Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary

Event: C414: Duran vs Gunnarsson II
Date: Apr 27, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gunnarsson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good leg kick by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Duran moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Gunnar Gunnarsson has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws the kick towards the body but Duran avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.#T1#
Gunnarsson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Duran moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Gunnarsson with a nice calf kick.
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Duran checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Duran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duran staying out of range there.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T2#
Gunnarsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Duran.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gunnarsson misses with a leg kick #KD#
and Duran counters with a head kick that drops Gunnarsson to the mat! Gunnarsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Duran slips under a jab.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duran takes a step back to recover.
Duran tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a hook to the side of Duran's head but Duran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big right from Gunnarsson misses.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping left.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Duran takes one on the button.
Duran moves away from the strike by Gunnarsson.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gunnarsson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gunnarsson tests Duran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Gunnarsson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Duran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down.
Gunnarsson misses with a right hand #KD#
and Duran counters with a head kick that drops Gunnarsson to the mat! Gunnarsson scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#Gunnarsson is rocked!
Gunnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Gunnarsson toppling to the canvas! Gunnarsson scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!
Gunnarsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?#T1#
Gunnarsson throws a low kick but Duran moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gunnarsson seems to have recovered his senses.
Gunnarsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gunnarsson lands an overhand right.
Duran takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Duran takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Duran moves out of range as Gunnarsson strikes.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Gunnarsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gunnarsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Duran ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Duran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunnarsson works Duran's body with a nice hook.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gunnarsson takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duran is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gunnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Duran manages to avoid it.
Duran jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Gunnar Gunnarsson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Duran's head backwards.
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a slapping leg kick.
Duran avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gunnar Gunnarsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Gunnarsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nice straight punches there by Gunnarsson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gunnarsson.
Nice uppercut lands for Gunnarsson. That snapped Duran's head back.
Gunnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duran checks a leg kick.
It appears Duran was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab.
Duran slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.#T1#
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
Duran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Gunnarsson misses
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Duran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
Gunnarsson throws a shot from downtown. Duran moves away and avoids it.
Duran throws a counter high kick but Gunnarsson was just alert enough to avoid it.#T2#
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson looks to land a combination but Duran avoids it well.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gunnarsson misses with a body shot.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
A head kick misses from Gunnarsson.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a left to the body.
Gunnarsson throws the left hand but Duran avoids the punch easily.
And Duran counters with a quick kick to the body but Gunnarsson blocks it.
It looks like Duran has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Duran checks a low kick from Gunnarsson.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Duran uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duran walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Duran went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Gunnarsson misses with a straight left.
Duran swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Gunnarsson.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Gunnarsson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with a straight right hand.
Gunnarsson throws a jab when Duran was well out of range.
Duran is looking to counter with head kicks.
Gunnarsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Duran doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.#T1#
Gunnarsson wants to slow Duran down by chopping away at his legs.
Duran throws a quick counter head kick but Gunnarsson was just out of range.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Duran is looking to counter punch.
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good work by Duran as he checks the leg kick.
Duran quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gunnarsson scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice shot by Gunnarsson.
Duran checks the leg kick.
Duran slips under a jab from Gunnarsson.
Duran avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Duran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Duran keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson digs a good hook to Duran's body. #T3#
Gunnarsson swings widly with a right hand
and Duran counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gunnarsson throws a right hand that misses
and Duran counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Duran takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Duran checks it.
Gunnarsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick
and Duran counters with an inside leg kick.
Gunnarsson throws a leg kick but Duran sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gunnarsson connects with a right hand. Duran shakes it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Gunnarsson dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Gunnarsson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Gunnarsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Duran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bo Duran has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran scores with a counter punch that sends Gunnarsson to the canvas! Duran smells blood - he's punishing Gunnarsson with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Gunnarsson has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
Bo Duran decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Jab by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush scores with a sloppy right hand. Harris should have avoided that one. #CL2#
Al Dariush gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Al Dariush jumps guard.
Al Dariush keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Al Dariush has a closed guard, preventing Harris from standing up.
Al Dariush keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Al Dariush trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Dariush is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Al Dariush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
Al Dariush is trying to control the position but Harris postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Al Dariush throws a jab when Harris was well out of range.
Al Dariush lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Al Dariush's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Dariush obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Harris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Dariush.
Al Dariush now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Al Dariush darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Al Dariush rushes Harris and presses him up against the cage.#T2##BC#
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Harris misses with a low kick as Al Dariush jumps back.
Harris checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris misses with a hook.
Al Dariush lands the left hand.
Al Dariush closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris avoids a kick to the body.
Harris throwing a counter right hand but Al Dariush manages to avoid it.
Al Dariush misses with a body kick.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Al Dariush misses with a straight right.
Harris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Dariush. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Dariush throws a big shot that misses.
Harris swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T3#
Al Dariush loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
Al Dariush lands a nice hook to Harris's body. Harris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Al Dariush connects with a right hand. Harris shakes it off.
Harris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Al Dariush misses with a body punch
letting Harris counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Al Dariush clinches. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Dariush throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Dariush moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Dariush jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Al Dariush avoids it.
Al Dariush thuds a left hand into Harris's body.#T4#
Al Dariush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Al Dariush misses the body punch
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Edgars Al Dariush has been cut.
Harris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Al Dariush with a nice cross.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Al Dariush misses with a straight right.
Al Dariush misses with a left hand
and Harris counters with a left to the body.
Al Dariush lands with a good body shot.
Al Dariush throws a good cross that connects.
Al Dariush works the jab nicely.
Al Dariush fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Al Dariush fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Al Dariush wants to clinch
and Harris counters with a body kick.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Harris was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al Dariush.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Al Dariush.
Harris staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Dariush.
Harris defending well as Al Dariush loads up on a big left hand.
Harris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Harris wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Al Dariush misses
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Dariush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Al Dariush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Al Dariush takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Harris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Dariush.
A good leg kick by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A little feinted left hand from Harris on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Al Dariush comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Al Dariush is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Al Dariush - just one landing.
Al Dariush's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harris under the eye.
Some bone on bone action there as Harris checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
An attempted straight right counter from Harris misses the target.#T2#
Al Dariush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Edgars Al Dariush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Harris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Dariush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harris was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Harris. That did some damage!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Dariush lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Harris fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Dariush lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harris takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Dariush. #CL2#
Al Dariush pushes Harris up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Dariush struggles to land a body shot inside as Harris controls his hands.
Al Dariush misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harris. #T3#
Al Dariush jumps guard but Harris stands there with Al Dariush around his waist. Al Dariush gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Al Dariush manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Al Dariush controls Harris momentarily but Harris frees himself.
Harris trying to control but Al Dariush is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Al Dariush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Al Dariush keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Al Dariush throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Harris stands and steps away. Al Dariush gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Harris throws a looping overhand right but Al Dariush ducks down to avoid it.
Good shot there by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush wants to clinch up but Harris keeps it at a distance.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Dariush moves out of range as Harris strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Edgars Al Dariush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Edgars Al Dariush's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Al Dariush misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Dariush.
A quick step to the side and Harris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush connects with a leg kick.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Harris counters with a nice kick to the body.
Al Dariush is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harris.
Nice shot lands for Al Dariush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Al Dariush gets a clinch.
Al Dariush can't find room to land a body shot as Harris controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Al Dariush. #BC#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Dariush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Al Dariush with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Dariush tries to land a front kick but Harris steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A quick step to the side and Harris tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Dariush rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice shot lands for Al Dariush.
Harris swats away the attempt to clinch by Al Dariush.
Harris thinks about countering with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Al Dariush misses
and Harris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Al Dariush jabs at Harris's body.
Harris walks into a jab.
Al Dariush tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
Al Dariush slips under a jab from Harris.#T2#
Al Dariush looks to land a body kick but Harris moved away.
Al Dariush tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Dariush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Al Dariush thows a leg kick but Harris checks it
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Dariush misses with an uppercut
letting Harris counter with a right hand.
Al Dariush misses with a body shot
and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Al Dariush is rocked!
Al Dariush lands with an overhand left.
Harris slips a jab from Al Dariush.
Harris throws a quick counter kick to the body but Al Dariush avoids it.
Al Dariush lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harris's sensitive parts.
Al Dariush looks for the body kick but Harris saw that one coming. #CL2#
Al Dariush clinches up with Harris and pushes him back against the cage.#T3##BC#
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Dariush looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Al Dariush just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHarris.
Al Dariush lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Al Dariush loads up on a big right hand but Harris slips the punch.
A low kick from Al Dariush misses
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris blocks a head kick by Al Dariush.
Al Dariush avoids the body shot from Harris.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick that misses.
Harris half committed to a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Harris gets tackled into the cage by Al Dariush. Al Dariush maintains the clinch.
Harris has had enough of the clinch but Al Dariush keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Al Dariush pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Al Dariush throws a leg kick #KD#
and Harris counters with a nice right hand that sends Al Dariush toppling to the canvas! Al Dariush scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harris finish him?!
Al Dariush is still on wobbly legs! Can Harris finish him?#CUT#That has opened up Edgars Al Dariush's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Dariush.
Al Dariush missing with a left hand there. Harris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Harris was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harris is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T4#
Al Dariush tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Harris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Dariush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Al Dariush throws a head kick that misses.
Al Dariush seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Dariush fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Harris.
Al Dariush misses with a leg kick
and Harris counters with a big right hand! Oh Al Dariush is in trouble here! Harris follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raven Harris!
Raven Harris retains his light heavyweight title!
Raven Harris decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Tokugawa drives through and clinches with Ryan against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa misses with a punch to the body.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tokugawa blocks an elbow strike from Ryan.
Tokugawa lands a shot to the body.
I was talking to Ryan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Ryan breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Tokugawa moves into the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Tokugawa as the two fighters clinch.
Tokugawa lands a body punch.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Ryan misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Ryan manages to break the clinch.
Tokugawa lands a really nice looking cross but Ryan seems unphased. #CUT2#It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
Minato Tokugawa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tokugawa scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Tokugawa rushes Ryan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Tokugawa lands a left hand.
Tokugawa blocks a body shot from Ryan.
Ryan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Ryan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ryan working aggressively here.
Tokugawa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tokugawa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryan.
Tokugawa tries to throw a body punch but Ryan avoids it by throwing Tokugawa back against the cage.
Tokugawa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ryan's efforts to push away.
Tokugawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Tokugawa.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
The referee calls for Tokugawa to work.
Tokugawa misses with a body punch.
Tokugawa digs a right hand underneath Ryan's ribcage. Ryan let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Tokugawa tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ryan's elbow.
Ryan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tokugawa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ryan backwards.
Tokugawa avoiding damage.
Ryan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tokugawa works on Ryan's body with a couple of short punches.
Tokugawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Tokugawa.
A right hook to the body lands for Tokugawa.
Tokugawa throws a head punch that misses.
Tokugawa gets through Ryan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Tokugawa scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Tokugawa on the inside.
Ryan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tokugawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tokugawa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tokugawa.
Ryan wants to break free but Tokugawa has control.
Tokugawa struggles to land a body shot inside as Ryan controls his hands.
A short left from Tokugawa. #ROC2#Ryan is rocked!
Tokugawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Ryan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Tokugawa dips a shoulder and cracks Ryan with a mighty uppercut! Ryan falls back against the cage and Tokugawa unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ryan is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Tokugawa screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Minato Tokugawa!
Minato Tokugawa is the new middleweight champion!
Minato Tokugawa seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SYN Supernova XV
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rojas throws a leg kick #CL#
and Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Hunter breaks from the clinch.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body
and Hunter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rojas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rojas throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Hunter's head.#CUT2#It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut.
Rojas throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Hunter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rojas avoids it.
Rojas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Rojas throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter throws a quick counter kick to the body but Rojas avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Rojas.
We've been told by Hunter's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hunter checks the leg kick.
Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Rojas lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
Rojas tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rojas tries to clinch up
and Hunter counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hunter swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rojas throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rojas.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rojas. #T2#
Rojas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hunter counters with a left to the body.
Rojas throws out a leg kick but Hunter moves out of range and Rojas only half commits.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
It appears Hunter was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rojas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rojas lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter avoids the head kick by Rojas.
Rojas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Rojas tries to get set, Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunter takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Hunter is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rojas.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Rojas looks to move away, Hunter throws a big counter combo but Rojas just gets out of the way.#T3#
Rojas throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rojas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rojas throws a leg kick #CL#
and Hunter counters by moving into the clinch.
Rojas can't find room to land a body shot as Hunter controls the action. #BC#
Hunter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rojas misses with a kick to the body.
Hunter is looking to counter the offense by Rojas and move into the clinch.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
Rojas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rojas misses with a few strikes there.
Rojas throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hunter scores with a body shot. #T4#
Rojas throws a body kick 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!#CL2#
Rojas gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Rojas pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Rojas looks to move away, Hunter throws a big counter combo but Rojas just gets out of the way.
Rojas lands a right hook to the body.
Rojas lands a head kick!
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rojas looks winded!
Hunter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rojas can pounce on him.
Rojas checks a leg kick.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Rojas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut.
That's time! Hunter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Rojas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunter.
Rojas blocks a jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rojas has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rojas and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rojas scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Rojas wants to clinch
and Hunter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ivan Rojas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rojas plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rojas throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Rojas misses with a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rojas looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ivan Rojas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
It looked like Hunter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rojas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunter tries to counter by clinching up but Rojas breaks away and moves out of range.
Rojas thumps Hunter with a low kick.
Rojas throws a solid leg kick but Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rojas.
Rojas ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
A head kick by Rojas misses
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
Rojas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunter. That did some damage!
Rojas missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rojas throws a head kick that misses.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL2#
Rojas closes the distance and pushes Hunter back into the cage.#T2##BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rojas is breathing heavily.
Rojas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rojas thows a leg kick but Hunter checks it
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Rojas motions for Hunter to come forward. Rojas throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rojas misses with a low kick as Hunter jumps back.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunter checks a low kick from Rojas.
Rojas throws a leg kick but Hunter checks it.
Rojas tries to land a leg kick but Hunter saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Hunter wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Rojas doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunter circles away.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rojas.
Rojas throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Hunter misses the target.
Rojas scores with a leg kick.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Rojas manages to circle out of the way.
Rojas sizes up Hunter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hunter moves out of range as Rojas throws a body kick.
Rojas tries to work over Hunter's front leg with a kick but Hunter checks it.
A low kick from Rojas misses
and Hunter counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Hunter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rojas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Hunter tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Rojas tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
Hunter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rojas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rojas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rojas throws a leg kick
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rojas looks to throw the jab but Hunter is out of range.
As Rojas tries to get set, Hunter tries to push him back and clinch up but Rojas manages to avoid the attempt.
Hunter 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.
Ivan Rojas 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!
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Rojas is looking to chop away at Hunter's legs.
Hunter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rojas fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Hunter has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hunter takes a swing at Rojas's ribcage but misses.
Rojas misses with a low kick.
Hunter was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
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 Paul Hunter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Hunter's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Rojas tried to score with a low kick but Hunter checks it.
Hunter is looking to wear down Rojas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rojas wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Rojas.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rojas.
Hunter lands with a shot to the body.
Rojas throws a lazy head kick
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#KD#
Hunter drops Rojas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rojas looks back up at him and smiles so Hunter waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Ivan Rojas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rojas is looking to land body kicks.
Rojas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hunter jabs at Rojas's body.
Rojas moves to clinch but Hunter breaks away
and Hunter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Rojas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hunter counters with a crisp right that sends Rojas to the canvas! Hunter follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Hunter!
Paul Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: DMMA 413: Zigaro v Zimmerman
Date: Apr 26, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Franjic looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McIntyre is looking to counter punch.#KD#
McIntyre lands a left and a right that send Franjic crashing to the mat, dazed. McIntyre thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT#It looks like Rade Franjic has been cut.
Franjic misses with a low kick as McIntyre jumps back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Franjic.
Franjic gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling McIntyre to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McIntyre slips a straight right by Franjic.#T1#
Franjic throws a chopping leg kick but McIntyre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McIntyre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Franjic manages to circle out of the way.
McIntyre slips under a jab from Franjic.
McIntyre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Methodios McIntyre has been cut.
Franjic misses with a kick to the body
letting McIntyre counter with a right hand.
Franjic looks to land a left hand but McIntyre moved out of range nicely.
McIntyre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A jab from Franjic misses. #T2#
Franjic throws a predictable looking body shot
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
Franjic with a nice calf kick.
Nice defenses there by Franjic.
Franjic scores with the left hand. McIntyre knows he should have avoided that one.
McIntyre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T3#
Franjic misses with a hook
and McIntyre counters with a nice uppercut.
Franjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
Franjic throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and McIntyre counters with a crisp right hand that drops Franjic! McIntyre lets Franjic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Franjic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McIntyre is able to avoid easily.
Franjic scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franjic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Franjic.
Franjic misses the shot to the body.
Franjic connects with a body shot that sends McIntyre's belly button to the back.
McIntyre tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McIntyre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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 Methodios McIntyre will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McIntyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Franjic throws a body punch but McIntyre moves out of range.
McIntyre swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McIntyre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Franjic looks to score with a jab to the body but McIntyre is just out of range.
It looked like McIntyre was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franjic throws a wild body kick that McIntyre sees coming a mile off.
Franjic misses with a right hand
and McIntyre counters with a straight right hand.
Rade Franjic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franjic misses with an attempted mid kick.
McIntyre was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Franjic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McIntyre moves away.
Methodios McIntyre is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Franjic looks to throw a body kick
and McIntyre counters with a stiff right hand.
Franjic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Franjic lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Franjic throws a front kick aimed at McIntyre's knee but McIntyre avoids it well.
Franjic misses with a wild body shot.
Franjic throws a body kick, spinning off balance#CL#
and McIntyre counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by McIntyre. #T2#
McIntyre lands a right hand that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
McIntyre misses with a punch to the body.
Franjic managing to block the knees to the body from McIntyre.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Franjic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
Franjic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Franjic.
Franjic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McIntyre looking to throw knees to the head but Franjic is blocking nicely.
Franjic wants to break free but McIntyre has control.
Franjic takes a knee to the side of the body.
McIntyre tries a body shot but Franjic blocks it.
McIntyre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Franjic blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
McIntyre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knees to the body from McIntyre.
Franjic prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
McIntyre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Franjic misses with the head strike.
McIntyre lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McIntyre.
McIntyre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
Franjic tries to break free but McIntyre pushes him back against the cage.
Franjic misses with the head strike.
McIntyre with a knee to the head.
Franjic is breathing heavily.
McIntyre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Franjic.
Methodios McIntyre has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Franjic tries to circle away but McIntyre has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from McIntyre.
Franjic prevents a body shot from McIntyre.
Knees in the clinch landing for McIntyre. #T4#
McIntyre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Franjics head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McIntyre lands a hook that snaps the head of Franjic backwards.
McIntyre misses with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from McIntyre.
Franjic takes a knee right on the jaw!
Franjic is trying to break the clinch but McIntyre is controlling him.
Franjic throws a head punch that misses.
McIntyre goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Franjic.
McIntyre misses with a knee strike.
McIntyre misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from McIntyre.
Franjic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McIntyre backwards.
McIntyre pushes Franjic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McIntyre is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franjic can do to turn this around?
McIntyre tries to land knees in the clinch but Franjic avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Franjic breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methodios McIntyre dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! McIntyre's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Franjic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rade Franjic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franjic misses with a lunging right hand
and McIntyre counters with a nice body shot.
Franjic throws a lazy body kick
and McIntyre counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franjic thinking. #KD#
McIntyre lands a big uppercut and Franjic crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Franjic looks OK. McIntyre waves Franjic back to his feet!#ROC#Franjic is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McIntyre cracks Franjic with a left hook right on the temple and Franjic goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! McIntyre lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Franjic is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methodios McIntyre!
After winning the bout, Methodios McIntyre thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

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

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hidaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Hidaka does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takehiko Hidaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hidaka.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hidaka swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Duran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hidaka.
Hidaka connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duran's hands.#T1#
Hidaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duran.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hidaka misses with a hook
and Duran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Duran moves away from the strike by Hidaka.
Hidaka throws a right hand that misses
letting Duran counter with a right hand.
Hidaka misses with a low kick.
Duran thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hidaka throws a jab when Duran was well out of range.#T2#
Hidaka throws an off balance right hand #KD#
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hidaka! Duran lets Hidaka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Hidaka is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hidaka swings widly with a right hand
enabling Duran to counter with a crisp jab.
Duran checks a leg kick.
Hidaka misses with a right hand
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Hidaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T3#
Hidaka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hidaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It appears Duran was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hidaka lands a glancing blow to the side of Duran's head.
Hidaka throws a lazy uppercut
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
Hidaka misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Hidaka! Duran lets Hidaka back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Hidaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Duran finish him?#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hidaka looks to land a left hand but Duran moved out of range nicely.
Hidaka throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
Hidaka seems to have recovered his senses.
Hidaka lands a right hook to the body.
Duran takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hidaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bo Duran dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bo Duran's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hidaka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Duran counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hidaka misses with a hook. Duran ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hidaka. That's going to slow Duran down.
Hidaka throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Hidaka toppling to the canvas! Hidaka scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!
Hidaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
It looks like Duran has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hidaka throws a right and a left that Duran avoids nicely.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Hidaka manages to avoid it.
Duran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hidaka can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hidaka throws a nice looking combination but Duran bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duran tried to counter with a leg kick but Hidaka avoided it.
Hidaka swings away with a body shot that misses
and Duran counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
Bo Duran seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: SMASH: Ghetea vs Suraman
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Fries lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fries throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tengri counters with a left to the body.
Tengri ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fries throws a poor cross that misses
and Tengri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Victor Fries has been cut.
Fries swings widly with a right hand #KD#
and Tengri counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fries ! Tengri lets Fries back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Fries is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fries jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tengri fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fries just manages to avoid it.
Fries is still on wobbly legs! Can Tengri finish him?
Fries throws a jab but it's blocked by Tengri.
Fries seems to have recovered his senses.
A big right from Fries misses.
Fries throws a lazy uppercut
and Tengri counters with a leg kick.
Tengri takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fries throws a jab when Tengri was well out of range.
It looked like Tengri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tengri keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fries .
Fries tests Tengri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fries throws a shot from downtown. Tengri moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Tengri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fries 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.
Fries throws a poor cross that misses
and Tengri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fries throws a shot from downtown. Tengri moves away and avoids it.
Fries misses with a straight left.
Fries throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fries throws an off balance right hand
and Tengri counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tengri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tengri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Fries misses its intended target.
Tengri throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fries avoids it.
Tengri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fries misses with a looping right.
Tengri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fries misses with a hook. Tengri ducked under it nicely.
Fries looks to throw the jab but Tengri is out of range.
Fries swings widly with a right hand
and Tengri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tengri counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Fries .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tengri defending well as Fries loads up on a big left hand.
Fries misses with a hook. Tengri ducked under it nicely.
Fries misses with a hook. Tengri ducked under it nicely.
Tengri quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Fries misses with a hook. Tengri ducked under it nicely.
Tengri was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fries misses with a hook
and Tengri counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tengri ducks under a wild hook from Fries .
Fries throws a poor cross that misses
and Tengri counters with a solid body kick.
Fries looks winded!
Tengri shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fries throws a poor cross that misses
and Tengri counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tengri.
Tengri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fries throws a right hand that misses
and Tengri counters with a huge right that knocks Fries out cold! Tengri is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Munkh Tengri!
Our winner, Munkh Tengri, 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: DMMA 410: Karter v Hardin
Date: Apr 13, 2025

#R1#
Holmes throws a body shot but no joy.
Burgess throwing a counter right hand but Holmes manages to avoid it.
Holmes scores with a head kick. Burgess tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Burgess jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Holmes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Burgess counters with a nice uppercut.
Holmes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Burgess on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burgess misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Holmes takes the fight into the clinch.
Holmes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT2#It looks like Axton Burgess has been cut.
Burgess misses with a hook from the clinch.
Holmes scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Burgess blocks a body shot from Holmes.
Burgess lands a shot to the body.
Burgess working aggressively here.
Holmes tries to land a knee to the head but Burgess blocks with his arms.
Burgess lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holmes backwards.
Burgess wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Holmes missing with knees to the body.
Holmes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burgess just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burgess has a couple of punches blocked by Holmes.
Burgess scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Burgess breaks from the clinch.
Holmes lands a head shot.
Burgess bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Holmes's head.
Holmes misses with a right hand
letting Burgess counter with a right hand. #ROC#Holmes is rocked!
Holmes is looking to clinch but Burgess is avoiding it.
And Burgess counters with a quick kick to the body but Holmes blocks it.#T2#
Holmes throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holmes misses with a straight left.
Burgess is looking to counter with a body kick.
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Burgess counters with a slapping leg kick.
Holmes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nice shot by Holmes.#CL2#
Holmes closes the distance and pushes Burgess back into the cage.
Holmes trying to land knees to the body.
Burgess struggles to land a body shot inside as Holmes controls his hands.
Burgess lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Holmes.
Holmes blocks a body shot from Burgess.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3##BC#
Burgess breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burgess bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Holmes ducks under a wild hook from Burgess.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burgess paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes misses with a double jab
letting Burgess counter with a right hand.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Holmes misses with a wild body shot.
Michael Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Burgess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Burgess scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good work by Burgess as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burgess.
Holmes swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Burgess breaks from the clinch.
Burgess takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch but Burgess swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Burgess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Michael Holmes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Holmes connects with a solid leg kick.
A big right from Holmes misses.
Holmes tries to clinch there but Burgess circles away.
Michael Holmes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Holmes tries to clinch up
letting Burgess counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes tries to clinch up
and Burgess counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T1#
Burgess avoids a kick to the body.
Burgess defending well as Holmes loads up on a big left hand.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Burgess moves out of range of the strikes.
Burgess thumps Holmes with a low kick.
Burgess moves out of range of the body kick.
Holmes tries to work over Burgess's front leg with a kick but Burgess checks it.
Burgess throws a quick counter kick to the body but Holmes avoids it.
We've been told by Burgess's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Burgess's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holmes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Burgess scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Holmes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Burgess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holmes darts in trying to clinch
and Holmes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holmes throws a head kick but Burgess moves out of range.
Burgess dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
Burgess appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#KD#
Burgess cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burgess has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Holmes to stand back up!
Holmes is still on wobbly legs! Can Burgess finish him?#T3#
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes seems to have recovered his senses.
Burgess takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Holmes tries to clinch but Burgess moves away
and Burgess makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Holmes really felt that one!
Burgess rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Holmes counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Burgess moves out of range of the strikes.
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
It looked like Burgess wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Burgess 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.#T4#
Holmes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A quick step to the side and Burgess tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Burgess moves out of range easily.
Burgess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Holmes.
Holmes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burgess jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Burgess thows a leg kick but Holmes checks it
and Holmes counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Michael Holmes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Axton Burgess's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Holmes takes a swing at Burgess's ribcage but misses.
Holmes with a nice calf kick.
Holmes misses with an uppercut. Burgess saw that one coming.
Burgess was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Holmes connects with a jab.
Holmes throws a head kick that misses.
Burgess blocks a head kick by Holmes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holmes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Burgess on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Holmes scores with a sloppy right hand. Burgess should have avoided that one. #T1#
Holmes throws a lazy head kick
and Burgess counters with a straight right hand.
Holmes scores with a leg kick.
Holmes fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Burgess.
Holmes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Holmes swings widly with a right hand
and Burgess counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holmes throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Burgess ducks under a wild hook from Holmes.
A little feinted left hand from Burgess on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Burgess takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Michael Holmes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Burgess stuns Holmes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Holmes throws a right hand that misses
and Burgess counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Burgess cracks Holmes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Holmes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Burgess finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holmes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Holmes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holmes misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Holmes.#T3#
Holmes wants to clinch
and Burgess counters with a body kick that stops Holmes in his tracks momentarily.
Nice defenses there by Holmes.
Holmes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Holmes misses with a kick to the body.
Holmes throws a leg kick
and Burgess counters with a body kick.
Burgess throws a looping overhand right but Holmes ducks down to avoid it.
Burgess misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
Burgess takes a swing at Holmes's ribcage but misses.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And Burgess counters with a quick kick to the body but Holmes blocks it.
Holmes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Burgess swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
An attempted straight right counter from Burgess misses the target.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burgess appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Axton Burgess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Burgess connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

And that's the end of the fight!
Axton Burgess showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Holmes 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 30:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:29

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

Event: DMMA 408: Cabrazzi v LaFleur
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Cabrazzi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but LaFleur was well out of range. Poor timing from Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cabrazzi throws a lazy right hand but LaFleur sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cabrazzi misses with a few strikes there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cabrazzi.#CUT#It looks like Jean Phillipe LaFleur has been cut.
Cabrazzi misses with an uppercut
letting LaFleur counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Lou Cabrazzi has been cut.
Cabrazzi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cabrazzi is looking to score with low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
LaFleur 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.
Cabrazzi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
LaFleur ducks under a wild hook from Cabrazzi.
Cabrazzi looks to land a combination but LaFleur avoids it well.
LaFleur wants to counter the offense by Cabrazzi and move into the clinch position.
LaFleur defending well as Cabrazzi loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from LaFleur! But no joy.#T1#
Cabrazzi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cabrazzi batters LaFleur with a massive right followed by a huge left! LaFleur is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Cabrazzi lands a final crushing right hand to drop LaFleur to the mat with a gruesome thud! Cabrazzi is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Lou Cabrazzi!
A relieved looking Lou Cabrazzi 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: SYN 1159 Tokugawa vs. Ryan II
Date: Apr 06, 2025

#R1#
Tokugawa lands a head shot.#CUT#It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
Tokugawa feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ryans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Tokugawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tokugawa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan thinks about the counter body kick.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tokugawa tries to clinch but Ryan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tokugawa throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Ryan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tokugawa.
Ryan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tokugawa throws a lazy uppercut
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryan needs to keep his hands up - Tokugawa had a free shot at his head there.
Ryan slips under a jab from Tokugawa.
A countering left hand to the body from Ryan misses.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tokugawa moves in looking to clinch but Ryan pushes him off.
Ryan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tokugawa lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Ryan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tokugawa.
Ryan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tokugawa throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryan counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tokugawa is breathing heavily.
Tokugawa swings widly with a right hand
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Tokugawa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ryan counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gord Ryan!
Gord Ryan is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gord Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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

#R1#
Rapheal staying out of range there.
We've been told by Bekzod's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers Gymnasium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bekzod throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a straight right hand.
Bekzod connects with a crisp jab.
Rapheal misses with a shot to the body
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bekzod sizes up Rapheal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Bekzod. Beautiful body shot.
Rapheal slips under a jab from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws an overhand right that lands on Rapheal's shoulder, as Rapheal tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.
Bekzod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rapheal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice side step and Rapheal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rapheal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bekzod. Bekzod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapheal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rapheal ducks right into an uppercut from Bekzod.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bekzod throws out the jab.
Bekzod bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rapheal's head.
Bekzod throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bekzod scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bekzod tries to clinch up
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Bekzod misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rapheal misses with an uppercut. Bekzod saw that one coming.
Bekzod tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Rapheal on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bekzod. Bekzod obviously looking to wear him down.
Rapheal takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rapheal takes one to the side of the head.
Bekzod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bekzod connects with the punch.
Bekzod tries to clinch up.#T3#
Rapheal is looking to land body kicks.
Bekzod fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bekzod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Rapheal tries a quick counter leg kick but Bekzod is wise to it.
Bekzod tests Rapheal's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bekzod throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Rapheal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rapheal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rapheal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Decent striking displayed by Bekzod there.
Bekzod moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bekzod misses with a body shot.
Rapheal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A slow jab from Bekzod misses its intended target. #T4#
Bekzod sizes up Rapheal with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bekzod 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.
Bekzod works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bekzod waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rapheal.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A shot to the liver by Bekzod. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bekzod on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.
Rapheal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Bekzod misses.
Rapheal takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bekzod stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bekzod lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Bekzod dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bekzod misses with a left hand
and Rapheal counters with a left to the body.
Bekzod wants to clinch up but Rapheal keeps it at a distance.
Bekzod tries to clinch there but Rapheal circles away.
Rapheal has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rapheal there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bekzod lands a really nice looking cross but Rapheal seems unphased.
Bekzod throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
Bekzod lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
Rapheal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bekzod throws out a powerful jab.
Rapheal throws a right hand that misses
and Bekzod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Bekzod misses its intended target.
Rapheal is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bekzod with a body shot.#T1#
Bekzod keeps Rapheal at a distance using the push kick.
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bekzod tries to clinch up but Rapheal circles away and keeps his distance.
Bekzod is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapheal can do to turn this around?
Bekzod tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it.
Rapheal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bekzod throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapheal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Rapheal misses
and Bekzod connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bekzod scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bekzod scores with a decent looking hook.
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bekzod.
Rapheal looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Bekzod lands with a cross.
Bekzod closes the distance but Rapheal moves to the side
and Rapheal counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Bekzod throws a lazy right hand but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rapheal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Rapheal uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bekzod.#CL#
Bekzod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bekzod tries to work over Rapheal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bekzod lands a hook that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards. #BC2#
Rapheal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bekzod lands with an overhand left.
Bekzod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rapheal has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bekzod just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Bekzod lands a nice shot to the body.
Rapheal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Bekzod. #CL2#
Rapheal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bekzod has a couple of punches blocked by Rapheal.
Rapheal blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Rapheal manages to break the clinch.
Bekzod throws a looping overhand right but Rapheal ducks down to avoid it.
Nice shot by Bekzod.
Bekzod cracks Rapheal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rapheal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bekzod.
Bekzod bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bekzod scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Bekzod thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bekzod fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bekzod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheers as Bekzod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rapheal doesn't seem phased though.
Bekzod looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bekzod scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rapheal has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bekzod throws a body shot but no joy.
Bekzod connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bekzod fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Nice defenses there by Rapheal.
Rapheal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bekzod bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rapheal's head backwards.
Bekzod lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bekzod looks to throw the jab but Rapheal is out of range.
Rapheal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.
Rapheal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bekzod.
Rapheal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bekzod looks to score with a jab to the body but Rapheal is just out of range.
A nice side step and Rapheal releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rapheal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bekzod connects with a looping right hand.
Rapheal throws a hook but Bekzod blocks it.
Bekzod moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Rapheal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Rapheal slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapheal needs to keep his hands up - Bekzod had a free shot at his head there.
Bekzod misses the shot to the body.
Rapheal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bekzod scores with a shot to the body.
Rapheal tries to move into range but Bekzod moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bekzod looks to land a combination but Rapheal avoids it well.
Bekzod pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Rapheal misses.
Rapheal lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bekzod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rapheal manages to avoid it.
Rapheal is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Rapheal takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bekzod stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rapheal.
Rapheal slips under a jab from Bekzod.
It seemed like Rapheal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bekzod tries to land a leg kick but Rapheal saw it coming and moves away.
Bekzod misses with a kick to the body.
Rapheal now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A cross from Bekzod lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rapheal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rapheal throws a looping overhand right but Bekzod ducks down to avoid it.
Bekzod lands with an uppercut that bounces Rapheal off the cage and back into range.
Bekzod tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.
Rapheal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bekzod.#T3#
A clash of legs there as Rapheal blocks the low kick.#CL#
Bekzod has closed the distance and engaged Rapheal in a clinch.
Rapheal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rapheal softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Rapheal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bekzod digs a good body shot into Rapheal's ribs.
Bekzod dips to his left and cracks Rapheal with an uppercut!
Bekzod scores with a jab to the head.
Bekzod checks a leg kick.
Bekzod misses with a body shot
and Rapheal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bekzod lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rapheal takes a step back to recover.
Rapheal takes one on the button.#T4#
Bekzod moves away from the strike by Rapheal.
It looked like Bekzod wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bekzod is looking to clinch.
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!
Rapheal tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bekzod throws an off balance right hand
and Rapheal connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rapheal throws a leg kick
and Bekzod counters with a nice uppercut.
Rapheal throws a lazy right hand but Bekzod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bekzod was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rapheal takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rapheal is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bekzod swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azad Bekzod clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Rapheal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bekzod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bekzod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rapheal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Azad Bekzod is winning the standup battle so far.
Bekzod lands a lovely overhand right.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bekzod tries to clinch but Rapheal is having none of it.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Bekzod avoids it with no problem.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.
Bekzod throws out a loose jab but Rapheal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rapheal appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Rapheal 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rapheal checks a leg kick.
Rapheal doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nice cross by Rapheal.#T1#
Bekzod cracks Rapheal with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Bekzod as he connects with a hook.
Good exchange - Bekzod coming out on top.
Rapheal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bekzod throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rapheal! But no joy.
Bekzod misses the body punch
and Rapheal makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bekzod really felt that one!#CL#
Bekzod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rapheal, pushing him back against the cage.
Rapheal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rapheal misses with a body punch.
Bekzod scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bekzod misses with a punch on the inside.
Rapheal scores with a hook to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rapheal.
Bekzod lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rapheal backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Bekzod. #BC2#
Rapheal breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Rapheal looks to score with a jab to the body but Bekzod is just out of range.#CL#
Bekzod closes the distance and pushes Rapheal back into the cage.
Bekzod lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bekzod keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rapheal's efforts to push away.
Bekzod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Rapheal fails to land.
Bekzod tries to throw a body punch but Rapheal avoids it by throwing Bekzod back against the cage.
Rapheal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Rapheal lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Rapheal.
Rapheal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bekzod misses with a punch to the body.
Rapheal misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Rapheal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bekzod misses with a body shot.
Rapheal thinks about the counter body kick.
Bekzod moves to clinch but Rapheal breaks away
and Rapheal counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Bekzod doesn't manage to clinch there - Rapheal circles away.
Bekzod misses with a left hand
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapheal slips a straight right by Bekzod.
Rapheal is trying to counter with his kicks.
Bekzod throws a hook but Rapheal blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Bekzod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rapheal doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Bekzod clinches.
Rapheal lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bekzod backwards.
Bekzod cracks Rapheal with a nice body shot.
Bekzod struggles to land a body shot inside as Rapheal controls his hands. #BC2#
Rapheal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bekzod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapheal flicks out a counter leg kick but Bekzod steps away.#T4#
Rapheal lands with a thumping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bekzod. Rapheal does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rapheal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Rapheal ducks under a wild hook from Bekzod.
Bekzod throws a low kick, looking for Rapheal's leg but Rapheal calmly moves out of range.
Rapheal counters with a body kick.
Nice cross by Bekzod.
Rapheal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A lazy body kick from Bekzod
and Rapheal counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bekzod swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rapheal counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bekzod thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Azad Bekzod will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R5#
Rapheal jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mark Rapheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bekzod scores with a punch to the head.
Rapheal misses with a body shot.
Bekzod lands a lovely overhand right.
Bekzod throws a body shot but no joy.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bekzod throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Rapheal to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bekzod.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal throws an off balance right hand
and Bekzod counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bekzod throws a body shot but no joy.
Bekzod lands a body shot.
Azad Bekzod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Bekzod throws a predictable looking body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bekzod avoids the body shot from Rapheal.
Bekzod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rapheal has time to react.
Bekzod keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rapheal swats away the attempt to clinch by Bekzod.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Bekzod avoids it with no problem.
Bekzod jabs at Rapheal's body.
Bekzod scores with a decent looking hook.
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rapheal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Bekzod throws a lazy uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bekzod misses with a looping right.
Rapheal swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bekzod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rapheal checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Rapheal misses.
Bekzod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rapheal follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bekzod lands with a nice body punch.
Bekzod scores with a punch to the head.
Bekzod swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bekzod connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rapheal momentarily.
Rapheal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Bekzod rushes Rapheal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rapheal working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rapheal misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Good body shot from Rapheal. #BC2#
Rapheal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rapheal defending well as Bekzod loads up on a big left hand.
Rapheal let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bekzod connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rapheal's hands.
Bekzod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rapheal.
Rapheal flicks out a counter leg kick but Bekzod steps away.
The crowd cheers as Bekzod lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rapheal doesn't seem phased though.
Bekzod moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bekzod with a jab.
Rapheal digs a good body shot into Bekzod's ribs.
Bekzod misses with a left hand
and Rapheal counters with a stiff right hand.
Rapheal moves away from the strike by Bekzod.
Azad Bekzod is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Bekzod throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rapheal sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bekzod fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bekzod just misses with a punch to the body.
Bekzod lands a jab to Rapheal's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bekzod darts in trying to clinch
and Rapheal makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bekzod catches Rapheal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bekzod tries to clinch there but Rapheal circles away.
A nice leg kick from Rapheal, right into the meat of the thigh.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Azad Bekzod!
A very excited looking Azad Bekzod 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: BC FIGHT NIGHT 31
Date: Apr 02, 2025

#R1#
Page throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Mitchell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
Page throws a shot from downtown. Mitchell moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Page fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mitchell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Page tries to score with a low kick but Mitchell moves his leg out of the way.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Page does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell swings widly with a right hand
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell is looking to wear down Page with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Page uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Mitchell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitchell misses the target.
Page keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Page misses with a combination
and Mitchell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Page.
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
Page moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Page bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Page misses with a hook.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Page lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mitchell at a distance.
Page misses with a straight left.
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!
Page misses with a hook.
Page throws a series of strikes that have Mitchell backpedaling.
Page has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Page throws a leg kick
and Mitchell counters with a nice body kick.
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Page cracks Mitchell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Page swings widly with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Mitchell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Page looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Page with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mitchell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Page's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mitchell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Page scrambles back to his feet.
Page throws a right hand that Mitchell ducks under and follows up with a left that Mitchell also avoids with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitchell misses the target.
Page throws a hook to the side of Mitchell's head but Mitchell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a big counter.
No joy there for Page, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Page lands a slapping body shot.
Page connects with a right hand. Mitchell shakes it off.
Michael Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page throws the left hand but Mitchell avoids the punch easily.
Page changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Page throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page looks to land a left hand but Mitchell moved out of range nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Page throws a leg kick that misses.
Mitchell slips under a jab from Page.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mitchell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Page throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice shot lands for Page.
Page throws a leg kick that misses.
A quick step to the side and Mitchell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mitchell avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Page dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Page throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mitchell thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mitchell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mitchell tried to counter with a leg kick but Page avoided it.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Nice straight punches there by Mitchell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mitchell.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Page throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Page tries to bum rush Mitchell with a series of wild strikes but Mitchell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Michael Page seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Page is looking to score with low kicks.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Page throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
As Page looks to move away, Mitchell throws a big counter combo but Page just gets out of the way.
Page slips a jab from Mitchell.
Page swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Mitchell tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Page takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Mitchell throws a big shot that misses.
Michael Page is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Page rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Page takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Page misses the jab.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Page throws a nice looking combination but Mitchell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mitchell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Page misses with a hook.
It looked like Mitchell wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Page lands a right hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.
Page throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mitchell.
Mitchell appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Page walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mitchell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Page throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Page cracks a nice hook into Mitchell's ribs.
Mitchell throws a lazy right hand but Page sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Page swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Page. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Page.
Page fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Page.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Page lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Page has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Page throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Page pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mitchell is out of range and Page settles back down.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page swinging wildly here.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mitchell checks the leg kick.
Page takes one to the chin there.
Mitchell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Page counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Mitchell is looking to counter punch.
Page throws a chopping leg kick but Mitchell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Mitchell misses the target.
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
Mitchell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mitchell might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Page rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mitchell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell lands a jab to Page's midsection.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mitchell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Page scores with the left hand. Mitchell knows he should have avoided that one.
Page misses with a body shot.
Mitchell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Page throws a jab when Mitchell was well out of range.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Page misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mitchell misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Page showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Page misses with a hook.
Arthur Mitchell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Page.
Mitchell moves out of range of the strikes.
Mitchell has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Page misses with a combination
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Page. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Page.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Page misses with a looping left.
Mitchell quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Page ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Page was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mitchell checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Mitchell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Page.
Page pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mitchell is looking to counter with a body kick.#T1#
Page scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Page throws a lazy uppercut
and Mitchell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Page displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mitchell throws out the jab.
Page appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Page misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Page moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Page throws an off balance right hand
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Page misses with a two punch combination.
A little feinted left hand from Mitchell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Page takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Page pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Page misses with a hook #KD#
and Mitchell counters with a nice right hand that sends Page toppling to the canvas! Page scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Mitchell finish him?!#ROC#Page is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Page is still on wobbly legs! Can Mitchell finish him?
Mitchell lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Page head around and knocks him out cold! Mitchell hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arthur Mitchell!
Arthur Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 406: Handerson v McIntyre
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
McIntyre throws a hook to the side of Handerson's head but Handerson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIntyre looks to land a left hand but Handerson moved out of range nicely.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handerson moves away.
Handerson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
McIntyre throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown. McIntyre fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
McIntyre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handerson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Handerson throws a big elbow that misses.
McIntyre has Handerson pulled in close to control his posture.
McIntyre keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully.
Handerson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Handerson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Handerson postures up in McIntyre's guard and throws a big left but McIntyre blocks it.
McIntyre seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Handerson advances position into side control!
Handerson working the head and body with strikes.
McIntyre takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
McIntyre wants to control but Handerson postures up.
Handerson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
McIntyre prevents Handerson from moving into mount.
Handerson is chipping away with strikes.
McIntyre sneaks back into half guard.
McIntyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Handerson is thwarting McIntyre's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. McIntyre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Handerson wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving.
McIntyre has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Handerson wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving.
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McIntyre looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Handerson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Handerson landing some decent shots from guard.
Handerson postures up.
Handerson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McIntyre looks to throw the jab but Handerson is out of range.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dave Handerson 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#
McIntyre scores with a body shot.
McIntyre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Handerson.
No joy there for McIntyre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Handerson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Handerson moves away.
Handerson tries to counter with a takedown but McIntyre is quick to defend against it.
McIntyre misses with a looping right.
Handerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McIntyre sprawls and moves away.#T1#
McIntyre throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Handerson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Handerson.
Handerson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Handerson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
McIntyre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McIntyre trying to keep a closed guard but Handerson is proving a slippery customer.
McIntyre wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
McIntyre trying to control the position.
Handerson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McIntyre trying to control the position here.
Handerson landing with the ground and pound. #T3#
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Handerson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Handerson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Handerson wants to control from the top but McIntyre keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
McIntyre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McIntyre misses with a looping left.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McIntyre misses with a body shot.
Handerson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre misses with an uppercut. Handerson saw that one coming.
Handerson drops down looking for a counter takedown but McIntyre sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Methodios McIntyre will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
McIntyre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Handerson tries to counter with a takedown but McIntyre is quick to defend against it.
A decent looking cross lands there for McIntyre.#CUT2#It looks like Dave Handerson has been cut.
McIntyre punishes Handerson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handerson.
McIntyre tries to bum rush Handerson with a series of wild strikes but Handerson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
McIntyre misses the shot to the body.
Handerson keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from McIntyre misses the target.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIntyre misses with a looping right.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - McIntyre looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McIntyre jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handerson feinted with a counter takedown.
McIntyre looks to score with a jab to the body but Handerson is just out of range.#T3#
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.
McIntyre wants to clinch up but Handerson keeps it at a distance.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.
Handerson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McIntyre misses with a hook to the body #TD#
and Handerson counters with a takedown into side control.
McIntyre is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4##SUB#
Handerson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Handerson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on McIntyre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Handerson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Handerson is looking to take a break and control but McIntyre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Handerson working the strikes but McIntyre uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Methodios McIntyre really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
McIntyre tries to clinch #TD#
and Handerson counters with a nice double leg into guard.

McIntyre has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Handerson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
McIntyre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Handerson manages to avoid it.
McIntyre throws a looping overhand right but Handerson ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Handerson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Handerson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McIntyre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Handerson is pressing down on McIntyre's thigh, looking to free his foot. McIntyre is holding on for now.
Handerson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McIntyre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Handerson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McIntyre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McIntyre is controlling Handerson's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McIntyre trying to control from the bottom.
Dave Handerson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Handerson is looking for a kimura but McIntyre is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Handerson to get the leverage.
McIntyre trying to control from the bottom.
McIntyre is looking to escape.
Handerson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McIntyre is refusing to be controlled, as Handerson sits in half guard.
McIntyre is positioning himself well to prevent Handerson advancing to mount.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McIntyre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Handerson attempts a counter takedown but McIntyre avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
McIntyre just misses with a punch to the body.
Methodios McIntyre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McIntyre misses with a wild body shot.
Handerson tries to counter with a takedown but McIntyre is quick to defend against it.
McIntyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handerson.
Methodios McIntyre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McIntyre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Handerson. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McIntyre throws a shot from downtown. Handerson moves away and avoids it.
McIntyre swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Handerson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McIntyre scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Handerson manages to mount him! #SUB#
Handerson looking for a guillotine from mount but McIntyre is having none of it.
McIntyre felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Handerson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dave Handerson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dave Handerson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Handerson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McIntyre.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McIntyre rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Handerson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Handerson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McIntyre misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Handerson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Handerson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handerson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Handerson tries to free his leg and advance position but McIntyre is retaining full guard. #T1#
McIntyre is adopting a defensive guard.
Handerson scoring with some ground and pound.
McIntyre working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Handerson.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Handerson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Handerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Handerson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Handerson being controlled here momentarily.
Handerson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McIntyre is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McIntyre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Handerson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McIntyre's guard.
McIntyre pulls Handerson in close to prevent any damage.
McIntyre keeping moving, preventing Handerson from controlling successfully. #T3#
Handerson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McIntyre is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Handerson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McIntyre holds on and takes a little breather.
Handerson wants to pass the guard but McIntyre is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Handerson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McIntyre's head.
Handerson trying to control but McIntyre is working from the bottom.
McIntyre trying to keep a closed guard but Handerson is proving a slippery customer.
Handerson trying to control the position from guard on top but McIntyre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A swing and a miss from McIntyre.
Handerson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Handerson!
Dave Handerson is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Dave Handerson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C405: Duran vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
Gunnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson looks to throw the jab but Duran is out of range.
Gunnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duran chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gunnarsson. That's going to slow Duran down.
A shot to the liver by Gunnarsson. Beautiful body shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gunnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson is looking to slow Duran down with leg kicks.
Gunnarsson is looking to land body kicks.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Duran tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gunnarsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Duran's hands.
Gunnarsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Duran has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Duran avoids the body shot from Gunnarsson.
Duran takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson missing with a left hand there. Duran was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duran throws a quick counter kick to the body but Gunnarsson avoids it.
Gunnarsson misses with a head kick.
Duran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gunnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
Duran misses with a head kick.
Duran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Duran there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gunnarsson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Duran is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gunnarsson throws a lazy right hand but Duran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
Duran staying out of range there.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gunnarsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duran tries to move into range but Gunnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
An inside leg kick from Gunnarsson misses.
Duran looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
An inside leg kick lands from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Duran counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunnarsson is looking to chop away at Duran's legs.
And Duran counters with a quick kick to the body but Gunnarsson blocks it.#T3#
Gunnarsson scores with a nice body kick.
Gunnarsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gunnarsson misses with a looping right.
Duran was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gunnarsson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A low kick from Gunnarsson misses
and Duran counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gunnarsson throws a hook but Duran avoids it easily.
Duran throwing a counter right hand but Gunnarsson manages to avoid it.
Gunnarsson misses with a hook
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gunnarsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Gunnarsson! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Bo Duran thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C405: Duran vs Gunnarsson
Date: Mar 30, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hogg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Entreri.
Entreri misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

Entreri pushes Hogg off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hogg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Entreri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hogg moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Entreri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hogg on the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hogg has been cut.
Hogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entreri throws out the jab.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hogg circles away quickly and effectively.
Artemis Entreri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Entreri misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Hogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entreri.
Hogg feinted with a counter takedown.
Entreri misses with a hook #TD#
and Hogg counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Hogg trying to control but Entreri is working from the bottom.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Entreri is keeping the position.
Hogg trying to control but Entreri is working from the bottom. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogg accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Entreri 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.
Hogg controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hogg seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Entreri for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hogg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Entreri. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hogg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Entreri.
Entreri looks to throw the jab but Hogg is out of range.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Entreri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogg tries to move into range but Entreri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Entreri.
Hogg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Artemis Entreri dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Entreri throws a body shot but no joy.
Entreri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Entreri just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Entreri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Entreri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hogg ducks under a wild hook from Entreri.#T1#
Entreri misses with a left hand #TD#
and Hogg decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Entreri's guard.
Entreri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hogg wants to pass the guard but Entreri is keeping the position.
Hogg throws a strike but Entreri rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Hogg is trying to control the position but Entreri postures up.
Entreri is looking to stand up but Hogg won't let him.
Hogg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hogg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Entreri defends well.#SUB#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Entreri pushes his legs off easily.
Hogg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Hogg not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Entreri wants to get back to full guard.
Hogg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Entreri's head.
Hogg is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hogg is trying to work for a kimura but Entreri is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Entreri tries to roll over but Hogg keeps him under control.
Hogg not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hogg is trying to control. Entreri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnny Hogg overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Hogg is just content to waste time from the top position. Entreri takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hogg trying to control but Entreri is working from the bottom.
Hogg lands a couple of digs.
Hogg engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hogg won't allow Entreri to get back to his feet.
Hogg looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hogg wants to control from the top but Entreri keeps moving.
Hogg prevents Entreri from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hogg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Entreri lands with an overhand left.
Artemis Entreri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Entreri throws out a loose jab but Hogg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hogg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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 Johnny Hogg will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Johnny Hogg's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Entreri throws a big shot that misses.
Hogg changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Entreri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hogg drops down looking for a counter takedown but Entreri sprawls and moves away.
Hogg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entreri.
Hogg tries to counter with a takedown but Entreri is quick to defend against it.
Artemis Entreri seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hogg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Entreri.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Entreri misses with a hook #TD#
and Hogg counters with a single leg into guard. Entreri didn't expect that. #T1#
Hogg wants to control from the top but Entreri keeps moving.
Hogg throwing strikes but missing.
Hogg working some strikes from top position.
Hogg won't allow Entreri to sweep him here.
Hogg throws a big right hand that misses.
Hogg throws an elbow that misses. Entreri uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hogg's guard. Nice move by Entreri!#REVB##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hogg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Entreri defends it easily.#SUB#
Hogg is looking for a triangle but Entreri pushes his legs off easily.
Entreri wants to get up but he can't break Hogg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Hogg is trying to keep Entreri in close.
Hogg wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hogg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Entreri tries to stand but Hogg is controlling from the bottom.
Hogg is trying to keep Entreri in close. #SU2#
Entreri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hogg, up you get!
Hogg staying out of range there.
Hogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Entreri throws out the jab.
Hogg appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Entreri throws a lazy right hand but Hogg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hogg attempts a counter takedown but Entreri avoids it well and moves away.
Entreri throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hogg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hogg feinted with a counter takedown.
Hogg staying out of range there.
Entreri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Entreri lands with an overhand left.
Entreri missing with a left hand there. Hogg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogg tries to counter with a takedown but Entreri is quick to defend against it.
Entreri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Entreri thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Artemis Entreri comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Entreri 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Artemis Entreri!
Artemis Entreri thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Johnny Hogg spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say, I have work to do.'.

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

#R1#
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Auston.
Auston lands a nice shot that snaps Hunter's head back. #CUT#It looks like Paul Hunter has been cut.
Hunter 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.
Auston pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hunter wants to counter the offense by Auston and move into the clinch position.
Auston misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Robbie Auston has been cut.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
Auston misses with a body punch
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Auston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Auston throws an off balance right hand
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
We've been told by Auston's head coaches at LA FIGHT BARN that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Auston throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Hunter counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter lands a left hand.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Auston.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Auston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
Auston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Hunter. #CUT2#Robbie Auston's cut is getting worse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
A right hook to the body lands for Hunter.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Auston is breathing heavily.
Auston misses with the head strike.
Auston lands with a light punch inside.
Hunter tries to throw a body punch but Auston avoids it by throwing Hunter back against the cage.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hunter - that landed with a thud.
Hunter blocking some punches.
Hunter lands a nice uppercut.
Auston misses with some punches.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Hunter breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A thudding body kick lands there by Auston! #T2#
Auston throws a head kick that Hunter semi-blocks.
Hunter blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hunter! But no joy.
Auston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hunter.
Auston tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Auston misses with a left hand
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Auston closes the distance and clinches.
Auston lands a shoulder strike.
Hunter can't break the clinch.
Hunter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hunter lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT2#Robbie Auston's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Auston throws a head punch that misses.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Austons head.
Hunter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Auston misses with the head strike. #T3#
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Auston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter tries to work over Auston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Auston lands with a light punch inside.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Hunter is trying to push Auston away but Auston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Hunter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Auston darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Hunter counters with a nice right hand that sends Auston toppling to the canvas! Auston scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hunter finish him?!#ROC2#Auston is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Auston swings away with a body shot that misses #CL2#
and Hunter moves into the clinch.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Auston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hunter lands a body shot. #T4#
Auston misses with a punch on the inside.
Auston misses with a hook from the clinch.
Auston misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Auston controls his hands.
Hunter lands a body punch.
Hunter blocking some punches.
A short right from Auston on the inside.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Auston.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Auston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston lands with a right to the head.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston misses with some punches.
Auston tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Auston back against the cage. #BC2#
Hunter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hunter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Auston misses with an uppercut. Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter slips a straight right by Auston.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paul Hunter dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
A head kick by Auston misses #KD2#
and Hunter counters with a crisp right hand that drops Auston! Hunter lets Auston back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Auston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Auston misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Hunter moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Auston misses with a punch on the inside.
Auston misses with the head strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Auston.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Auston swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with some punches.
Hunter blocks an uppercut.
Auston prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Hunter swings wildly with an uppercut but Auston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston.
Hunter pushes Auston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Auston has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Auston. #T1#
Hunter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Auston misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hunter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter lands a right hand that snaps the head of Auston backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Robbie Auston's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hunter tries a body shot but Auston blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Auston.
Auston blocks a body shot from Hunter.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Hunter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Auston lands a left hand.
Auston tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul Hunter seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Auston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hunter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Auston throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunter.
Auston lands a hook that snaps the head of Hunter backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunter.
Hunter lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Hunter!
After winning the bout, Paul Hunter thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: SYN 1154 Tokugawa vs Tae
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Reeves moves to clinch but Fedetenko breaks away
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Keywon Reeves has been cut.
Reeves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedetenko manages to avoid it.
Fedetenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reeves with a body shot.#CL#
Reeves has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fedetenko.
Reeves misses with a body punch.
Fedetenko wants to break free but Reeves has control.
Reeves lands a hook that snaps the head of Fedetenko backwards.
A body shot lands from Reeves.
Reeves lands a left hand. #T1#
Fedetenko can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Fedetenko breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Reeves thows a leg kick but Fedetenko checks it
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reeves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reeves wants to clinch up but Fedetenko keeps it at a distance.
Fedetenko throws out a counter right but Reeves avoids it with no problem.
Reeves misses with a right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reeves looks to clinch
letting Fedetenko counter with a right hand. #T2##CL#
Reeves gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A right hand to the body from Reeves.
Fedetenko working hard to break the clinch.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fedetenko's elbow. #BC2#
Fedetenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Reeves lands a nice looking body shot.
Reeves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Reeves drives through and clinches with Fedetenko against the cage. #BC2#
Fedetenko breaks the clinch. #T3#
Reeves scores with a nice body kick.
Keywon Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedetenko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Reeves.#CL#
Reeves rushes Fedetenko and presses him up against the cage.
Fedetenko wants to get back to striking at distance but Reeves won't allow it. #BC2#
Fedetenko breaks the clinch.
Reeves throws a right hand that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a straight right hand.
Reeves moves to clinch but Fedetenko breaks away
and Fedetenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4##CL#
Reeves has Fedetenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Fedetenko manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Reeves.
Reeves wants to clinch but Fedetenko slips to the side#KD2#
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Reeves! Fedetenko lets Reeves back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Reeves is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keywon Reeves's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Reeves closes the distance but Fedetenko moves to the side
and Fedetenko rattles Reeves with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Reeves tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Fedetenko dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Reeves stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
A victorious Vladamir Fedetenko thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SYN 1155 Chai vs. Obama
Date: Mar 23, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Pedersoli lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
Rose takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pedersoli lands a leg kick that knocks Rose off balance momentarily.
Rose avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pedersoli thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli stuns Rose with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pedersoli's corner calls for a 1-2. Pedersoli obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#It looks like Thomas Rose has been cut.#T1#
Pedersoli connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Rose walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pedersoli throws a leg kick but Rose moved away.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pedersoli manages to circle out of the way.
Pedersoli thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
Pedersoli scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Rose slips a jab from Pedersoli.
A swing and a miss from Pedersoli.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pedersoli manages to circle out of the way.
Pedersoli connects with a crisp jab.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pedersoli.
Rose takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Pedersoli is looking to score with low kicks.
Rose seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Carlo Pedersoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pedersoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rose is out of range and Pedersoli settles back down.
Pedersoli walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rose checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rose uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pedersoli throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pedersoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rose moves away.
As Pedersoli tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Pedersoli manages to avoid the attempt.
Pedersoli dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
A jab lands there for Pedersoli.#CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is getting worse.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose checks a leg kick nicely.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pedersoli manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Pedersoli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Pedersoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedersoli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pedersoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pedersoli throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Pedersoli breaks away and moves out of range.
Pedersoli pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rose is out of range and Pedersoli settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pedersoli lands a nice looking body shot.
Rose moves out of range as Pedersoli strikes.
Rose tries to counter by clinching up but Pedersoli breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Rose on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pedersoli is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pedersoli scores with a hook.
Pedersoli lands a jab to Rose's midsection.
Pedersoli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pedersoli looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
Pedersoli throws a sloppy body shot
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pedersoli lands a nice looking body kick.
Rose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pedersoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Pedersoli throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Pedersoli scores with a jab to the body.
Pedersoli throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pedersoli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT2#Thomas Rose's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rose takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A telegraphed right hand from Pedersoli misses the target. #T4#
Pedersoli bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pedersoli looks to land a right hand but Rose moved out of range.
Rose wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pedersoli lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pedersoli misses with a two punch combination.
Pedersoli misses with a straight left.
As Pedersoli tries to get set, Rose tries to push him back and clinch up but Pedersoli manages to avoid the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Carlo Pedersoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Thomas Rose's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Pedersoli throws an overhand right that lands on Rose's shoulder, as Rose tries to avoid the shot.
Rose thinks about countering with a body kick.
Thomas Rose has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pedersoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rose is looking to counter the offense by Pedersoli and move into the clinch.
Pedersoli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A punch lands to the side of Rose 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose slips under a jab.
Rose tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pedersoli manages to circle out of the way.#T1#
Pedersoli throws a big shot that misses.
Pedersoli works the jab nicely.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlo Pedersoli!
Carlo Pedersoli thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: DMMA 403: Sitsongrit v Strong
Date: Mar 22, 2025

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Christ cracks LaFleur with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#It looks like Jean Francois LaFleur has been cut.
Christ misses with a body kick.
LaFleur missing with a left hand there. Christ was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Christ throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Christ connects with the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Christ.
Jesus Christ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ loads up on a big right hand but LaFleur slips the punch.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Christ throws a leg kick
and LaFleur counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Christ cracks LaFleur with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
LaFleur cracks a nice hook into Christ's ribs.
We've been told by Christ's head coaches at Sydney Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Christ throws out a loose jab but LaFleur uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Christ misses the target.
Christ misses with a lunging right hand
and LaFleur counters with a stiff right hand. #KD#
Christ catches LaFleur napping and connects with a big right hand that sends LaFleur to the canvas! #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Christ gets to his feet. LaFleur looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #KD#
Christ steps into range and cracks LaFleur with a monster punch that buckles his knees! LaFleur flops backwards and Christ dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC#LaFleur is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Jean Francois LaFleur's cut even more.
LaFleur pulls Christ in close to prevent any damage.
Christ is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
LaFleur looking to hit a scissor sweep but Christ is one step ahead there.
LaFleur controlling the position.#SU#
Christ stands up from LaFleur's guard - Christ perhaps looking for a knockout.
Christ throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like LaFleur was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Christ fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Christ lands the left hand.
Christ misses with a hook
and LaFleur counters with a straight right hand.
Christ throws a head kick but LaFleur moves out of range.
LaFleur swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheers as LaFleur lands an impressive looking overhand right. Christ doesn't seem phased though.#CUT2#It looks like Jesus Christ has been cut.
Christ misses with a looping left.
Christ swings away with a leg kick that misses.
LaFleur let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Christ throws a lazy head kick #KD2#
and LaFleur counters with a crisp right hand that drops Christ! LaFleur lets Christ back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jesus Christ dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Christ misses with a hook
and LaFleur counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jean Francois LaFleur!
Jean Francois LaFleur thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C401: Duran vs Queiroz II
Date: Mar 16, 2025

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Vale Queiroz throws a series of punches but Duran avoids them all with ease.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Erasmo Vale Queiroz has been cut.
Vale Queiroz throws a looping overhand right but Duran ducks down to avoid it.
Duran on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz obviously looking to wear him down.
Duran moves out of range as Vale Queiroz throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale Queiroz closes the distance looking to clinch
and Duran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vale Queiroz lands with a thumping leg kick.
A slow jab from Vale Queiroz misses its intended target.
It looked like Duran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Vale Queiroz misses the jab.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vale Queiroz throws a sloppy head kick and Duran moves out of range easily.
Duran is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Vale Queiroz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vale Queiroz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duran looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vale Queiroz lands a head kick. Duran smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#It looks like Bo Duran has been cut.
Vale Queiroz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook but Duran blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
Vale Queiroz lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Vale Queiroz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vale Queiroz tests Duran's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vale Queiroz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duran.#CL2#
Vale Queiroz closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vale Queiroz.
Duran has a couple of punches blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Duran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale Queiroz's elbow.
Duran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Duran works on Vale Queiroz's body with a couple of short punches.#T4##BC#
Duran's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vale Queiroz loads up on a big right hand but Duran slips the punch.
Duran appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vale Queiroz scores with a head kick.
Nice body punch from Vale Queiroz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale Queiroz misses with an uppercut.
Vale Queiroz feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vale Queiroz misses with a straight right.
Vale Queiroz throws a body punch but Duran moves out of range. #CL2#
Vale Queiroz moves into the clinch successfully.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Duran.
Duran misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vale Queiroz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duran lands with a left to the head.
Vale Queiroz presses Duran against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Duran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vale Queiroz misses with a two punch combination.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Vale Queiroz takes a swing at Duran's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Duran was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duran throws a counter high kick but Vale Queiroz was just alert enough to avoid it.#CL2#
Duran gets tackled into the cage by Vale Queiroz. Vale Queiroz maintains the clinch.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body punch.
Duran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vale Queiroz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Duran lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vale Queiroz backwards.
Duran blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz pushes Duran back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#T2#
Vale Queiroz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Duran.
A body shot lands from Duran.
A right hook to the body lands for Vale Queiroz.
Duran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Duran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Duran lands a nice shot to the body.
Vale Queiroz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vale Queiroz misses with the head strike.
Vale Queiroz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Duran backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vale Queiroz.
Duran throws a punch but it's blocked by Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz.
A head punch on the inside from Vale Queiroz fails to land.
Vale Queiroz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vale Queiroz tries to work over Duran's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Duran lands an uppercut.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Duran breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Vale Queiroz misses
and Duran connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erasmo Vale Queiroz seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Vale Queiroz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vale Queiroz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vale Queiroz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duran moves away.
Duran appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vale Queiroz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Duran.
A counter left hand to the body from Duran misses its target.
Vale Queiroz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.#T4#
Duran ducks under a wild hook from Vale Queiroz.
Duran moves out of range of the strikes.
Vale Queiroz jabs Duran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vale Queiroz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Duran eats them both and turns towards Vale Queiroz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#KD2#
Vale Queiroz drops Duran with a beautiful combination! Duran stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vale Queiroz is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vale Queiroz lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Erasmo Vale Queiroz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Vale Queiroz misses with a head kick.
Duran blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vale Queiroz scoring well with a low kick there.
Vale Queiroz misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Duran misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Vale Queiroz throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vale Queiroz looks to score with a jab to the body but Duran is just out of range.
Vale Queiroz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duran swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vale Queiroz throws a right hand that Duran ducks under and follows up with a left that Duran also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Duran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vale Queiroz throws a head kick but Duran moves out of range.
Duran feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Duran looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Vale Queiroz misses the target. #T2#
Vale Queiroz feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down. #CL2#
Vale Queiroz clinches with his opponent.
Duran prevents a body shot from Vale Queiroz. #BC#
Duran breaks the clinch.
Vale Queiroz throws a poor cross that misses
and Duran counters with a nice uppercut.
Duran steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vale Queiroz.
Vale Queiroz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Duran tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Vale Queiroz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Duran is looking for a counter combo.
Vale Queiroz throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Duran counters with a crisp right hand that drops Vale Queiroz! Duran lets Vale Queiroz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Erasmo Vale Queiroz's cut even more.
Duran checks the leg kick.
Vale Queiroz misses with an uppercut
and Duran counters with a body kick.
That kick from Vale Queiroz tenderised Duran's leg. Duran is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Vale Queiroz looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vale Queiroz wants to clinch but Duran slips to the side#KD#
and Duran counters with a nice right hand that sends Vale Queiroz toppling to the canvas! Vale Queiroz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Duran finish him?!#ROC#Vale Queiroz is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vale Queiroz throws a leg kick that is checked
and Duran counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bo Duran!
Bo Duran retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Bo Duran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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

#R1#
Belmond jabs at Rapheal's body.
Rapheal on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Belmond throws a body punch but Rapheal moves out of range.
Rapheal swings widly with a right hand
and Belmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapheal 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.
Belmond lands a body shot.
Rapheal keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belmond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rapheal if he has to take too many more of those.
Belmond has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Animal Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Rapheal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belmond.
A little jabbing left from Rapheal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Belmond looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rapheal is trying to get back to full guard.
Belmond passes the guard and advances to mount!
Belmond prevents Rapheal from getting the reversal.#T2#
Rapheal regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapheal keeps working.
Belmond is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rapheal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rapheal is looking to improve his position.
Belmond wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapheal keeps working.
Rapheal is looking for a sweep. Belmond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belmond is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Belmond lands a nice short elbow.
Rapheal wants to improve his position but Belmond is controlling well.
Rapheal has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Belmond is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Belmond is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rapheal is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Belmond wants to pass to mount but Rapheal is defending the position.
Rapheal felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rapheal is trying to get back to full guard.
Rapheal is looking to control Belmond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rapheal avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rapheal tries to get to full guard but Belmond has control of the leg.
Rapheal is not content to let Belmond control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Belmond tries for a takedown but Rapheal sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Belmond fails with a takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Rapheal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rapheal connects with a body shot.#TD#
Belmond closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rapheal to the mat! Rapheal manages to get full guard.
Belmond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rapheal can do to turn this around?
Belmond wants to control from the top but Rapheal keeps moving.
Rapheal is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rapheal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rapheal looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Belmond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Belmond wants to sweep but no luck.
Rapheal postures up. #SUB2#
Rapheal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belmond is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Rapheal, into his guard. #REVR#
Rapheal is trying to keep Belmond in close.
Belmond wants to control from the top but Rapheal keeps moving.
Rapheal looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Belmond puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
Belmond winds up and cracks Rapheal with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rapheal wants to get back to full guard.
Rapheal is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belmond's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belmond's back!
Rapheal is trying to stick to Belmond's back but Belmond is turning into Rapheal. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rapheal's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belmond.
Belmond stays in close to Rapheal's body and controls the position.
Rapheal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Belmond content to stall in guard here.
Belmond pushes down on Rapheal's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Rapheal avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Belmond.
Belmond wants to control but Rapheal is keeping him busy.
Belmond works his foot free and advances to mount.
Rapheal keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T4#
Rapheal is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Belmond with shots to the head and body - Rapheal looks very uncomfortable down there.
BOOM! Belmond connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rapheal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Belmond wants to control the pace but Rapheal is squirming around nicely.
Belmond punching from mount but Rapheal doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Rapheal is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rapheal is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rapheal is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Belmond raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belmond lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itziar Belmond dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Belmond throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rapheal.
Rapheal throws out a counter right but Belmond avoids it with no problem.
Mark Rapheal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A chopping leg kick lands by Belmond.
Belmond misses with a takedown attempt
and Rapheal cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rapheal lands a nice looking kick to the body. Belmond takes a step back to recover.
Belmond misses with an uppercut
and Rapheal counters with a solid body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belmond with a jab.
Belmond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rapheal. That did some damage!
Belmond has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Rapheal counters with a crisp right hand that drops Belmond! Rapheal lets Belmond back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Belmond is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Itziar Belmond has been cut.#T1#
Belmond throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rapheal counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Rapheal!
A very excited looking Mark Rapheal 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.

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