Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: BE 11: Kruglov vs Arnason
Date: Jun 20, 2024

#R1#
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov misses with a body shot
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Arnason.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Arnason gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Arnason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov throws a poor cross that misses
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Kruglov lands with a nice body punch.
Kruglov connects with a right hand. Arnason shakes it off.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Arnason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
Nice defenses there by Arnason.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruglov cracks Arnason with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Kruglov misses the jab.
Kruglov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Arnason slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnason counters with a nice uppercut.
We've been told by Kruglov's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Kruglov connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Arnason steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Arnason moves out of range as Kruglov strikes.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruglov throws an off balance right hand
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Viktor Kruglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arnason slips under a jab.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Arnason moves out of range.
Kruglov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kruglov scores with a jab. Arnason acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Jeremy Arnason has been cut.
Kruglov lands with a kick to the temple. Arnason shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Arnason uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Kruglov lands with a hook. Arnason tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kruglov misses with a two punch combination.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arnason.
Kruglov pushes Arnason away with a front kick.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov throws a hook but Arnason avoids it easily.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnason is just out of range.#T4#
Arnason moves out of range of the strikes.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arnason slips under a jab from Kruglov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kruglov.
Arnason keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arnason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov throws a leg kick but Arnason moved away.
Kruglov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T5#
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Arnason uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Kruglov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arnason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov scores with a jab. Arnason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Arnason's head but Arnason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnason throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Arnason throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov scores with a nice right hand. #T6#
Kruglov cracks Arnason with an open hand slap.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Viktor Kruglov has been cut.
Kruglov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruglov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Arnason takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Arnason slips a straight right by Kruglov.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruglov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Arnason ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Arnason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov takes a swing at Arnason's ribcage but misses. #T7#
Arnason moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruglov throws a solid leg kick but Arnason takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Arnason ducked under it nicely.
Kruglov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arnason circles away quickly and effectively.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov throws a hook but Arnason blocks it.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruglov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.#T8#
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arnason takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Arnason uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Arnason's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arnason takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T9#
Kruglov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Arnason moves away and avoids it.
Arnason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov throws a leg kick
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arnason closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Arnason.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Arnason counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Arnason blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kruglov lands a lovely overhand right.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Arnason avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Kruglov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Arnason can do to turn this around?
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Arnason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Arnason might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruglov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruglov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Viktor Kruglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Arnason moves out of range easily.
Arnason takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruglov throws a wild body kick that Arnason sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Arnason.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Kruglov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruglov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruglov throws a hook but Arnason blocks it.
Kruglov cracks Arnason with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruglov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arnason circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Arnason avoids it.
Arnason throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.#T3#
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Arnason moved out of range.
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A head kick by Kruglov misses
and Arnason counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Arnason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arnason avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Arnason's head but Arnason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Arnason counters with a nice right hand that sends Kruglov toppling to the canvas! Kruglov scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Arnason finish him?!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Arnason's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kruglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arnason scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov lands with a slapping head kick.
Arnason tries to move into range but Kruglov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arnason slips under a jab.
Arnason slips a jab from Kruglov.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Arnason moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to throw the jab but Arnason is out of range. #T5#
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Kruglov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arnason takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and Arnason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the body. #T6#
Kruglov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Arnason uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruglov.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason slips under a jab.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Arnason takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnason ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Kruglov lands with a nice combination. Arnason backs away looking to recover.#T7#
Kruglov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Arnason slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Arnason didn't see that one coming.
Arnason staying out of range there.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy body kick from Kruglov
and Arnason counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Kruglov jabs Arnason to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruglov.#T8#
Kruglov scores with a jab. Arnason acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Arnason avoids a kick to the body.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arnason moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Arnason sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws out a powerful 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!
Arnason blocks a jab.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Arnason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Kruglov misses. #T9#
Kruglov throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
letting Arnason counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Kruglov is rocked!
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Arnason saw that one coming.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Arnason counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov lands a glancing blow to the side of Arnason's head.
Kruglov lands a nice shot that snaps Arnason's head back.
Kruglov throws the kick towards the body but Arnason avoids it.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Kruglov lands the left hand.
Kruglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Arnason slips a jab from Kruglov.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnason displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov misses with a two punch combination.
Arnason checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov lands a body shot.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arnason has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Kruglov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Arnason looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2#
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov misses with a right hand
and Arnason counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Arnason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Arnason to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Kruglov is rocked!
Kruglov misses with a body punch
letting Arnason counter with a right hand.
Oh Kruglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruglov seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arnason.
Arnason looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov lunges at Arnason with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Arnason's hand.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Arnason moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Arnason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Arnason takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A jab from Kruglov misses.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Arnason's head but Arnason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov tests Arnason's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Arnason counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Arnason avoids the punch easily.
Arnason throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.#T5#
Arnason moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arnason takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick by Kruglov misses
and Arnason counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Arnason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a combination that misses
and Arnason counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kruglov misses with the combination.
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Arnason didn't see that one coming.#T6#
Kruglov misses with a left hand
letting Arnason counter with a right hand.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Arnason is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Arnason! But no joy.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kruglov misses with a kick to the body
letting Arnason counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Arnason walks into a jab.
Kruglov misses the jab.
It seemed like Arnason was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arnason blocks a jab.
A little jabbing left from Arnason on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T7#
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Arnason uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arnason on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruglov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arnason counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Arnason connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Arnason moves out of range easily.
Arnason swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Arnason steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Arnason throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Arnason's head but Arnason sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Arnason looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T8#
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Arnason counters with a crisp right hand that drops Kruglov! Arnason lets Kruglov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Arnason counters with a big right hand! Oh Kruglov is in trouble here! Arnason follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Arnason!
Jeremy Arnason is the new welterweight champion!
Jeremy Arnason seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN 1074 Anton vs Balin
Date: Jun 09, 2024

#R1#
Cailean needs to keep his hands up - Ginger had a free shot at his head there.
Ginger throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cailean with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cailean darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ginger throws a jab when Cailean was well out of range.
Cailean plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A low kick from Ginger is predictable there
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Ginger pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cailean is out of range and Ginger settles back down.
Cailean misses with a looping left.
Ginger 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.
Ginger darts in trying to clinch
letting Cailean counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ginger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Ginger throws a leg kick
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
Nice shot lands for Cailean.
That kick from Cailean tenderised Ginger's leg. Ginger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cailean scores with a hook to the body. Ginger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cailean throws a combination. Ginger tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ginger pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cailean. Ginger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cailean misses with a hook. Ginger ducked under it nicely.
A low kick from Ginger misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Ginger is predictable there
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ginger misses with a kick to the body.
Cailean throws a head kick but Ginger moves out of range.
Cailean has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Cailean throws out a loose jab but Ginger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ginger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Cailean checks the leg kick.
Cailean circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cailean is looking for the big counter here.
Ginger is looking to clinch but Cailean is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Cailean.
Cailean looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ginger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Cailean with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ginger checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ginger throws a series of punches but Cailean avoids them all with ease. #T4#
Ginger tries to clinch up but Cailean circles away and keeps his distance.
Ginger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ginger misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a two punch combo.
Ginger ducks under a wild hook from Cailean.#CL#
Ginger takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ginger.
Cailean prevents a body shot from Ginger.
Cailean is trying to force a seperation but Ginger has the dominant position.
Ginger scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ginger misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Ginger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ginger misses with a low kick.
Ginger throws a leg kick
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cailean slips a straight right by Ginger.
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
Ginger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Ginger closes the distance and clinches.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cailean blocks a jab.#T1#
Ginger fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ginger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ginger is looking to land body kicks.
Ginger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ginger misses the shot to the body.
Cailean throws a series of punches but Ginger avoids them all with ease.
Ginger throws a leg kick which misses Cailean's front leg but catches the back leg as Cailean tries to avoid it.
Cailean with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A combination from Cailean does no damage. #T2#
Ginger looks to throw the jab but Cailean is out of range.
Axl Cailean seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ginger is looking to clinch.
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick
and Ginger counters with a left to the body.
Cailean misses with a looping right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ginger.
Ginger scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Ginger clinches.
Cailean blocks a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Cailean avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage. #T3#
A short right from Ginger.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Cailean avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Cailean looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cailean blocks a body shot from Ginger.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Cailean controls his hands.
Ginger misses with a body punch.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cailean is trying to break the clinch but Ginger is controlling him.
Ginger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cailean backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Ginger.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but Cailean avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Cailean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Cailean breaks from the clinch.
Cailean steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ginger. That one must have hurt.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Ginger tries to counter by clinching up but Cailean breaks away and moves out of range.#T4#
Cailean lands with a hook. Ginger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ginger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cailean! But no joy.
A lazy left from Cailean finds it's target.
Ginger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ginger loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger misses with a looping left.
A big left from Ginger misses.
Cailean looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haitian Ginger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean misses with a right hand
and Ginger counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Haitian Ginger 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ginger throws a chopping leg kick but Cailean manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A low kick from Ginger misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Ginger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cailean tries to bum rush Ginger with a series of wild strikes but Ginger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Ginger on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cailean misses with a jab to the body
and Ginger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cailean throws a sloppy head kick and Ginger moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ginger attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cailean takes one to the chin there.
Cailean throws a head kick that Ginger semi-blocks. #T1#
Ginger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Ginger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cailean is trying to break the clinch but Ginger is controlling him.
Ginger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Cailean controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ginger.
Cailean wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ginger lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ginger prevents Cailean from breaking the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ginger fails to land.
Ginger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ginger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Cailean scores with a body shot.
Ginger dodges the punch combination from Cailean.
Ginger tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cailean manages to circle out of the way.
Ginger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cailean.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ginger. #CL#
Ginger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ginger struggles to land a body shot inside as Cailean controls his hands. #BC2#
Cailean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ginger slips under a jab from Cailean.
Ginger is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Ginger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cailean.
Ginger misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cailean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cailean scores with a kick to the body.
Ginger stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cailean.
Cailean tries to bum rush Ginger with a series of wild strikes but Ginger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ginger tried to counter with a leg kick but Cailean avoided it.
Ginger tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cailean! But no joy.
Cailean swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ginger.#T4#
Ginger misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Ginger moves into range and clinches up with Cailean.
Ginger keeps control of Cailean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cailean has had enough of the clinch but Ginger keeps him there for the moment.
Ginger swings wildly with an uppercut but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean can't break the clinch.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haitian Ginger has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ginger misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ginger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

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 Haitian Ginger.
I think Ginger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: GAMMA#1067 River v Hanson
Date: Jun 01, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval wants to clinch.
It seemed like Takeda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Takeda misses.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Takeda has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sadaval misses with an uppercut.
Takeda shoots in but no luck this time.
As Takeda tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Takeda manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeda lands with a hook. Sadaval tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've been hearing reports that Sadaval has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takeda throws the left hand but Sadaval avoids the punch easily.
Takeda sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takeda gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sadaval counters with a right hand to the body.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Takeda.#T1#
Takeda looks to land a right hand but Sadaval moved out of range.
Takeda might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Takeda shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sadaval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takeda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
Takeda throws a right hand that misses
and Sadaval counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Takeda circles away and keeps his distance.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sadaval walks into a stiff left hand from Takeda.
Takeda takes one on the button.
Nice shot by Takeda.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a stiff right hand.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadaval throwing a counter right hand but Takeda manages to avoid it.#T2#
Sadaval lands an overhand right.
Sadaval avoids a punch combination nicely.
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadaval but Sadaval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Takeda tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Takeda manages to avoid the attempt.
Takeda misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Takeda moves out of range.
Sadaval ducks right into an uppercut from Takeda.
A jab lands there for Sadaval.
Sadaval has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadaval there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takeda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Takeda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadaval is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sadaval keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Sadaval ducks down to avoid it.
Takeda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sadaval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3##TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sadaval quickly recovers to half guard.
Sadaval is looking to escape.
Takeda thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sadaval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Takeda. #ES#
Sadaval pushes Takeda off and gets back to his feet.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval circles away easily
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Takeda walks into a left hand.
Takeda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a jab. Sadaval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval scores with a three punch combo!
Takeda scores with a punch to the head.
Takeda lands with a right hand.
Takeda doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T4#
Takeda misses with a takedown attempt
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Sadaval thuds a left hand into Takeda's body.
Takeda looks winded!
A jab lands there for Sadaval.
A left lands for Takeda.
Takeda throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
Takeda shoots for a takedown but Sadaval saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sadaval scores with a nice right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takeda swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Kazuki Takeda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sadaval thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takeda sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takeda throws a jab when Sadaval was well out of range.
Takeda throws a lazy uppercut
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Takeda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sadaval circles away.
Sadaval went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
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 Horacio Sadaval will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sadaval's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Sadaval is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Takeda.
Takeda scores with a sloppy right hand. Sadaval should have avoided that one.
Nice sprawl there from Sadaval as Takeda shoots in.#CL#
Sadaval gets a clinch.
Takeda misses with the head strike.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Takeda lands a takedown into guard.
Takeda missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Takeda prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Takeda looking to sit in guard and control but Sadaval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SU#
Sadaval stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Takeda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sadaval but Sadaval pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takeda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazuki Takeda.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Takeda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Takeda shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sadaval defends it nicely.#CL#
Sadaval fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takeda, pushing him back against the cage.
Sadaval working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sadaval lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Sadaval lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takeda backwards.
Sadaval tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takeda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takeda has a couple of punches blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval lands an uppercut.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Takeda looks to land a left hand but Sadaval moved out of range nicely.
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!
Takeda throws a combination that misses
and Sadaval counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Takeda thinking.
Takeda has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Sadaval counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Sadaval escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sadaval is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeda can do to turn this around?
Sadaval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sadaval doesn't manage to clinch there - Takeda circles away.
Takeda lands a jab.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadaval swings for the body but Takeda moves out of range.
Takeda misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Takeda is having none of it.
A little jabbing left from Takeda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sadaval tries to clinch up.
Takeda misses with an uppercut
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Takeda doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Sadaval misses with a series of wild punches.
Takeda throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Sadaval moves out of range as Takeda strikes.
Takeda shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sadaval pinned against the cage. Sadaval gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sadaval tries to counter by clinching up but Takeda breaks away and moves out of range.
Takeda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takeda throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Sadaval counters by clinching up.
Takeda has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sadaval after a bit of a struggle.
Takeda wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadaval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Takeda tries to keep at a distance but Sadaval has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Takeda blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Sadaval scores with a nice short uppercut.
Takeda tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval manages to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sadaval.
Takeda tries for a takedown but Sadaval manages to get underhooks.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
Takeda misses with a punch on the inside.
Sadaval misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takeda is working for takedown but Sadaval is calmly controlling the position for now.#BC#
Sadaval manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takeda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Takeda rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takeda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Takeda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Takeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Takeda.
Takeda cracks Sadaval with a good jab.
Takeda cracks Sadaval with an open hand slap.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval 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. 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#
Takeda misses with a straight left.
Sadaval went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sadaval looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A punch lands to the side of Takeda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Takeda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sadaval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Takeda.
A telegraphed right hand from Takeda misses the target.
Takeda takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD2#
Takeda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sadaval's guard.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses.
Kazuki Takeda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Takeda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
Takeda throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Takeda is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Takeda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sadaval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Takeda trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Takeda is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Takeda throws a strike but Sadaval rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Sadaval wanted to stand there but Takeda had control of the position.
Kazuki Takeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB2#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Sadaval pushes his legs off easily.
Sadaval stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.
Sadaval wants to stand and escape but instead Takeda has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Takeda tries to free his leg and advance position but Sadaval is retaining full guard.
Takeda trying to move into half guard but instead Sadaval has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Takeda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sadaval's guard. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Takeda throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Takeda trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him.
Horacio Sadaval is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Takeda has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Takeda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takeda trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Takeda postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Takeda is controlling him. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#ES#
Sadaval manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Takeda throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Takeda closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Sadaval did well to prevent Takeda getting side control.
Takeda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet.
Takeda sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sadaval defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Takeda thows a huge punch but Sadaval dodges it nicely. #ES#
Sadaval kicks off Takeda and gets to his feet.
Takeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Takeda keeps it at a distance.
Takeda unleashes a big counter combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kazuki Takeda.
I think Sadaval has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: BE 9: Smithers vs Chunks 2
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Horton. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horton is looking to chop away at Kruglov's legs.
Horton ducks under a wild hook from Kruglov.
Horton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horton misses with an uppercut.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Horton didn't see that one coming.
Horton connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruglov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Horton fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruglov is out of range.
Kruglov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horton moves out of range of the strikes.
Horton avoids the head kick by Kruglov.
We've been told by Kruglov's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kruglov slips under a jab.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Horton lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horton connects with a leg kick.
Kruglov blocks a jab.#T1#
Kruglov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Horton gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Horton slips under a jab.
Horton throws a shot from downtown. Kruglov moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horton looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Horton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruglov misses with a wild combination.
Horton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kruglov with a hook.
Horton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horton lands with a good body shot.
Horton shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tim Horton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov thuds a left hand into Horton's body.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruglov scores with a nice strike.
Kruglov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruglov as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Horton does it's job there.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov misses with the body kick
and Horton counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horton connects with a nice looking jab.
Kruglov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good exchange - Kruglov coming out on top.
Kruglov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Horton moved out of range.
Horton tries a quick counter leg kick but Kruglov is wise to it.
A clash of legs there as Horton blocks the low kick.
A nice side step and Horton releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Horton moves out of range.
Horton throws a series of punches but Kruglov moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Horton takes the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Horton. #T3##BC2#
Horton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horton cracks Kruglov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Horton throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horton is looking to clinch but Kruglov is avoiding it.
Kruglov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Horton slips under a jab.
Horton let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Horton swings widly with a right hand
and Kruglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruglov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Horton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Horton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed right hand from Horton misses the target.
Horton connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruglov's hands.
Kruglov misses with a body shot
and Horton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kruglov's knee momentarily.
Horton misses with a looping right.
Horton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.#T4#
Horton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Horton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruglov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Horton lands a jab.#CL2#
Horton rushes Kruglov and presses him up against the ropes.
Kruglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Kruglov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Horton scores with a shot to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Horton.
Kruglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horton tries to throw a body punch but Kruglov avoids it by throwing Horton back against the ropes.
Kruglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kruglov tries to stall but Horton uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kruglov misses with a punch on the inside. #T5#
Kruglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Horton.
Horton swings wildly with an uppercut but Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horton doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kruglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Horton lands with a left to the head.
Horton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Horton scores with a hook to the body.
Kruglov throws a head punch that misses.
Horton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horton backwards.
Horton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruglov.
Horton lands a body shot.
Kruglov can't find room to land a body shot as Horton controls the action.
Kruglov blocks an uppercut. #T6#
Kruglov blocks a body shot from Horton. #BC2#
Horton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horton takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Horton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horton throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Horton is looking to chop away at Kruglov's legs.
Kruglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big left from Horton misses.
Horton tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruglov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Horton manages to avoid it.
Horton throws out a leg kick but Kruglov moves out of range and Horton only half commits.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Horton is looking to clinch.
Horton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
A left lands for Horton.
Horton wants to slow Kruglov down by chopping away at his legs.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Horton lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand. #T7#
Horton's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Horton duly obliges.
Kruglov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Horton.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Horton uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov is looking to chop away at Horton's legs.
Kruglov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jab from Kruglov.
Horton works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Kruglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Horton is just out of range.
Kruglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Horton can pounce on him.
An inside leg kick lands from Horton.
Horton lands a leg kick that knocks Kruglov off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horton with a nice calf kick.
Kruglov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horton moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruglov checks the leg kick.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Horton manages to avoid it.#T8#
A big left from Horton misses.
A big left from Kruglov misses.
Horton has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Horton misses with a hook
enabling Kruglov to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#Horton is rocked!
Kruglov drops Horton with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kruglov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Kruglov!
Viktor Kruglov is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking Viktor Kruglov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: BE 9: Smithers vs Chunks 2
Date: May 22, 2024

#R1#
Lester slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandini, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lester swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Bandini counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lester!
Check out the look on Bandini's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bandini is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lester regains half guard, as Bandini was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini is looking to advance position but Lester won't allow it. #T1#
Lester wants to get back to full guard.
Bandini is looking to take a break and control but Lester is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Lester reverses the position - he's now on top in Bandini's guard.
Lester trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Bandini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lester uses it to pass to side control.
Lester working away.
Lester scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bandini is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lester off and has taken his back!
Lester covering up well under a series of strikes from Bandini.
Bandini keeps control of the position as Lester tries to break free.
Bandini trying to control momentarily. #T3##SUB#
Bandini is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Bandini has got his arm under Lester's chin working for the choke� has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Lester has spun round into Bandini's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lester passes Bandini's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Bandini is looking to improve his position. #T4##SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Bandini slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Bandini working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lester has passed into half guard!
Bandini wants to control the action here but instead Lester manages to pass to full mount!
Bandini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bandini wants to get back to full guard but Lester has mounted him!#T5#
Lester with good strikes from the mount here!
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Lester's attempts to control the action.
Lester prevents Bandini from getting the reversal.
Bandini is working hard here to advance position.
Lester tries to control but Bandini wriggling away.
Bandini tries to hold on but Lester pushes him away.
Lester sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Lester lands a big shot there that rocks Bandini but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #T6#
Lester prevents Bandini from getting the reversal.
Lester scoring with strikes but Bandini is staying in there.
Bandini gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Bandini actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Bandini looking for submissions off his back.
Lester is trying to control. Bandini wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lester not doing much here. #T7#
Lester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bandini is looking to get back to full guard here but Lester has managed to pass to side control instead.
Bandini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lester is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Lester landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lester trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini is desperately trying to improve his position but Lester has a good base and remains in mount.#T8#
Lester looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lester blocks Bandini's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Lester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Lester trying to control but Bandini is having none of it.
Bandini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lester working Bandini over with strikes here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bandini wants to get back to his feet.
Lester scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Bandini?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Bandini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Lester has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandini shoots in and drives through. Lester sprawls well.
Lester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandini manages to avoid it.
Bandini looks for a takedown but Lester sprawls well.
Lester looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lester displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandini.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lester! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matthew Bandini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lester missing with a left hand there. Bandini was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandini slips under a jab.
Lester misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester loads up on a big right hand but Bandini slips the punch.
Lester stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lester wants it to stay on the feet.
Bandini fails to land the takedown.
Bandini looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandini. #T1#
Bandini looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lester is fending him off so far but Bandini persists. Nope, Lester circles away and we're back to standing.
Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandini should have avoided that one.
Lester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandini.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
A punch combination from Lester misses.
Lester scores with a jab to the head.
Lester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Bandini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Bandini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lester is defending well.
Bandini jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lester walks away with a smile on his face. Bandini gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lester misses with an uppercut.
Bandini half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandini.
Bandini feinted with a counter takedown.
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Bandini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lester lands with a cross. #T2#
Lester scores with a sloppy right hand. Bandini should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandini goes for a double leg but Lester avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Lester continues to drive forward.#BC#
Bandini breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lester throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lester scores with a shot to the body.
Lester misses with a looping right.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lester enables Bandini to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lester manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lester keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Lester is keeping the position.
Bandini trying to control but Lester is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bandini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lester swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini looking to sit in guard and control but Lester gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Bandini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Bandini is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lester throwing strikes but missing.
Bandini is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lester is controlling him.
Lester with a nice head shot there.
Lester stopping the sweep attempt from Bandini.#T5#
Lester wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lester throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bandini slips under a jab.
Lester misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bandini counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Bandini swings around for an armbar but Lester sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bandini's guard.#SUB#
Bandini throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lester uses it to pass to side control.
Bandini taking a bit of punishment here - Lester scoring with strikes.
Lester scores with punches from side control.
Bandini tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lester presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Lester takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Bandini is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moe Lester has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lester controlling the pace for now.
Bandini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bandini is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lester's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lester's back!#SUB#
Lester defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandini's arms. #SUB#
Bandini working for a choke but Lester is defending well. #T7#
Lester is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Bandini 's hooks. #SU#
Bandini stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Nice sprawl there from Lester as Bandini shoots in.
Moe Lester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lester swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lester lands with a right hand.
Bandini shoots for a takedown but Lester saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lester throws out a loose jab but Bandini uses good head movement to avoid it. #T8#
Lester throws a jab but it's blocked by Bandini.
Bandini staying out of range there.
Bandini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lester sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Lester.
Bandini moves out of range as Lester strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Lester as Bandini shoots in.
Lester misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandini is defended easily by Lester.#TD#
Bandini shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandini is stalling here. Lester is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bandini seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lester has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lester controlling the position from side mount.
Bandini wants to control but Lester postures up.
Bandini is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Moe Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Bandini shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lester waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandini.
Lester connects with a single shot there.
Bandini shoots in but no luck this time.
Lester 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.
Lester throws a shot from downtown. Bandini moves away and avoids it.
Bandini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lester throws out the jab.
Lester digs a good body shot into Bandini's ribs.
Bandini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lester misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lester misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Bandini counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bandini.
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!
Bandini stopping the sweep attempt from Lester.
Bandini forces his way into half guard.
Lester blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bandini. #T1#
Lester regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandini pushing down on Lester's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lester takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bandini tries to pass to full mount but Lester defends it. #SUB#
Bandini is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Lester still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Lester has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bandini is trying to control Lester's posture but Lester avoids it.
Bandini is trying to get back to his feet.#T2#
Bandini struggling a bit here.
Bandini tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Lester throws a strike aimed at the side of Bandini's head but Bandini avoids it well.
Lester trying to control the action but Bandini is working from the bottom.
Bandini is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lester is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Bandini is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Bandini can't escape the position. #T3#
Bandini trying desperately to get to his feet.
Bandini wants to control but Lester is having none of it.
Bandini keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Bandini wants to control but Lester is having none of it.
Bandini working to try and regain half guard.
Bandini flailing away with punches but nothing is landing. #T5#
Bandini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Lester maintains control.
Bandini is squirming around, avoiding Lester's attempts to control the action.
Bandini is trying to escape the mount. #T6#
Lester with good strikes from the mount here!
Lester tries to control but Bandini wriggling away.
Bandini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lester pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bandini in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Bandini tries to reverse the position but Lester maintains control.
A nice elbow there by Lester.#T7#
Bandini slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lester landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandini regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bandini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Lester keeping full guard, as Bandini tries to pass.
Bandini wants to control from the top but Lester keeps moving. #T8#
Bandini throws an elbow that misses. Lester uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bandini's guard. Nice move by Lester!#REVB##SUB#
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Lester defends easily. #SUB#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Moe Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Lester advances position into side control!#T9#
Bandini wants to control but Lester postures up.
You can see the frustration on Bandini's face as Lester controls the position.
Bandini is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moe Lester!
A relieved looking Moe Lester 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: SSG 307 Gascoigne vs Gabenagus
Date: May 19, 2024

173 cm
22 yrs
140 lbs

170 cm
21 yrs
185 lbs

Yoshida

Moley

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 10 losses; Grapple Moley!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Moley goes for a double leg but Yoshida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Yoshida continues to drive forward.#CL#
Yoshida takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Yoshida ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yoshida no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Moley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Moley looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Moley drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yoshida dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Moley
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoshida trying to control the position from guard on top but Moley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Yoshida has gone for a leg lock! Moley slips out almost immediately though and dives into Yoshida's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (2) Moley
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moley wants to pass the guard but Yoshida is keeping the position.
Moley passes Yoshida's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Moley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Moley eventually gives up the hold. #T2##SUB2#
Moley seems to be looking for submissions.
Yoshida trying to control but Moley postures up. #SUB2#
Moley is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Moley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Moley seems to be working for a kimura but Yoshida defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
Moley is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yoshida is just riding it out for now. Moley eventually gives up the hold.
Yoshida is looking for a sweep. Moley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Moley in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Yoshida tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Moley!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grapple Moley!

Event: GAMMA#1060 Radu v Milo
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1#
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Ignatiev is avoiding it.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ignatiev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sadaval.
Sadaval misses the shot to the body.
Ignatiev sizes up Sadaval with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Sadaval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sadaval displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ignatiev throws out the jab.
Ignatiev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval misses with a lunging right hand
and Ignatiev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ignatiev misses with a straight left.
Ignatiev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ignatiev misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Sadaval was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Sadaval misses with a series of wild punches.
Ignatiev works the jab nicely.
Ignatiev takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Ignatiev misses.
Sadaval missing with a left hand there. Ignatiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ignatiev throws out a loose jab but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sadaval takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Sadaval swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadaval throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sadaval tries to clinch there but Ignatiev circles away.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch but Ignatiev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadaval's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sadaval duly obliges. #CUT2#It looks like Nikolai Ignatiev has been cut.
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!
Ignatiev lands a lovely overhand right.
Sadaval tries to clinch there but Ignatiev circles away.
Ignatiev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatiev swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Sadaval fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Ignatiev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sadaval.
A big left from Ignatiev misses.
Ignatiev fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sadaval on the side of the head.
Sadaval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ignatiev tries to move into range but Sadaval moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ignatiev misses with a hook.
Sadaval looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Ignatiev misses.
Some wild striking there from Sadaval. #T4#
Ignatiev digs a good hook to Sadaval's body. #CL2#
Sadaval takes the fight into the clinch.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Ignatiev.
Still in the clinch, Ignatiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ignatiev lands with a short shot to the head.
Ignatiev pushes Sadaval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ignatiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ignatiev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ignatiev misses with a punch to the body.
Sadaval tries to break free but Ignatiev pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Sadaval pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Sadaval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nikolai Ignatiev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Ignatiev throws the left hand but Sadaval avoids the punch easily.
A nice side step and Sadaval releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ignatiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadaval.
Ignatiev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nikolai Ignatiev is winning the standup battle so far.
Sadaval moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sadaval throws a combination that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ignatiev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Ignatiev misses.
Sadaval misses with a hook
and Ignatiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Horacio Sadaval has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Sadaval - just one landing.
Ignatiev throws a leg kick which misses Sadaval's front leg but catches the back leg as Sadaval tries to avoid it.
Sadaval works Ignatiev's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Sadaval throws a looping overhand right but Ignatiev ducks down to avoid it.
Ignatiev throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Ignatiev tries to move into range but Sadaval moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadaval wants to clinch up but Ignatiev keeps it at a distance.
Sadaval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadaval misses with a wild combination.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Ignatiev moves out of range.
Sadaval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Sadaval on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ignatiev scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Ignatiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ignatiev looks to land a left hand but Sadaval moved out of range nicely.
Sadaval goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignatiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadaval misses with a few strikes there.
Ignatiev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sadaval throws a series of punches but Ignatiev avoids them all with ease.
Ignatiev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ignatiev misses with a two punch combination.
Sadaval appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ignatiev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ignatiev loads up on a big right hand but Sadaval slips the punch.#T3#
Ignatiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadaval throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ignatiev counters with a thumping low kick.
Sadaval throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ignatiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ignatiev's corner calls for a 1-2. Ignatiev obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Sadaval works Ignatiev's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Sadaval has Ignatiev up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval is trying to break the clinch but Ignatiev has him pressed against the cage.
Sadaval stalling in the clinch but Ignatiev improves position.
Ignatiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sadaval is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ignatiev is keeping busy.
Sadaval content to slow the pace in the clinch. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sadaval or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ignatiev swings wildly with an uppercut but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Sadaval finds it's way through Ignatiev's defenses.
Ignatiev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ignatiev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ignatiev throws a hook to the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sadaval walks into a jab.
Sadaval throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ignatiev on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nikolai Ignatiev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Ignatiev connects with a body shot.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Ignatiev is having none of it.
Ignatiev throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadaval.
Sadaval checks a leg kick nicely.
Ignatiev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sadaval tries to clinch up but Ignatiev circles away and keeps his distance.
Sadaval misses with a hook. Ignatiev ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ignatiev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sadaval on the side of the head.
Ignatiev swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Sadaval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ignatiev.
Ignatiev ducks under a wild hook from Sadaval.
Ignatiev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Sadaval just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ignatiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadaval uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ignatiev.
Sadaval misses the jab.#CL2#
Sadaval clinches up against the cage.
Sadaval stalling in the clinch but Ignatiev improves position.
Sadaval swings wildly with an uppercut but Ignatiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ignatiev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sadaval misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Sadaval makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev pushes Sadaval back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Sadaval lands a shot to the body.
Ignatiev keeps control of Sadaval as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sadaval tries to stall but Ignatiev uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Sadaval tries to throw a body punch but Ignatiev avoids it by throwing Sadaval back against the cage.
Ignatiev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sadaval works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Sadaval blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatiev tries to throw a body punch but Sadaval avoids it by throwing Ignatiev back against the cage.
Ignatiev throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Sadaval.
Ignatiev presses Sadaval against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Ignatiev on the inside.
Sadaval tries to break the clinch but Ignatiev is controlling the position.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action. #T3#
Ignatiev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ignatiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ignatiev.
Ignatiev scores with a shot to the side of Sadaval's head.
Ignatiev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sadaval's elbow.
Sadaval pushes Ignatiev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ignatiev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadaval misses with some punches.
Sadaval doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ignatiev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ignatiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ignatiev misses with the head strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Ignatiev.
Sadaval's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ignatiev works on Sadaval's body with a couple of short punches.
Ignatiev can't find room to land a body shot as Sadaval controls the action.
Sadaval takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval blocking some punches.
Sadaval is trying to maintain a safe position but Ignatiev gets an underhook and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Sadaval is struggling to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sadaval throws a head punch that misses.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
Nikolai Ignatiev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sadaval misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sadaval blocks a body shot from Ignatiev.
Still in the clinch, Ignatiev scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Sadaval fails to land.
Sadaval wants to break the clinch but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Ignatiev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ignatiev 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TOF 112
Date: May 11, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Myung closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cabrera tries to get to full guard but Myung has control of the leg.
Cabrera is working hard here to advance position.
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. Myung connects with a nice short shot to Cabrera's temple.
Cabrera trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cabrera looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Myung working over Cabrera with some ground and pound. Cabrera looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Myung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Cabrera is looking to control Myung's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabrera avoid being mounted?
Myung throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cabrera trying to hold on to Myung's head to control him but Myung postures up.
Myung not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Myung working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabrera tries to roll over but Myung keeps him under control.
Myung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Myung throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Nice strikes from Myung there.
Myung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cabrera keeps working.
Myung seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cabrera is looking to clinch. #CL#
Cabrera clinches up with Myung and pushes him back against the cage.
Myung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Cabrera's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cabrera lands an overhand right.
Myung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cabrera tries to clinch but Myung is having none of it.
Some wild striking there from Myung. #T3#
Cabrera throws a solid leg kick but Myung takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cabrera.
Myung throws a big shot that misses.
Myung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Myung.
Haakon Cabrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Myung throws a lazy uppercut
and Cabrera counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Myung fails with the takedown
and Cabrera counters with a low kick, right behind Myung 's knee. #T4#
Cabrera moves out of range as Myung strikes.
Cabrera gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Myung.
Myung has his takedown stuffed
and Cabrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Myung lands a glancing blow to the side of Cabrera's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cabrera looks to land a left hand but Myung moved out of range nicely.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Myung uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cabrera.
Myung misses with a straight left. #T5#
Cabrera tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Myung! But no joy.
Myung scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Myung drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Cabrera looking for a triangle here. Myung is fighting it but it looks tight! Cabrera pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Myung is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Haakon Cabrera!
Haakon Cabrera thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SYN 1069 Stark vs Stonk II
Date: May 10, 2024

#R1#
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Cailean, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Cailean against the cage but Cailean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cailean misses with an uppercut. Pizziconi saw that one coming.
Pizziconi is looking for the big counter here.
Cailean throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pizziconi misses with a kick to the body
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Osmany Pizziconi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cailean but Cailean pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cailean tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cailean leaves Pizziconi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Axl Cailean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Pizziconi has managed to clinch. #BC#
Cailean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Cailean connects with a solid leg kick.
Pizziconi fails with the takedown
and Cailean counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cailean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cailean slips a jab and a cross from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi blocks a head kick by Cailean.
Cailean lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pizziconi circles away quickly and effectively.
Cailean lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pizziconi wants to take the fight to the mat but Cailean manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cailean wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pizziconi has him pressed against the cage.
Pizziconi is trying to pull guard but Cailean turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2##BC#
Cailean breaks from the clinch.
Pizziconi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pizziconi throws a body kick that misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Cailean, which made it look bad.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pizziconi closes the distance and clinches up with Cailean, looking for a takedown. Pizziconi pushes Cailean against the cage but Cailean circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Cailean misses its target.
Cailean throws a head kick that half lands.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Cailean defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pizziconi.
Pizziconi just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.
Cailean throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cailean as he avoids it easily.
Pizziconi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cailean turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pizziconi shoots in but Cailean avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cailean cracks Pizziconi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cailean dips to his left and cracks Pizziconi with an uppercut!#T4#
Pizziconi is looking to clinch but Cailean is avoiding it.
Cailean stuffs the takedown.
A combination from Cailean does no damage. #CL2#
Cailean tries to keep at a distance but Pizziconi has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Cailean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pizziconi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pizziconi throws a series of punches but Cailean avoids them all with ease.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pizziconi shoots in and drives through. Cailean sprawls well.
It appears Cailean was looking to counter with a kick there.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a takedown but Cailean manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pizziconi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cailean swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pizziconi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cailean defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Axl Cailean dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cailean throws out a loose jab but Pizziconi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Pizziconi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cailean did well to prevent Pizziconi getting side control.
Cailean is trying to stand.
Cailean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pizziconi can do to turn this around?
Cailean is refusing to be controlled, as Pizziconi sits in half guard.
Cailean is trying to stand up here but Pizziconi is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pizziconi trying to control from half guard but Cailean is working away. #SU2#
Pizziconi decides to return to a standing position. #T1#
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Pizziconi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Pizziconi showed some decent athleticism there.
Pizziconi prevents Cailean from standing back up. #SUB2#
Pizziconi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cailean sees it coming and defends easily.
Pizziconi is keen to just control but Cailean is a slippery customer.
Pizziconi might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cailean haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pizziconi stops Cailean from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Cailean. No joy for Pizziconi on that attempt.
Osmany Pizziconi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pizziconi or perhaps it was just good defense by Cailean, which made it look bad.
Axl Cailean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osmany Pizziconi.
Pizziconi is breathing heavily.
Pizziconi shoots for a takedown but Cailean saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cailean throws a head kick that Pizziconi semi-blocks.
Pizziconi tries to clinch up
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Pizziconi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Pizziconi.
Cailean throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pizziconi's head.
Pizziconi is looking to clinch but Cailean is avoiding it.
Cailean lands with a straight right. Pizziconi didn't see that one coming.
Cailean lands a really nice looking cross but Pizziconi seems unphased.
Axl Cailean is winning the standup battle so far.
Cailean connects with a right hand. Pizziconi shakes it off.
Pizziconi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cailean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cailean misses with a head kick.
Pizziconi fails with the takedown
and Cailean counters with a series of strikes. Pizziconi will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Cailean lands a big head kick that sends Pizziconi tumbling to the mat! Cailean takes a step backwards and waves Pizziconi back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Pizziconi is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Cailean there.
Pizziconi is still on wobbly legs! Can Cailean finish him?
Pizziconi shoots in for a takedown but Cailean shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cailean throws a monster overhand right that drops Pizziconi! Cailean follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Axl Cailean!

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

#R1#
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lvavatai throws a counter high kick but Ostrowski was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ostrowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lvavatai checks a leg kick nicely.
Lvavatai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Lvavatai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ostrowski misses with a straight left.
Lvavatai misses the jab.
Ostrowski scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Ostrowski.
Lvavatai misses with an uppercut.
We've been told by Lvavatai 's head coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ostrowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ostrowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ostrowski looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lvavatai . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lvavatai .
Ostrowski smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ostrowski throws a lazy uppercut
and Lvavatai counters with a good low kick that Ostrowski was not able to check.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Ostrowski misses with a left hand
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lvavatai checks a low kick from Ostrowski.
As Ostrowski looks to move away, Lvavatai throws a big counter combo but Ostrowski just gets out of the way.
Lvavatai slips under a jab from Ostrowski.
Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ostrowski avoids a kick to the body.
Lvavatai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lvavatai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ostrowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lvavatai throws out the jab.
Ostrowski loads up on a big right hand but Lvavatai slips the punch.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut.
Lvavatai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ostrowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lvavatai is looking to counter punch.
Ostrowski tries to land a leg kick but Lvavatai saw it coming and moves away.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ostrowski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ostrowski throws an off balance right hand
and Lvavatai counters with a nice kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai backing away here, and Ostrowski unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ostrowski 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.#T2#
Ostrowski scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Lvavatai finds it's way through Ostrowski's defenses.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
Lvavatai tries to move into range but Ostrowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ostrowski with a jab.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
Ostrowski scores with the left hand. Lvavatai knows he should have avoided that one.
Ostrowski misses with a low kick.
Lvavatai throwing a counter right hand but Ostrowski manages to avoid it.
Ostrowski tries to work over Lvavatai 's front leg with a kick but Lvavatai checks it.
Lvavatai checks a low kick from Ostrowski.
A swing and a miss from Lvavatai .
Ostrowski looks to throw the jab but Lvavatai is out of range.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ostrowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot. #T3#
A slow jab from Ostrowski misses its intended target.
Lvavatai takes one on the button.
The crowd cheers as Ostrowski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lvavatai doesn't seem phased though.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski takes a swing at Lvavatai 's ribcage but misses.
Ostrowski slips a jab and a cross from Lvavatai .
A punch combination from Ostrowski misses.
Ostrowski blocks a head kick by Lvavatai .
Ostrowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lvavatai checks it well.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Ostrowski misses.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ostrowski scores with a jab. Lvavatai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ostrowski with the inside leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Ostrowski as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Ostrowski misses.
Lvavatai swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lvavatai walks into a left hand. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Ostrowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lvavatai counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Ostrowski.
Ostrowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A swing and a miss from Ostrowski.
As Ostrowski looks to move away, Lvavatai throws a big counter combo but Ostrowski just gets out of the way.
Ostrowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot.
Ostrowski digs a good body shot into Lvavatai 's ribs.
A slow jab from Ostrowski misses its intended target.
Lvavatai is looking for a counter combo.
Ostrowski throws a looping overhand right but Lvavatai ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
Ostrowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ostrowski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lvavatai works Ostrowski's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agnieszka Ostrowski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Ostrowski connects with a looping right hand.
A solid body kick from Lvavatai .
Ostrowski misses with a straight left.
Lvavatai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
Lvavatai misses with a straight right.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ostrowski throws a front kick that sends Lvavatai stumbling back into the cage.
Agnieszka Ostrowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ostrowski looks to score with a jab to the body but Lvavatai is just out of range.
Ostrowski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lvavatai to score with a decent uppercut.
Ostrowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ostrowski throws a right hand that misses
and Lvavatai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lvavatai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ostrowski backs up against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Ostrowski misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lvavatai misses the target.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ostrowski.
Lvavatai takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ostrowski throws a series of punches but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Ostrowski scores with a hook.
Ostrowski throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Ostrowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Ostrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostrowski.
Lvavatai throws a series of punches but Ostrowski moves out of range.
Lvavatai defending well as Ostrowski loads up on a big left hand.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lvavatai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Ostrowski misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Ostrowski.
Lvavatai defending well as Ostrowski loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Ostrowski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lvavatai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ostrowski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ostrowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lvavatai on the side of the head.
Lvavatai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lvavatai checks the leg kick.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lvavatai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ostrowski.
Ostrowski looks to land a right hand but Lvavatai moved out of range.#T2#
Ostrowski misses with a hook. Lvavatai ducked under it nicely.
Lvavatai walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostrowski thows a leg kick but Lvavatai checks it
and Lvavatai counters with a straight right hand.
Ostrowski throws a body punch but Lvavatai moves out of range.
Ostrowski throws a hook to the side of Lvavatai 's head but Lvavatai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lvavatai appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lvavatai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ostrowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ostrowski scores with a nice strike.
Lvavatai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lvavatai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ostrowski. Ostrowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Ostrowski connects with the punch.
A leg kick checked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ostrowski.
Lvavatai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Lvavatai tries a head kick but it misses.
Ostrowski shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lvavatai looks to throw the jab but Ostrowski is out of range.
Ostrowski tries a low kick but Lvavatai avoids it.
Ostrowski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lvavatai .
That kick from Ostrowski tenderised Lvavatai 's leg. Lvavatai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ostrowski lands a nice shot that snaps Lvavatai 's head back.
Ostrowski defending well as Lvavatai loads up on a big left hand.
Lvavatai slips a jab from Ostrowski.
Lvavatai slips a straight right by Ostrowski.
Lvavatai keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ostrowski scores with a body shot.
Ostrowski misses with a left hand
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Lvavatai throws a jab when Ostrowski was well out of range.#T4#
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ostrowski throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ostrowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lvavatai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ostrowski.
A little feinted left hand from Lvavatai on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ostrowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ostrowski throws a shot from downtown. Lvavatai moves away and avoids it.
Lvavatai slips under a jab from Ostrowski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ostrowski lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lvavatai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ostrowski.
Ostrowski misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Ostrowski.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ostrowski throws out a leg kick but Lvavatai moves out of range and Ostrowski only half commits.
Donk. Ostrowski catches Lvavatai right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Ostrowski.
Lvavatai ducks under a wild hook from Ostrowski.
Lvavatai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ostrowski jabs at Lvavatai 's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Agnieszka Ostrowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Lvavatai blocks a jab.
Lvavatai went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ostrowski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ostrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lvavatai .
Lvavatai misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lvavatai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lvavatai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick but Lvavatai moved away.
Lvavatai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ostrowski.
Lvavatai throws a shot from downtown. Ostrowski moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lvavatai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ostrowski. Ostrowski obviously looking to wear him down.
Lvavatai scores with a three punch combo!
Lvavatai checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lvavatai staying out of range there.
Lvavatai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ostrowski moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Ostrowski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lvavatai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Ostrowski on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ostrowski lands a really nice looking cross but Lvavatai seems unphased.
Ostrowski throws a right hand that Lvavatai ducks under and follows up with a left that Lvavatai also avoids with ease.
Ostrowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lvavatai .
Lvavatai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lvavatai tries to move into range but Ostrowski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ostrowski misses the shot to the body.
Lvavatai is looking to counter with head kicks.
Ostrowski ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ostrowski misses with a shot to the body
letting Lvavatai counter with a right hand.
Ostrowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A low kick from Ostrowski misses
and Lvavatai counters with a stiff right hand.
Lvavatai throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ostrowski.
Ostrowski connects with a solid leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lvavatai throws a jab but it's blocked by Ostrowski.
Tiaoali Lvavatai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ostrowski connects with a nice looking jab.
Ostrowski throws a nice head kick!
Lvavatai tests Ostrowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A punch lands to the side of Lvavatai 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ostrowski misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lvavatai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lvavatai blocks a jab.
Ostrowski misses with a straight right.
Ostrowski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lvavatai .
Lvavatai has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lvavatai there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lvavatai on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lvavatai lands a nice shot that snaps Ostrowski's head back.
Ostrowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lvavatai sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ostrowski throws a leg kick
and Lvavatai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Ostrowski misses with a shot to the body
and Lvavatai counters with a nice uppercut.
Ostrowski stuns Lvavatai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ostrowski cracks Lvavatai with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Ostrowski misses.
Nice defenses there by Lvavatai .
Ostrowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lvavatai misses with a looping left.
Ostrowski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lvavatai drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Ostrowski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Lvavatai avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ostrowski.
A telegraphed right hand from Ostrowski misses the target.
Ostrowski misses with a leg kick
and Lvavatai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Agnieszka Ostrowski has been cut.
Ostrowski throws a hook but Lvavatai blocks it.#T4#
Ostrowski misses with a straight left.
It looked like Lvavatai was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ostrowski.
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!
Ostrowski connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ostrowski takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ostrowski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lvavatai .
Lvavatai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lvavatai looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lvavatai moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Ostrowski.
Lvavatai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ostrowski misses with an uppercut.
Ostrowski steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lvavatai . That one must have hurt.
Ostrowski scores with a hook to the body. Lvavatai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lvavatai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ostrowski throws a shot to the body.
Agnieszka Ostrowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ostrowski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lvavatai looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Agnieszka Ostrowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ostrowski 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agnieszka Ostrowski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Agnieszka Ostrowski waved his t-shirt featuring Groove Gear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Furioto vs Marcus
Date: May 04, 2024

#R1#
A head kick misses from Spong.
Tragedy tries a quick counter leg kick but Spong is wise to it.
We've been told by Spong's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong slips a jab from Tragedy.
Tragedy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2#It looks like Jerome Spong has been cut.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Spong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tragedy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tragedy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spong.
Spong swinging wildly here.
Tragedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tragedy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tragedy blocks a jab.
Donk. Spong catches Tragedy right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy defending well as Spong loads up on a big left hand.
Spong blocks a low kick nicely.
Spong misses with a jab, cross combination.
That kick from Spong tenderised Tragedy's leg. Tragedy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tragedy misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Spong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Spong blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spong.
Tragedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Spong's efforts to push away.
Tragedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tragedy can't find room to land a body shot as Spong controls the action.
Tragedy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Spong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spong throws a jab but it's blocked by Tragedy.
Spong lands with a shot to the body.
Tragedy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Spong is out of range and Tragedy settles back down.
Tragedy moves in looking to clinch but Spong pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tragedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Spong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spong throws a series of punches but Tragedy moves out of range. #CL2#
Tragedy instigates a clinch.
Tragedy tries a body shot but Spong blocks it. #T2##BC#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Spong ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Spong cracks Tragedy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy punishes Spong's body with a nice straight punch.
Spong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tragedy.
A big right from Spong misses.
Spong throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Spong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Tragedy moves into the clinch successfully.
Spong tries to break the clinch but Tragedy is controlling the position.
Tragedy misses with some punches.
Tragedy tries to throw a body punch but Spong avoids it by throwing Tragedy back against the cage.
Tragedy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Spong manages to break the clinch.
Tragedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spong misses with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Spong as he connects with a hook.#T3#
Tragedy is looking to clinch.
Tragedy throws a series of punches but Spong moves out of range.
Spong connects with a body shot that sends Tragedy's belly button to the back.
Tragedy avoids the head kick by Spong.
Tragedy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tragedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Trage Tragedy's cut even more.
Spong is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Spong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Spong throws the left hand but Tragedy avoids the punch easily.
Tragedy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that Spong avoids nicely.
Spong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tragedy slips under a jab.
Tragedy loads up on a big right hand but Spong slips the punch.
Tragedy throws a sloppy head kick and Spong moves out of range easily.
Tragedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Spong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD2#
Tragedy lands a big head kick that sends Spong tumbling to the mat! Tragedy takes a step backwards and waves Spong back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Spong is rocked!
Spong looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tragedy lands a right hand from hell, dropping Spong. Tragedy pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trage Tragedy!
After winning the bout, Trage Tragedy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
Obaminator throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nemkov on the side of the head.
Obaminator misses with a looping right.
Obaminator scores with a nice strike.
Obaminator getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nemkov lands with a nice combination. Obaminator backs away looking to recover.
Nemkov throws a poor cross that misses
and Obaminator counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nemkov misses with a straight left.
Obaminator with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice shot by Nemkov.
Nemkov lands a nice shot to the body.
Obaminator waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nemkov.
Nemkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Nemkov misses with a right hand
and Obaminator counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nemkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab from Nemkov misses.
Obaminator throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nemkov avoids it.
Nemkov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obaminator moves out of range as Nemkov strikes.
Eduradr Nemkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nemkov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nemkov misses with the combination.
Obaminator lands a two punch combo. #CUT#It looks like Eduradr Nemkov has been cut.
Obaminator bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nemkov's head backwards.#T2#
Nemkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nemkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Nemkov is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obaminator throws an overhand right that drops Nemkov like a sack of potatoes! Obaminator dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barack Obaminator!
An out of breath Barack Obaminator thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SSG 298 Reed vs Ottke
Date: Apr 28, 2024

173 cm
21 yrs
140 lbs

183 cm
47 yrs
175 lbs

Yoshida

Mason

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 39 losses; Bea Mason!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.

The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Yoshida pushes Mason up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Yoshida pulls guard.
Yoshida keeping moving, preventing Mason from controlling successfully.
Yoshida looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Mason trying to control the position from guard on top but Yoshida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mason looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mason controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Mason might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Mason being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Yoshida manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mason manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Mason
Yoshida controls from within his opponent's guard.
Yoshida advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (5) vs (0) Mason
Yoshida gets to mount! Mason was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshida (7) vs (0) Mason#T2#
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Mason stops Yoshida from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshida controlling from the full mount.
Mason is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T3#
Mason sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mason has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yoshida is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Mason still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Mason has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yoshida (7) vs (4) Mason
Yoshida wants to control but Mason postures up.
Yoshida is not content to let Mason control the position. #T4#
Yoshida sneaks back into half guard.
Yoshida is not content to let Mason control the position.#SUB#
Yoshida is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mason pulls his head out easily.
Mason seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Yoshida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Yoshida keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T5#
Mason trying to control from half guard but Yoshida is working away.
Mason sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Mason is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Yoshida tries to roll over but Mason keeps him under control.#SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Mason trying to control the action but Yoshida is working from the bottom.
Yoshida is pressing down on Mason's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mason drops back, looking for a kneebar! Yoshida looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Yoshida looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Yoshida!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Yoshida (11) vs (4) Mason
Mason prevents Yoshida from improving position. #SUB#
Yoshida is trying to get an arm triangle but Mason is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Yoshida tries for a kimura but Mason is defending well.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mason really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Yoshida. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mason is trying to control Yoshida's posture but Yoshida avoids it.
Mason is looking for a sweep.#T8#
Yoshida advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Yoshida (13) vs (4) Mason
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason tries to lock up and control but Yoshida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yoshida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mason tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Yoshida wants to control the pace but Mason is squirming around nicely.
Mason is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB#
Yoshida working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Mason tries to hold on but Yoshida pushes him away.
Yoshida controlling his opponent. #T10#
Mason working to try and regain half guard.
Yoshida trying to control but Mason is having none of it.
Mason sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mason trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Yoshida manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (16) vs (4) Mason#SUB#
Yoshida looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mason is trying desperately to improve position.#T11#
Yoshida is trying to take his opponent's back.
Yoshida sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.
Yoshida content just to control the position here. #T12#
Mason tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Mason is squirming around, avoiding Yoshida's attempts to control the action.
Yoshida controlling his opponent.
Mason is desperately trying to improve his position but Yoshida has a good base and remains in mount.#T13#
Mason prevents Yoshida from taking his back.
Mason has given up his back. Will we see Yoshida going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Yoshida (19) vs (4) Mason
Mason is really stuck here. #SUB#
Yoshida patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Mason preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yoshida.
Yoshida keeps control of the position as Mason tries to break free. #T14##SUB#
Mason won't enjoy being in this position. Yoshida looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Mason is tapping - it's over boys! Yoshida picks up the submission victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Myuki Yoshida!

Event: TOF 104
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Yama changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Myung tries to avoid it but Yama manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Myung to the ground. Myung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yama misses with a lunging right hand
and Myung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Myung shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
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. Myung connects with a nice short shot to Yama's temple.
Yama regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Myung.
Myung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Yama has wrist control.
Myung in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Myung throwing strikes from guard but Yama blocks nicely.
Myung slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1##SUB2#
Yama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Myung is looking to work some ground and pound but Yama has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myung connects with a couple of short punches.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Yama is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Myung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yama pulls Myung in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Myung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myung missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Myung chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Yama is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Myung defends well.#SUB2#
Yama working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Yama has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Myung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Myung working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Yama's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Myung is working Yama over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Myung works over Yama with some ground and pound from guard.
Yama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Yama is looking for a kimura but Myung is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yama to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Yama is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Yama seems to be working for a kimura but Myung defends the submission attempt.
Yama thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Myung tries to kick Yama off but Yama keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Yama is working for a submission of some sort.
Yama wants to control but Myung is keeping him busy.
Yama with the ground and pound but Myung uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Myung wants to stand but Yama is controlling the position.
Yama trying to control but Myung is working from the bottom.
Myung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T5#
Yama looking to sit in guard and control but Myung gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Yama wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Myung got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Myung has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Myung tries to stand but Yama is controlling from the bottom.
Yama wants to sweep here but Myung controlling him for the moment.
Myung works over Yama with some ground and pound from guard.
Myung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Myung's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Yama 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.
Myung trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom. #T6#
Myung won't allow Yama to sweep him here.
Myung with a nice head shot there.
Myung trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myung postures up and lands a big shot to Yama's brow.
Yama is trying to control the position but Myung postures up.
Myung scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myung is one step ahead there.
Myung lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T7##SUB2#
Yama is looking for a triangle but Myung pushes his legs off easily.
Myung working some strikes from top position.
Yama not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Myung throwing strikes from guard but Yama blocks nicely.
Myung wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Myung throws a big right hand that misses.
Myung working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Myung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myung tries to free his leg and advance position but Yama is retaining full guard.
Yama has momentary wrist control but Myung slips an elbow through the middle.
Myung lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Myung lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T8#
Myung landing some decent shots from guard.
Myung with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Myung showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Myung wants to control from the top but Yama keeps moving.
Yama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Myung blocks nicely.
Yama tries to free his leg and advance position but Myung is retaining full guard. #T9#
Yama with a nice head shot there.
Yama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Myung is keeping the position for now.
Yama stops Myung from standing up.
Yama trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yama slips nicely into half guard.
Myung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yama looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Yama trying to control the action but Myung is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hong Myung dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Yama throws a combination that misses
letting Myung counter with a right hand.
Myung slaps away a takedown attempt from Yama, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myung swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Myung looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yama misses with a hook
and Myung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Myung closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yama to the mat! Yama manages to get full guard.
Myung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yama can do to turn this around?
Myung with a nice head shot there.
Hong Myung overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Myung sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Myung keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yama's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Myung scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Myung with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Yama looking for a guillotine here but Myung defends easily.
Myung throws a big right hand that misses.
Myung landing some decent shots from guard.
Myung trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Yama working for a triangle but Myung defends it easily.
Myung lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2##SUB2#
Yama had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Myung defends it easily.
Myung is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Yama looking to hit a scissor sweep but Myung is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myung controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Myung passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Myung looks up at the clock and then as Yama takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Myung smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Yama on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Yama regains half guard.
Yama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Myung is working away from the top position though.
Myung missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Yama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yama tries to roll over but Myung keeps him under control.
Yama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Myung scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Yama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Myung pulls his head out easily.
Myung prevents Yama from improving his position.
Yama is breathing heavily.#T4#
Myung sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yama defending well though.
Myung is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Yama is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Myung pulls his head out easily.
Myung wants to take a breather but Yama is having none of it.
Myung is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Myung looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Myung lands strikes from half guard.
Myung thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Yama has hold of Myung's hands but Myung slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Yama gets full guard.#T5#
Myung postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Myung trying to control the position from guard on top but Yama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Myung's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Yama controls Myung momentarily but Myung frees himself. #SUB2#
Yama throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Myung escapes and throws Yama's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Myung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yama down.
Myung lands an elbow.
Myung scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on Myung's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter! #ROC#Yama is rocked!
Myung slows the pace down.
Yama is still in real trouble! Can Myung finish him?#T6#
Myung lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Yama down.
Yama manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Myung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Yama.
Yama throws a strike but Myung avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Yama throws a big right hand that misses.
Yama throws a strike but Myung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
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!
Yama looking to control.
Myung is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Myung lands a couple of digs.
Myung working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Myung is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Yama has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Myung is looking to defend but Yama has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Myung! Yama pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Myung taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kotetsu Yama!
Kotetsu Yama thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Bandini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Con swivels and escapes.
A slow jab from Con misses its intended target.
Bandini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Con.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Con. #TD2#
Bandini manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Con on his heels. He'll look to pass Con's guard now, I'm sure.
Bandini wants to pass the guard but Con is keeping the position.
Con 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.
Con keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully.
Con 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini tries to free his leg and advance position but Con is retaining full guard.
Bandini keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Bandini trying to control but Con is working from the bottom.
Bandini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Con is keeping the position for now.
Con looking for a sweep. Not yet Con, not yet.
Bandini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandini is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Con 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.
Con keeping moving, preventing Bandini from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Con jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bandini gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Con.
Bandini slips under a jab.#T2##TD2#
Bandini looking to score a takedown here. Con is defending well but Bandini drives through and ends up in Con's guard.

Con is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Bandini presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD2#
Bandini has Con pressed up against the ropes. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bandini pulls back from the ropes and twists to the side, sending Con tumbling to the mat - Bandini dives into Con's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bandini wants to control from the top but Con keeps moving.
Bandini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Con swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandini trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Con manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Con wants to control from the top but Bandini keeps moving. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bandini looking for a guillotine here but Con defends easily. #SUB2#
Con sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Bandini doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Con paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Bandini - great work!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Matthew Bandini!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthew Bandini thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: BE 7: Smithers vs Kowalski
Date: Apr 18, 2024

#R1#
Beneke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beneke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruglov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kruglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beneke takes one to the side of the head.
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice shot by Kruglov.
Beneke dives in for a single leg takedown but Kruglov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Beneke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruglov.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Beneke throws a lazy uppercut
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beneke scores with a body shot.
Kruglov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruglov lunges at Beneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beneke's hand.
Kruglov delivers a nice body kick.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruglov as he avoids it easily.
Beneke avoids the head kick by Kruglov. #T1#
Beneke missing with a left hand there. Kruglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Beneke momentarily.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Beneke jabs Kruglov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kruglov as he jumps to the side.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kruglov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beneke takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick from Kruglov.
Beneke looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Kruglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Kruglov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses with a body shot
and Beneke counters with a straight right hand.
We've been informed that Beneke has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice defenses there by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A left lands for Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kruglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruglov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Viktor Kruglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Beneke.
Beneke throws a nice looking combination but Kruglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Jab by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke blocks a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kruglov.
Kruglov connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruglov throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke moves out of range of the strikes.
Beneke takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beneke doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kruglov throws a right hand that misses
and Beneke counters with a straight right hand.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Beneke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke misses with a low kick as Kruglov jumps back.
Kruglov throws a counter high kick but Beneke was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kruglov ducks under a wild hook from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a hook to the side of Beneke's head but Beneke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings widly with a right hand
and Beneke counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beneke.
Beneke on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruglov. Kruglov obviously looking to wear him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beneke. Kruglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruglov misses with a body kick.
Kruglov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Beneke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Beneke misses.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Kruglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kruglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruglov throws a body kick that misses. #T5#
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov misses with a hook to the body
and Beneke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beneke thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Beneke gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kruglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Beneke tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nice sprawl there from Kruglov as Beneke shoots in.
Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Beneke thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kruglov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kruglov swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Kruglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Beneke under the eye.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruglov lands with a slapping head kick. #T6#
Kruglov scores with a hook to the body. Beneke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beneke slips under a jab.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a shot from downtown. Beneke moves away and avoids it.
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
A low kick from Beneke is predictable there
and Kruglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kruglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beneke throws out the jab.
Kruglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Beneke.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T7#
A big right from Beneke misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body kick from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Beneke scores with the left hand. Kruglov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Kruglov works Beneke's body with a nice hook.
Beneke moves away from the strike by Kruglov.
Beneke cracks Kruglov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Beneke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beneke throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Beneke pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruglov slips a straight right by Beneke.
Beneke misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely. #T8#
Nice straight punches there by Kruglov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kruglov.
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!
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov throws a push kick but Beneke slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kruglov.
Kruglov blocks a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Beneke ducks right into an uppercut from Kruglov.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruglov misses with a straight left.
Kruglov misses with a looping left.
Kruglov tries a head kick but it misses.
Beneke looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kruglov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.
Kruglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beneke.
Kruglov avoids the body shot from Beneke. #T9#
Kruglov looks to throw a body kick
and Beneke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Beneke.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Kruglov misses with a hook.
Kruglov misses the shot to the body.
Beneke moves out of range as Kruglov throws a body kick.
Beneke uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kruglov.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Beneke with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Beneke blocks a head kick by Kruglov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Kruglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke scores with a decent looking hook.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a wild body kick that Beneke sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Viktor Kruglov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Beneke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Beneke throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Beneke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruglov lands a jab to the head.
Kruglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beneke can do to turn this around?
Beneke scores with a three punch combo!
Kruglov throws an overhand right that lands on Beneke's shoulder, as Beneke tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Beneke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruglov.
Kruglov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily.
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!
Beneke throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kruglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruglov clobbers Beneke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T1#
Kruglov swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Beneke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kruglov's head backwards.
A nice leg kick from Beneke, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Beneke might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kruglov has got the better of the exchanges.
Kruglov dips to his left and cracks Beneke with an uppercut!
Beneke has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab lands there for Beneke.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Kruglov tries to land a front kick but Beneke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Kruglov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Kruglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kruglov staying out of range there.
Beneke lands a glancing blow to the side of Kruglov's head.
Kruglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beneke counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Beneke looks to land a left hand but Kruglov moved out of range nicely.
Beneke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Viktor Kruglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice body punch from Kruglov.
Beneke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kruglov on the side of the head.
Beneke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kruglov throwing a counter right hand but Beneke manages to avoid it.
Beneke misses with a right hand
and Kruglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Beneke takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Beneke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beneke pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruglov throws a jab when Beneke was well out of range.
Beneke throws a looping overhand right but Kruglov ducks down to avoid it.
Kruglov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruglov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T3#
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Beneke looks for a takedown but Kruglov sprawls well.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Beneke. Those never looked like landing.
Kruglov's corner calls for a 1-2. Kruglov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Donk. Kruglov catches Beneke right on the button with a cross.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Kruglov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Beneke.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov avoids it easily.
Kruglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke throws a leg kick
and Kruglov counters with a straight right hand.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruglov blocks the leg kick.
Kruglov missing with a left hand there. Beneke was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kruglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beneke was well out of range. Poor timing from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with a looping right.
Beneke is trying to counter with his kicks.
Kruglov slips under a jab.#T5#
Kruglov sizes up Beneke with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Beneke throws an off balance right hand
and Kruglov counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Beneke is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC#Beneke is rocked!
Kruglov blocks a jab.
Kruglov quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Beneke is still on wobbly legs! Can Kruglov finish him?
Kruglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beneke.
Beneke connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beneke seems to have recovered his senses.
Beneke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke lunges at Kruglov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kruglov's hand.
Kruglov lunges at Beneke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Beneke's hand.
Kruglov misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruglov throws out the jab.
Kruglov looks to land a right hand but Beneke moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kruglov.
A jab from Beneke misses. #T6#
Kruglov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beneke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruglov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No joy there for Beneke, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beneke lands a head kick. Kruglov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Beneke fails with a takedown attempt.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Kruglov throws a right and a left that Beneke avoids nicely.
Beneke staying out of range there.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke misses with a body shot.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut.
Beneke lands the left hand.
Beneke goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kruglov misses with a head kick. #T7#
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Beneke misses.
Beneke defending well as Kruglov loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruglov misses with a left hand
and Beneke counters with a nice uppercut.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beneke throws a series of punches but Kruglov moves out of range.
Beneke throws a wild body kick that Kruglov sees coming a mile off.
Kruglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beneke.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Kruglov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Donk. Beneke catches Kruglov right on the button with a cross.
Kruglov loads up on a big right hand but Beneke slips the punch.
Kruglov throws a lazy body kick
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kruglov, as that shot connected.
Beneke throws a big shot that misses.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T8#
Beneke misses with the combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruglov is looking to slow Beneke down with leg kicks.
Kruglov slips a jab from Beneke.
Kruglov misses with a hook. Beneke ducked under it nicely.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beneke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruglov.
Kruglov thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beneke lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke misses with a looping right.
Kruglov connects with the punch.
Kruglov misses with a head kick. #T9#
Kruglov looks to land a left hand but Beneke moved out of range nicely.
Kruglov lands with a cross.
Beneke slips a jab from Kruglov.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Beneke feints a counter leg kick.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Kruglov blocks a low kick nicely.
Kruglov throws a quick counter kick to the body but Beneke avoids it.
Kruglov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kruglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beneke slips under a jab from Kruglov.
Beneke misses with a hook.
Kruglov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Beneke connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruglov scrambles back to his feet.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses.
Beneke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beneke's head.
Kruglov moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kruglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Viktor Kruglov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Kruglov tries to bum rush Beneke with a series of wild strikes but Beneke uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kruglov lands a head kick!
Beneke misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruglov.
Beneke lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beneke looks to land a combination but Kruglov avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruglov misses the target.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Beneke misses with a leg kick.
Beneke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kruglov checks a low kick from Beneke.
Kruglov throws a lazy uppercut
letting Beneke counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beneke slips under a jab from Kruglov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beneke! But no joy.
Beneke throws a hook but Kruglov blocks it.
Beneke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kruglov throws a hook but Beneke blocks it.
Beneke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruglov momentarily. #T1#
Beneke tries to land a front kick but Kruglov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beneke misses with a straight right.
Beneke with a poor takedown
and Kruglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beneke looks to land a right hand but Kruglov moved out of range.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body.
Beneke goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Beneke connects with a right hand. Kruglov shakes it off.
Beneke looks to land a combination. Kruglov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Beneke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Beneke avoids a kick to the body.
Beneke takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kruglov misses with a head kick.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Beneke moves out of range of the body kick.
Beneke now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Beneke slips a jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beneke throws a good cross that connects.
Beneke gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Beneke throws a right and a left that Kruglov avoids nicely.
Beneke jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Kruglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Beneke lands a really nice looking cross but Kruglov seems unphased.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Beneke dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruglov. That did some damage!
Kruglov throws a body punch but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kruglovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kruglov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Beneke throws out a counter right but Kruglov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruglov swings for the body but Beneke moves out of range.
Beneke fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruglov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beneke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruglov. Beneke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov slips a jab and a cross from Beneke.
Beneke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kruglov has time to react.
Beneke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beneke connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruglov's hands.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Beneke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kruglov.
Beneke takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Beneke blocks a jab.
Kruglov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Beneke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beneke connects with a body shot that sends Kruglov's belly button to the back.
Beneke scores with a jab to the head.
Beneke scores with a head kick. Kruglov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kruglov moves out of range of the body kick.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Kruglov and sends Beneke crashing to the mat! Kruglov follows him down to the mat - Beneke regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #SUB2#
Beneke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kruglov wants to stand but Beneke has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kruglov trying to control from half guard but Beneke is working away. #T5##SU#
Kruglov decides to return to a standing position.
Beneke throws a lazy right hand but Kruglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Kruglov.
Kruglov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Beneke throws a right hand that Kruglov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruglov also avoids with ease.
Kruglov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruglov misses with a straight right.
Kruglov throws a head kick but Beneke moves out of range.
Kruglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Beneke counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kruglov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beneke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kruglov moves away from the strike by Beneke.
Beneke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Beneke there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kruglov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beneke finds it's way round the side to connect with Kruglov's head. #T6#
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
Kruglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruglov lands a nice hook to Beneke's body. Beneke takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beneke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruglov.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke tries to counter with a clinch but Kruglov shakes him off and moves away.
Beneke with a poor takedown
letting Kruglov counter with a right hand.
Viktor Kruglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Beneke.
Beneke throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kruglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Beneke misses with a hook. Kruglov ducked under it nicely.
Beneke misses with a straight left.
Beneke with a hook.
Beneke throws a hook to the side of Kruglov's head but Kruglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Kruglov.
Kruglov throws a looping overhand right but Beneke ducks down to avoid it.
Beneke looks to throw the jab but Kruglov is out of range. #T7#
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.
Beneke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruglov.
Kruglov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kruglov lands with a straight right. Beneke didn't see that one coming.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Kruglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruglov misses with a body shot.
Kruglov throws a sloppy head kick and Beneke moves out of range easily.
Kruglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beneke.
Beneke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Beneke throws a body shot but no joy.
Beneke works Kruglov's body with a nice hook.
Beneke has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruglov finds it's way round the side to connect with Beneke's head.
Kruglov defending well as Beneke loads up on a big left hand.
Beneke works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kruglov misses with an uppercut. Beneke saw that one coming.#T8#
Beneke tests Kruglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beneke lands a lovely overhand right.
Beneke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kruglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Kruglov misses its intended target.
Beneke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kruglov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Beneke throws an overhand right that lands on Kruglov's shoulder, as Kruglov tries to avoid the shot.
Kruglov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Beneke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Beneke thuds his right hand into Kruglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kruglov throws a lazy right hand but Beneke sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruglov throws out a loose jab but Beneke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.#T9#
Kruglov is looking to land body kicks.
Kruglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beneke.
Kruglov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beneke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruglov.
Beneke tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kruglov swivels and escapes.
Kruglov scores with a hook.
Kruglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruglov tries to land a body kick
and Beneke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beneke takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kruglov throws the left hand but Beneke avoids the punch easily.
Mark Beneke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beneke blocks a jab.
Beneke throws a jab when Kruglov was well out of range.
The fighters circling - Beneke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beneke jabs Kruglov right on the nose. Kruglov blinks but takes it well.
Kruglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

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 Viktor Kruglov.
Well Kruglov 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 Ben Watson scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!
Judge Topper Green scores the fight for Viktor Kruglov!

Viktor Kruglov wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Viktor Kruglov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Matthew takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Matthew gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cailean moves out of range as Matthew strikes.
A shot to the body from Matthew misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Patrick Matthew seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cailean uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthew.
We've been told by Cailean's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cailean takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthew lands a jab.
Cailean slips a straight right by Matthew.
Matthew on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Matthew connects with the punch.
Nice jab there from Matthew.
Matthew misses with the combination. #T1#
Cailean smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Matthew lands a glancing blow to the side of Cailean's head.
Matthew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cailean counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthew fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cailean manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cailean misses the target.
Cailean slips under a jab.
Cailean looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Cailean closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matthew looks to throw the jab but Cailean is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cailean scores with a one two! Matthew had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cailean avoids the body shot from Matthew.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Matthew.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthew throws out a loose jab but Cailean uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cailean was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T2#
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Matthew misses with a straight right.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Cailean on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Cailean swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cailean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew tries to land a body kick
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a good low kick that Matthew was not able to check.
Matthew throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Cailean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matthew throws a shot from downtown. Cailean moves away and avoids it.
Matthew just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromCailean.#T3#
Matthew throws a body punch but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean takes a swing at Matthew's ribcage but misses.
Matthew fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cailean looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Matthew, as that shot connected.
Cailean misses with a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Matthew! But no joy.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Cailean.
Cailean fires out a quick counter leg kick but Matthew just manages to avoid it.
Matthew scores with a jab.
Cailean moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew misses with a straight right.
Cailean slips a straight right by Matthew.
Cailean throwing a counter right hand but Matthew manages to avoid it.
Cailean connects with a crisp jab.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cailean thinks about countering with a head kick.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice low kick that buckles Matthew's knee momentarily.
Cailean scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Cailean lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cailean connects with a looping right hand.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Matthew misses the jab.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice body punch from Matthew.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matthew connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cailean momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Matthew.
Cailean tries to bum rush Matthew with a series of wild strikes but Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthew swings for the body but Cailean moves out of range.
Cailean is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cailean is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
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 Axl Cailean will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Matthew misses with a hook.
Matthew has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Donk. Cailean catches Matthew right on the button with a cross.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Cailean half committed to a counter leg kick.
Matthew moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Matthew misses the body punch
and Cailean counters with a body kick that stops Matthew in his tracks momentarily.
Matthew lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
And Cailean counters with a quick kick to the body but Matthew blocks it.
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a head kick.
A slow jab from Matthew misses its intended target.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cailean walks into a stiff left hand from Matthew.
Matthew misses with a looping left.
Matthew takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Matthew avoids the head kick by Cailean. #T1#
Matthew cracks Cailean with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthew throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean counters with a good low kick that Matthew was not able to check.
Matthew tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Matthew lands with a nice body punch.
Matthew ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cailean moves away.
Cailean needs to keep his hands up - Matthew had a free shot at his head there.
Matthew ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good exchange - Matthew coming out on top.
Matthew thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cailean misses with a wild combination.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cailean lands a lovely overhand right.
Cailean throws a head kick that misses.
Matthew misses with an uppercut.
Cailean throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matthew pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matthew throws a hook to the side of Cailean's head but Cailean sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cailean avoids the head kick by Matthew.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew misses with a double jab.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Cailean counters with a three punch combo that has Matthew backing up. Matthew nods at Cailean to acknowledge the strikes.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
enabling Cailean to counter with a crisp jab.
Matthew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Matthew. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matthew.#T3#
Matthew throws a sloppy body shot
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew scores with a kick to the body.
Axl Cailean is winning the standup battle so far.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Cailean went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Matthew connects with a right hand. Cailean shakes it off.
Matthew misses with a body kick.
Cailean looks to land a right hand but Matthew moved out of range.
Matthew takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matthew misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean counters with a stiff right hand.
Matthew swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cailean throws a series of punches but Matthew avoids them all with ease.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
Cailean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matthew.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Cailean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Matthew just misses with a punch to the body.
Matthew throws a hook but Cailean avoids it easily.
Cailean goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Matthew misses the target.
Cailean is looking to counter with head kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Matthew misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew throws a sloppy body shot
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew looks to score with a jab to the body but Cailean is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matthew scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthew stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cailean connects with a high kick.
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 Axl Cailean will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Patrick Matthew has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Cailean avoids a kick to the body.
Matthew throws a jab but it's blocked by Cailean.
Nice uppercut lands for Matthew. That snapped Cailean's head back.
Cailean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Matthew loads up on a big right hand but Cailean slips the punch.
Matthew misses with an uppercut
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthew. Cailean does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matthew misses with a body shot.
Cailean appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cailean throws a right hand that Matthew ducks under and follows up with a left that Matthew also avoids with ease.
Matthew thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cailean avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthew misses with a double jab.
It looked like Cailean was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Matthew.
Matthew throws a body kick that misses.
Cailean's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cailean duly obliges.
Matthew misses with a hook to the body
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Matthew waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cailean.
Matthew misses with the body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cailean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew misses with an uppercut. Cailean saw that one coming.
Cailean lands with a right hand.
Matthew misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew misses with a body shot
and Cailean counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matthew misses with a jab to the body
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthew throws an overhand right that lands on Cailean's shoulder, as Cailean tries to avoid the shot.
Matthew swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matthew swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cailean is looking to counter punch.
Matthew misses with a hook
and Cailean counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Matthew rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Matthew looks for the body kick but Cailean saw that one coming.
It looked like Cailean was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Axl Cailean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Matthew throws a hook but Cailean blocks it.
Matthew misses with a lunging right hand
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Matthew will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matthew takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Cailean.
Matthew pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cailean seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws a good cross that connects.
Cailean throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cailean moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Cailean was looking to counter with a kick there.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Matthew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cailean displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthew throws out the jab.
Cailean bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matthew throws a lazy uppercut
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Matthew throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
Matthew throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cailean is looking for a counter combo.
Matthew jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jab, jab by Cailean - just one landing.
Matthew swings widly with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Matthew throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cailean counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Matthew might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cailean has got the better of the exchanges.
Matthew throws a right hand that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Cailean lands with a cross.
Matthew swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cailean scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cailean moves out of range as Matthew strikes.
Matthew throws a lazy body kick
and Cailean counters with a left and a right that stings Matthew. #T4#
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean counters with a nice uppercut.
Matthew throws a poor cross that misses
and Cailean counters with a straight right hand.
Cailean shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Matthew eats them both and turns towards Cailean to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a big head kick but Matthew shrugs it off.
Cailean throws a head kick that Matthew semi-blocks.
Cailean slips under a jab from Matthew.
Matthew lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Matthew throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew throws an off balance right hand
and Cailean connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matthew misses with a right hand
and Cailean counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthew misses with a body punch
and Cailean cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cailean scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Matthew misses with a straight left.
Matthew misses with a left hand
and Cailean counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axl Cailean showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cailean 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Axl Cailean!

Event: GAMMA#1053 Milo v Radu
Date: Apr 13, 2024

#R1#
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers lands a nice shot to the body.
Sadaval slips under a jab from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadaval.
Sadaval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rodgers .
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Keith Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Sadaval on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sadaval fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodgers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rodgers is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval slips a jab from Rodgers .
As Rodgers tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Sadaval takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Sadaval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Sadaval.
Rodgers with the counter takedown but Sadaval avoids it easily.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Sadaval lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A lazy left from Sadaval finds it's target.
Rodgers cracks a nice hook into Sadaval's ribs.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers .
Sadaval tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rodgers manages to circle out of the way.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
letting Sadaval counter with a right hand.
Rodgers shoots in for a double leg but Sadaval sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Sadaval instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sadaval takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rodgers lands an uppercut.
Sadaval is pressed up against the cage. Rodgers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sadaval down to the mat. Sadaval avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .#TD2#
Sadaval gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodgers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Rodgers trying to control but Sadaval is working from the bottom.
Rodgers is working Sadaval over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodgers trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodgers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sadaval's head.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodgers postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rodgers scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sadaval is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodgers is controlling him.
Rodgers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodgers postures up in Sadaval's guard and throws a big left but Sadaval blocks it.
Rodgers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sadaval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Sadaval keeping moving, preventing Rodgers from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rodgers working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rodgers with a nice head shot there.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Sadaval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Sadaval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodgers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sadaval has managed to get both his arms back between Rodgers 's legs - danger averted.
Rodgers is trying to control the position but Sadaval postures up. #SUB2#
Rodgers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sadaval defends well.#SUB2#
Rodgers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sadaval doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sadaval manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sadaval wants to stand but Rodgers has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Rodgers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sadaval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from. #SUB2#
Rodgers has an active guard here but Sadaval has managed to pass into half guard.
Sadaval seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodgers manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Rodgers looking for a guillotine here but Sadaval defends easily.
Sadaval has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rodgers is proving hard to escape from.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Rodgers .
A punch lands to the side of Sadaval 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sadaval stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Sadaval wants it to stay on the feet.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
and Sadaval counters with a series of strikes. Rodgers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodgers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadaval manages to avoid it.
Sadaval cracks Rodgers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodgers chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been told by Sadaval's head coaches at Tiaoali BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rodgers punishes Sadaval's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Sadaval.
A shot to the body from Rodgers misses
and Sadaval counters with a two punch combo.
Rodgers misses with a hook.
Sadaval tries to counter by clinching up but Rodgers breaks away and moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Sadaval.
Sadaval wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rodgers jabs Sadaval to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers throws a shot from downtown. Sadaval moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sadaval rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
No joy there for Sadaval, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sadaval walks into a left hand.
Rodgers misses with a low kick.
Rodgers misses with a body shot.
Sadaval connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Sadaval saw it coming and moves away.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Rodgers finds it's way through Sadaval's defenses.
Rodgers takes one on the button.
Sadaval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rodgers thows a leg kick but Sadaval checks it
and Sadaval counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodgers swings for the body but Sadaval moves out of range.
Rodgers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Rodgers 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadaval under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadaval misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horacio Sadaval is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Rodgers is predictable there
and Sadaval connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodgers . Sadaval does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Rodgers tries to get set, Sadaval tries to push him back and clinch up but Rodgers manages to avoid the attempt.
Rodgers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sadaval counters with a left to the body.
Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Rodgers misses with a two punch combination.
Sadaval is looking to counter the offense by Rodgers and move into the clinch.
Sadaval scores with a nice right hand.
A low kick from Rodgers misses
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sadaval is looking to clinch but Rodgers is avoiding it.
Rodgers throws a leg kick
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodgers throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Rodgers throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sadaval's waist but Sadaval gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodgers off to one side.
Horacio Sadaval has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Rodgers .
Rodgers throws a right hand that misses
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
Sadaval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rodgers shoots in but no luck this time.
Sadaval is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodgers .
Rodgers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rodgers takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Sadaval connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Rodgers shoots in but no luck this time.
Rodgers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadaval was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodgers .#CL#
Sadaval closes the distance and pushes Rodgers back into the cage.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rodgers throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sadaval counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sadaval finds it's way round the side to connect with Rodgers 's head.
Rodgers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sadaval.
Rodgers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sadaval is fending him off so far but Rodgers persists. Nope, Sadaval circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodgers is breathing heavily.
Rodgers misses with a hook to the body
and Sadaval counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Sadaval rushes Rodgers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rodgers is looking for a takedown.
Rodgers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rodgers wants to take the fight to the mat but Sadaval manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sadaval gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rodgers . #T4#
Sadaval lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sadaval taking a breather.
Rodgers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sadaval backwards.
Sadaval trying to control the position but instead, Rodgers has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sadaval into the cage.
Sadaval looking to slow down the pace here.
Rodgers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Sadaval is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Rodgers throws a sloppy head kick and Sadaval moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadaval lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sadaval is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Sadaval doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodgers circles away.
Rodgers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sadaval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sadaval ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Horacio Sadaval dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodgers misses with a lunging right hand
and Sadaval cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Rodgers looking to score a takedown here. Sadaval is defending well but Rodgers drives through and ends up in Sadaval's guard.
Rodgers won't allow Sadaval to get back to his feet.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Rodgers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Sadaval haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rodgers prevents Sadaval from getting back to his feet.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodgers landing with the ground and pound.
Rodgers makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sadaval wants to stand up but Rodgers is controlling him.
Rodgers loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Sadaval avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sadaval is looking to stand up but Rodgers isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Rodgers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rodgers landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodgers stands up over Sadaval, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Keith Rodgers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodgers wants to control from the top but Sadaval keeps moving.
Rodgers stands and throws Sadaval's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers drags him back down.#T2#
Rodgers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sadaval keeps working.
Sadaval takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rodgers throws a strike aimed at the side of Sadaval's head but Sadaval avoids it well.
Sadaval avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rodgers .
Sadaval wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers drags him back down.
Rodgers working the ground and pound from side control.
Rodgers working the ground and pound but Sadaval is defending the strikes.
Rodgers tries to advance to mount but Sadaval denies him.
Sadaval is pushing Rodgers 's head away, looking to escape. Rodgers manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodgers grinds an elbow into Sadaval's temple. #T3#
Rodgers landing a few strikes.
Sadaval is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodgers asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rodgers looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sadaval is avoiding damage well.
Sadaval taking punishment in the form of punches.
Rodgers is chipping away with strikes.
Rodgers working the head with strikes.
Sadaval is trying to buck Rodgers off.
Rodgers scoring with punches from side control.
Rodgers is putting a hurting on Sadaval here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodgers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The referee asks Rodgers politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Rodgers prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
Sadaval is pushing Rodgers 's head away, looking to escape. Rodgers manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodgers in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Rodgers throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Sadaval works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Sadaval on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rodgers throwing shots but Sadaval is blocking nicely.
Sadaval is trying to stand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sadaval is not content to let Rodgers control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Rodgers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodgers has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C293: Matsuzaka vs Diaz
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Nemkov looks to throw the jab but Garrett is out of range.
Garrett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nemkov manages to avoid it.
Garrett misses with a shot to the body
and Nemkov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garrett tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Nemkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nemkov throws a hook but Garrett avoids it easily.
Nemkov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Nemkov wants it to stay on the feet.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good exchange - Garrett coming out on top.
Garrett loads up on a big right hand but Nemkov slips the punch.
Garrett ducks under a wild hook from Nemkov.#T1#
Garrett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nemkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nemkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrett feinted with a counter takedown.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrett throws an off balance right hand
and Nemkov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nemkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garrett.
Garrett on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nemkov throws a big shot that misses.
Garrett throws a jab but it's blocked by Nemkov.
It seemed like Nemkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett throws out a powerful jab.
Garrett takes a swing at Nemkov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Garrett misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nemkov.
Nemkov throws a big shot that misses.
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Nemkov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nemkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Garretts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garrett throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nemkov defending well as Garrett loads up on a big left hand.
Nemkov throws out a powerful jab.
Nemkov works the jab nicely.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Nemkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nemkov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eduradr Nemkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garrett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Garrett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nemkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Garrett.
Garrett takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Nemkov throws a hook to the side of Garrett's head but Garrett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garrett is looking to clinch but Nemkov is avoiding it.
Garrett misses with a body punch
and Nemkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nemkov missing with a left hand there. Garrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nemkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garrett.
Garrett looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garrett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nemkov slips under a jab.
Garrett looks to land a left hand but Nemkov moved out of range nicely.
Garrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nemkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nemkov doesn't seem bothered though. #T4#
Garrett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nemkov.
Nemkov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Nemkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garrett was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Garrett throws a sloppy body shot
and Nemkov counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nemkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garrett.
Nemkov defending well as Garrett loads up on a big left hand.
Garrett misses with a jab to the body
and Nemkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nemkov throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
Garrett misses with a straight right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Nemkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nemkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garrett misses with an uppercut
and Nemkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrett changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrett swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eduradr Nemkov 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#
Garrett bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nemkov's head.
Nemkov swings widly with a right hand
and Garrett counters with a left to the body.
Garrett misses with a hook
and Garrett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garrett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nemkov.
Nemkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Garrett's head.
Nemkov slips a jab from Garrett.
Nemkov throws out a counter right but Garrett avoids it with no problem.
Garrett missing with a left hand there. Nemkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nemkov! But no joy.
Garrett digs a good body shot into Nemkov's ribs.
Nemkov misses with a double jab.
Garrett feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett throws the left hand but Nemkov avoids the punch easily.
Nemkov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nemkov throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Garrett tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett slips a jab from Nemkov.#T1#
Garrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nemkov moves away.
Nemkov misses the jab.
Garrett stuns Nemkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Garrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Nemkov catches Garrett right on the button with a cross.
Nemkov throws the left hand but Garrett avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett slips under a jab from Nemkov.
Nemkov misses with a straight right.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett misses with a hook. Nemkov ducked under it nicely.
Garrett shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nemkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T2#
Nemkov lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garrett. Nemkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garrett throws a hook to the side of Nemkov's head but Nemkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nemkov jabs Garrett to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett misses with a hook
and Nemkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nemkov connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Garrett is rocked!
Garrett misses with a body shot.
Nemkov closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Garrett! Nemkov dives in looking to finish! Garrett is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduradr Nemkov!
Eduradr Nemkov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SSG 289 Octavio vs Maximus
Date: Apr 07, 2024

173 cm
21 yrs
140 lbs

175 cm
20 yrs
155 lbs

Yoshida

Orozco

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 4 losses; Myuki Yoshida! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Adriel Orozco!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Orozco gets caught napping as Yoshida dives in and scores a takedown. Orozco manages to retain guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (0) Orozco
Yoshida trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yoshida sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Yoshida drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Orozco dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (2) vs (2) Orozco
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Yoshida trying to keep a closed guard but Orozco is proving a slippery customer. #T1##SUB#
Yoshida looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Yoshida is looking for a triangle but Orozco pushes his legs off easily.
Yoshida looking to control. #SUB#
Yoshida has an active guard here but Orozco has managed to pass into half guard.
Orozco working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Yoshida's thigh. Yoshida counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T2#
Yoshida seems keen to control Orozco's posture.
Yoshida wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Yoshida looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Orozco has picked Yoshida up and slammed him! Yoshida can't keep hold of the triangle and Orozco manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (2) vs (5) Orozco
Yoshida being controlled for a moment.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T3#
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Orozco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Yoshida keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yoshida manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T4#
Yoshida wants to hit a sweep here but Orozco passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yoshida there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (2) vs (8) Orozco
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orozco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Orozco looking to control but Yoshida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Orozco tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T5#
Yoshida tries to lock up and control but Orozco gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Yoshida tries to reverse the position but Orozco maintains control.
Yoshida is working hard here to advance position.
Orozco content just to control the position here. #T6#
Yoshida is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yoshida is just holding on here. Orozco manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Yoshida (2) vs (11) Orozco
Orozco controlling well, preventing Yoshida from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orozco doesn't have the hooks in and Yoshida manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (11) Orozco
Yoshida trying to control but Orozco is working from the bottom.
Orozco has Yoshida pulled in close to control his posture. #T7#
Yoshida tries to free his leg and advance position but Orozco is retaining full guard.
Orozco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yoshida is one step ahead there.
Yoshida trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Orozco manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yoshida (4) vs (13) Orozco
Orozco advances to half guard. #T8#
Yoshida has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orozco is working away from the top position though.
Orozco is pressing down on Yoshida's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yoshida is holding on for now.
Orozco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco is keeping busy. #T9#
Yoshida is controlling Orozco's trapped leg to prevent Orozco from advancing to side control.
Yoshida is looking to improve his position.
Yoshida wants to get back to full guard but Orozco has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Yoshida (4) vs (16) Orozco
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Orozco working away.
Orozco slows the pace down.
Yoshida is trying to get back to half guard.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.#T11#
Yoshida is looking for a sweep.
Orozco staying calm.
Yoshida struggling a bit here.
Yoshida tries to bench press Orozco off him but Orozco keeps the position. #T12#
Orozco is looking to take a break and control but Yoshida is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yoshida wants to control but Orozco postures up.
Yoshida is not content to let Orozco control the position.
Yoshida tries to improve position but can't. #T13#
Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshida is looking to reverse the position.
Orozco moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Yoshida is trying to improve his position.#T14#
Orozco working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yoshida is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Orozco wins on points by 16 to 4.

Event: TOF 96
Date: Mar 31, 2024

#R1#
Vasilios misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Myung to counter with a crisp jab.
Myung slips under a jab.
Alkandros Vasilios seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasilios throws a looping overhand right but Myung ducks down to avoid it.
Vasilios throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Myung's waist but Myung gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasilios off to one side.
Vasilios has been working on his balance at Ragnarok\'s Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Myung.
Jab by Vasilios.
Myung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vasilios tries to score a power double leg takedown but Myung sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vasilios somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myung defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Vasilios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Myung lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vasilios gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vasilios rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Myung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vasilios throws a right hand that misses
and Myung counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Myung throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
Vasilios listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Myung avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Myung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasilios fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Myung looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Myung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vasilios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Myung moves out of range. #T2#
Myung throws a big shot 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!
A shot to the liver by Vasilios. Beautiful body shot.
Myung defending well as Vasilios loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilios shoots and misses
and Myung counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alkandros Vasilios. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Vasilios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Myung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Myung.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Myung has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Myung on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vasilios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vasilios appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Myung has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Myung swinging wildly here. #T3#
Vasilios misses with a right hand
and Myung connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasilios misses with a body shot
and Myung counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasilios lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasilios connects with a looping right hand.
Vasilios throws a hook but Myung avoids it easily.
Myung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vasilios circles away quickly and effectively.
Vasilios half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Myung is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vasilios had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Vasilios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Myung manages to avoid it.
Myung looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vasilios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Myung sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vasilios connects with the punch.
Vasilios misses with a straight right.
Myung bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Vasilios's head.#T4#
Vasilios misses with a shot to the body
and Myung counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasilios misses with a wild body shot.
Myung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasilios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Myung misses with a jab, cross combination.
Vasilios throws a hook to the side of Myung's head but Myung sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vasilios fails with a takedown attempt.
Myung throws a good cross that connects.
Myung looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T5#
Myung throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilios.
A telegraphed right hand from Vasilios misses the target.
Vasilios loads up on a big right hand but Myung slips the punch.
Vasilios misses with an uppercut. Myung saw that one coming.
Myung throws a series of punches but Vasilios moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Vasilios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Myung on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Vasilios tries to land a leg kick but Myung saw it coming and moves away.
Myung misses with a double jab.
Hong Myung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasilios slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilios throws a hook but Myung blocks it.
It seemed like Myung was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T6#
Vasilios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Myung moves away.
Myung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasilios throws a hook but Myung avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilios. Myung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myung throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.
Vasilios lands a body shot.
Myung might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Myung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasilios.
Myung lands with an overhand left.
Myung blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myung avoids the body shot from Vasilios.
Vasilios throws an overhand right that lands on Myung's shoulder, as Myung tries to avoid the shot.
Vasilios thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myung throws out a counter right but Vasilios avoids it with no problem.#T7#
Myung throws a jab when Vasilios was well out of range.
Vasilios throws a body punch but Myung moves out of range.
Myung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myung works Vasilios's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Myung. That snapped Vasilios's head back. #TD#
Vasilios bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vasilios connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Myung some visible discomfort.
Myung tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Vasilios looking for the RNC. #T8##SUB#
Vasilios has managed to slip his arm under Myung's chin. This could be all over... yep, Myung is tapping out! Submission win for Vasilios.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alkandros Vasilios!
Alkandros Vasilios thanked the fans post fight for their support.

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