Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 25
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Fontaine clinches.
Turkoglu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fontaine misses with the head strike.
A nice left hand lands by Fontaine.
Turkoglu looking for a takedown.
A short left from Fontaine.
A short right from Fontaine on the inside.
Fontaine lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turkoglu looking for a takedown.
Fontaine lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turkoglu backwards.
Fontaine has a couple of punches blocked by Turkoglu.
Turkoglu tries to break free but Fontaine pushes him back against the cage.
Turkoglu controlling the action here for a moment.
Turkoglu looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yusef Turkoglu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fontaine prevents the takedown attempt.
Fontaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fontaine misses with some punches.
Turkoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Turkoglu has had enough of the clinch but Fontaine keeps him there for the moment.
Turkoglu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turkoglu tries to pull guard but Fontaine forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fontaine has Turkoglu pressed against the cage, preventing Turkoglu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fontaine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turkoglu is breathing heavily.
Fontaine lands an uppercut.
Fontaine cracks Turkoglu with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Fontaine scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fontaine is leaning against Turkoglu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fontaine lands a right hand.
Fontaine working aggressively here.
A short right from Fontaine.
Fontaine misses with the head strike.
Fontaine tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turkoglu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fontaine is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fontaine working aggressively here.
Turkoglu tries to break the clinch but Fontaine is controlling the position.
A short right from Fontaine.
Fontaine misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Fontaine swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Turkoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fontaine keeps control of Turkoglu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fontaine working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fontaine swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkoglu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Fontaine fails to land.
Fontaine works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fontaine lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fontaine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fontaine pushes Turkoglu back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turkoglu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fontaine throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turkoglus head.
Turkoglu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Fontaine.
Fontaine lands a hook that snaps the head of Turkoglu backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Fontaine fails to land. #T3#
Fontaine softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Fontaine.
Fontaine working aggressively here. #KD2#
Fontaine lands a big right hand that sends Turkoglu to the canvas! This could be the beginning of the end for Turkoglu! #ROC2#Turkoglu is rocked!
Fontaine seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Oh Turkoglu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turkoglu seems to have got his legs back now.#SU2#
Fontaine stands up and beckons Turkoglu to join him on the feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Turkoglu tries to keep at a distance but Fontaine has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turkoglu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
Fontaine misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turkoglu.
Turkoglu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Turkoglu breaks the clinch.
Turkoglu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turkoglu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fontaine sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL2#
Turkoglu gets tackled into the cage by Fontaine. Fontaine maintains the clinch.
Fontaine misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Fontaine.
Fontaine lands a right hand that snaps the head of Turkoglu backwards.
Turkoglu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Fontaine.
A short right from Fontaine on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Fontaine.
Fontaine misses with the head strike.
Fontaine lands a nice uppercut.
Fontaine lands a nice uppercut.
Fontaine misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chico Fontaine dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Fontaine fakes the body blow, causing Turkoglu to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Turkoglu goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chico Fontaine!
Chico Fontaine seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 25
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Wittu or perhaps it was just good defense by Franks, which made it look bad.
Wittu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Franks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wittu punishes Franks's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Franks moves into the clinch.
Franks tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wittu smiles and moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Wittu there.
Wittu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wittu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franks.
Franks leaves Wittu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Franks drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wittu sprawls and moves away.
Alonzo Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Wittu.
Wittu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T1#
Franks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #TD#
Franks shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Wittu manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Franks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wittu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Franks trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Wittu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Franks stays in close to Wittu's body and controls the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wittu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Franks dives into side control.
Franks sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Wittu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position. #SU#
Franks stands up. #T3#
Wittu tries to bum rush Franks with a series of wild strikes but Franks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Franks was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick misses from Wittu. #TD#
Franks scores with a takedown into Wittu's guard.
Franks sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Franks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wittu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franks has managed to get both his arms back between Wittu's legs - danger averted.
Franks stands and throws Wittu's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Franks working away.#T4##SUB#
Franks is trying to get an arm triangle but Wittu is defending well.
Wittu regains half guard, as Franks was trying to land strikes.
Franks is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Franks is looking to advance position but Wittu won't allow it.
Franks slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Franks dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Franks dives in and scores a takedown into Wittu's guard.
Franks won't allow Wittu to get back to his feet. #SU#
Franks stands up from Wittu's guard - Franks perhaps looking for a knockout.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Franks here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#CL#
Franks clinches up against the cage.
Wittu looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franks jumps guard but Wittu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wittu tries to pull guard but Franks holds him up against the cage and eventually Wittu drops back down to his feet.
Wittu has had enough of the clinch but Franks keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Wittu jumps guard but Franks stands there with Wittu around his waist. Wittu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Alonzo Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Wittu.#BC#
Franks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wittu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Franks tries to avoid it but Wittu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Franks to the ground. Franks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Wittu looks to move away, Franks throws a big counter combo but Wittu just gets out of the way.
Franks throws a series of punches but Wittu moves out of range. #TD#
Franks looking to score a takedown here. Wittu is defending well but Franks drives through and ends up in Wittu's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Franks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alonzo Franks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Wittu throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wittu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franks.
Franks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wittu can do to turn this around?
Wittu being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Franks tries to free his leg and advance position but Wittu is retaining full guard.
Wittu has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Franks has passed into side control.
Wittu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wittu is not content to let Franks control the position.
Franks tries to move to mount but Wittu blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Wittu regains half guard.
Wittu is trying to control but can't.
Wittu is looking for a sweep. Franks is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Franks stalling. #SUB2#
Wittu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Franks missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Wittu looking for submissions off his back.
Wittu is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Franks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Franks's back!
Wittu trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Franks doesn't escape.
Franks wants to control his opponent's hands but Wittu gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Franks is trying to break free.
Franks trying to get back to his feet but Wittu is in full control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alonzo Franks dominated that second round.
That's time! Franks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Franks takes a swing at Wittu's ribcage but misses.
Franks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wittu.#TD#
Franks fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wittu to the ground. Franks is now in Wittu's guard.
Wittu wants to get back to his feet but Franks passes into half guard. #REVB#
Wittu trying to control but Franks postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wittu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Franks throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Wittu trying to control but Franks postures up. #SU#
Franks decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
No luck for Wittu with that takedown attempt.
Wittu tries to clinch up.
Wittu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Franks's waist but Franks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wittu off to one side.
Alonzo Franks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heinz Wittu.
Franks fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2##TD#
Franks drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wittu sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Franks controlling the action here.
Wittu tries to roll over but Franks keeps him under control.
Wittu trying to hold on to Franks's head to control him but Franks postures up. #T3#
Franks is taking a breather. Wittu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wittu is trying to maintain the position but Franks is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Franks darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wittu is looking to escape.#T4#
Wittu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Franks.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Franks in particular looking to stall.
Franks wants to pass the guard but Wittu is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franks trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wittu wants to improve his position but Franks is controlling well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Franks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Franks 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alonzo Franks!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 25
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Sullivan takes one on the button.
Gavao swats away the attempt to clinch by Sullivan.
Sullivan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sullivan shoots and misses
and Gavao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sullivan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sullivan doesn't manage to clinch there - Gavao circles away.
Sullivan walks into a stiff left hand from Gavao.
Sullivan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sullivan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gavao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sullivan tries to clinch but Gavao moves out of range.
Sullivan shoots in for a double leg but Gavao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sullivan needs to keep his hands up - Gavao had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sullivan misses with a takedown
and Gavao counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Sullivan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Gavao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sullivan. Sullivan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gavao connects with a nice cross there... Sullivan is looking wobbly and Gavao recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Sullivan to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Gavao jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Peter Gavao!

Event: ENIGMA 197
Date: Apr 21, 2024

#R1##CL#
Vakana clinches with his opponent.
Sao Paulo wants to get back to striking at distance but Vakana won't allow it. #BC2#
Sao Paulo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Vakana gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sao Paulo jumps guard but Vakana turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Sao Paulo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vakana to keep the fight standing.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but Vakana holds him up against the cage and eventually Sao Paulo drops back down to his feet.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
A right handed body shot lands from Vakana.
Vakana digs a right hand into Sao Paulo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sao Paulo's gas tank.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vakana to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Vakana.
Vakana is leaning against Sao Paulo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sao Paulo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vakana lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike.
Vakana lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vakana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vakana scores with a hook to the body.
Sao Paulo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Sao Paulo trying to stall but Vakana improves his position.
Vakana is pushing Sao Paulo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vakana lands a body shot.
Sao Paulo looks winded!
Vakana scores with a shot to the side of Sao Paulo's head.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vakana. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vakana lands an uppercut.
Sao Paulo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vakana smiles and moves away. #CL#
Vakana closes the distance and pushes Sao Paulo back into the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Vakana.
Vakana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vakana scores with a shoulder strike.
Vakana pushes Sao Paulo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Vakana.
Vakana lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Vakana just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sao Paulo's brow. #TD2#
Sao Paulo jumps into guard, dragging Vakana to the mat.
Sao Paulo keeping full guard, as Vakana tries to pass.
Sao Paulo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Vakana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vakana 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. #T3#
Sao Paulo is trying to hold Vakana in close to prevent damage but Vakana has managed to pass into half guard.
Vakana controlling the action here.
Sao Paulo wants to control but Vakana is keeping busy and won't allow it. #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.
Sao Paulo trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Vakana working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vakana working Sao Paulo over with strikes here.
Vakana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vakana controlling the position easily from mount.
Vakana raining down shots from the mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Motum Vakana 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##CL#
Sao Paulo gets tackled into the cage by Vakana. Vakana maintains the clinch.
Vakana prevents Sao Paulo from breaking the clinch.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sao Paulo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sao Paulo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vakana.
Vakana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sao Paulo can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Vakana fails to land.
Sao Paulo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Vakana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vakana misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vakana misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Sao Paulo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Vakana closes the distance and clinches.
Vakana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vakana misses with some punches.
Vakana lands a right hand. #T1#
Sao Paulo working hard to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Sao Paulo jumps guard but Vakana stands there with Sao Paulo around his waist. Sao Paulo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vakana is struggling to control the position.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vakana just stands there and leans against the cage.
Motum Vakana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
Vakana presses Sao Paulo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sao Paulo is trying to break the clinch but Vakana is controlling him.
Sao Paulo avoids a wild elbow strike from Vakana.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vakana.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vakana lands with a light punch inside.
Sao Paulo can't find room to land a body shot as Vakana controls the action.
Vakana lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Vakana lands a right hand.
Vakana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vakana lands a hook that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
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!
Nice body punch from Vakana - that landed with a thud.
Vakana has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sao Paulo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vakana pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
Vakana moves into range and clinches up with Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vakana creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vakana lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vakana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sao Paulo backwards.
Vakana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sao Paulo is trying to maintain a safe position but Vakana gets an underhook and turns Sao Paulo into the cage.
Vakana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3##BC2#
Sao Paulo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sao Paulo shoots in for a double leg but Vakana sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Motum Vakana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Vakana takes the fight into the clinch.
Sao Paulo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sao Paulo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vakana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Vakana.
Sao Paulo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vakana lands with a short shot to the head.
Sao Paulo lands a knee to the head.
Vakana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vakana working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC#Sao Paulo is rocked!
Vakana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sao Paulo is still on wobbly legs! Can Vakana finish him?
Vakana gets through Sao Paulo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vakana dips a shoulder and cracks Sao Paulo with a mighty uppercut! Sao Paulo falls back against the cage and Vakana unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sao Paulo is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Vakana screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Motum Vakana!
Motum Vakana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: NYF Fight Night 27
Date: Apr 19, 2024

#R1#
Ramsey lands a nice shot that snaps Thompson's head back.
Thompson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsey punishes Thompson's body with a nice straight punch.
Ramsey connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thompson. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramsey now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thompson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ramsey counters with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Ramsey takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Ramsey.
Ramsey stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch but Ramsey keeps him there for the moment.#T1#
Thompson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ramsey lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Thompson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Ramsey on the inside.
Ramsey has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Still in the clinch, Ramsey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ramsey has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thompson prevents a body shot from Ramsey.
Thompson tries to break the clinch but Ramsey is controlling the position.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson is trying to break the clinch but Ramsey has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson tries to break free but Ramsey pushes him back against the cage.
Thompson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramsey lands a left hand.
Ramsey has Thompson pressed against the cage, preventing Thompson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Thompson breaks the clinch.
Thompson lands with an uppercut that bounces Ramsey off the cage and back into range.
Ramsey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Ramsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thompson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD2#
Ramsey lands a big head kick that sends Thompson tumbling to the mat! Ramsey takes a step backwards and waves Thompson back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Thompson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Ramsey.
Thompson throws a poor cross that misses
and Ramsey counters with a big right hand! Oh Thompson is in trouble here! Ramsey follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bernard Ramsey!
A very excited looking Bernard Ramsey 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.
In defeat, Jackson Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin. Your unwavering support keeps me going. Keep believing in me, because I'm not done yet. The Bull will rise again.'.

Event: ENIGMA 196
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1#
Willis tries to clinch up but Bogan circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Willis.
Willis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Willis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bogan circles away.
Bogan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Willis.
Willis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bogan defends it nicely.
As Willis tries to get set, Bogan tries to push him back and clinch up but Willis manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Bogan closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Bogan.
Bogan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Williss head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bogan pushes Willis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogan prevents Willis from breaking the clinch.
Bogan works on Willis's body with a couple of short punches.
Willis looks winded!
Bogan scores with a hook to the body.
A right hand to the body from Bogan.
Bogan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bogan lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Bogan scores with a shoulder strike.
Bogan pushes Willis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bogan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#It looks like Deebo Willis has been cut.
Bogan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Willis.
Bogan scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Willis is rocked!
Bogan is working Willis over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bogan.
Bogan lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Willis to his knees! Bogan keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bulk Bogan!

Event: ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Job throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sao Paulo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Job's knee momentarily.
Job lands with an uppercut that bounces Sao Paulo off the cage and back into range.
Sao Paulo shoots in but no luck this time.
It looked like Job wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Job definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Job throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sao Paulo counters with an outside leg kick.
Job misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Sao Paulo closes the distance and pushes Job back into the cage.
Sao Paulo is looking for a takedown.
Sao Paulo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sao Paulo as Job tries to tie him up.
Sao Paulo stalling the fight. #T1#
Job stalling in the clinch but Sao Paulo improves position.
Job gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo is trying to drag Job to the mat but Job just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sao Paulo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Job.
Sao Paulo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Job is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sao Paulo is keeping busy.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sao Paulo lands a good knee to the midsection. Job won't want to take too many of those.
Sao Paulo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Job prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sao Paulo looking to throw knees to the head but Job is blocking nicely. #BC2#
Sao Paulo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sao Paulo moves out of range of the leg kick from Job.
Sao Paulo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Job avoids it really well and circles away.#T3#
Job misses with a double jab.
Sao Paulo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Job counters with a straight right hand.
Sao Paulo looks for a takedown but Job sprawls well.
Sao Paulo misses with a combination
and Job counters with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo dives in and grabs Job's left leg, looking for a takedown. Job pushes down on Sao Paulo's head and hops out.
A punch combination from Job misses.
Sao Paulo tries to land a body kick
and Job counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanderlei Sao Paulo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sao Paulo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4##CL2#
Sao Paulo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Job leaning against his opponent.
Sao Paulo tries to score a body lock takedown but Job shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Job swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Sao Paulo manages to break the clinch.
Job connects with a nice looking jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Sao Paulo rushes Job and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Job trying to control the position but instead, Sao Paulo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Job into the cage.
Sao Paulo tries to pull guard but Job forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hans Job dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Sao Paulo tries for a takedown but Job circles away easily
and Job counters with a nice uppercut.
Sao Paulo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sao Paulo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Job sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sao Paulo somewhat.
A little feinted left hand from Job on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hans Job is winning the standup battle so far.
Job thuds a left hand into Sao Paulo's body.
Job is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sao Paulo can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sao Paulo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Job pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Job takes a swing at Sao Paulo's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Sao Paulo tries to clinch up but Job circles away and keeps his distance.
Job throws a big counter combination but Sao Paulo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Sao Paulo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Job scores with a jab to the body.
Sao Paulo misses with a takedown attempt - Job sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hans Job has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vanderlei Sao Paulo.
Sao Paulo tries for a takedown but Job circles away easily
and Job counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Sao Paulo is rocked!
Job is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Job shuts the power down on Sao Paulo. Lights out, game over! Job is your winner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hans Job!

Event: SUPREME 18
Date: Mar 16, 2024

#R1##TD#
Chabot closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tone to the mat! Tone manages to get full guard.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chabot won't allow Tone to get back to his feet.
Chabot stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tone wants to stand up but Chabot is controlling him.
Chabot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tone keeping full guard, as Chabot tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot is standing up over Tone. Tone looks to escape but Chabot dives into side control.
Tone prevents Chabot from moving into mount.
Chabot takes a little break here. Tone wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Chabot tries to advance to mount but can't. #T1#
Tone gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Chabot definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chabot controlling from the full mount.
Tone trying desperately to get to his feet.
Chabot sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tone is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chabot moves to back control.
Tone is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chabot trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Tone doesn't escape.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chabot'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.#T3#
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now.
Chabot is riding his opponent, not letting Tone buck him off.
Tone is trying to stand back up.
Chabot controls the position.
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chabot has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tone's body.
Chabot seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Tone for as long as he can get away with.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Chabot keeps control of the position easily here as Tone tries to buck him off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chabot has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Chabot looking to score a takedown here. Tone is defending well but Chabot drives through and ends up in Tone's guard.#ES2#
Tone pushes Chabot off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Chabot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tone tries to kick Chabot off but Chabot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chabot prevents Tone from improving his position.
Chabot trying to control the pace.
We've been informed that Tone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tone is trying to stand up here but Chabot is controlling him well.
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Chabot continues to stall.
Tone is trying to stand up here but Chabot is controlling him well.
Well, if Chabot 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.
Tone tries to roll over but Chabot keeps him under control.
Tone tries to kick Chabot off but Chabot keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ernest Chabot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chabot is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tone is looking to escape.
Chabot is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chabot works his way into side control.
Tone wants to get back to his feet but Chabot drags him back down.
Chabot controlling the position from side mount.
Chabot advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chabot is looking to work his way around to Tone's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tone tries to buck Chabot off but he can't manage it.
Chabot controlling from mount.
Tone really wants to buck Chabot off and get back to his feet. #T3#
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tone is trying to stand up.
Chabot wants to take Tone's back here but Tone is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Chabot fails to advance to Tone's back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ernest Chabot 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. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Chabot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chabot showed some decent athleticism there.
Tone tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Chabot manages to move to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chabot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Tone squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Chabot moves to the back position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chabot controls the position.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Tone has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Tone wants to get back to his feet.
Chabot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tone can do to turn this around?
Tone trying to control the hands but Chabot breaks the grip.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Chabot controlling the positon.
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
I would not like to be Tone right now.
Tone trying to get back to his feet but Chabot is in full control for now.
Chabot controlling the position well here. Tone rolled but Chabot kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tone is trying to stand back up.
Chabot is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Tone is trying to stand back up.
Chabot controls the action.
More hug and hope from Chabot.
Tone is trying to stand back up. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chabot really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Tone.
Tone is trying to get back to his feet but Chabot has full control of the position and if anything, Tone has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tony Tone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Chabot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chabot 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Chabot!

Event: NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1#
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Thompson. Those never looked like landing.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thompson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones moves out of range as Thompson strikes.
Thompson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Thompson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thompson.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thompson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thompson just misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thompson takes a swing at Jones's ribcage but misses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones slips a jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Thompson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Thompson throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Thompson scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Jon Jones has been cut.
Jones misses with a body kick.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson stuffs the takedown.
An attempted straight right counter from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD2#
Thompson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson is pulling down on Jones's head to control his posture.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thompson is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Jones throws an elbow that misses. Thompson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jones's guard. Nice move by Thompson!#REVR#
Thompson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard. #REVB#
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving. #T3#
Thompson 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.
Jones is stalling in the full guard.
Thompson is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Jones tries to pass.
Thompson has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson avoids the body shot from Jones.
Thompson misses with a wild combination.
Jones with the counter takedown but Thompson avoids it easily.
Thompson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones defending well as Thompson loads up on a big left hand. #TD2#
Jones throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Thompson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jones is in Thompson's guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Thompson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jones's cut.
That's time! Thompson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Jones drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jones wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson taking a bit of punishment here - Jones scoring with strikes.
Jon Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Thompson!
Jones won't let Thompson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Jones with a couple of short strikes.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #T1#
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Thompson is trying to stand up.
Jones scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Thompson? #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thompson tries to get out of the position.
Jones controlling the position easily from mount.
Jones has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Thompson's face. #SUB2#
Jones working for a submission but Thompson is keeping him at bay.
Jones is landing with some decent strikes but Thompson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Thompson is looking to improve his position but Jones isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Jones tries to control but Thompson wriggling away.
Thompson takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Jones's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Jones!
Jon Jones gave a mention to Un-Kaged Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Jackson Thompson stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin. Your unwavering support keeps me going. Keep believing in me, because I'm not done yet. The Bull will rise again.'.

Event: NYF Fight Night 24
Date: Mar 15, 2024

#R1##CL#
Iyer closes the distance and clinches.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Iyer avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Iyer tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
Iyer blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Iyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iyer dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Iyer lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iyer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Iyer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Brown cracks Iyer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brown throws a right and a left that Iyer avoids nicely.
Iyer closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Iyer pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Iyer.
We've been told by Iyer's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No luck for Iyer with that takedown attempt.
Brown swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ranganathan Iyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iyer doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Iyer scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Iyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a left and a right that stings Iyer.
Owen Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Iyer tries to clinch up.#T2#
Brown throws a right hand that Iyer ducks under and follows up with a left that Iyer also avoids with ease.
Brown cracks Iyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iyer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches Iyer up against the cage.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Iyer avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Iyers head.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Iyer shrugs off.
Brown taking a breather.
Iyer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brown stalling against the cage.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown taking a breather.
Iyer dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Iyer controls the action.
Iyer blocks an uppercut.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Iyer's ribcage. Iyer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Iyer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Iyer controls his hands.
A short right from Brown.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown cracks Iyer with a nice body shot.
Brown tries to work over Iyer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Iyer stops a takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown prevents Iyer from breaking the clinch.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Brown dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Iyer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brown.#ROC2#Iyer is rocked!
Brown moves in close and cracks Iyer with a massive right hand! Iyer, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Brown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Owen Brown!
A relieved looking Owen Brown 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: ENIGMA 190
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Willis throws a head kick that misses.
Gentry throws a big shot that misses.
Gentry scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Deebo Willis has been cut.
Gentry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Willis misses with a takedown attempt - Gentry sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Gentry appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Willis slips a straight right by Gentry.
Willis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gentry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Gentry misses.
Willis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Willis gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Gentry gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Willis is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Devon Gentry!

Event: SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Khamsing throws a head kick but Prince moves out of range.
Khamsing looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khamsing bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prince throws a leg kick
and Khamsing counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Prince takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prince attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Khamsing's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prince waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khamsing.
Prince throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Khamsing throws a sloppy head kick and Prince moves out of range easily.
Prince will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Deshaun Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prince lands a nice shot that snaps Khamsing's head back.
Prince 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.
Prince throws a lazy uppercut
and Khamsing counters with a low kick, right behind Prince 's knee.
Khamsing throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Khamsing throws a nice head kick!
Prince gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Khamsing counters with a head kick. That will keep Prince thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Prince throws a lazy uppercut
and Khamsing counters with a good low kick that Prince was not able to check.
A low kick from Prince misses
and Khamsing counters with an inside leg kick.
Khamsing throws a head kick but Prince moves out of range.
Prince looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Prince misses with a right hand #KD#
and Khamsing counters with a head kick that drops Prince to the mat! Prince scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Prince is rocked!
Crack! A monster head kick from Khamsing and Prince falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Khamsing!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Somrak Khamsing!
Somrak Khamsing seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SUPREME 16
Date: Mar 03, 2024

#R1#
Islay swings widly with a right hand
and Islay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Islay throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Redd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Islay is in Redd's guard.
Redd trying to keep a closed guard but Islay is proving a slippery customer.
Islay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Redd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Islay tries to free his leg and advance position but Redd is retaining full guard.
Islay content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay'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.
Islay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Redd is on top in guard. #REVB#
Redd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Islay wants to sweep here but Redd controlling him for the moment.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Islay is retaining full guard.
Islay is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Islay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Islay looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Redd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Redd looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Islay is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Islay looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Redd with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd keeping hold of Islay's head, controlling as best he can.
Redd wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Islay trying to control the action but Redd is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Islay seems content to control.
Islay trying to control from Redd's half guard. Redd has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Islay postures up in Redd's guard and throws a big left but Redd blocks it.
Redd working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Islay.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Islay from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Islay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Islay decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Islay lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Islay stalling.
Redd trying to control from the bottom.
Islay controlling the action here.
Redd wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Decent striking displayed by Islay there.
Islay fails with the takedown.
Redd blocks a jab.
Islay slips under a jab.
Islay feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Islay shoots in and gets a takedown into Redd's guard.
Islay preventing the sweep.
Islay throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Redd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Islay postures up.
Redd pulls Islay in close to prevent any damage.
Islay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1#
Islay trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Islay stopping the sweep attempt from Redd.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Islay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Redd can do to turn this around?
Islay fails with a takedown attempt.
Islay fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ardbeg Islay. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Islay.
Redd throws out a loose jab but Islay uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Islay.
Islay wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Islay scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Redd to see if he's OK.#T3#
Islay is putting a hurting on Redd here, landing some big shots from side control.
Redd tries to buck Islay off but Islay is having none of it.
Redd really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Islay. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Islay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Redd wants to control but Islay postures up.
Redd tries to buck Islay off but Islay is having none of it.
Redd taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Islay is staying tight to Redd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Redd is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Islay working the ground and pound.
Redd struggling a bit here.
Islay just content to control the position.
Islay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control.
Redd wants to control but Islay postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ardbeg Islay 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Islay showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redd.
Islay changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Islay dodges the punch combination from Redd.
Islay lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Redd throws a body punch but Islay moves out of range.
Islay looks to score with a jab to the body but Redd is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Islay throws a lazy uppercut
and Redd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Redd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Islay was well out of range. Poor timing from Redd.
Islay throws the left hand but Redd avoids the punch easily.
Redd looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Redd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Islay throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redd.
Redd missing with a left hand there. Islay was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Islay. Redd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redd raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Islay lands with an uppercut that bounces Redd off the cage and back into range.
Islay walks into a stiff left hand from Redd.
Islay misses with a wild body shot.
Islay tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Redd swivels and escapes.#TD#
Islay shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Redd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Redd is working to avoid the ground and pound but Islay connects with a decent elbow.
Redd taking a bit of punishment here - Islay scoring with strikes.
Islay taking a breather here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redd is not content to let Islay control the position.
Islay scores with a couple of short elbows.
Redd is looking to regain half guard here but Islay keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
Islay tries to advance position but instead Redd slips a leg back in to half guard.
Redd is trying to maintain the position but Islay is very close to passing his half guard.
Islay stalling.
Ardbeg Islay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Islay lands with a punch from half guard.
Islay working Redd over with strikes.
Islay uses his free foot to push down on Redd's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Redd.
Islay tries to control but Redd wriggling away.
Bo Redd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Islay in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ardbeg Islay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redd is desperately trying to improve his position but Islay has a good base and remains in mount.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ardbeg Islay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Islay, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ardbeg Islay!

Event: SUPREME 14
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Kickman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kickman lands a high kick!
Kickman throws a head kick but Tone moves out of range.
Kickman misses with a head kick.
Two Kickman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kickman tries to bum rush Tone with a series of wild strikes but Tone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kickman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tone seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tone dodges the punch combination from Kickman.
Kickman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tone paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kickman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kickman keeps Tone at a distance using the push kick.
Tone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Kickman.
Tone throws a series of punches but Kickman moves out of range.
A punch combination from Tone misses.
Tone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kickman. Kickman obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
A combination from Kickman does no damage.
Tone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kickman.
Kickman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tone is looking to chop away at Kickman's legs.
Kickman swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Tone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tone throws out a loose jab but Kickman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kickman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kickman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kickman jabs Tone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kickman jabs at Tone's body.
Kickman throws a head kick that Tone semi-blocks.
Kickman lands a leg kick that knocks Tone off balance momentarily.
Tone takes a head kick and keeps coming. #ROC2#Tone is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kickman looks to land a left hand but Tone moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Tone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kickman can pounce on him.
Tone closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oh Tone is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slapping leg kick lands for Kickman.
Kickman connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tone momentarily.
Kickman circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tone drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kickman follows Tone to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Two Kickman!

Event: NYF 55: Makoba vs Crusher
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thompson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Dandrakulo lands a right hook to the body.
Thompson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dandrakulo.
Dandrakulo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dandrakulo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dandrakulo.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Thompson throws a big shot that misses.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Thompson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dandrakulo avoids the body shot from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dandrakulo throws a right hand that Thompson ducks under and follows up with a left that Thompson also avoids with ease.
Dandrakulo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dandrakulo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson connects with a jab.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Dandrakulo misses with a straight left.
Dandrakulo delivers a nice body kick.#KD2#
Dandrakulo cracks Thompson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thompson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dandrakulo finish him? #ROC2#Thompson is rocked!
Thompson circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Dandrakulo. Thompson falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Dandrakulo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samson Dandrakulo!
Samson Dandrakulo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conviction for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson Thompson spoke after the fight, saying 'Thank you for standing by me through thick and thin. Your unwavering support keeps me going. Keep believing in me, because I'm not done yet. The Bull will rise again.'.

Event: NYF 54: Traumen vs Field
Date: Feb 17, 2024

#R1#
Brown lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner's head back.
Brown moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wagner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Wagner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wagner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wagner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wagner, pushing him back against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner blocks the elbow strike.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Wagner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A jab from Wagner does it's job there.
Wagner connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That kick from Wagner tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wagner throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wagner 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 Brown has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brown and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wagner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wagner swings widly with a right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wagner throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wagner momentarily.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Brown works Wagner's body with a nice hook.
Donk. Brown catches Wagner right on the button with a cross.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagner.
Brown throws out a counter right but Wagner avoids it with no problem.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wagner counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wagner misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Brown on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brown scores with a nice head shot.
Brown misses with the combination.
Brown misses with a left hand
and Wagner counters with a thumping low kick. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The referee calls for Brown to work. #T3#
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Wagner prevents a body shot from Brown.
Wagner avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brown - that landed with a thud.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown is working Wagner over against the cage.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow. #T4#
Brown is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagner tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Wagner.
Donk. Brown catches Wagner right on the button with a cross.
Brown slips a straight right by Wagner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Brown dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Wagner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagner off the cage and back into range.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wagner pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagner checks the leg kick.
Wagner throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown throws out a powerful jab.
Wagner throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner misses with a left hand
and Brown counters with a straight right hand.
Owen Brown seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Owen Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A short left from Brown.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Wagner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown is leaning against Wagner and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown lands a nice elbow.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown stalling the fight.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Brown lands a body punch.
Brown prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Brown lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands an elbow inside. #T2#
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wagner backwards.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brown.
Brown working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown avoiding damage.
Wagner misses with a punch to the body.
Wagner tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagner controls his hands.
Wagner misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown trying to stall but Wagner improves his position.
Brown throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wagners head.
Wagner misses with a body punch.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagner can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagner or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Brown.
Brown works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wagner struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown lands a body shot.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Brown scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Wagner digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Brown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brown digs a good body shot into Wagner's ribs.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Brown lands a head shot.
Brown scores with a decent looking hook.
Brown with a jab.
Bruce Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Brown.
Brown will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Owen Brown 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Brown misses with a double jab.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Wagner misses the target.
Wagner throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Wagner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown scores with a jab.
Wagner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brown looks to land a body kick but Wagner moved away.
Brown wants to clinch up but Wagner keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown jabs at Wagner's body.
The crowd cheers as Brown lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wagner doesn't seem phased though.
The fighters circling - Wagner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
Wagner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Brown changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown 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.
Wagner misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
A big right from Wagner misses.
Wagner throws a right hand that misses
and Brown counters with a two punch combo.
Wagner throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown slips a straight right by Wagner.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wagner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wagner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruce Wagner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wagner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Wagner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A left and a right from Brown both land. Nice combination.
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!
Brown lands with a good body shot.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Wagner tried to counter with a leg kick but Brown avoided it.
Wagner throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Brown was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brown slips a straight right by Wagner.
A left lands for Wagner.
A punch lands to the side of Wagner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wagner misses with a straight left.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brown slips under a jab from Wagner.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wagner throws a hook to the side of Brown's head but Brown sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Brown is looking for the big counter here.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brown jabs at Wagner's body.
Wagner throws a leg kick that is checked
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wagner misses with the combination.
Brown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wagner misses with a low kick as Brown jumps back.
Some wild striking there from Brown. #T4#
Wagner misses with a lunging right hand
and Brown counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Wagner.
A low kick from Wagner misses #CL2#
and Brown counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Wagner up against the cage.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Brown.
Brown stalling.
Brown prevents a body shot from Wagner.
Wagner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown blocks a body shot from Wagner.
Owen Brown is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SUPREME 12
Date: Feb 14, 2024

#R1#
Redd throws a poor cross that misses
and Taves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Bo Redd has been cut.
Taves takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Redd avoids a punch combination nicely.
Redd swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taves showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redd.
Redd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taves.
An attempted straight right counter from Redd misses the target.
Redd slips under a jab from Taves.
Redd misses with an uppercut. Taves saw that one coming.
Taves unleashes a big counter combination but Redd bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taves throws a body kick that misses
and Redd counters with a body kick that stops Taves in his tracks momentarily.
Taves works over Redd's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redd lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left and a right from Taves both land. Nice combination. #T1#
Redd moves out of range of the leg kick from Taves.
A little feinted left hand from Redd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taves looks winded!
Redd smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Brad Taves has been cut.
Redd lands with an overhand left.
Taves jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redd's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taves under the eye.
Redd throws the left hand but Taves avoids the punch easily.
Taves throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Redd counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Taves has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bo Redd!
Brad Taves spoke after the fight, saying 'I can’t believe I lost, but I’ll work even harder in the gym and I promise I’ll come back with a knockout show'.

Event: SUPREME 9
Date: Feb 03, 2024

#R1#
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tone throws out the jab.
Tone takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Tone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Tone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tone.
Machida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tone is working away from the top position though.
Tone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tone drops an elbow to the side of Machida's head.
Tone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Machida desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Machida taking some punishment here, with Tone in his half guard.
Machida is pressing down on Tone's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tone tries to free his leg and advance position but Machida is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tone slips nicely into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tone there. #SUB2#
Tone is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tone is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Tone working Machida over with strikes.
Tone wants to control but Machida is keeping him busy.
Tone slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tone lands a nice short elbow.
Tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Machida avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tone.
Machida moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Tone throwing strikes from guard but Machida blocks nicely.
Tone postures up and lands a big shot to Machida's brow.
Tone throwing strikes but missing.
Machida trying to keep a closed guard but Tone is proving a slippery customer.
Tone slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tone landing some decent shots from guard.
Tone wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tone is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tone lands a couple of digs.
Tone controlling from the top position.
Machida looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tone with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tone wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Tone from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tone dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tone fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Machida sprawls well initially but Tone persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tone wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
Tone working Machida over with strikes.
Tone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Machida trying to control here.
Tone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machida with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Machida is defending against the submission attempts here by Tone.
Tone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Tone works his way into side control.
Machida is letting Tone control him for a moment.
Machida wants to control but Tone postures up.
Tone working the ground and pound from side control.#SUB2#
Tone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Tone scoring with punches from side control.
Tone lands an elbow. #T2#
Tone working the head with strikes.
Machida tries to improve position but can't.
Machida throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Tone controls the position.
Tone lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Machida's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tone lands a few punches from side control.
Tone is chipping away with strikes.
Tone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tone scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Machida is trying to escape the position but Tone is controlling the position.
Machida tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Machida seems a little lost for a moment, as Tone dominates the positioning.
Tone working the ground and pound from side control.
Tone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Machida keeps working.
Tone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Machida down.
Tone lands a decent elbow from side control.
Machida taking a bit of punishment here - Tone scoring with strikes.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Tone creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Machida struggling a bit here.
We've been informed that Tone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Tone is chipping away with strikes.
Tone working the ground and pound.
Machida is trying to control Tone's posture but Tone avoids it.
Machida is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tone lands a nice forearm strike.
Tone lands an elbow.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Tone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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#
Tone looks to land a combination. Machida sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD#
Machida shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #ES2#
Tone makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Machida looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tone!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tone is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Machida is controlling him well.#T1#
Tone stops Machida from passing to mount.
Tony Tone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tone is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Machida is looking to take a break and control but Tone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Machida thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SU#
Machida decides to stand back up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tone throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Machida is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machida tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tone paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Tone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machida's half guard.
Tone is controlling the pace. #T3#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tone connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.
Tone scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Machida wants to get back to his feet.
Machida is not content to let Tone control the position.
Tone prevents Machida from improving his position.
Tone working the head and body with strikes.
Johnny Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tone trying to control the pace.
Tone is continuing to stall.
Tone wants to take a breather but Machida is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tone scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tone trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away.
Tony Tone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tone connects with a nice short shot to Machida's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Tone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tone 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Tone!
Johnny Machida spoke after the fight, saying 'I may have lost tonight, but give me a rematch and I’ll come back and knock this bum out the next time'.

Event: Enfusion MMA #9
Date: Jan 25, 2024

#R1#
Juncker punishes Prince's body with a nice straight punch.
Prince misses with a series of wild punches.
Prince throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Juncker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Juncker connects with a body shot.
Prince slips under a jab from Juncker.
Prince is looking for the big counter here.
Prince displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Juncker throws out the jab.
Juncker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Prince manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Juncker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prince moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Juncker feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Princes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Juncker catches Prince right on the button with a cross.
Juncker knocks out Prince with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Juncker before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Juncker picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marco Juncker!
A relieved looking Marco Juncker 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: SUPREME 7
Date: Jan 21, 2024

#R1#
Redd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Krinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Redd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krinov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Redd. #TD#
Krinov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Redd!
Redd tries to escape but Krinov is in control.
Redd struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Krinov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redd is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Krinov cracks Redd with a big elbow.
Redd taking a bit of punishment here - Krinov scoring with strikes. #SUB#
Krinov is trying to get an arm triangle but Redd is defending well.
Krinov wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Krinov lands some shots froms side control.
Krinov throws a strike aimed at the side of Redd's head but Redd avoids it well.#SUB#
Krinov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Redd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Krinov is chipping away with strikes. #T2##SUB#
Krinov has hold of Redd's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Redd seems comfortable defending it but Krinov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Redd is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Redd is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Krinov couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alek Krinov!

Event: NYF Fight Night 19
Date: Jan 19, 2024

#R1#
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordeau.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gordeau lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Gordeau looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice leg kick from Gordeau, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown avoids the body shot from Gordeau.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.#CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brown.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brown.
Brown lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Brown lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown leaning against his opponent.
Gordeau is looking to control Brown's arms but Brown gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gordeau has his back to the cage.
Brown pushes Gordeau back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gordeau taking a breather. #BC2#
Gordeau breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Gordeau there.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gordeau slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Gordeau counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brown thinking. #T2#
Brown throws a leg kick but Gordeau moved away.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Gordeau's shoulder, as Gordeau tries to avoid the shot.
A low kick lands for Gordeau.
Brown scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordeau takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gordeau can pounce on him. #KD2#
Gordeau lands a big head kick that sends Brown tumbling to the mat! Gordeau takes a step backwards and waves Brown back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Owen Brown has been cut.
Brown 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.
Gordeau looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range. #CL#
Gordeau gets tackled into the cage by Brown. Brown maintains the clinch.
Gordeau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Gordeau controls the action.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Gordeau is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordeau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brown is stalling here.
Brown tries a body shot but Gordeau blocks it.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gordeau is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.#BC2#
Gordeau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gordeau misses with an uppercut.
Gordeau throws a combination that misses
and Brown counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown scores with a nice right hand.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4##BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gordeau is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown digs a right hand underneath Gordeau's ribcage. Gordeau let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gordeau letting Brown take a breather here.#BC#
Brown escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown tries to score with a low kick but Gordeau moves his leg out of the way.#CL#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gordeau, pushing him back against the cage.
Brown is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Brown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Owen Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Owen Brown's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Gordeau pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Gordeau.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brown misses with a leg kick
and Gordeau counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brown misses with the combination.
Gordeau keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gordeau scores with a leg kick.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gordeau.
That kick from Gordeau tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordeau misses with a left hand
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gordeau lands a lovely overhand right.
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gordeau moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gordeau. That's going to slow Brown down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Gordeau does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Gordeau with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
Brown misses with the combination.
Gordeau clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Brown lands a right hand.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Gordeau avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Owen Brown has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brown.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Gordeau.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordeau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brown lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gordeau wants to stall.
Gordeau is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Brown.
Gordeau working aggressively here.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Gordeau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gordeau can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action. #T3#
Brown is pushing Gordeau up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Brown taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brown holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Brown.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Brown for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Gordeau breaks the clinch.
Gordeau throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Brown misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Gordeau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordeau pushes Brown away with a front kick.
Gordeau throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gordeau lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown misses with a two punch combination.
Gordeau scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown 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!
A slapping leg kick lands for Gordeau.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gordeau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown struggles to land a body shot inside as Gordeau controls his hands.
Gordeau is trying to break the clinch but Brown is controlling him.
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 Owen Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Owen Brown's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Brown misses with a double jab
and Gordeau counters with an outside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brown 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 Gordeau has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gordeau and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Gordeau releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Brown throws a low kick but Gordeau moves out of range easily.
Gordeau throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gordeau swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Gordeau throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Gordeau tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brown manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gordeau trying to stall but Brown improves his position.
Brown lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Gordeau tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Gordeau.
Gordeau wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Brown has Gordeau pushed against the cage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Gordeau.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown works on Gordeau's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Gordeau blocks a body shot from Brown. #T2#
Gordeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gordeau being controlled against the cage.
Gordeau avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Brown misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.#T3#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brown takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brown seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Brown.
Gordeau avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Owen Brown.
Good leg kick by Gordeau. #T4##KD2#
Gordeau drops Brown with a beautiful combination! Brown stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gordeau is looking for the KO!#CL#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown stalls.
Brown controlling the action here for a moment.
Brown gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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 Owen Brown.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Owen Brown!

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