid on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Logan slips a jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a shot from downtown. Logan moves away and avoids it.
Asteroid throws a right and a left that both miss.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Asteroid moves into the clinch.
A short left from Logan.
Asteroid scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid missing with knees to the body. #BC#
Logan manages to break the clinch.
Logan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Asteroid lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Logan lands a jab to the head.
Asteroid scores with a jab. Logan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Logan connects with a crisp jab.
Asteroid tries a low kick but Logan avoids it.
A jab from Logan finds it's way through Asteroid's defenses.
Logan cracks Asteroid with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Asteroid walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Asteroid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Asteroid tries to counter by closing the distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Asteroid.
Asteroid is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Logan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Asteroid is looking to land body kicks.
Asteroid wants to clinch up but Logan keeps it at a distance.
Logan throwing a counter right hand but Asteroid manages to avoid it.
Logan staying out of range there.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Logan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL2#
Logan tries to keep at a distance but Asteroid has taken the fight into the clinch.
Asteroid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asteroid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Asteroid backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Logan. #BC#
Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Some wild striking there from Asteroid.
Logan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
A quick step to the side and Logan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asteroid dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Asteroid 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 Logan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Logan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Logan lands a jab.
Logan throws out a loose jab but Asteroid uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Asteroid.
Logan avoids the head kick by Asteroid.
Logan lunges at Asteroid with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asteroid's hand.
Logan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
Logan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Asteroid misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Logan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.#T4#
Asteroid connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan misses with a leg kick.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asteroid throws a hook but Logan avoids it easily.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Asteroid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Logan.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asteroid doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Asteroid wants to land a leg kick but Logan is out of range.
Logan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Logan misses with a series of wild punches.
Asteroid connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asteroid throws a sloppy body shot
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asteroid throws a hook to the side of Logan's head but Logan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Asteroid takes one on the button.
Asteroid misses with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Anabolic Asteroid will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Logan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Logan.
Asteroid ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Logan moves away.
Logan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Asteroid sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Asteroid misses with a straight right.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Anabolic Asteroid seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Asteroid cracks Logan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Asteroid takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL2#
Asteroid has Logan up against the cage in a clinch.
Logan is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asteroid to keep the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Logan lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC#
Logan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid just misses with a punch to the body.
Logan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Asteroid throws a chopping leg kick but Logan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid looks to score with a jab to the body but Logan is just out of range.
Logan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asteroid momentarily. #T1#
Nice uppercut there from Logan.
Good exchange - Logan coming out on top.
Logan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan moves out of range of the body kick from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a low kick but Logan moves out of range easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asteroid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick lands for Logan.
Asteroid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Logan.
Logan looks to land a right hand but Asteroid moved out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Logan.
Logan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Logan lands a jab.
Asteroid throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Logan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Asteroid's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Logan.
Logan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick. #T2#
Asteroid looks for the body kick but Logan saw that one coming.
Asteroid lands a leg kick that knocks Logan off balance momentarily.
Logan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Asteroid is looking to clinch.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Logan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asteroid.
Logan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Logan throws a body punch but Asteroid moves out of range.
Asteroid throws a push kick but Logan slaps the foot to one side.
Asteroid swings widly with a right hand
and Logan counters with a low kick, right behind Asteroid 's knee.
Logan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Logan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Logan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Asteroid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Logan lands a leg kick that knocks Asteroid off balance momentarily.
Logan blocks a jab.
Logan misses with a looping left.#T3#
Logan lets loose with a powerful body kick. Asteroid will feel that in the morning.
Asteroid looks to land a left hand but Logan moved out of range nicely.
Logan misses with an uppercut.
Logan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Logan defending well as Asteroid loads up on a big left hand.
Asteroid with a jab.
Asteroid tries to land a leg kick but Logan saw it coming and moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Logan misses the target.
Logan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Asteroid doesn't manage to clinch there - Logan circles away.
Asteroid throws a quick inside leg kick.
Asteroid lands a jab to the nose.
Asteroid has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Asteroid wants to clinch.
Asteroid thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asteroid keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Asteroid fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Logan is out of range. #T4#
Asteroid throws an off balance right hand
and Logan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asteroid will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Asteroid works the jab nicely.
Logan keeps the fight on the outside.
Logan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asteroid scores with a hook.
Asteroid throws the left hand but Logan avoids the punch easily.
Logan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Asteroid checks it well.
Asteroid looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Asteroid.
Nice shot by Asteroid.
Asteroid has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Asteroid there as he acknowledges the shot.
Logan feints and then cracks Asteroid's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Asteroid down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Logan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid misses with a combination
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.
Asteroid tries to clinch there but Logan circles away.
Asteroid swings for the body but Logan moves out of range.
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 Frankie Logan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Logan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Logan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Asteroid.
Logan slips under a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Logan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Logan.
Asteroid walks into a straight right hand from Logan.
Asteroid scores with a nice strike.
Asteroid pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Logan misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Logan misses its intended target.
A good leg kick by Asteroid.
Logan scores with a leg kick.
Logan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Logan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Both fighters circling a little - Logan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Asteroid clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Logan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Asteroid goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Logan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Logan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Asteroid on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Logan.
Logan misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Logan throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asteroid misses the jab.
Asteroid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
As Asteroid backs away, Logan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot lands for Asteroid.
Logan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asteroid.
A slow jab from Asteroid misses its intended target.
Logan throws a hook but Asteroid blocks it.
Logan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Asteroid to score with a decent uppercut.
Asteroid throws a looping overhand right but Logan ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid ducks under a wild hook from Logan.
Asteroid connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Logan throws a shot from downtown. Asteroid moves away and avoids it.
Logan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Asteroid with the inside leg kick. #T2#
Logan throws a series of punches but Asteroid avoids them all with ease.
Asteroid connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Logan's hands.
Logan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asteroid throws a body shot but no joy.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asteroid tries to close the distance and clinch up but Logan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid wants to slow Logan down by chopping away at his legs.
Asteroid connects with a crisp jab.
Logan walks into a stiff left hand from Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Logan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Asteroid's jab looks to have found its range, popping Logan under the eye.
Logan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Logan throws a wild body kick that Asteroid sees coming a mile off.
Logan throws a jab but it's blocked by Asteroid.
Asteroid tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Logan was well out of range. Poor timing from Asteroid.
A counter left hand to the body from Logan misses its target.
Asteroid's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Asteroid tries to clinch up.
A jab from Asteroid misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Asteroid. #T3#
Logan checks the leg kick.
Logan loads up on a big right hand but Asteroid slips the punch.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Asteroid is out of range.
Logan throws a leg kick but Asteroid moved away.
Logan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Asteroid throws a lazy right hand but Logan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Asteroid takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Asteroid jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Asteroid keeps Logan at a distance using the push kick.
Asteroid throws a big shot that misses.
Asteroid throws out a powerful jab.
Logan connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Asteroid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Logan throws a jab when Asteroid was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Asteroid darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Logan scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asteroid swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Logan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.#T4#
Logan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Logan slips under a jab from Asteroid.
Asteroid throws out a loose jab but Logan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Logan.
Asteroid 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.
Logan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Asteroid throws a series of punches but Logan moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Logan.
Asteroid checks a leg kick.
Asteroid throws a fast counter high kick but Logan manages to duck under it in time.
Logan looks to land a body kick but Asteroid moved away.
Asteroid is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asteroid moves away from the strike by Logan.
Logan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Asteroid moves out of range as Logan strikes.
Asteroid throws a right hand that misses
and Logan counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anabolic Asteroid.
Well Asteroid 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: C300: Marley vs Olsen III
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Gora thows a leg kick but Vitalik checks it #TD2#
and Vitalik decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gora's guard.
Vitalik wants to control from the top but Gora keeps moving.
Gora is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Heavy Metal that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Vitalik sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gora wants to stand but Vitalik is controlling the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vitalik's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #ES#
Gora has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Vitalik off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Vitalik connects with a body shot.
Vitalik misses with a left hand
and Gora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vitalik 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.
Vitalik throws a looping overhand right but Gora ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vitalik takes a swing at Gora's ribcage but misses.
Vitalik cracks Gora with a good jab.#T1#
Vitalik misses with a wild combination.
Gora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vitalik misses with a straight left.
Gora is looking to counter punch.
Musa Vitalik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitalik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Vitalik.
A shot to the liver by Vitalik. Beautiful body shot.
Gora showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vitalik.
Borowa Gora is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Gora gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T2#
Vitalik looking to pass the guard.
Gora wants to get back to his feet but Vitalik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Vitalik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vitalik trying to control the position from guard on top but Gora is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Gora manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Vitalik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gora taking some punishment here, with Vitalik in his half guard.
Gora avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Vitalik.
Gora tries to kick Vitalik off but Vitalik keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vitalik trying to control the action but Gora is working from the bottom. #T3#
Gora looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vitalik thows a huge punch but Gora dodges it nicely.
Gora is trying to stand up here but Vitalik is controlling him well.
Vitalik wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gora keeps working.
Vitalik not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES#
Gora has one foot on Vitalik's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gora misses with a few strikes there.
Vitalik tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#TD2#
Vitalik decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.

Gora makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T4#
Gora ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vitalik moves away.
A big left from Vitalik misses. #CL#
Gora clinches up with Vitalik and pushes him back against the cage.
Vitalik lands a left hand. #BC#
Gora manages to break the clinch.
Vitalik lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vitalik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gora walks into a straight right hand from Vitalik.
Gora throws out a loose jab but Vitalik uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vitalik shoots in but no luck this time.
Gora rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
so Vitalik counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Musa Vitalik 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#
Vitalik misses with a takedown attempt - Gora sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vitalik throws an off balance right hand
and Gora cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vitalik connects with a body shot that sends Gora's belly button to the back.
Musa Vitalik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vitalik scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gora doesn't seem bothered though.
Gora moves forwards but Vitalik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Vitalik lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gora lands a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Vitalik misses.
Vitalik blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Vitalik lands with a good body shot.
Vitalik scores with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Vitalik.
Gora takes a shot right to the bread basket.#CL#
Gora moves into range and clinches up with Vitalik.
Vitalik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vitalik looking to stall.
Vitalik working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vitalik is looking to break free of the clinch but Gora has double underhooks.
Vitalik has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gora scores with a shoulder strike.
Gora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vitalik is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gora is keeping busy.
Gora misses with a body punch. #T2##BC2#
Vitalik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vitalik misses with an uppercut
enabling Gora to counter with a crisp jab.
Vitalik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gora.
Gora bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vitalik prevents a body shot from Gora.
Vitalik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Gora.
A head punch on the inside from Gora fails to land.
Gora tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vitalik's elbow.
Vitalik looking to stall.
Gora tries to work over Vitalik's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A right hook to the body lands for Gora.
Vitalik misses with some punches. #BC#
Gora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vitalik swings for the body but Gora moves out of range.
Vitalik lands with a hook. Gora tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vitalik looks to land a right hand but Gora moved out of range.
Vitalik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vitalik works Gora's body with a nice hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gora works on Vitalik's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gora.
Gora pushes Vitalik back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Gora tries to throw a body punch but Vitalik avoids it by throwing Gora back against the cage. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vitalik misses with a body punch
and Gora counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gora lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vitalik's sensitive parts.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Gora wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gora lands with an overhand left.
Gora needs to keep his hands up - Vitalik had a free shot at his head there.
Gora takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vitalik connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gora momentarily.
Vitalik misses with a body shot.
Vitalik swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gora counters with a straight right hand.
Vitalik cracks Gora with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Musa Vitalik will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Vitalik misses with a shot to the body
and Gora counters with a thumping low kick.
Borowa Gora has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A looping hook to the body misses from Vitalik. Gora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vitalik lands a body shot.
Gora looks to land a right hand but Vitalik moved out of range.
Gora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vitalik.
Gora moves out of range as Vitalik strikes.
Vitalik lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitalik misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp one two that drops Vitalik! Gora thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vitalik to his feet! Vitalik is in big trouble!#ROC#Vitalik is rocked!#CL#
Gora rushes Vitalik and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Vitalik is still on wobbly legs! Can Gora finish him?
Vitalik tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Gora.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vitalik blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Gora breaks the clinch. #T1#
Danga de danga de dang - Vitalik scores with a four punch combination!
Gora throws a hook but Vitalik avoids it easily.
Vitalik seems to have recovered his senses.
Vitalik throws a right hand that Gora ducks under and follows up with a left that Gora also avoids with ease.
Gora was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A jab from Vitalik misses.
Gora misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vitalik.
Gora staying out of range there.
Gora misses with a hook. Vitalik ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Vitalik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vitalik lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Gora has his feet on Vitalik's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gora gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Vitalik cracks a nice hook into Gora's ribs.
Gora tries to clinch up but Vitalik circles away and keeps his distance.
Vitalik with the counter takedown but Gora avoids it easily.
Vitalik looks to throw the jab but Gora is out of range.
Vitalik misses with a wild body shot.
Vitalik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gora scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vitalik just misses with a punch to the body.
Gora tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T3#
Vitalik shoots and misses #KD#
and Gora counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vitalik! Gora lets Vitalik back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Vitalik lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gora lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Vitalik falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Borowa Gora!
A very excited looking Borowa Gora rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: DMMA 312 Kersikov vs Carioni
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Power throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thorn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Power throws a body punch but Thorn moves out of range.
Power throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Power clobbers Thorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've been informed that Power has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Power throws a leg kick which misses Thorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorn tries to avoid it.
Power throws a front kick aimed at Thorn's knee but Thorn avoids it well.
Power throws out a loose jab but Thorn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thorn takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Haw Thorn has been cut.
Thorn takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thorn is breathing heavily.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Power scores with a spinning back kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Power lands a slapping body shot.
Power scores with a decent looking hook.#KD2#
Power feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thorn sprawling to the canvas! Thorn rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Power finish him?! #ROC2#Thorn is rocked!
Power misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Power flashes Thorn a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Thorn's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Thorn crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Power punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Polish Power!
A very excited looking Polish Power 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: TOF 108
Date: Apr 28, 2024

#R1#
Atunes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Karlsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karlsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Atunes blocks a jab.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karlsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Atunes is looking to control Karlsson's arms but Karlsson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Atunes has his back to the cage.
Atunes misses with a punch on the inside.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Karlsson.
Atunes throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Karlsson scoring well with a low kick there. #T1##CL#
Karlsson moves into the clinch.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Atunes tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes missing with knees to the body.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to work over Atunes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Karlsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands a hook that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Karlsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
Atunes tries a body shot but Karlsson blocks it.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karlsson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Karlsson.
Karlsson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Atunes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Jonas Karlsson has been cut.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Karlsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Atunes looking to stall. #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Karlsson feints and then cracks Atunes 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Atunes down. #T3#
Karlsson jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Karlsson throws a leg kick
and Atunes counters with a three punch combo that has Karlsson backing up. Karlsson nods at Atunes to acknowledge the strikes.
Karlsson looks to land a body kick but Atunes moved away.
Atunes throws a body kick that misses.
Atunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Karlsson.
It looked like Karlsson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL#
Karlsson clinches with his opponent.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage. #BC#
Karlsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Atunes just misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T4#
Atunes lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karlsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a push kick but Karlsson slaps the foot to one side.
A slapping leg kick lands for Atunes .
Atunes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Karlsson has managed to clinch.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
A short right from Karlsson.
A short body shot lands from Karlsson as the two fighters clinch. #T5#
Atunes misses with the head strike.
Karlsson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Karlsson lands a body punch. #BC#
Karlsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jao Atunes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karlsson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Atunes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Karlsson checks the leg kick.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Karlsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Atunes .
Nice straight punches there by Karlsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Karlsson.
Karlsson jabs Atunes right on the nose. Atunes blinks but takes it well.
Karlsson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Karlsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Atunes . Atunes obviously looking to wear him down. #T6#
Atunes misses with an uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Atunes misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right from Atunes misses.
Atunes scoring well with a low kick there.
Atunes tried to score with a low kick but Karlsson checks it.
Atunes looks to throw a body kick
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson throws a nice looking combination but Atunes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Karlsson is looking to clinch. #T7#
Atunes throws a lazy uppercut
and Karlsson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Karlsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Atunes should have avoided that one.
Karlsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Atunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Atunes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Atunes lets loose with a powerful body kick. Karlsson will feel that in the morning.
Atunes misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Karlsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Atunes misses with a low kick as Karlsson jumps back.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Karlsson.
Karlsson scores with a nice body kick. #T8#
Karlsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Atunes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Karlsson lands a leg kick that knocks Atunes off balance momentarily.
Atunes does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Karlsson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Atunes moves out of range of the leg kick from Karlsson.
Karlsson misses with a two punch combination.
Atunes throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T9#
Atunes throws a sloppy head kick
letting Karlsson counter with a right hand.
Karlsson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Karlsson throws a head kick that misses.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the body.
Atunes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Atunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karlsson.
Atunes throws an off balance right hand
and Karlsson counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses.
Karlsson checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Karlsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Atunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Karlsson on the side of the head.
Atunes throws a poor cross that misses
and Karlsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karlsson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Atunes can do to turn this around?
Karlsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Atunes .
Karlsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atunes throws out a leg kick but Karlsson moves out of range and Atunes only half commits.
Atunes takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T1#
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Atunes blocks the body kick.
Karlsson digs a good body shot into Atunes 's ribs.
A low kick lands for Atunes .
A jab from Atunes finds it's way through Karlsson's defenses. #CL#
Karlsson moves into range and clinches up with Atunes .
Karlsson blocking some punches.
Karlsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
Atunes misses with a body punch.
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Atunes blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Atunes throws a punch but it's blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson gets through Atunes 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Atunes lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
A cross from Karlsson lands.
Atunes fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Karlsson checks it well.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot.
Atunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Karlsson catches Atunes right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Jao Atunes has been cut.
Atunes 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Karlsson misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Atunes thows a leg kick but Karlsson checks it
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karlsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Atunes takes a swing at Karlsson's ribcage but misses.
Atunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Atunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karlsson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Atunes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Karlsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
Atunes checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karlsson lands a really nice looking cross but Atunes seems unphased.
Karlsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Atunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes . That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Atunes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karlsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Karlsson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Karlsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Karlsson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Karlsson moves forwards but Atunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
As Atunes backs away, Karlsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T5#
Atunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Karlsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Karlsson closes the distance and clinches.
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Karlsson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karlsson.
Atunes lands a nice knee to the body.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson tries to throw a body punch but Atunes avoids it by throwing Karlsson back against the cage.
Atunes wants to stall.
Atunes is struggling to control the position.
Come on Atunes - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #T6#
A short right from Karlsson on the inside.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Karlsson works on Atunes 's body with a couple of short punches.
Atunes is breathing heavily.
Karlsson blocks a body shot from Atunes . #BC#
Karlsson breaks from the clinch.
Atunes walks into a left hand.
Karlsson catches Atunes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Karlsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC#Atunes is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Atunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Karlsson half committed to a counter leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karlsson, as that shot connected.
Atunes is still on wobbly legs! Can Karlsson finish him?#T7#
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
Atunes seems to have recovered his senses.
Atunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Atunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Karlsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Atunes 's head.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Karlsson misses the target.
Atunes 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.
Karlsson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Atunes blocks a leg kick.
Atunes throws a leg kick but Karlsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Atunes scores with a leg kick.
Karlsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Atunes . #T8#
Karlsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Atunes .
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Karlsson connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Karlsson has managed to clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Karlsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Karlsson as Atunes tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Karlsson. #T9#
Atunes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson moves out of range of the body kick.
Karlsson throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Atunes misses.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#CL#
Karlsson clinches.
Jonas Karlsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Atunes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Atunes gets through Karlsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Atunes looking to stall.
Atunes blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonas Karlsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're 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#
Atunes misses with a kick to the body.
Atunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Atunes on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karlsson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Atunes throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Karlsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Atunes . That did some damage!
Karlsson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atunes avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atunes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karlsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Atunes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Atunes throws the kick towards the body but Karlsson avoids it.
Karlsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Atunes moves away.
Atunes flicks out a counter leg kick but Karlsson steps away.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Atunes looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Karlsson is looking to counter with head kicks.
Karlsson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Atunes under the eye.
Karlsson wants to clinch.#T2#
A low kick from Atunes is predictable there #KD#
and Karlsson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Atunes ! Karlsson lets Atunes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Karlsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Atunes .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Atunes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Atunes avoids a kick to the body.
Atunes lands with a nice body punch.
Karlsson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Atunes .
You can see that Atunes has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Atunes with a nice cross.#T3#
Karlsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Atunes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Atunes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Atunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karlsson looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Atunes 's belly button to the back.
Karlsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Karlsson connects with a body shot that sends Atunes 's belly button to the back.
Jonas Karlsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Atunes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karlsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Karlsson forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Atunes stalling.
Atunes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Karlsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karlsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T5#
A right hook to the body lands for Karlsson.
Atunes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Karlsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Karlsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Atunes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Karlsson connects with an inside leg kick.
Karlsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Atunes circles away.
It seemed like Atunes was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Karlsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Atunes 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 Karlsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Karlsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T6#
Karlsson lands with a hook. Atunes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Atunes throws a hook but Karlsson avoids it easily.
It appears Karlsson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Karlsson misses with a straight right.
Karlsson tests Atunes 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Atunes misses
and Karlsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Karlsson clinches.
Atunes landing knees to the head.
Karlsson misses with a punch to the body.
Atunes lands an uppercut.#T7#
Atunes is trying to stall.
Atunes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karlsson wants to break free but Atunes has control.
Karlsson has a couple of punches blocked by Atunes .
Atunes misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Atunes working aggressively here. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Atunes is looking to land body kicks.
Atunes misses with a right hand
and Karlsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Atunes gets tackled into the cage by Karlsson. Karlsson maintains the clinch.
Jao Atunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T8#
Atunes has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Atunes .
Karlsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
Karlsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Atunes 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Atunes fails to land.
Karlsson tries a body shot but Atunes blocks it.
Atunes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Karlsson is keeping busy.
Atunes working aggressively here.
Karlsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Atunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Karlsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Atunes .
Atunes misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Atunes blocks a body shot from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Karlsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Karlsson.#T9#
Atunes lands a front kick.
Karlsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Karlsson forces Atunes back against the cage and clinches.
Atunes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karlsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Karlsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Atunes controls his hands.
Atunes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karlsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karlsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Atunes backwards.
A hook to the body from Karlsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Karlsson.
Karlsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Atunes or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Karlsson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Karlsson 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonas Karlsson!
After winning the bout, Jonas Karlsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C297: Albatross vs Payer III
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Hasapis shoots for a double leg takedown but Spencer sprawls well. He's pushed Hasapis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Hasapis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Spencer 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.
Hasapis looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Spencer is avoiding damage well.
Hasapis lands a few punches from side control.
Spencer taking a bit of punishment here - Hasapis scoring with strikes.
Hasapis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Spencer!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Hasapis looking to ground and pound but Spencer is blocking nicely. #T1#
Spencer can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hasapis wants to control the pace but Spencer is squirming around nicely.
Spencer holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hasapis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Hasapis throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Spencer because Hasapis loaded up on that one.
Spencer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hasapis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hasapis tries to control but Spencer wriggling away.
Hasapis content just to control the position here. #T2#
Hasapis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hasapis scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spencer?
Hasapis thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Hasapis with a couple of short strikes.
Hasapis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #SUB#
Hasapis looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hasapis controlling from mount. #T3#
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Spencer is squirming around, avoiding Hasapis's attempts to control the action.
Hasapis lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hasapis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hasapis landing strikes from the mount.
Spencer takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
BOOM! Hasapis connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hasapis punching from mount but Spencer doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB#
Hasapis looking to secure an arm triangle but Spencer defends it well.
Hasapis 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.
Hasapis working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Hasapis unloads with some shots from mount but Spencer bucks and avoids them well.
Hasapis lands a nice shot to the head.
Hasapis sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hasapis wants to clinch.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Hasapis avoids it with no problem.
Hasapis with the inside leg kick.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses
and Spencer counters with a big head kick but Hasapis shrugs it off.
Hasapis 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.
Hasapis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Spencer takes one on the button.
Hasapis tries to clinch but Spencer moves away
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasapis tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
Hasapis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hasapis throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Hasapis throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hasapis with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Hasapis - just one landing.
Hasapis swings widly with a right hand
and Hasapis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Fotos Hasapis has been cut.
Spencer blocks a jab.#TD#
Hasapis gets the takedown into side control.
Spencer avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Hasapis.
Spencer wants to control but Hasapis postures up.#T2#
Spencer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasapis wants to get back to full guard.
Hasapis is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spencer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spencer's back!
Hasapis misses with punches from the back.
Hasapis throwing strikes and Spencer squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
A nice elbow there by Hasapis.
Hasapis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spencer can do to turn this around?
Spencer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hasapis. #SUB#
Hasapis has control of Spencer's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Spencer regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T3#
Spencer is looking to improve his position but Hasapis isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hasapis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Spencer has worked his arm free - good work by Spencer!
Hasapis throws an elbow but Spencer slips to the side and avoids it well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hasapis scoring with punches from side control.
Hasapis lands a nice forearm strike.
The ground and pound from Hasapis seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Fotos Hasapis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hasapis trying to control the action but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Spencer is trying to control Hasapis's posture but Hasapis avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hasapis wants to control but Spencer is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Fotos Hasapis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fotos Hasapis's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hasapis scores with a leg kick.
Fotos Hasapis is winning the standup battle so far.
Hasapis misses with a body shot
and Spencer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hasapis misses with a takedown attempt
and Spencer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hasapis moves away from the strike by Spencer.
Spencer just misses with a punch to the body.
Hasapis fires out a quick counter leg kick but Spencer just manages to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Hasapis. Beautiful body shot.
Hasapis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spencer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hasapis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Spencer avoids it really well and circles away.
It seemed like Spencer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Hasapis misses with a series of wild punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hasapis is defended easily by Spencer.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fotos Hasapis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hasapis fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Spencer to the ground. Hasapis is now in Spencer's guard.
Hasapis is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Hasapis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Hasapis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spencer is controlling Hasapis's posture.
Hasapis trying to control but Spencer is working from the bottom.
Hasapis landing with the ground and pound.
Hasapis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James Spencer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Hasapis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Spencer's head.#SUB#
Hasapis has gone for a leg lock! Spencer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hasapis's guard.#REVB#
Hasapis working a defensive guard but Spencer manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hasapis manages to work his way to half guard, despite Spencer's best efforts.#SUB#
Hasapis is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Spencer pulls his head out easily.
Spencer is looking to take a break and control but Hasapis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hasapis is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hasapis is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hasapis actively working from the bottom here.
Spencer prevents Hasapis from improving his position.
Spencer trying to control from half guard but Hasapis is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hasapis is looking to control Spencer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hasapis avoid being mounted?

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 Fotos Hasapis.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hasapis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:26
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:26

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

Event: C298: Queiroz vs Mahogany II
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
The Bouncer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Bouncer misses with a right hand
and Talvela counters with a left to the body.
Nice jab there from Talvela.
Talvela blocks a low kick nicely.
Talvela has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Talvela there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Bouncer throws a poor cross that misses
and Talvela counters with a stiff right hand.
The Bouncer lands a head kick. Talvela smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Talvela throws a quick inside leg kick.
Talvela 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.
Talvela shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Bouncer as he avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Bouncer pinned against the cage. The Bouncer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Talvela on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good shot there by The Bouncer.#CL#
Talvela drives through and clinches with The Bouncer against the cage.
The Bouncer blocks an uppercut.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
The Bouncer wants to break free but Talvela has control.
Talvela misses with a punch to the body.
The Bouncer tries to break free but Talvela pushes him back against the cage.
Talvela lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Bouncer prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paavo Talvela. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Talvela manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Talvela clinches up against the cage.
Talvela tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The Bouncer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Talvela misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by The Bouncer. #T2#
The Bouncer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Talvela rushes The Bouncer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Talvela has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Talvela has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
The Bouncer is looking to break free of the clinch but Talvela has double underhooks.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Bouncer can't break the clinch.
Talvela misses with a body punch. #BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
Talvela throws a hook but The Bouncer blocks it.
Talvela avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Bouncer crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Talvela - the referee stops the clock and The Bouncer gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Talvela. The Bouncer manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Bouncer connects with an inside leg kick.#T3#
The Bouncer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Talvela clinches.
Talvela lands with a light punch inside.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
The Bouncer breaks from the clinch.
Talvela jabs The Bouncer right on the nose. The Bouncer blinks but takes it well.
Talvela showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Paavo Talvela seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bouncer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Bouncer fakes the leg kick and cracks Talvela in the body.
Talvela scores with the left hand. The Bouncer knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Bouncer takes a jab right on the kisser.
The Bouncer misses with a right hand
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Talvela connects with a jab.
Talvela connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
A low kick from The Bouncer is predictable there
and The Bouncer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Bouncer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Talvela sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That kick from Talvela tenderised The Bouncer's leg. The Bouncer is trying to keep his angry face on.
The Bouncer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Bouncer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Talvela was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bouncer.
Talvela uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Bouncer.
Talvela throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Bouncer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Bouncer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Bouncer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Talvela moves away from the strike by The Bouncer.
Talvela is looking to clinch.
Talvela lands a jab to the head.
The Bouncer lands with a kick to the temple. Talvela shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Bouncer works the jab nicely.
The Bouncer misses the jab.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Talvela. #ROC#The Bouncer is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paavo Talvela dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer defending well as Talvela loads up on a big left hand.
Talvela checks the leg kick nicely there.
Talvela looks to land a combination but The Bouncer avoids it well.
The Bouncer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Bouncer misses with a hook.
Talvela jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The Bouncer misses with the combination.
Talvela feinted with a counter takedown.
Talvela takes a kick to the side of the head.
Talvela is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#KD2#
The Bouncer waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Talvela. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Talvela to the canvas! Can he finish him!? #ROC2#Talvela is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
The Bouncer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Talvela has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Bouncer has managed to get both his arms back between Talvela's legs - danger averted.
Oh Talvela is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The Bouncer won't allow Talvela to sweep him here.
Talvela seems to have got his legs back now.#T1##SU2#
The Bouncer stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Talvela moves away from the strike by The Bouncer.
Benny The Bouncer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Talvela tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Bouncer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Talvela - just one landing.
Talvela thumps The Bouncer with a low kick.
Talvela moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Talvela misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Bouncer connects with an inside leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a leg kick but Talvela sees it coming and moves out of range.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
Talvela steps to the side to avoid the strikes from The Bouncer.
Talvela doesn't manage to clinch there - The Bouncer circles away.
The Bouncer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Talvela tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Talvela ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Bouncer throws a hook but Talvela avoids it easily.#T2##TD#
Talvela closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming The Bouncer to the mat! The Bouncer manages to get full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela looking to pass the guard.
Talvela throws a big elbow that misses.
The Bouncer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Talvela throws a strike but The Bouncer rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Talvela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Bouncer wants to get up but he can't break Talvela's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Talvela is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Bouncer won't allow Talvela to sweep him here. #T3#
Talvela looking to control. #SUB#
Talvela has his foot on The Bouncer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Bouncer works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Talvela is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Talvela looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Talvela looking for subs off his back but The Bouncer has passed one foot through into half guard.
Talvela is looking to improve his position.
The Bouncer wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Talvela actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
The Bouncer postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Talvela to stand up.
The Bouncer misses with a straight left.
The Bouncer throws a body shot but no joy.
Talvela walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Talvela avoids the body shot from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer scores with a punch to the head.
The Bouncer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Bouncer lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Benny The Bouncer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
The Bouncer just misses with a punch to the body.
Talvela scores with a leg kick.
The Bouncer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Talvela on the side of the head.
The Bouncer with a nice cross.
The Bouncer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The Bouncer walks into a straight right hand from Talvela.
The Bouncer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Talvela slips the punch.
Talvela takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Talvela defending well as The Bouncer loads up on a big left hand.
The Bouncer blocks a head kick by Talvela.
The Bouncer needs to keep his hands up - Talvela had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Talvela drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.

The Bouncer explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Talvela uses good head movement to avoid the hook from The Bouncer.#T1#
The Bouncer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Talvela misses with a left hand
and The Bouncer counters with a stiff right hand.
The fighters circling - The Bouncer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Bouncer scores with a nice strike.
Talvela throws a hook but The Bouncer avoids it easily.
Talvela swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD#
Talvela scores with a takedown into The Bouncer's guard.

The Bouncer has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Talvela has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Talvela throws a punch but it's blocked by The Bouncer. #BC2#
The Bouncer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bouncer misses the jab.
Talvela misses with a looping left.
The Bouncer keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
The Bouncer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The Bouncer misses with a hook.
The Bouncer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Talvela.
The Bouncer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Talvela appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Talvela wants to clinch.
Talvela bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of The Bouncer's head.
The Bouncer throws a big shot that misses.
The Bouncer tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Talvela gets a clinch.
Talvela pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
The Bouncer is trying to break the clinch but Talvela is controlling him.
The Bouncer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Talvela throws a head punch that misses.
Talvela tries to work over The Bouncer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Talvela working aggressively here.
Talvela tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Bouncer is trying to force a seperation but Talvela has the dominant position.
Talvela fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Talvela swings wildly with an uppercut but The Bouncer uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
The Bouncer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Bouncer connects with a looping right hand.
Talvela ducks under a wild hook from The Bouncer.
Nice cross by The Bouncer.#T4#
Talvela tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. The Bouncer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from The Bouncer misses its intended target.
The Bouncer looks to throw the jab but Talvela is out of range.
Talvela throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Talvela keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer takes a swing at Talvela's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Talvela darts in and clinches The Bouncer up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Talvela working aggressively here.
The Bouncer is trying to push Talvela away but Talvela has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The Bouncer prevents a body shot from Talvela.
Talvela misses with a short punch on the inside.
Talvela has a couple of punches blocked by The Bouncer.
Talvela misses with a hook to the ribs.
Talvela pushes The Bouncer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny The Bouncer.
I think The Bouncer 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny The Bouncer!
After winning the bout, Benny The Bouncer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: TOF 105
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Jovanovic dodges the punch combination from Munday.
Jovanovic leaves Munday with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jovanovic attempts a counter takedown but Munday avoids it well and moves away.
Jovanovic misses with a head kick. #CL#
Jovanovic gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Munday wants a takedown.
Munday can't get the takedown.
Gavrilo Jovanovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Munday.
Munday prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jovanovic fails to land.
Jovanovic gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Munday.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munday has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jovanovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Munday is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Munday is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jovanovic gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Munday drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jovanovic gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1#
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Munday's ribcage. Munday let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Munday looks winded!
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jovanovic lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic pushes Munday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a hook that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Munday 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.
Jovanovic pushes Munday back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jovanovic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Munday or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jovanovic lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#Munday is rocked!
Jovanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Munday is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munday backwards.
Jovanovic lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch. #TD#
Jovanovic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Munday's half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Munday looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jovanovic is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovanovic's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nice strikes from Jovanovic there.
Munday seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Jovanovic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Munday sees it coming and defends easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Jovanovic connects with a nice short shot to Munday's temple.
Munday pushes Jovanovic off looking to stand but Jovanovic dives back in and keeps control. #T3#
Nice strikes from Jovanovic there.
Jovanovic is trying to control. Munday wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've been hearing that Jovanovic has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jovanovic 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.
Ground and pound from Jovanovic.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jovanovic lands a nice short elbow.#SUB#
Jovanovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Munday has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jovanovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Munday is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jovanovic pulls his head out easily.
Munday wants to get back to full guard but Jovanovic has mounted him!#T4#
Jovanovic lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jovanovic trying to control but Munday is having none of it.
Jovanovic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jovanovic is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Munday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Jovanovic loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Munday scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Jovanovic land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Jovanovic stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gavrilo Jovanovic!
After winning the bout, Gavrilo Jovanovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 310 Temidare vs Kersikov
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1#
Walton rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Argento counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Walton!
Walton manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Walton is pressing down on Argento's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Argento postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Argento is in close to Walton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Walton has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Argento has passed into side control.
Argento working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Walton is trying to control Argento's posture but Argento avoids it.
Walton is looking for a sweep.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walton tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Argento landing shots from mount.
Walton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Argento in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Walton is desperately trying to improve his position but Argento has a good base and remains in mount.
Walton gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Argento is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Argento.
Walton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Walton.#T2#
Walton looking to control.
Argento wants to control from the top but Walton keeps moving.
Walton pulls Argento in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Walton working a defensive guard but Argento manages to pass into side control anyway.
Walton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Walton struggling a bit here.
Argento is looking to take a break and control but Walton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Walton is doing well to control the position and prevent Argento from advancing to side control.
Walton wants to get back to full guard.
Argento winds up and cracks Walton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Argento throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Walton to regain full guard.
Argento looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walton trying to keep a closed guard but Argento is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Walton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Argento displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Walton throws out the jab.
Argento defending well as Walton loads up on a big left hand.
Walton throws a body shot but no joy.
Walton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Argento checks the leg kick.
And Argento responds with a good body kick, but Walton manages to step out the way in time.
Walton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Argento.
Argento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Walton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Walton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Argento blocks a jab.
Argento throws out a counter right but Walton avoids it with no problem.
Argento checks the leg kick nicely there.
Argento throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Walton misses the target.
Walton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
A combination from Argento does no damage.
It looked like Walton wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Boy Walton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walton looks to land a right hand but Argento moved out of range.
Walton throws out a loose jab but Argento uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick from Walton, right into the meat of the thigh.
Argento scores with a crisp jab that stopped Walton in his tracks. #CUT2#It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Argento with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walton to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Alexus Argento has been cut.
Argento darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
John Boy Walton is winning the standup battle so far.
Walton 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.
John Boy Walton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Argento staying out of range there.
Walton throws a jab but it's blocked by Argento.
Argento cracks a nice hook into Walton's ribs.
Walton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Argento is just out of range.
Good work by Argento as he checks the leg kick.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Argento.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Argento with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walton swings for the body but Argento moves out of range.
Argento misses with a hook to the body
letting Walton counter with a right hand.
Walton throws a lazy right hand but Argento sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Walton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Argento.
Walton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Argento looks to land a combination but Walton avoids it well.
Argento is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Walton rather than just go for the knockout.
Argento lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Argento fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Walton sprawls well initially but Argento persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Argento is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Nice strikes from Argento there.
Argento prevents Walton from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Argento.
Argento lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Argento lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Argento scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Argento lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Walton is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Argento is thwarting Walton's attempts to control the position.
Walton taking some punishment here, with Argento in his half guard.
Argento wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walton keeps working.
Argento is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Argento works his way into full mount!
Argento wants to control the pace but Walton is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alexus Argento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Argento takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Argento moves out of range as Walton strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Argento. Walton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Walton checks a leg kick.
Walton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Argento moves away.
Walton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Argento.
Walton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Argento circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Argento 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.
Walton misses the shot to the body.
Argento replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Walton blocks it well.
A head kick misses from Argento.
Argento lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Walton at a distance.
Walton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Walton duly obliges.
John Boy Walton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Walton scores with a hook.
Argento lands a really nice looking cross but Walton seems unphased.
Walton looks to score with a jab to the body but Argento is just out of range.
Argento fails with a takedown attempt.
Walton throws a leg kick
and Argento counters with a left and a right that stings Walton.
Walton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walton was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Argento comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Argento uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walton.
A countering left hand to the body from Argento misses.
Walton misses with a low kick.#T2##KD2#
Argento lands a big right hand that sends Walton crashing to the mat! Argento stays standing though and waves Walton back to his feet!#ROC2#Walton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oh Walton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walton throws a lazy uppercut
and Argento makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Walton really felt that one!
Walton seems to have got his legs back now.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Walton got wobbled bad by a big combination! Argento presses forward with punches and knees until Walton stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Walton closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
Alexus Argento seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated John Boy Walton had this to say: 'Mr Pickles, I’m sorry I let you down my friend.'.

Event: SMASH: Tryastsyn vs Kringle
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Tryastsyn lands a body shot.
Kringle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tryastsyn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kringle connects with a body shot that sends Tryastsyn's belly button to the back.
Kringle misses with a looping left.
Kringle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tryastsyn misses with an uppercut
enabling Kringle to counter with a crisp jab.
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kringle tries to clinch but Tryastsyn moves out of range.
Kringle connects with a right hand. Tryastsyn shakes it off.
Tryastsyn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kringle appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tryastsyn lands with an uppercut that bounces Kringle off the cage and back into range.
Kringle ducks right into an uppercut from Tryastsyn.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kringle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tryastsyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Kringle stuffs the takedown.
Tryastsyn misses with a jab to the body
and Kringle counters with a straight right hand.
Tryastsyn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tryastsyn misses with a hook. Kringle ducked under it nicely.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown #KD2#
and Kringle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tryastsyn! Kringle lets Tryastsyn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eugeniy Tryastsyn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tryastsyn throws a sloppy body shot #KD2#
and Kringle counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tryastsyn! Kringle lets Tryastsyn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kringle takes a swing at Tryastsyn's ribcage but misses.
Tryastsyn misses with a takedown attempt - Kringle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tryastsyn 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.#T2##TD#
Tryastsyn shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tryastsyn was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kringle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Kringle avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn throwing strikes but Kringle manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tryastsyn manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kringle wants to control but Tryastsyn is keeping busy.
Kringle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kringle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Tryastsyn stands up over Kringle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kringle is pulling down on Tryastsyn's head to control his posture.
Tryastsyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kringle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tryastsyn throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kringle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tryastsyn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kringle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tryastsyn.
Tryastsyn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kringle's head.
Tryastsyn chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tryastsyn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tryastsyn throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kringle is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Tryastsyn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Kringle is defending well. Tryastsyn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Kringle has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Tryastsyn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eugeniy Tryastsyn!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn retains his heavyweight title!
Eugeniy Tryastsyn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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