Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: GAMMA#1158 Buster v Bill
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Santo Amaro slips under a jab from McMichael.
McMichael throws a series of punches but Santo Amaro avoids them all with ease.
Nice straight punches there by McMichael. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McMichael.
McMichael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch there but McMichael circles away.
It seemed like McMichael was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santo Amaro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McMichael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santo Amaro.
An attempted straight right counter from Santo Amaro misses the target.
McMichael takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Santo Amaro throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McMichael! But no joy.
McMichael looks to land a left hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range nicely.
McMichael connects with a jab.
McMichael ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
McMichael moves away from the strike by Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro is looking to clinch but McMichael is avoiding it.
McMichael lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMichael drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Both fighters circling a little - McMichael finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T1#
Santo Amaro tries to clinch up but McMichael circles away and keeps his distance.
McMichael falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Santo Amaro to counter with a crisp jab.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McMichael scores with a shot to the side of Santo Amaro's head.
McMichael lands an uppercut.
Santo Amaro throws a punch but it's blocked by McMichael.
McMichael tries a body shot but Santo Amaro blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McMichael.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McMichael taking a breather.
McMichael stalling.
Santo Amaro swings wildly with an uppercut but McMichael uses good head movement to avoid it.
McMichael misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but McMichael avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage. #T2#
McMichael lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santo Amaro backwards.
A hook to the body from McMichael.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Santo Amaro lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Santo Amaro.
McMichael tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro struggles to land a body shot inside as McMichael controls his hands.
Santo Amaro works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Santo Amaro working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McMichael takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMichael's elbow.
Santo Amaro tries a body shot but McMichael blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santo Amaro lands a right hand that snaps the head of McMichael backwards.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMichael's elbow.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McMichael pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Santo Amaro lands a hook that snaps the head of McMichael backwards.
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro working aggressively here.
McMichael stalling.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMichael's elbow.
McMichael is looking to control Santo Amaro's arms but Santo Amaro gets an underhook and turns him. Now McMichael has his back to the cage.
Santo Amaro lands with a light punch inside.
Santo Amaro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Santo Amaro tries to throw a body punch but McMichael avoids it by throwing Santo Amaro back against the cage.
McMichael tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santo Amaro digs a right hand underneath McMichael's ribcage. McMichael let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McMichael tries to work over Santo Amaro's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro.
McMichael blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Santo Amaro. #T4#
Santo Amaro scores with a nice hook to the head.
McMichael blocking some punches.
Santo Amaro misses with a hook to the ribs.
McMichael tries a body shot but Santo Amaro blocks it.
Santo Amaro scores with a shot to the side of McMichael's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santo Amaro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santo Amaro misses with some punches.
McMichael is looking to control Santo Amaro's arms but Santo Amaro gets an underhook and turns him. Now McMichael has his back to the cage.
McMichael trying to control the position but instead, Santo Amaro has worked for underhooks and has pushed McMichael into the cage.
Santo Amaro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McMichael's elbow.
Santo Amaro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McMichael trying to stall but Santo Amaro improves his position.
Santo Amaro misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McMichael creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as McMichael takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
McMichael stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McMichael continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
McMichael scores with a three punch combo!
McMichael misses with a hook
and Santo Amaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little jabbing left from McMichael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the side of McMichael's head but McMichael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Santo Amaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McMichael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McMichael misses with a head kick.
McMichael slips a straight right by Santo Amaro.
McMichael lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Santo Amaro looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santo Amaro defending well as McMichael loads up on a big left hand.
Santo Amaro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Santo Amaro scores with a hook to the body. McMichael takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Santo Amaro lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McMichael throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMichael.
Santo Amaro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McMichael scores with a nice strike.#T1#
Santo Amaro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McMichael.
Santo Amaro with a jab.
McMichael lands a head shot.
McMichael takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McMichael throws a right hand that misses
and Santo Amaro makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McMichael looks to land a right hand but Santo Amaro moved out of range.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McMichael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Santo Amaro.
McMichael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Santo Amaro doesn't manage to clinch there - McMichael circles away.
McMichael throws a hook but Santo Amaro avoids it easily.
McMichael misses with an uppercut.
Santo Amaro tries to land a front kick but McMichael steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Santo Amaro misses with a lunging right hand
and McMichael counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santo Amaro thinking. #T2#
Santo Amaro checks the leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McMichael ducks under a wild hook from Santo Amaro.
McMichael misses with a few strikes there.
Steve McMichael seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McMichael misses the body punch
letting Santo Amaro counter with a right hand.
Santo Amaro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Santo Amaro moves away from the strike by McMichael.
McMichael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santo Amaro walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McMichael takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Santo Amaro lands a leg kick that knocks McMichael off balance momentarily.
Santo Amaro tries to clinch up but McMichael circles away and keeps his distance.
Santo Amaro looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick lands for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab.
McMichael misses with a left hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Santo Amaro scores with a jab to the head.
McMichael scores with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Santo Amaro.
McMichael pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santo Amaro throws a push kick but McMichael slaps the foot to one side.
McMichael scores with a shot to the body.
Santo Amaro lands a nice hook to McMichael's body. McMichael takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santo Amaro takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice shot lands for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
Santo Amaro tries to counter by clinching up but McMichael breaks away and moves out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with an uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Santo Amaro blocks the leg kick.
Santo Amaro is looking to counter punch.
A head kick from Santo Amaro lands but McMichael takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santo Amaro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from McMichael on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
McMichael throws a body shot but no joy.
McMichael throws a leg kick #CL#
and Santo Amaro holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McMichael or not.
Santo Amaro blocks an uppercut.
Santo Amaro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McMichael can do to turn this around?
Santo Amaro swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santo Amaro lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santo Amaro lands an uppercut.
Santo Amaro tries to work over McMichael's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Santo Amaro softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McMichael.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McMichael misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Santo Amaro.
McMichael wants to stall. #BC2#
McMichael breaks the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Junqueiro Santo Amaro dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
McMichael on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Junqueiro Santo Amaro is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santo Amaro turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Santo Amaro tries to land a body kick
and McMichael counters with an inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro scores with a push kick.
McMichael misses with a wild body shot.
McMichael throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McMichael takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McMichael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro throws a low kick but McMichael moves out of range easily.
Santo Amaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McMichael misses the shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Santo Amaro.
McMichael throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McMichael misses with a hook. Santo Amaro ducked under it nicely.
McMichael swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santo Amaro fires out a quick counter leg kick but McMichael just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Santo Amaro throws a body kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McMichael checks a leg kick.
Santo Amaro slips a straight right by McMichael.
McMichael throws a right and a left that Santo Amaro avoids nicely.
McMichael swings for the body but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro fails with an attempt to clinch.
McMichael throws a lazy right hand but Santo Amaro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McMichael avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
McMichael swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Some bone on bone action there as Santo Amaro checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McMichael throws an overhand right that lands on Santo Amaro's shoulder, as Santo Amaro tries to avoid the shot.
Santo Amaro lands with a straight right. McMichael didn't see that one coming.
Santo Amaro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McMichael. McMichael obviously looking to wear him down.
McMichael throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Santo Amaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McMichael.
Santo Amaro scores with a push kick.#T2#
McMichael misses with a body shot.
McMichael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from McMichael.
Santo Amaro connects with a leg kick.
Santo Amaro works McMichael's body with a nice hook.
McMichael fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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!
Santo Amaro fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santo Amaro misses with a head kick.
Santo Amaro listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Santo Amaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Santo Amaro throws a jab when McMichael was well out of range.
Santo Amaro moves out of range as McMichael strikes.
As McMichael backs away, Santo Amaro returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McMichael takes a swing at Santo Amaro's ribcage but misses.
McMichael misses with a body shot.
McMichael throws a hook but Santo Amaro blocks it.
McMichael throws an off balance right hand
and Santo Amaro counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
McMichael avoids the body shot from Santo Amaro.
McMichael misses with a looping left.
McMichael slips under a jab.
McMichael takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Santo Amaro scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McMichael scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Santo Amaro connects with a nice looking jab.
McMichael throws a head kick but Santo Amaro moves out of range.
Santo Amaro misses with a leg kick.
McMichael takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McMichael throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro scores with a jab.
Santo Amaro is looking to chop away at McMichael's legs.
McMichael loads up on a big right hand but Santo Amaro slips the punch.#T4#
Santo Amaro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McMichael blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santo Amaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McMichael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santo Amaro was well out of range. Poor timing from McMichael.
McMichael plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Santo Amaro takes a swing at McMichael's ribcage but misses.
McMichael misses with a shot to the body
and Santo Amaro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Santo Amaro with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
McMichael's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McMichael duly obliges.
Steve McMichael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Santo Amaro cracks McMichael with a good jab.
Santo Amaro ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McMichael moves away.
Santo Amaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McMichael.
McMichael walks forward, straight into a front kick from Santo Amaro.
Santo Amaro moves in looking to clinch but McMichael pushes him off.
McMichael moves out of range of the body kick from Santo Amaro.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Hopson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crispian.
Crispian throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Hopson slips a straight right by Crispian.
A slow jab from Crispian misses its intended target.
Crispian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hopson checks it well.
Crispian has been working on his boxing with his coaches at League of Shadows MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Crispian throws a shot from downtown. Hopson moves away and avoids it.
Crispian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crispian connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Crispian misses.
Hopson looks to land a left hand but Crispian moved out of range nicely.
Crispian paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crispian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crispian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hopson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Crispian.
Hopson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Crispian. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crispian.
Crispian scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Crispian throws a body shot but no joy.
Crispian throws a big shot that misses.
Crispian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crispian lands with a nice body punch.
Crispian tries to bum rush Hopson with a series of wild strikes but Hopson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target. #CL2#
Hopson moves into range and clinches up with Crispian.
Crispian tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Crispian lands a body punch.
Crispian lands a nice uppercut.
Hopson misses with some punches.
Crispian lands a right hand.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian. #T2#
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Crispian avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Hopson scores with a shot to the side of Crispian's head.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian is looking to control Hopson's arms but Hopson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Crispian has his back to the cage.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopson tries to work over Crispian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson tries to throw a body punch but Crispian avoids it by throwing Hopson back against the cage.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Crispian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crispian lands a shoulder strike.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hopson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crispian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hopson tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
Hopson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Crispian.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crispian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson. #T3#
Hopson tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
Hopson working aggressively here.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crispians head.
Crispian prevents the takedown attempt.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Crispian taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Crispian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crispian seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hopson can turn it around.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crispian.
Crispian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian has a couple of punches blocked by Hopson.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
A hook to the body from Crispian.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Crispian tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Crispian digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crispian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crispian stalling the fight.
Hopson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crispian lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hopson.
A short right from Crispian on the inside.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
Nice body punch from Hopson - that landed with a thud.
Crispian pushes Hopson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Hopson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Crispian effectively controlling the action here.
Crispian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Crispian throws a low kick, looking for Hopson's leg but Hopson calmly moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Crispian. Beautiful body shot.
Hopson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crispian misses with a low kick as Hopson jumps back.
Good exchange - Crispian coming out on top.
Hopson tries to clinch but Crispian is having none of it.
Hopson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Crispian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crispian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hopson in his tracks.
Hopson cracks Crispian with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crispian scores with a spinning back kick!
Hopson looks for a takedown but Crispian sprawls well.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Crispian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopson moves out of range of the leg kick from Crispian.
Hopson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jesse-James Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Crispian coming out on top.
Hopson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crispian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hopson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Crispian throws a lazy right hand but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab by Crispian.
Hopson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Crispian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopson can do to turn this around?
Crispian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Crispian stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hopson tests Crispian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crispian defends it nicely.#T2#
Hopson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ben Crispian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesse-James Hopson.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Hopson shoots for a double leg takedown but Crispian sprawls well. He's pushed Hopson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crispian bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hopson's head backwards.
Hopson throws a body punch but Crispian moves out of range.
Hopson misses the shot to the body.
Crispian misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hopson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hopson throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Hopson clinches.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crispian backwards. #T3#
Crispian lands with a short shot to the head.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crispian tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hook to the body lands for Hopson.
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson lands a hook that snaps the head of Crispian backwards.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson lands a right hand.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Hopson.
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries to work over Crispian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hopson or not.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson. #T4#
Crispian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crispian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crispian pushes Hopson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crispian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crispian tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Crispian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian lands a nice uppercut.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike.
Crispian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Crispian scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crispian lands with a left to the head.
Hopson prevents a body shot from Crispian.
Hopson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
The fighters circling - Crispian throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopson misses with an uppercut.
Crispian looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#CL2#
Hopson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Crispian gets through Hopson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Crispian lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hopson tries to work over Crispian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hopson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopson blocking some punches.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Crispian controls the action.
Crispian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopson.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Hopson presses Crispian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson struggles to land a body shot inside as Crispian controls his hands.
Hopson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hopson.
A body shot lands from Crispian.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Crispian.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson works on Crispian's body with a couple of short punches.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Crispian blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hopson.
Crispian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crispian backwards.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short uppercut from Crispian.
Crispian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hopson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Crispian controls the action.
Crispian tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Hopson swings wildly with an uppercut but Crispian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian works on Hopson's body with a couple of short punches.
Crispian misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ben Crispian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Crispian throws a punch but it's blocked by Hopson.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Hopson lands a left hand.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hopson pushes Crispian back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crispian lands a body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Hopson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
A short uppercut from Crispian.
Crispian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank. #T4#
Crispian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Crispian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hopson.
Hopson takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crispian.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
Hopson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Crispian can't find room to land a body shot as Hopson controls the action.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Crispian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crispian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crispian cracks Hopson with a nice body shot.
Crispian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hopson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries a body shot but Crispian blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian clearly takes that round.
That's time! Crispian's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Hopson throws the left hand but Crispian avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Crispian misses.
Hopson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hopson tries to clinch up
and Crispian makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Crispian connects with a leg kick.
Hopson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Crispian.
Hopson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Crispian pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Crispian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian throws a body punch but Hopson moves out of range.
Crispian defending well as Hopson loads up on a big left hand.
Crispian quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
An inside leg kick lands from Crispian.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Hopson's leg. Hopson is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Hopson misses with a left hand
and Crispian counters with an outside leg kick.
Hopson walks into a jab.
Ben Crispian is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopson misses with a left hand
and Crispian counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopson misses with a wild body shot.
Crispian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Crispian tenderised Hopson's leg. Hopson is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Crispian misses the target.
Crispian shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crispian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crispian with the inside leg kick.
Hopson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crispian doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crispian.
Crispian throws a hook to the side of Hopson's head but Hopson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Hopson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Crispian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crispian manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Hopson forces Crispian back against the cage and clinches.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Crispian trying to control the position but instead, Hopson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crispian into the cage.
Crispian lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Crispian gets through Hopson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopson lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Crispian.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson has a couple of punches blocked by Crispian.
A right handed body shot lands from Crispian.
Hopson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian lands a shot to the body.
Hopson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Crispian cracks Hopson with a nice body shot.
Crispian blocking some punches.
Crispian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian swings wildly with an uppercut but Hopson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian tries a body shot but Hopson blocks it.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crispian.
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!
Crispian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Crispian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crispian throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Crispian - that landed with a thud.
Hopson goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD2#
Hopson has clasped his hands together around Crispian's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hopson with the ground and pound but Crispian regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Crispian keeping hold of Hopson's head, controlling as best he can.
Hopson throwing shots but Crispian is blocking nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Crispian had his way with Jesse-James Hopson in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Crispian throws a jab when Hopson was well out of range.
Jesse-James Hopson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hopson 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.
Hopson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crispian misses with a low kick.
Crispian lands a jab to the nose.
Crispian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crispian there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crispian takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Crispian.
Hopson fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crispian loads up on a big right hand but Hopson slips the punch.
Hopson throws a shot from downtown. Crispian moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Crispian misses the target.
Hopson looks to score with a jab to the body but Crispian is just out of range.#CL2#
Hopson clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Hopson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Crispian digs a right hand into Hopson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hopson's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crispian.
Hopson blocks a body shot from Crispian.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
Crispian letting Hopson take a breather here.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hopson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crispian.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Crispian.
Crispian lands with a light punch inside.
Crispian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Crispian misses with the head strike.
Crispian lands a right hand.
Crispian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Crispian stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hopson blocks an uppercut.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Crispian tries to throw a body punch but Hopson avoids it by throwing Crispian back against the cage.
Hopson presses Crispian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian.
Crispian working aggressively here.
Crispian prevents a body shot from Hopson.
Crispian gets through Hopson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hopson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hopson stalling in the clinch but Crispian improves position.
Crispian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Crispian gets through Hopson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Crispian is working Hopson over against the cage.
Hopson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hopson misses with the head strike.
Crispian lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson throws a punch but it's blocked by Crispian. #T3#
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hopson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hopson lands a shoulder strike.
Crispian struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopson controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hopson.
Hopson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crispian's elbow.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Crispian misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian is working Hopson over against the cage.
Hopson throws a head punch that misses.
Crispian digs a right hand underneath Hopson's ribcage. Hopson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Crispian fails to land.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Crispian scores with a shoulder strike.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Crispian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hopson is keeping busy.
Crispian tries to work over Hopson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Hopson misses with a punch to the body.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopson.
Crispian blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crispian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hopsons head.
Crispian lands a left hand.
Hopson lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Crispian.
Hopson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hopson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crispians head.
A short right from Hopson.
Crispian is leaning against Hopson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hopson can't find room to land a body shot as Crispian controls the action.
Crispian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hopson misses with a body punch.
Hopson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Crispian.
Still in the clinch, Hopson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Crispian lands an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Crispian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Crispian, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: SMASH: Lang vs Jones
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lang's waist but Lang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jones off to one side.
Lang tests Jones's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones was well out of range. Poor timing from Lang.
Jones fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lang avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones blocks a body shot from Lang.
Jones blocking some punches.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lang is keeping busy.
Jones has Lang pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lang manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Lang misses with a body punch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lang.
Lang blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #TD2#
Jones has hold of one of Lang's legs. Lang is fighting the takedown attempt but Jones gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Lang is controlling Jones's posture.
Lang'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.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Jones stands up over Lang, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lang looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jones is one step ahead there.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom.
Lang controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Lang has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage. #T3#
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lang is controlling Jones's posture.#SUB2#
Jones is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lang is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lang has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Lang knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Jones wants to sweep here but Lang controlling him for the moment.
Jones keeping full guard, as Lang tries to pass. #T4#
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Lang from controlling successfully.
Jones is trying to keep Lang in close.
Jones is pulling down on Lang's head to control his posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lang preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Clubber Lang dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Lang tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
And Jones tries to counter it with a takedown but Lang pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
Lang clinches with his opponent.
Lang works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
Jones drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lang gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lang struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Lang tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lang lands a shoulder strike.
Lang stops a takedown attempt from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lang.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones looking to stall.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lang avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Lang's head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Jones wants to take the fight to the mat but Lang manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jones prevents a body shot from Lang.
A short uppercut from Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Lang works on Jones's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lang is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Lang tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Lang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lang digs a right hand into Jones's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jones's gas tank.
Clubber Lang has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD2#
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lang regains guard.
Lang wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in Ludus Gladiatorius inform me that Jones has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard. #REVR#
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Lang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lang has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2#
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jones keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Lang is proving a slippery customer. #T3#
Lang looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Kevin Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lang with the inside leg kick.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown but Lang manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jones's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lang throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T4#
Lang preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Lang is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lang is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Lang blocks nicely.
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 Clubber Lang will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
A low kick from Lang is predictable there #TD2#
and Jones decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lang's guard.
Jones is in close to Lang's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lang's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lang seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Lang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lang preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Some bone on bone action there as Jones checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A bone on bone clash there as Jones blocks the leg kick.
Lang lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones tries for a takedown but Lang circles away easily
enabling Lang to counter with a crisp jab.
Lang takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Lang 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.
Lang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lang throws a half hearted mid kick.
Jones shoots for a takedown but Lang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lang sizes up Jones with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lang. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lang to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Lang misses.
Lang throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Jones counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lang!
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lang is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jones connects with a decent elbow.
Jones working away.
Jones misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jones cracks Lang with a big elbow.
Jones throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Lang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Jones with the ground and pound but Lang regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lang's head.
Jones working Lang over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jones lands a nice short elbow.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lang to regain full guard.
Jones won't allow Lang to sweep him here.
Lang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lang working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones scoring with some ground and pound.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Lang throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Lang fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones with a nice head shot there.
Jones wants to control from the top but Lang keeps moving.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Jones is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Jones landing some decent shots from guard.
Lang looking to control.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Lang has wrist control.
Jones landing with the ground and pound.
Lang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones trying to control but Lang is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Jones drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lang looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lang looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lang! #REVR#
Jones sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones tries to roll over but Lang keeps him under control.
Jones trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T3#
Jones tries to lock up and control but Lang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Lang controlling from the full mount.
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Lang controlling from the full mount.
Jones wants to hold on but Lang pushes him away.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones is trying desperately to improve position.
Jones is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kevin Jones dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Lang with a hook.
Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lang throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Lang connects with the punch.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lang misses with a body punch.
Lang is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Clubber Lang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Jones.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lang pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones wants a takedown.
Jones is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Jones tries to pull guard but Lang won't allow it.
Lang lands a right hand.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lang prevents the takedown attempt.
Lang scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
A hook to the body from Lang.
Lang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lang lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lang.
Lang is working Jones over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Lang - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Lang.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang is working Jones over against the cage.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Lang.
Lang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jones or not.
Lang pushes Jones back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang scores with a hook to the body.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Lang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jones.
Nice body punch from Lang.
Lang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Lang as the two fighters clinch.
Lang lands a nice shot to the body.
Lang lands with a light punch inside.
Lang lands with a left to the head.
Lang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Lang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Lang can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action. #T3#
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lang fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lang.
It looks like Lang has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Lang works the jab nicely.
Jab by Jones.
Lang with a nice calf kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Lang, which made it look bad.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T4#
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lang as he jumps to the side.
Lang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Clubber Lang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lang defends it nicely.
Lang with a jab.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jones checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lang has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:46
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 48:46
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clubber Lang!
Clubber Lang retains his middleweight title!
Clubber Lang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C411: Adofo vs Cruz
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Monkey throws a predictable looking body shot #TD#
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Pushkin trying to control the position but Monkey is working away. #SUB#
Pushkin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pushkin wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Monkey is looking to regain half guard here but Pushkin keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monkey keeps working.
Monkey is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Pushkin works to advance to full mount. Monkey defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Monkey really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Monkey sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Pushkin controlling the action here.
Monkey is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pushkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Monkey gets back to full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Monkey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pushkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Monkey is retaining full guard.
Pushkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Monkey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pushkin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Monkey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pushkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monkey connects with a body shot.
Monkey throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Pushkin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pushkin wants to control but Monkey is keeping him busy.
Pushkin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Monkey!
Monkey is in all sorts of trouble here. #T4#
Pushkin can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Monkey is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin controlling from the full mount.
Pushkin prevents Monkey from getting the reversal.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monkey is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Monkey regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Monkey lands with a straight right. Pushkin didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Monkey.
That kick from Monkey tenderised Pushkin's leg. Pushkin is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Pushkin feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Monkey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Monkey is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pushkin defends well.
Pushkin trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #T1#
Monkey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pushkin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Monkey looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pushkin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pushkin trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Pushkin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Pushkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Monkey gets full guard.
Pushkin looking to pass the guard.
Pushkin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pushkin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Monkey for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Monkey keeping moving, preventing Pushkin from controlling successfully.
Pushkin passes into half guard.
Pushkin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pushkin is keen to just control but Monkey is a slippery customer.
Monkey gets full guard.
Pushkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Monkey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Monkey wants to sweep but no luck.
Pushkin trying to control but Monkey is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pushkin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Monkey counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Monkey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pushkin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spider Monkey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monkey throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Pushkin counters with a takedown into side control.
Pushkin taking a breather here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Pushkin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monkey sprawls well. Monkey wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pushkin gets slowly back to his feet.
Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pushkin shoots in and drives through. Monkey sprawls well.
Monkey throws a hook but Pushkin blocks it.
Pushkin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Monkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Monkey has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Pushkin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Pushkin slips under a jab from Monkey.
Monkey misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Pushkin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Monkey's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monkey is keeping the position for now.
Monkey has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Pushkin has passed into side control.
Aleksandr Pushkin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pushkin tries to move to mount but Monkey blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Monkey is looking to reverse the position.
Monkey seems a little lost for a moment, as Pushkin dominates the positioning.
Monkey is trying to get back to half guard.
Monkey taking a bit of punishment here - Pushkin scoring with strikes.
Pushkin happy to just control the position for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pushkin is working Monkey over with some ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here as Pushkin stalls from top position.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monkey keeps working. #SUB#
Pushkin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Monkey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pushkin but great work by Monkey.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Pushkin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Pushkin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pushkin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Monkey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Pushkin tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Monkey easily slips into full mount! #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pushkin tries to reverse the position but Monkey maintains control.
Pushkin regains half guard.
Pushkin trying to hold on to Monkey's head to control him but Monkey postures up.
Monkey trying to control from half guard but Pushkin is working away.
Monkey tries to pass to full mount but Pushkin defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pushkin is trying to control but can't.

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 Aleksandr Pushkin.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Pushkin, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: SMASH: Denver vs Fazekas
Date: Apr 20, 2025

#R1#
Magabi 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.
Barkley throws a quick counter kick to the body but Magabi avoids it.
Magabi tries to land a front kick but Barkley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Barkley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Magabi .
Magabi lands a right hook to the body.
Magabi lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Barkley backs up against the cage. #CUT2#It looks like Charles Barkley has been cut.
Barkley defending well as Magabi loads up on a big left hand.
Barkley attempts a counter takedown but Magabi avoids it well and moves away.
Magabi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Barkley at a distance.
Barkley with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Magabi to score with a decent uppercut.
Magabi misses with a jab to the body
enabling Barkley to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Magabi . Beautiful body shot.#KD2#
Magabi lands a big right hand that sends Barkley crashing to the mat! Magabi stays standing though and waves Barkley back to his feet!#ROC2#Barkley is rocked!#CUT2#Charles Barkley's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Magabi . Barkley falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Magabi !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mombasa Magabi !

Event: GAMMA#1155 Petrov v Martell
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Martell with a hook.
Petrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Martell off the cage and back into range.
Martell looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
Petrov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Martell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Petrov is looking to slow Martell down with leg kicks.
Martell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Martell manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martell under the eye.
Martell misses with a hook.
It looked like Petrov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martell fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##CL#
Petrov closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Martell.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martell's elbow.
Petrov blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Petrov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Martell controls his hands.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martell is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Petrov is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Petrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martell.
Petrov tries a body shot but Martell blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Petrov lands a body punch.
Martell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
I was talking to Petrov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martell blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martell tries to work over Petrov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov lands a nice uppercut.
Martell blocks an uppercut.
Petrov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Martell backwards.
Petrov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Petrov lands a body shot in the clinch. #T3#
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Martell.
Martell wants a takedown.
Petrov tries to work over Martell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martell blocks a body shot from Petrov.
Martell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov working aggressively here. #BC2#
Martell breaks from the clinch.
Martell shoots in looking for a takedown. Petrov tries to sprawl out of it but Martell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Petrov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
Ivan Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quentain Martell.
Martell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T4#
Martell throws a good cross that connects.
Martell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Martell manages to avoid it.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Martell.
Martell throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov slips under a jab from Martell.
Petrov just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Petrov misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Martell throws a head kick but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell throws the kick towards the body but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov scores with a jab.
Martell cracks Petrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Martell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Martell 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.
Nice body kick there by Petrov.
Nice shot lands for Martell.
Martell connects with a high kick.
Martell checks a leg kick.
Petrov lands an overhand right.#T2#
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Martell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Petrov defends it well.
Martell throws a body kick that misses
and Martell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrov throws a hook to the side of Martell's head but Martell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Martell throws a big shot that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Martell is looking to slow Petrov down with leg kicks.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Martell can do to turn this around?
The fighters circling - Martell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov throwing a counter right hand but Martell manages to avoid it.#T3#
Petrov checks a low kick from Martell.
Petrov throws a quick counter head kick but Martell was just out of range.#CL#
Petrov closes the distance and pushes Martell back into the cage.
Petrov tries to work over Martell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Martell breaks from the clinch.
Petrov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Martell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Martell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Petrov staying out of range there.
Petrov tried to counter with a leg kick but Martell avoided it.#T4#
Martell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Petrov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martell scrambles back to his feet.
Petrov clobbers Martell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martell misses with a double jab.
Martell misses with a straight left.
Martell throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Quentain Martell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martell misses with an uppercut. Petrov saw that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Martell.
A little feinted left hand from Petrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Martell throws a lazy uppercut
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martell throws a sloppy body shot
and Petrov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martell thinking.
Martell moves out of range as Petrov strikes.
Martell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petrov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petrov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Martell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Martell misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martell manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Martell throws a head kick that misses.
Petrov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Martell manages to circle out of the way.
Petrov scores with a punch to the head.
Martell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Martell keeps it at a distance.
Crunch! Petrov slams his shin into Martell's torso.
Martell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Petrov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martell takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Martell misses with a hook to the body
enabling Petrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Martell on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Petrov. Petrov obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid body kick from Petrov.
Martell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martell manages to avoid it.
Martell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Martell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Petrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
The fighters circling - Martell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Petrov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Martell.
Martell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Martell throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martell swats away the attempt to clinch by Petrov.
Martell replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Petrov blocks it well.#T4#
Martell just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy body kick from Martell
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martell throws out the jab.
A counter left hand to the body from Petrov misses its target.
Petrov misses with a body kick.
Petrov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Petrov misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4##CL2#
Martell clinches with his opponent.
Petrov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Martell's head.
Martell is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petrov scores with a shot to the side of Martell's head.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Petrov.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Martell.
Petrov scores with a shoulder strike.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martell prevents a body shot from Petrov.
A frustrated look appears on Martell's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Martell avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the cage.
Martell is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Petrov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Martell.
Petrov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Martell.
Petrov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Martell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Petrov misses with a body punch.
Petrov lands a hook that snaps the head of Martell backwards.
Petrov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Petrov lands a shoulder strike. #ROC#Martell is rocked!
Petrov lands a big right hand that drops Martell! The killer instinct kicks in and Petrov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Petrov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Ivan Petrov 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: GAMMA#1155 Petrov v Martell
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Miller has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a stiff right hand.
Jaegerjaquez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller slips a straight right by Jaegerjaquez.
Miller missing with a left hand there. Jaegerjaquez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Miller misses.
Jaegerjaquez counters with a body kick.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jaegerjaquez! But no joy.
Miller misses with a body shot.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jaegerjaquez feints a counter leg kick.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaegerjaquez appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws an off balance right hand
and Miller counters with a straight right hand.
Miller connects with a jab.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Miller doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Jaegerjaquez tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Jaegerjaquez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jaegerjaquez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Nice body punch from Miller.
A big left from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Jaegerjaquez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Miller swings for the body but Jaegerjaquez moves out of range.
Miller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaegerjaquez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jaegerjaquez takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Nice defenses there by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot.
It looked like Miller was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Miller throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez takes one to the side of the head.
Miller throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Jaegerjaquez misses.
Miller throws a hook to the side of Jaegerjaquez's head but Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jaegerjaquez throws out the jab.
Miller misses with a body shot
and Jaegerjaquez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Miller thinking. #CL2#
Jaegerjaquez has closed the distance and engaged Miller in a clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands an uppercut.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez working aggressively here.
Jaegerjaquez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Miller effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Jaegerjaquez on the inside.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Miller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jaegerjaquez.
Miller moves out of range of the leg kick from Jaegerjaquez.
Miller cracks Jaegerjaquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jaegerjaquez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller lunges at Jaegerjaquez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaegerjaquez's hand.
Jaegerjaquez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a body kick
and Jaegerjaquez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jaegerjaquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Jaegerjaquez takes a swing at Miller's ribcage but misses.
Jaegerjaquez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Miller throws a shot from downtown. Jaegerjaquez moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Jaegerjaquez rushes Miller and presses him up against the cage.
Miller lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller lands a right hand.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a right to the head. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Jaegerjaquez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a right hand.
Miller prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaegerjaquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Jaegerjaquez prevents a body shot from Miller.
Miller blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Miller.
Miller is struggling to control the position.
Miller throws a punch but it's blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Miller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
Jaegerjaquez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Miller can't break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Jaegerjaquez as the two fighters clinch.
Miller lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez 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#
Jaegerjaquez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaegerjaquez feints and then cracks Miller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Miller down.
Jaegerjaquez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
Miller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaegerjaquez was well out of range. Poor timing from Miller.
Miller lands a body shot.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Jaegerjaquez.
Miller misses with a two punch combination.
Miller cracks Jaegerjaquez with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joshua Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Jaegerjaquez throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch there but Miller circles away.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller cracks Jaegerjaquez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Miller cracks a nice hook into Jaegerjaquez's ribs.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Miller takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Miller scores with a jab to the body.
Miller works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Miller is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Jaegerjaquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Miller misses with a looping right.
Jaegerjaquez throws a solid leg kick but Miller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it.
Miller looks to land a combination. Jaegerjaquez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A telegraphed right hand from Miller misses the target.
Miller avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez tries to clinch
and Miller cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Jaegerjaquez moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands. #T2#
Jaegerjaquez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jaegerjaquez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jaegerjaquez scores with a shot to the side of Miller's head.
Miller tries to work over Jaegerjaquez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Miller scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller blocks a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez misses with some punches.
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jaegerjaquez has a couple of punches blocked by Miller. #BC#
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.
Jaegerjaquez throws out a powerful jab.
Decent striking displayed by Miller there.
Jaegerjaquez lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Miller lands a body shot.
Miller sizes up Jaegerjaquez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Miller avoids the body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Miller punishes Jaegerjaquez's body with a nice straight punch.
Jaegerjaquez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miller makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL2#
Miller tries to keep at a distance but Jaegerjaquez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Miller tries to throw a body punch but Jaegerjaquez avoids it by throwing Miller back against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Miller lands a nice shot to the body.
Jaegerjaquez blocking some punches.
Jaegerjaquez prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez misses with the head strike.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller stalling against the cage.
Jaegerjaquez can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
A short right from Miller on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Jaegerjaquez back against the cage.
Miller blocking some punches. #BC#
Miller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Jaegerjaquez finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller scores with a jab to the head.
Jaegerjaquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Miller.
Miller looks to throw the jab but Jaegerjaquez is out of range.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Jaegerjaquez saw that one coming.
Jaegerjaquez throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
Jaegerjaquez defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Jaegerjaquez only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jaegerjaquez throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jaegerjaquez.
Miller jabs at Jaegerjaquez's body.
Nice shot lands for Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joshua Miller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jaegerjaquez slips under a jab from Miller.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jaegerjaquez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Miller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jaegerjaquez wants to slow Miller down by chopping away at his legs.
Jaegerjaquez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jaegerjaquez walks into a straight right hand from Miller.
A slow jab from Jaegerjaquez misses its intended target.
Miller throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Jaegerjaquez to counter with a crisp jab.
Jaegerjaquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Miller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaegerjaquez throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller.
Jaegerjaquez throws a big shot that misses.
Miller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches. #CL2#
Jaegerjaquez clinches with his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Miller working aggressively here.
Jaegerjaquez can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Jaegerjaquez.
A nice left hand lands by Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands a left hand. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Jaegerjaquez.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jaegerjaquez working aggressively here.
Miller misses with a body punch.
Miller lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jaegerjaquez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
A right handed body shot lands from Jaegerjaquez.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Miller fails to land.
A hook to the body from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Miller fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Miller is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaegerjaquez working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miller can't break the clinch.
Jaegerjaquez lands a body shot.
Miller prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Miller is trying to push Jaegerjaquez away but Jaegerjaquez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jaegerjaquez tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Jaegerjaquez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Jaegerjaquez keeps him there for the moment.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Jaegerjaquez.
Miller prevents a body shot from Jaegerjaquez.
Jaegerjaquez pushes Miller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Jaegerjaquez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Miller - that landed with a thud.
Miller lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jaegerjaquez tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a body punch.
Miller misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Jaegerjaquez tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Jaegerjaquez back against the cage.
Miller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Jaegerjaquez - that landed with a thud.
Jaegerjaquez has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller misses with the head strike.
Miller is trying to stall.
Jaegerjaquez working aggressively here.
Miller lands a hook that snaps the head of Jaegerjaquez backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaegerjaquez swings wildly with an uppercut but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller is trying to stall.
Jaegerjaquez throws a head punch that misses.
Jaegerjaquez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jaegerjaquez misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Grimmjow Jaegerjaquez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jaegerjaquez 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: GAMMA#1156 Kurt v Jai
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Rose moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Babcock.
Rose tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Rose stalling in the clinch but Babcock improves position.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babcock.
Rose misses with some punches.
Babcock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babcock tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
I was talking to Babcock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Babcock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rose regains guard immediately.
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rose keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it. #T1#
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babcock throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rose's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Babcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Babcock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Rose preventing the sweep.
Rose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rose wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Rose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Babcock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Babcock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Babcock has an active guard here but Rose has managed to pass into half guard. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose controlling the pace.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
Babcock tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rose throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock attempts a counter takedown but Rose avoids it well and moves away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Babcock slips a jab from Rose.#CL2#
Rose moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Babcock looking to slow down the pace here.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babcock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babcock tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Adrian Rose will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rose scores with a punch to the head.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rose slips a jab from Babcock.#T1#
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but Babcock pushes him off.
Babcock with a poor takedown
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Adrian Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Babcock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose misses with a double jab. #CL#
Babcock darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Babcock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babcock blocks a jab.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babcock in his tracks.
Rose takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Rose tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rose blocks a leg kick.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babcock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Babcock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babcock off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Rose misses.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babcock's hands.
Babcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rose finds it's way round the side to connect with Babcock's head. #T3#
Rose misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rose sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Babcock moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Rose digs a right hand into Babcock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babcock's gas tank.
Rose pushes Babcock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babcock digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Babcock lands with a light punch inside.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Adrian Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Babcock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rose can turn it around.
Babcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose lands a right hand.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Babcock.
Babcock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rose after a bit of a struggle.
Babcock stalling in the clinch.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babcock's elbow.
Good body shot from Babcock.
Babcock trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Babcock into the cage.
Babcock has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Babcock controls the action.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babcock.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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#
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babcock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babcock takes one to the side of the head.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Babcock gets a clinch.
Babcock wants a takedown but no success here.
Rose blocks an elbow strike from Babcock.
Babcock digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Babcock has Rose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Babcock tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Babcock.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose presses Babcock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Babcock tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Rose.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babcock lands a right hand. #TD#
Babcock has clasped his hands together around Rose's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Babcock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose parries the strikes from Babcock easily there. Babcock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rose to escape.
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T2#
Rose tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose struggling a bit here.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Rose defends.
Babcock 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.#SUB#
Babcock goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rose rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Babcock's guard! Nice work there by Rose!
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Babcock has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
Babcock is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Babcock looking to control but Rose passes into half guard. #T3#
Babcock tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose is controlling the pace.
Babcock is looking to improve his position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Rose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait. #SUB#
Babcock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rose controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.

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 Jim Babcock.
I think Rose 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

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

#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Darkins.
A quick step to the side and Nightmare tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darkins misses with a shot to the body
letting Nightmare counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Darrell Darkins has been cut.
Nightmare lands the left hand.
Darkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nightmare 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.
Darkins gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nightmare counters with a huge left! Darkins is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nightmare isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Darkins from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nightmare!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Last Nightmare!
Last Nightmare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 411: Kostov v Ilmarinen
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Ilmarinen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
Ilmarinen shoots in looking for a takedown but Kostov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ilmarinen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Kostov clinches. #TD2#
Ilmarinen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ilmarinen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Ilmarinen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen 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.
Ilmarinen landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Kostov pulls Ilmarinen in to control the position.
Kostov utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ilmarinen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ilmarinen takes a swing at Kostov's ribcage but misses.
Kostov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ilmarinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Kostov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD2#
Ilmarinen shoots in and gets a takedown into Kostov's guard.#T2#
Ilmarinen trying to control but Kostov is working from the bottom.
Ilmarinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ilmarinen works over Kostov with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ilmarinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ilmarinen throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ilmarinen being controlled here momentarily.
Ilmarinen with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Ilmarinen wants to pass the guard but Kostov is keeping the position.
Ilmarinen throwing strikes but missing.
Ilmarinen controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ilmarinen throws a strike but Kostov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Kostov won't allow Ilmarinen to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Ilmarinen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kostov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kostov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kostov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Ilmarinen trying to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kostov wants to pass the guard but Ilmarinen is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ilmarinen misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Ilmarinen dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ilmarinen throws an off balance right hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Kostov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a left hand
letting Kostov counter with a right hand.
Ilmarinen shoots in but Kostov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kostov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ilmarinen. Kostov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostov looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ilmarinen fails with the takedown.#T1#
Kostov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ilmarinen looks to land a left hand but Kostov moved out of range nicely.
Kostov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ilmarinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kostov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kostov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pavel Kostov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kostov dodges the punch combination from Ilmarinen.
Kostov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ilmarinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kostov.#CL#
Kostov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ilmarinen, pushing him back against the cage.
I was talking to Kostov's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Kostov presses Ilmarinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ilmarinen lands a body punch.
Kostov has a couple of punches blocked by Ilmarinen.
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kostov is pressed up against the cage. Ilmarinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kostov down to the mat. Kostov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Ilmarinen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kostov 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 Ilmarinen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ilmarinen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kostov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ilmarinen is just out of range.
Ilmarinen lands a slapping body shot.
A leg kick checked by Ilmarinen.
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!
Ilmarinen lands a jab to the nose.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ilmarinen.
Kostov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kostov is looking to clinch.
Kostov tries to land a front kick but Ilmarinen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kostov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T3#
Ilmarinen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Ilmarinen moves into range and clinches up with Kostov.
Kostov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ilmarinen or not.
Kostov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
Ilmarinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC#
Kostov manages to break the clinch.
Kostov tries to clinch but Ilmarinen moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Kostov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kostov.
Kostov slips a straight right by Ilmarinen.#CL#
Kostov clinches with his opponent.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kostov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kostov misses with some punches.
Kostov throws a head punch that misses.
Kostov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen presses Kostov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ilmarinen is working Kostov over against the cage.
Kostov prevents a body shot from Ilmarinen.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kostov blocks a body shot from Ilmarinen.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kostov.
A short right from Ilmarinen on the inside.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch to the body.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ilmarinen.
Kostov lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Nice jab there from Ilmarinen.
Ilmarinen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kostov manages to avoid it.
Ilmarinen jabs at Kostov's body.
Kostov throws a looping overhand right but Ilmarinen ducks down to avoid it.
Ilmarinen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kostov throws a leg kick but Ilmarinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kostov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ilmarinen finds it's way round the side to connect with Kostov's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kostov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ilmarinen darts in looking for a takedown but Kostov gets double underhooks and turns Ilmarinen into the cage.
Ilmarinen misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Ilmarinen moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kostov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Ilmarinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ilmarinen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Kostov lands a nice shot to the body.
Ilmarinen lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kostov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kostov.
Ilmarinen blocks a body shot from Kostov.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
Kostov lands with a left to the head.
Kostov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ilmarinen prevents a body shot from Kostov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ilmarinen.
Kostov presses Ilmarinen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ilmarinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kostov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ilmarinen is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kostov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ilmarinen tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilmarinen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kostov's elbow.
Kostov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pavel Kostov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Ilmarinen.
Kostov gets underhooks to prevent Ilmarinen's takedown attempt.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Ilmarinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Kostov.
Ilmarinen takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Kostov.
Kostov tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Kostov.
Kostov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kostov tries to work over Ilmarinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pavel Kostov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kostov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a body punch.
Kostov lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Kostov. #T3#
Ilmarinen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kostov or not.
Ilmarinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kostov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Kostov.
A body shot lands from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kostov lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Kostov.
A short body shot lands from Kostov as the two fighters clinch.
Kostov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kostov digs a right hand into Ilmarinen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ilmarinen's gas tank.
Kostov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good body shot from Kostov.
Kostov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kostov tries to throw a body punch but Ilmarinen avoids it by throwing Kostov back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kostov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kostov lands a left hand.
Ilmarinen tries to work over Kostov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ilmarinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Kostov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kostov scores with a hook to the body.
Kostov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ilmarinen or not.
Kostov lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kostov.#ROC#Ilmarinen is rocked!
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Kostov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ilmarinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Kostov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kostov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ilmarinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Kostov finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Kostov.
Kostov struggles to land a body shot inside as Ilmarinen controls his hands.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kostov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Kostov as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Kostov.
A short left from Kostov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kostov cracks Ilmarinen with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pavel Kostov clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Ilmarinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL2#
Ilmarinen clinches.
Kostov works on Ilmarinen's body with a couple of short punches.
Kostov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kostov.
Kostov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kostov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kostov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kostov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kostov pushes Ilmarinen against the cage. Kostov is working some dirty boxing. Kostov pushes off with a quick right hook! Ilmarinen goes down! Ilmarinen tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kostov moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov retains his middleweight title!
Pavel Kostov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sunrise 21
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Ayax is looking to land body kicks.
Malaki has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malaki there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malaki slips a jab and a cross from Ayax.
Ayax bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ayax looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ayax thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Malaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Ayax throws the kick towards the body but Malaki avoids it.
Ayax tries to clinch but Malaki moves away
and Malaki counters with a stiff right hand.
Ayax misses with a body shot.
Ayax dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ayax misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malaki. #CL#
Ayax has managed to clinch.
A short left from Ayax.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayax pushes Malaki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malaki tries to throw a body punch but Ayax avoids it by throwing Malaki back against the ropes. #T1#
Ayax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ayax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ayax tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malaki's elbow.
Ayax tries a body shot but Malaki blocks it.
Ayax blocking some punches.
Malaki lands with a short shot to the head.
Ayax swings wildly with an uppercut but Malaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ayax lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Ayax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ayax tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Malaki to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice body punch from Ayax.
Malaki has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice defenses there by Malaki.
Malaki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ayax will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Ayax.
Ayax with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ayax feints and then cracks Malaki's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malaki down. #CL2#
Malaki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for Ayax.
Ayax pushes Malaki back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayax.
A nice left hand lands by Ayax.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ayax.
Ayax misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Malaki.
Ayax can't find room to land a body shot as Malaki controls the action.
Ayax blocking some punches.
Ayax lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ayax.
Malaki throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ayaxs head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bedri Ayax dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Ayax with the inside leg kick.
Ayax just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Malaki closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Malaki misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ayax.
Malaki goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ayax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ayax tries to work over Malaki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malaki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malaki lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ayax lands a right hand.
Ayax stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ayax can't find room to land a body shot as Malaki controls the action.
Ayax lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malaki backwards.
Malaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayax's elbow.
Malaki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malaki lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ayax backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ayax struggles to land a body shot inside as Malaki controls his hands.
Malaki lands a shoulder strike.
Malaki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ayax's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ayax. #T1#
Ayax tries a body shot but Malaki blocks it.
Malaki misses with a punch on the inside.
Malaki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Malaki fails to land.
Malaki tries to work over Ayax's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malaki throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Ayax.
Malaki is breathing heavily.
Ayax lands a hook that snaps the head of Malaki backwards.
A short right from Ayax on the inside.
Ayax pushes Malaki back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Ayax tries to throw a body punch but Malaki avoids it by throwing Ayax back against the ropes.
Ayax lands a shoulder strike.
Ayax blocks a body shot from Malaki.
Ayax lands a hook that snaps the head of Malaki backwards.
Malaki throws a punch but it's blocked by Ayax.
Ayax lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ayax goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Ayax.
Ayax lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ayax lands a right hand that snaps the head of Malaki backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayax lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Malaki backwards. #ROC#Malaki is rocked!
Ayax scores with a shot to the side of Malaki's head.
Malaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Ayax finish him?
Ayax lands a body shot. #T2#
Ayax creates a bit of distance and cracks Malaki with a big uppercut! Malaki goes down! The referee pushes Ayax away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Malaki make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Ayax takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bedri Ayax!
A relieved looking Bedri Ayax 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: FCL 82
Date: Apr 19, 2025

#R1#
Zass pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fry misses with a hook.
Fry looks for the body kick but Zass saw that one coming. #CL#
Zass clinches up with Fry and pushes him back against the cage.
Fry misses with a punch on the inside.
Fry has a couple of punches blocked by Zass.
Fry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
I was talking to Zass's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zass scores with a shoulder strike.
Fry lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zass throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Zass.
Zass tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass struggles to land a body shot inside as Fry controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Fry.
Zass is trying to maintain a safe position but Fry gets an underhook and turns Zass into the cage.
Nice body punch from Zass.
Zass working aggressively here. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zass.
Zass misses with a punch on the inside.
Fry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zass's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zass.
Fry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zass backwards.
Zass lands a shoulder strike.
Zass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zass works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zass tries to throw a body punch but Fry avoids it by throwing Zass back against the cage.
Zass lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zass.
Zass digs a right hand into Fry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fry's gas tank.
Fry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zass lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fry blocks a body shot from Zass.
Fry fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fry struggles to land a body shot inside as Zass controls his hands.
Zass presses Fry against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fry prevents a body shot from Zass.
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zass gets through Fry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Zass as the two fighters clinch.
Zass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zass pushes Fry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zass tries to work over Fry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Zass.
Fry looks winded!
Zass lands a body shot.
Zass lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Fry is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Zass as the two fighters clinch.
Fry is still on wobbly legs! Can Zass finish him?
A short right from Zass on the inside.
Zass lands a nice uppercut.
Zass creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fry's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fry drops to his knees and Zass pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Zass!
Alexander Zass retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Alexander Zass thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C410: Duran vs Hidaka
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Krylov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saitoh counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Krylov keeps Saitoh at a distance using the push kick.
Krylov misses with a hook to the body
and Saitoh counters with a right hand to the body.
Krylov throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Saitoh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Krylov wants to sweep here but Saitoh controlling him for the moment.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saitoh loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Saitoh 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Saitoh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saitoh pushes down on Krylov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krylov has hold of Saitoh's hands but Saitoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Saitoh not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Krylov won't allow Saitoh to pass to mount.
Saitoh is looking to take a break and control but Krylov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saitoh is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Krylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Saitoh. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Saitoh looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saitoh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Krylov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Saitoh. #T2#
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Saitoh is keen to just control but Krylov is a slippery customer.
Saitoh is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saitoh 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.
Saitoh working over Krylov with some ground and pound. Krylov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saitoh throws a strike but Krylov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Krylov trying to control the position.
Saitoh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Krylov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Krylov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saitoh. #T3#
Saitoh postures up in Krylov's guard and throws a big left but Krylov blocks it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Krylov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Saitoh advances position into side control!
Saitoh scores with a couple of short elbows.
Krylov taking a bit of punishment here - Saitoh scoring with strikes. #CUT#It looks like Boris Krylov has been cut.
Krylov parries the strikes from Saitoh easily there. Saitoh is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Krylov to escape.
Krylov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Saitoh connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Saitoh controlling the position easily from mount.
BOOM! Saitoh connects with a massive shot to the dome! #CUT#That has opened up Boris Krylov's cut even more.#T4#
Saitoh scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT#Boris Krylov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Masa Saitoh!
An out of breath Masa Saitoh thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: MMA Hype -50-
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Bucombo throws a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
A combination from Bucombo does no damage.
Bucombo shoots and misses
and Volkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Volkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bucombo.
Volkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Volkov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Volkov throws out a counter right but Bucombo avoids it with no problem.
Volkov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bucombo is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bucombo wants to break free but Volkov has control.
Volkov lands an uppercut.
Volkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Bucombo's head.
Bucombo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkov tries to throw a body punch but Bucombo avoids it by throwing Volkov back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Volkov. #T1#
Volkov is working Bucombo over against the cage.
Bucombo is breathing heavily.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
Volkov lands an uppercut.
Volkov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Volkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Bucombo's head.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov works on Bucombo's body with a couple of short punches.
Bucombo takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bucombo.
Volkov presses Bucombo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Volkov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bucombo or not.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov lands with a light punch inside.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucombos head.
A short left from Volkov.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Volkov.
Bucombo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Volkov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bucombo backwards.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Volkov lands a shot to the body.#T3#
Volkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bucombo takes a shot to the head.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bucombo backwards.
Volkov scores with a hook to the body.
Volkov digs a right hand into Bucombo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bucombo's gas tank.
Volkov cracks Bucombo with a nice body shot.
Volkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Volkov.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike.
Volkov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Volkov is leaning against Bucombo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkov cracks Bucombo with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Volkov.
Good body shot from Volkov.
A right hand to the body from Volkov. #T4#
Volkov lands a body shot.
Still in the clinch, Volkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bucombo looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Volkov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucombos head.
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Volkov.
Volkov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Bucombo is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Volkov - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Bucombo's head.
Volkov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov.
Volkov digs a right hand into Bucombo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bucombo's gas tank.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ratibor Volkov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bucombo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bucombo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Volkov clinches up with Bucombo and pushes him back against the cage.
Bucombo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Volkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Bucombo's head.
Volkov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ratibor Volkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bucombos head.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
Volkov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
Volkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov pushes Bucombo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bucombo takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A body shot lands from Volkov.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bucombo backwards.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
A right hand to the body from Volkov.
A nice right hand lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov can't find room to land a body shot as Bucombo controls the action.
Volkov lands with a left to the head.
A body shot lands from Volkov.
Volkov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Volkov lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Volkov.
Volkov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov lands a body shot. #T2#
Bucombo takes a shot to the head.
Volkov digs a right hand underneath Bucombo's ribcage. Bucombo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Volkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Volkov.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bucombo backwards.
Bucombo letting Volkov take a breather here.
Volkov stalling against the cage.
Volkov works on Bucombo's body with a couple of short punches.
Volkov presses Bucombo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Volkov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Volkov. #T3#
Volkov lands a nice uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkov.
Volkov lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Volkov.
Volkov pushes Bucombo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volkov scores with a shoulder strike.
Volkov pushes Bucombo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Volkov as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Volkov.
Volkov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
Volkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volkov.
Volkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bucombo backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Volkov. #T4#
Volkov lands with a right to the head.
Bucombo takes a shot to the head.
Volkov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#Bucombo is rocked!
Volkov pressing his opponent against the cage.
Oh Bucombo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Volkov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volkov lands a body punch.
Bucombo seems to have got his legs back now.
Volkov scores with a shot to the side of Bucombo's head.
Volkov lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Volkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volkov connects with a crisp jab.
Volkov throws an overhand right that drops Bucombo like a sack of potatoes! Volkov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ratibor Volkov!
A relieved looking Ratibor Volkov 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: GC 524 Lebedev VS Freeman
Date: Apr 12, 2025

#R1#
Jab from Lebedev.#CUT#It looks like Franco Freeman has been cut.
Freeman shoots and misses
and Lebedev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Freeman misses with a takedown
and Lebedev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lebedev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lebedev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Freeman feints the counter takedown.
Freeman shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been told by Lebedev's head coaches at Berloga that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alexander Lebedev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Franco Freeman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Freeman bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Freeman has an Americana. Lebedev didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Freeman is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Freeman hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Franco Freeman!

Event: MMA Hype -49-
Date: Apr 09, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Surovij takes the fight into the clinch.
Surovij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Momochis head.
Surovij blocks an uppercut.
Surovij working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Momochi lands an uppercut.
Surovij lands a hook that snaps the head of Momochi backwards.
Momochi fails to pull guard.
Surovij scores with a hook to the body.#BC#
Momochi breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Surovij takes the fight into the clinch.
Surovij lands a right hand.
Surovij lands a right hand that snaps the head of Momochi backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Surovij misses with a body punch.
Surovij misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Surovij.
Momochi misses with a punch on the inside.
Momochi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Momochi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Momochi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Surovij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Momochi or not.
Momochi working aggressively here.
Momochi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Momochi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Surovij.
Momochi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Surovij backwards.
Surovij blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Momochi has a couple of punches blocked by Surovij.
Surovij digs a right hand into Momochi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Momochi's gas tank.
Momochi throws a punch but it's blocked by Surovij.
Surovij tries to work over Momochi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Surovij lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Momochi backwards.
Surovij lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Momochi or not.
Surovij goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Surovij lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Surovij.
Surovij lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Surovij as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Surovij.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Surovij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Momochi pushes Surovij back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Surovij tries to throw a body punch but Momochi avoids it by throwing Surovij back against the cage.
Momochi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zabuza Momochi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Surovij lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Surovij.
Surovij lands a body shot in the clinch.
Momochi throws a punch but it's blocked by Surovij.
Momochi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Surovij misses with a punch to the body.
Surovij prevents a body shot from Momochi.
A left hand lands to the body for Surovij.
Surovij lands an uppercut.
Surovij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Surovij lands a shoulder strike.
Momochi prevents a body shot from Surovij.
Surovij can't find room to land a body shot as Momochi controls the action.
Surovij lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Momochi backwards.
Surovij tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Momochi's elbow.
Surovij digs a right hand underneath Momochi's ribcage. Momochi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Surovij as the two fighters clinch.
Surovij lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Momochi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Momochi struggles to land a body shot inside as Surovij controls his hands.
Momochi takes a shot to the head.
Momochi misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Surovij.
Surovij misses with a body punch. #TD#
Momochi successfully pulls guard.
Momochi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Surovij controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Momochi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Surovij defends well.
Surovij pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Momochi is keeping the position for now.
Momochi wants to sweep here but Surovij controlling him for the moment.
Surovij really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Momochi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Surovij looking to pass the guard.
Surovij is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Momochi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Surovij passes into half guard.
Surovij is looking to advance position but Momochi won't allow it. #SUB#
Momochi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gromoboy Surovij dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Momochi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Momochi throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Surovij to counter with a crisp jab.
Surovij lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Momochi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Momochi is looking to chop away at Surovij's legs.
Surovij misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Momochi counters with a straight right hand.
Surovij connects with a body shot that sends Momochi's belly button to the back.
Momochi wants to clinch
and Surovij counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Momochi looks to land a left hand but Surovij moved out of range nicely.
Momochi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Surovij looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Momochi throws the left hand but Surovij avoids the punch easily.
Momochi tries to clinch but Surovij is having none of it.
Surovij now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Surovij throws a hook but Momochi avoids it easily.
Zabuza Momochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Momochi rushes Surovij and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Surovij blocking some punches.
Surovij digs a right hand into Momochi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Momochi's gas tank.
Momochi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Surovij tries to throw a body punch but Momochi avoids it by throwing Surovij back against the cage.
Surovij blocking some punches.
Surovij has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Momochi seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Surovij can turn it around.
A hook to the body from Surovij.
Surovij tries to throw a body punch but Momochi avoids it by throwing Surovij back against the cage.
Surovij misses with a body punch.
Surovij tries to work over Momochi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Surovij lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Surovij can't find room to land a body shot as Momochi controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Surovij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Surovij creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Surovij scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Surovij blocks an uppercut.
Surovij throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Momochis head.
Surovij blocks a body shot from Momochi.
Surovij softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Momochi is trying to force a seperation but Surovij has the dominant position.
Surovij has Momochi pressed against the cage, preventing Momochi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Momochi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Surovij tries a body shot but Momochi blocks it. #T2#
Surovij lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Surovij. #ROC2#Momochi is rocked!
Momochi working hard to break the clinch.
Oh Momochi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Surovij gets through Momochi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Surovij lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Surovij breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Momochi misses with an uppercut
and Surovij counters with a crisp right that sends Momochi to the canvas! Surovij follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gromoboy Surovij!
During a confident post fight interview, Gromoboy Surovij thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C407: Tae vs Karlsson II
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Pushkin with a poor takedown
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Chai lands a jab to the head.
Chai misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Pushkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chai won't be happy with that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Pushkin wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is looking for a sweep.
Chai's coaches at Master Chai's Dojo have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Pushkin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Chai to see if he's OK.#T1##SUB2#
Pushkin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Pushkin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Pushkin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chai doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pushkin.
Chai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pushkin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chai is just riding it out for now. Pushkin eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pushkin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Chai's thigh. Chai counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chai looking to control.
Chai wants to sweep here but Pushkin controlling him for the moment.
Pushkin wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
Chai is trying to keep Pushkin in close.
Pushkin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##SUB#
Chai has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pushkin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Pushkin advances position into side control!
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working.
Pushkin takes a little break here. Chai wants to take advantage but he is being controlled 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.
Chai sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chai is in trouble now - Pushkin has advanced to mount!
Pushkin controlling from mount.
Pushkin working Chai over with strikes here.
Chai is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pushkin is stalling here but it's allowed Chai to get half guard.
Pushkin trying to control the action but Chai is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai is looking for a sweep. Pushkin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chai is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Chai thuds his right hand into Pushkin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#TD2#
Pushkin gets the takedown into side control.
Chai tries to buck Pushkin off but Pushkin is having none of it.
Pushkin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chai is trying to control but can't.
Chai gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pushkin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pushkin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Pushkin has control of the leg. #SUB#
Chai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Pushkin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pushkin is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pushkin tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pushkin 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. #SUB2#
Pushkin is looking for a kimura here.
Pushkin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chai keeps working. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pushkin works his way into full mount!
Chai reaches up to try and control the position but Pushkin seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Chai rolls and tries to escape and now Pushkin has his back! #SUB2#
Chai showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Pushkin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Chai has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pushkin throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Chai can't escape the position.
Chai is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
A lull in the action here.
Aleksandr Pushkin has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Chai preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Pushkin. #SUB2#
Pushkin is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Chai defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Chai wants to escape the position.
Pushkin connects with a big shot to the side of Chai's head.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pushkin's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pushkin wants to control but Chai manages to buck him off and is now in Pushkin's guard! Nice work there by Chai!
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Chai won't allow Pushkin to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Pushkin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chai doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chai manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Chai is looking to work some ground and pound but Pushkin has wrist control.
Chai working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chai pushing down on Pushkin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ground and pound from Chai.
Chai misses with a head shot. Pushkin uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pushkin wants to sweep but no luck.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Aleksandr Pushkin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Chai. No joy for Pushkin on that attempt.
Aleksandr Pushkin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
Pushkin feints the counter takedown.
Pushkin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Pushkin dives in and scores a takedown into Chai's guard.
Chai lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Chai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Pushkin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai postures up in Pushkin's guard and throws a big left but Pushkin blocks it. #SUB2#
Pushkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Pushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Pushkin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Chai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pushkin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pushkin controlling from the top position.
Pushkin advances to half guard.
Chai is trying to control but Pushkin manages to pass to mount! #T2#
Pushkin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chai working to try and regain half guard.
Pushkin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chai is trying to escape the mount.
Pushkin content just to control the position here. #T3#
Pushkin fails to move to back control.
Pushkin lands a couple of good shots and Chai has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pushkin trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Chai doesn't escape.
Chai looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pushkin.
Chai manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pushkin's guard. Nice work there by Chai.
Pushkin looking to control. #SUB2#
Pushkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chai defends well.
Chai chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Chai lands a couple of elbows.
Pushkin looking to control.
Chai working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chai lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Pushkin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chai can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pushkin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chai.
Presley Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pushkin is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Pushkin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pushkin 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SYN 1159 Tokugawa vs. Ryan II
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Hanselman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrincha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanselman.
Hanselman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hanselman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Garrincha.
Garrincha misses with an uppercut.
Hanselman misses with a body shot.
Garrincha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Hanselman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hanselman throws an elbow but Garrincha slips to the side and avoids it well.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep.
Hanselman works to advance to full mount. Garrincha defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Garrincha wants to control but Hanselman is having none of it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hanselman working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Garrincha is trying to escape the mount. #T1#
Garrincha avoids a series of strikes thrown by Hanselman.
Hanselman lands a big elbow.
Hanselman lands a big elbow.
Garrincha is looking to get to half guard.
Hanselman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hanselman controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Garrincha in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hanselman with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrincha is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Garrincha regains half guard.
Hanselman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanselman stalling.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hanselman lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Garrincha is trying to maintain the position but Hanselman is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanselman trying to control from half guard but Garrincha is working away.
Hanselman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanselman is thwarting Garrincha's attempts to control the position.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Hanselman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha is trying to control but can't. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Garrincha has hold of Hanselman's hands but Hanselman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Garrincha has his hands clasped together around Hanselman's back. He's all about the action.
Garrincha is pressing down on Hanselman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garrincha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanselman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrincha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garrincha seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Garrincha lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Garrincha preventing the sweep.
Garrincha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Garrincha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanselman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanselman connects with a body shot.
Hanselman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrincha.
Garrincha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanselman moves away.#TD2#
Hanselman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Garrincha!
Garrincha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Garrincha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanselman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanselman's back!
Hanselman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garrincha controls the action.#SUB#
Garrincha is looking for the choke from the back position but Hanselman is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Garrincha controlling the positon.
Garrincha tries to get the hooks in deep but Hanselman pushed the leg off. #T1#
Hanselman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hanselman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garrincha looking to control but Hanselman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanselman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanselman gets back to full guard.
Hanselman controls Garrincha momentarily but Garrincha frees himself.
Garrincha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Hanselman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Hanselman controlling the action here.
Garrincha wants to improve his position but Hanselman is controlling well.
Hanselman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garrincha does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Garrincha keeping hold of Hanselman's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanselman tries to pass the half guard into mount. Garrincha knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanselman works his way into side control.
Hanselman working the ground and pound from side control.
Garrincha tries to improve position but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanselman lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Stevie Hanselman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Garrincha can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanselman wants to control but Garrincha is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Garrincha's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Garrincha tries to bench press Hanselman off him but Hanselman keeps the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanselman working the ground and pound but Garrincha is defending the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stevie Hanselman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hanselman slips under a jab from Garrincha.
Hobo Garrincha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanselman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garrincha momentarily.
Hanselman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrincha was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanselman.
The fighters circling - Garrincha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Hanselman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Garrincha did well to prevent Hanselman getting side control.
Garrincha is looking for a sweep. Hanselman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garrincha has hold of Hanselman's hands but Hanselman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanselman working over Garrincha with some ground and pound. Garrincha looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hanselman is thwarting Garrincha's attempts to control the position.
Garrincha tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hanselman has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Hanselman raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Hanselman lands a couple of good shots and Garrincha has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
The referee is taking a good look at Garrincha as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Hanselman!
I really don't envy Garrincha right now.
Hanselman is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Garrincha can't escape the position.
Garrincha is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Garrincha tries to break free. #T2##SUB2#
Hanselman tightening his grip on Garrincha, looking for the choke.
Will Hanselman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Even with his hooks in, Hanselman manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Garrincha is keeping busy.
Garrincha is covering up but some of the strikes from Hanselman are getting through and doing damage.
Hanselman trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hanselman is working the ground and pound. Can Garrincha escape?
Hanselman is hanging on to Garrincha's back as he tries to escape.
Garrincha trying to control the hands but Hanselman breaks the grip. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Garrincha's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Will Hanselman go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Garrincha tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hanselman controlling the positon.
Hanselman punishes Garrincha with strikes from the back mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garrincha tries to roll but Hanselman sticks to his back.
Stevie Hanselman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Garrincha is working hard here to advance position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stevie Hanselman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanselman 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stevie Hanselman!

Event: GAMMA#1152 Petrov v Spicoli
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Spicoli takes one to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Petrov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Spicoli 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spicoli has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Petrov takes a swing at Spicoli's ribcage but misses.
Spicoli looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Petrov.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands a glancing blow to the side of Spicoli's head.
Petrov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spicoli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrov. That one must have hurt.
Ivan Petrov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Petrov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Petrov lands with a good body shot.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spicoli moves away.
Spicoli throws a counter combo.
Spicoli misses with a hook
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spicoli is trying to counter with his kicks.
Spicoli on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Spicoli moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Petrov misses with a low kick as Spicoli jumps back.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spicoli moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Spicoli! But no joy.
Petrov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Spicoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Petrov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spicoli throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Petrov moves into the clinch successfully. #T3#
Spicoli lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Spicoli makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spicoli is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Petrov is defending well for now.#BC2#
Spicoli breaks from the clinch.
Spicoli drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spicoli manages to avoid it.
Petrov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Spicoli. That did some damage!
Petrov misses with a looping right.#T4#
Spicoli shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Petrov lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Petrov misses with a body shot.
Spicoli is looking for the big counter here.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spicoli moves away.
Spicoli throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Petrov tests Spicoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spicoli.
Spicoli takes one to the side of the head.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Spicoli moves out of range easily.
Spicoli moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
It seemed like Spicoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Petrov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spicoli throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Petrov. That one must have hurt.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Spicoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Spicoli tries to avoid it. #T1#
Petrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Good work by Spicoli as he checks the leg kick.
Spicoli walks into a stiff left hand from Petrov.
Spicoli takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ivan Petrov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Spicoli moved out of range.
Spicoli throws a fast counter high kick but Petrov manages to duck under it in time.#T2#
Petrov catches Spicoli with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick misses from Petrov.
Spicoli ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Spicoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov cracks Spicoli with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Petrov connects with a leg kick.
Spicoli misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Petrov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A punch combination from Petrov misses.
Spicoli shapes to counter with a head kick.
Petrov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Petrov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spicoli can do to turn this around?
Spicoli staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Spicoli on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that Spicoli sees coming a mile off.
Petrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spicoli.
Spicoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
Spicoli blocks the body kick.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Spicoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spicoli has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spicoli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spicoli has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Petrov.
Petrov lands a head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Spicoli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petrov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Petrov misses.
Spicoli checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Spicoli 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.
Petrov with a hook.
Petrov misses with a shot to the body
and Spicoli counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Spicoli keeps the fight on the outside.
Spicoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Petrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spicoli counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Petrov throws the left hand but Spicoli avoids the punch easily.
Spicoli is looking for the big counter here.
A jab lands there for Petrov.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Spicoli moved away.#T2#
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Petrov misses with a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Spicoli misses.
Spicoli scores with a jab.
Spicoli keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spicoli steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Spicoli slips the punch.
Spicoli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Spicoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Spicoli tries to avoid it. #T3#
Donk. Petrov catches Spicoli right on the button with a cross.
That kick from Petrov tenderised Spicoli's leg. Spicoli is trying to keep his angry face on.
Spicoli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Petrov.
Spicoli misses with a looping right.
Donk. Petrov catches Spicoli right on the button with a cross.
Petrov throws a body shot but no joy.
Spicoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Petrov with a body shot.#T4#
Petrov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Spicoli will feel that in the morning.
Petrov cracks Spicoli with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Petrov wants to land a leg kick but Spicoli is out of range.
Spicoli throws out a counter right but Petrov avoids it with no problem.
Spicoli has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Petrov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spicoli takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Spicoli 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.
Petrov throws a wild body kick that Spicoli sees coming a mile off.
Spicoli shapes to counter with a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Spicoli takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Spicoli moves out of range easily.
Petrov looks to land a right hand but Spicoli moved out of range.
Spicoli now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from Petrov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spicoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spicoli 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.#T1#
Petrov misses the shot to the body.
Spicoli ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Petrov throws a chopping leg kick but Spicoli manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spicoli follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Petrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Spicoli.
Petrov pushes Spicoli away with a front kick.
Petrov throws out a loose jab but Spicoli uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Spicoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Petrov throws the left hand but Spicoli avoids the punch easily.
Petrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spicoli was well out of range. Poor timing from Petrov.
Petrov slips under a jab from Spicoli.
Petrov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Petrov misses the target.
Spicoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spicoli takes a jab right on the kisser. #T3#
Petrov is looking to slow Spicoli down with leg kicks.
Petrov lands a leg kick that knocks Spicoli off balance momentarily.
Petrov moves out of range of the body kick from Spicoli.
Petrov lands a front kick.
Petrov misses with a jab to the body
and Spicoli connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Spicoli in his tracks.
Spicoli on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Spicoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL#
Petrov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Spicoli breaks the clinch.
Spicoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Petrov had his way with Jeff Spicoli in that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Spicoli ducks right into an uppercut from Petrov.
Jeff Spicoli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Petrov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Petrov throws a series of punches but Spicoli moves out of range.
Petrov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spicoli is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spicoli takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov connects with a crisp jab.
Petrov sizes up Spicoli with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Petrov scores with a jab.#CL#
Spicoli gets tackled into the cage by Petrov. Petrov maintains the clinch.
Spicoli blocking some punches.
Petrov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Petrov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spicoli's efforts to push away.
Spicoli pushes Petrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Petrov can't find room to land a body shot as Spicoli controls the action.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spicoli takes a shot to the head.
Petrov tries to work over Spicoli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Spicoli breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Spicoli has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Spicoli takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spicoli swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Petrov is looking to clinch.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spicoli is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Petrov tries to clinch up but Spicoli circles away and keeps his distance.
Spicoli doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Spicoli's belly button to the back.
Spicoli swings widly with a right hand
and Petrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Petrov misses with an uppercut
and Spicoli counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Petrov drives through and clinches with Spicoli against the cage. #T4#
Spicoli tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Petrov avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spicoli.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov throws a head punch that misses.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spicoli misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Spicoli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Petrov cracks Spicoli with a right hand to the side of the head.
Petrov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Petrov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Petrov 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Petrov!
Ivan Petrov retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Ivan Petrov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jeff Spicoli stepped up to the mic, saying 'Bogus!! That was my skull!'.

Event: GAMMA#1152 Petrov v Spicoli
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salajudin Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And Salajudin Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Drago pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Salajudin Ii pushes him off.
Salajudin Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Salajudin Ii gets tackled into the cage by Drago. Drago maintains the clinch.
Drago with a knee to the head. #CUT#It looks like Super Salajudin Ii has been cut.
Drago has Salajudin Ii pushed against the cage.
Drago is trying to break free.
Salajudin Ii throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Salajudin Ii lands a left hand. #TD2#
Drago is fighting off a takedown attempt but Salajudin Ii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Drago to the mat. Drago regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Salajudin Ii drops back looking for a leg! Drago is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Drago manages to kick Salajudin Ii off! Salajudin Ii jumps back into Drago's guard.
Salajudin Ii tries to free his leg and advance position but Drago is retaining full guard. #T1#
Salajudin Ii stays in close to Drago's body and controls the position.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Drago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salajudin Ii stops Drago from standing up.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drago is keeping the position for now.
Salajudin Ii is still trying to improve position.
Drago looking to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Drago wants to sweep but no luck.
Drago keeping moving, preventing Salajudin Ii from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Drago drives through and clinches with Salajudin Ii against the cage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Salajudin Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Salajudin Ii jumps guard but Drago turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Drago blocking some punches. #TD2#
Salajudin Ii jumps guard and drags Drago to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Drago wants to stand but Salajudin Ii has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Drago stays in close to Salajudin Ii's body and controls the position.
Salajudin Ii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Salajudin Ii is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Salajudin Ii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Drago won't allow Salajudin Ii to sweep him here.
Salajudin Ii pulls Drago in to control the position.
Drago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salajudin Ii's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch but Salajudin Ii swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ivan Drago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Drago moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Salajudin Ii. #BC#
Drago manages to break the clinch. #T4##CL#
Drago takes the fight into the clinch.
Salajudin Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Salajudin Ii successfully pulls guard.
Drago trying to stand up but can't free himself from Salajudin Ii's guard.
Salajudin Ii pulls Drago in close to prevent any damage.
Salajudin Ii working a defensive guard here. #SU#
Drago gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drago tries to clinch but Salajudin Ii moves away
and Salajudin Ii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Salajudin Ii swats away the attempt to clinch by Drago.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Super Salajudin Ii's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Drago fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Drago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Drago scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Salajudin Ii pulls Drago into guard.
Drago wants to stand but Salajudin Ii has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU#
Drago decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Drago looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
Salajudin Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt.
Salajudin Ii takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salajudin Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salajudin Ii with the counter takedown but Drago avoids it easily.
Drago wants to clinch up but Salajudin Ii keeps it at a distance.
Salajudin Ii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ivan Drago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Drago tries to clinch there but Salajudin Ii circles away.
Salajudin Ii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drago looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Salajudin Ii counters with a takedown into side control. #T2#
Salajudin Ii trying to control the action but Drago is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Salajudin Ii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drago has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Salajudin Ii but great work by Drago.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salajudin Ii is trying to get back to half guard.#SU#
Drago stands up and beckons Salajudin Ii to his feet.
Drago wants to clinch up but Salajudin Ii keeps it at a distance.
Drago moves in looking to clinch but Salajudin Ii pushes him off.
Drago throws a poor cross that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Drago fails in his attempt to clinch.
Salajudin Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drago tries to clinch up but Salajudin Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Salajudin Ii is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Salajudin Ii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Salajudin Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Salajudin Ii changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Drago doesn't manage to clinch there - Salajudin Ii circles away.
A little jabbing left from Salajudin Ii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Drago tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Salajudin Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drago tries to clinch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Ivan Drago has been cut.#CL#
Drago clinches up with Salajudin Ii and pushes him back against the cage.
Drago prevents a body shot from Salajudin Ii. #T4#
Salajudin Ii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Drago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Salajudin Ii has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Salajudin Ii backwards.
Drago looking to throw knees to the head but Salajudin Ii is blocking nicely. #BC#
Drago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drago is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Salajudin Ii circles away from the clinch attempt
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drago tries to close the distance and clinch up but Salajudin Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Salajudin Ii throws out a counter right but Drago avoids it with no problem.
Drago closes the distance looking to clinch
and Salajudin Ii counters with a huge left! Drago is in big trouble! He's backing up but Salajudin Ii isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Drago from any more damage. A dominating finish by Salajudin Ii!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Super Salajudin Ii!
A very excited looking Super Salajudin Ii 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.
The defeated Ivan Drago had this to say: 'If I die....I die'.

Event: SMASH: Tetrev vs Brown
Date: Apr 05, 2025

#R1#
Tepes lV avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tepes lV feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A jab from Silver misses.
Silver on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tepes lV wants to slow Silver down by chopping away at his legs.
Silver misses with a hook
letting Tepes lV counter with a right hand.
Tepes lV jabs Silver to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silver. Tepes lV does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV throws an overhand right that lands on Silver's shoulder, as Silver tries to avoid the shot.
Silver tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tepes lV manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tepes lV ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tepes lV swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silver misses with a wild body shot.
Silver jabs Tepes lV to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Silver.
Silver slips a jab and a cross from Tepes lV. #T1#
Silver displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tepes lV.
Silver looks to throw the jab but Tepes lV is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tepes lV on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Silver is looking to clinch but Tepes lV is avoiding it.
Tepes lV lands a jab to the head.
Silver lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Silver misses with a body shot
and Tepes lV counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab from Silver misses.
Tepes lV gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tepes lV scores with a leg kick.
Silver scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tepes lV takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silver looks to land a right hand but Tepes lV moved out of range.
Tepes lV thuds a left hand into Silver's body.#T2#
Silver misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes lV counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Silver does it's job there.
Silver has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tepes lV defending well as Silver loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
Tepes lV closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Silver is looking to improve his position.
Tepes lV lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tepes lV drops an elbow to the side of Silver's head.
Tepes lV takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Silver wants to control but Tepes lV is keeping busy.
Well, if Tepes lV is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Tepes lV prevents Silver from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silver manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silver has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tepes lV has passed into side control.
Silver struggling a bit here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Silver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Silver prevents Tepes lV from moving into mount.
Silver taking a bit of punishment here - Tepes lV scoring with strikes.
Silver looking for a sweep but Tepes lV has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Tepes lV has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Silver is working to get back to half guard.
Silver is squirming around, avoiding Tepes lV's attempts to control the action.
Tepes lV controlling his opponent.
Silver is desperately trying to improve his position but Tepes lV has a good base and remains in mount.
Tepes lV lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Tepes lV controlling his opponent.
Tepes lV looking to finish Silver with some ground and pound. This is bad for Silver!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tepes lV scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Silver tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes lV dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Silver throws a jab when Tepes lV was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Silver, as that shot connected.
Silver throws a right hand that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silver with a nice calf kick.
Tepes lV scores with a jab. Silver acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice shot lands for Silver.
Silver takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tepes lV shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Silver as he avoids it easily.
Silver swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Silver scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Silver misses
and Tepes lV counters with a stiff right hand.
Silver bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes lV's head backwards.
Silver missing with a left hand there. Tepes lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Tepes lV misses its target.#T1#
No luck for Tepes lV with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vlad Tepes lV. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silver lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
No joy there for Silver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick there by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Silver momentarily.
Silver digs a good hook to Tepes lV's body.
Silver tries to clinch up.
Tepes lV swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silver walks into a straight right hand from Tepes lV.
Silver leaves Tepes lV with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tepes lV paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silver will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #TD#
Tepes lV manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Silver on his heels. He'll look to pass Silver's guard now, I'm sure.
Silver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tepes lV slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Silver looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silver keeping moving, preventing Tepes lV from controlling successfully.
Tepes lV scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tepes lV with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tepes lV preventing the sweep. #T3#
Silver is trying to keep Tepes lV in close.
Tepes lV sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silver trying to keep a closed guard but Tepes lV is proving a slippery customer.
Tepes lV passes Silver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tepes lV prevents Silver from improving his position.
Silver is still trying to improve position.
Well, if Tepes lV is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tepes lV throwing shots but Silver is blocking nicely.
Tepes lV perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tepes lV. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tepes lV is trying to control the action in half guard but Silver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tepes lV takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD#
Tepes lV gets a takedown into half guard.
Tepes lV trying to control the action but Silver is working from the bottom.
Vlad Tepes lV overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silver is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Vlad Tepes lV 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#
Tepes lV throws a nice outside leg kick.
Vlad Tepes lV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Silver moves away from the strike by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV moves away from the strike by Silver.
Silver throws a solid leg kick but Tepes lV takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silver.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes lV moves away.
It looks like Tepes lV has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Silver takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Terry Silver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes lV ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tepes lV. Silver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes lV moves away from the strike by Silver.
Silver misses the shot to the body.
Tepes lV lands a leg kick that knocks Silver off balance momentarily.#T1#
Silver swinging wildly here.
Tepes lV lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tepes lV. Tepes lV obviously looking to wear him down.
Silver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tepes lV.
Silver swinging wildly here.
Tepes lV thinks about countering with a body kick.
Silver takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tepes lV with a jab.
Crunch! Tepes lV slams his shin into Silver's torso.
Silver throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tepes lV counters with a right hand to the body.
Silver throws the left hand but Tepes lV avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Silver swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tepes lV lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Tepes lV. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes lV shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silver pinned against the cage. Silver gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Silver throws a body shot but no joy.
Silver pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tepes lV connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Silver swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes lV.
Tepes lV slips a jab from Silver.
Silver takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Terry Silver has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Silver misses with an uppercut
and Tepes lV counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silver throws out a loose jab but Tepes lV uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes lV attempts a counter takedown but Silver avoids it well and moves away.
Tepes lV slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Silver misses with a right hand
and Tepes lV counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Tepes lV looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tepes lV is trying to control the action in half guard but Silver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Silver moves into full guard.
Tepes lV is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tepes lV wants to control from the top but Silver keeps moving.
Tepes lV is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silver can do to turn this around?#T4#
Tepes lV is stalling in the full guard.
Silver is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tepes lV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Silver looks to land a left hand but Tepes lV moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Tepes lV.
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!
Tepes lV blocks a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes lV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tepes lV 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:28

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

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