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Event: DMMA 237 Bonaparte vs Okongwu     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023
#R1#
A big right from Gray misses.
Gray scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Gray misses with a hook.
Delsarte lands with a slapping head kick.
Delsarte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delsarte wants it to stay on the feet.#TD#
Gray drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Delsarte manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gray manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Delsarte wants to get up but he can't break Gray's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Delsarte content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gray has locked up a guillotine! Gray's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Delsarte is holding on here and Gray must be using up a lot of energy. Delsarte has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gray gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Gray!
An out of breath Hector Gray thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Gauthier Delsarte was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: DMMA 228 Pinks vs McKane     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023
#R1#
Delsarte throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Orcarm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte misses with a low kick as Orcarm jumps back.#TD#
Orcarm drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Delsarte is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Orcarm thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Delsarte's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Delsarte is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Delsarte parries the strikes from Orcarm easily there. Orcarm is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Delsarte to escape. #SUB#
Orcarm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Orcarm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Orcarm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Delsarte stops Orcarm from passing to mount. #SUB#
Orcarm wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Delsarte, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Orcarm is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Delsarte has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Orcarm is trying to get an arm triangle but Delsarte is defending well. #T3#
Delsarte trying his best to control but Orcarm has mounted him.#SUB#
Orcarm jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Delsarte manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Delsarte tries to escape but Orcarm is in control.
Delsarte is trying to escape the position but Orcarm is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Orcarm is trying to get an arm triangle but Delsarte is defending well.
Delsarte trying to remain calm as Orcarm controls from the top position.#T4#
Orcarm trying to control the action but Delsarte is working from the bottom.
Orcarm gets to mount! Delsarte was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Orcarm tries to control but Delsarte wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Orcarm lands a nice shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Murfum Orcarm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Orcarm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Delsarte was covering up waiting for the punch and Orcarm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Orcarm wants to control from the top but Delsarte keeps moving.
Orcarm scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#The cut above Gauthier Delsarte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Murfum Orcarm!
During a confident post fight interview, Murfum Orcarm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gauthier Delsarte was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: DMMA 210 Pinkman vs Vaiduoklis     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023
#R1#
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lima.
Delsarte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lima.
Delsarte slips a jab from Lima.
Lima misses with a hook.
Delsarte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Delsarte dives in and grabs Lima's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lima pushes down on Delsarte's head and hops out.
Delsarte throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lima counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Lima throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Lima wants to land a leg kick but Delsarte is out of range.
Lima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Delsarte pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Lima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
Lima throws an overhand right that lands on Delsarte's shoulder, as Delsarte tries to avoid the shot.
Lima misses with an uppercut.
Delsarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lima misses the target.
Delsarte half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lima 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.
Lima throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lima. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Delsarte is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lima sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Delsarte throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Lima to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Lima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Lima lands a big uppercut and Delsarte crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Delsarte looks OK. Lima waves Delsarte back to his feet!#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lima misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Lima scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Delsarte is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Delsarte misses.
Lima flashes Delsarte a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Delsarte's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Delsarte crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Lima punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tiago Lima!
Our winner, Tiago Lima, 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.
Gauthier Delsarte spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: DMMA 201 Outback vs Roos 2     
Date:   Jun 04, 2023
#R1#
Delsarte tries to land a front kick but Vyr steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vyr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vlastimil Vyr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte lands a high kick!
Vyr misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL2#
and Delsarte holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Vyr lands a right hand.
Delsarte prevents a body shot from Vyr.
Vyr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delsarte looking to slow down the pace here.
Vyr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vyr misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vyr after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vyr gets through Delsarte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte blocks a body shot from Vyr.
Vyr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vyr swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Vyr tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vyr avoiding damage.
A head punch on the inside from Vyr fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Vyr content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Delsarte is looking to control Vyr's arms but Vyr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Delsarte has his back to the cage.
Vyr is pushing Delsarte up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Delsarte trying to stall but Vyr improves his position.
Vyr gets underhooks to prevent Delsarte's takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Vyr scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Vyr fails to land.
A short right from Vyr.
Delsarte tries to score a body lock takedown but Vyr shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vlastimil Vyr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauthier Delsarte.
Delsarte working aggressively here.
Delsarte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vyr working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Vyr. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte wants a takedown but no success here.
Vyr throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Vyr has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Vyr misses with a knee to the head.
Delsarte wants to take the fight to the mat but Vyr manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vyr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Vyr with a knee to the head.
Delsarte is working for takedown but Vyr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vyr misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte being controlled against the cage.
Delsarte letting Vyr take a breather here.
Delsarte blocks an elbow strike from Vyr.
Vyr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vyr lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vyr working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delsarte drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vyr pulls his leg out and moves away. #T4#
Delsarte slips under a jab.#KD#
Vyr cracks Delsarte with an uppercut from hell and Delsarte crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vyr's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Delsarte is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vyr postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Delsarte's head off the mat! Delsarte is out! He's out! Vyr jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vlastimil Vyr!
The defeated Gauthier Delsarte had this to say: 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: DMMA 190 Panda vs Ubereerm     
Date:   May 06, 2023
#R1#
Primo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries for a takedown but Primo circles away easily#KD2#
and Primo counters with a beautiful punch that sends Delsarte to the canvas! #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte controls Primo momentarily but Primo frees himself.
Primo trying to control the position from guard on top but Delsarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delsarte can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Primo controls the pace.
Primo looking to pass the guard.
Primo 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.
Delsarte looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Delsarte controls Primo momentarily but Primo frees himself.
Primo trying to control the position from guard on top but Delsarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Delsarte keeping full guard, as Primo tries to pass.
Delsarte has Primo pulled in close to control his posture.
Primo 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. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hero Primo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delsarte lands with a nice combination. Primo backs away looking to recover.#T2#
Primo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte slips a jab from Primo.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Primo.
Sloppy strikes from Delsarte. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Primo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Delsarte thows a leg kick but Primo checks it #KD2#
and Primo counters with a left and a right that hurts Delsarte! He wobbles and falls to the floor - he's in big trouble! Primo jumps into full mount! #ROC2#Delsarte is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Delsarte is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Primo locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Delsarte is forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Primo!
Hero Primo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: DMMA 182 Outback vs Cabrera     
Date:   Apr 01, 2023
#R1#
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Delsarte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Delsarte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Delsarte sees coming a mile off.
Delsarte tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
Delsarte looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Delsarte persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Delsarte fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte misses with a wild combination.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delsarte fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delsarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Delsarte avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delsarte.
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.#T2#
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Delsarte breaks from the clinch.
Delsarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Delsarte moved away.
Lee throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #KD2#
Lee lands a big head kick that sends Delsarte tumbling to the mat! Lee takes a step backwards and waves Delsarte back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Delsarte is rocked!#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Lee shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Delsarte takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Lee sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Delsarte bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alexander Lee!
Alexander Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Gauthier Delsarte spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: DMMA 172 Harakka vs Ledoux     
Date:   Mar 04, 2023
#R1#
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Menshikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov blocks the body kick.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte lunges at Menshikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menshikov's hand.
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Menshikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menshikov misses with a straight right.
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick
and Menshikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Menshikov takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
Menshikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Menshikov tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Menshikov drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Delsarte keeps Menshikov at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Menshikov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Menshikov scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Menshikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menshikov scrambles back to his feet.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Menshikov drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Delsarte tests Menshikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Menshikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delsarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delsarte is looking to counter punch.
Delsarte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Delsarte lands an overhand right.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T3#
Jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte swings for the body but Menshikov moves out of range.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Menshikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delsarte.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menshikov.
Delsarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Menshikov closes the distance and clinches.
Delsarte missing with knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Menshikov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice left hand lands by Menshikov. #T4#
Delsarte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Menshikov avoids it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte pushes Menshikov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delsarte presses Menshikov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Menshikov has Delsarte pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Menshikov throws a nice looking combination but Delsarte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A swing and a miss from Menshikov.
Menshikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Delsarte on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Menshikov moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Delsarte misses with a kick to the body.
Delsarte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Menshikov.
Delsarte throws a front kick that sends Menshikov stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick
and Menshikov counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Delsarte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menshikov doesn't seem phased though.
An inside leg kick lands from Delsarte.
Menshikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Menshikov takes one on the button.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Menshikov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delsarte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Menshikov is out of range and Delsarte settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Delsarte, as that shot connected.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Delsarte connects with the punch.
A head kick from Delsarte lands but Menshikov takes it in his stride.
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Delsarte misses the target.
A low kick from Delsarte misses
letting Menshikov counter with a right hand. #T2#
Menshikov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Menshikov clinches.
Menshikov has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Menshikov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Delsarte.
Delsarte blocking some punches. #BC2#
Menshikov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delsarte cracks Menshikov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Menshikov's front leg but catches the back leg as Menshikov tries to avoid it.
Menshikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Menshikov checks a leg kick nicely.
Menshikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good shot there by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte with a nice calf kick.
Delsarte misses with a head kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delsarte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Menshikov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Delsarte with a body shot.#T4#
Menshikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Menshikov checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Menshikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A jab from Delsarte finds it's way through Menshikov's defenses. #CL2#
Menshikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Menshikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Menshikov's elbow.
Menshikov misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delsarte lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Menshikov moves out of range easily.
Delsarte throws a series of strikes that have Menshikov backpedaling.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice shot lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menshikov! But no joy.
Menshikov tries to clinch there but Delsarte circles away.
Menshikov looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Delsarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Nice shot by Menshikov.
Menshikov blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Menshikov shakes it off.
Delsarte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Delsarte throws the left hand but Menshikov avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov throws out a counter right but Delsarte avoids it with no problem.#CL2#
Menshikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delsarte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Menshikov's defenses.
Menshikov avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Menshikov.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Menshikov.
Menshikov is struggling to control the position.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Delsarte throws an elbow but misses.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Menshikov avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Menshikov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Menshikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delsarte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menshikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delsartes head. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Menshikov prevents Delsarte from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Menshikov is defending well for now.
Menshikov trying to control the position but instead, Delsarte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Menshikov into the cage.
Menshikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menshikov can do to turn this around?
Menshikov wants to stall.
A short right from Menshikov on the inside. #T3#
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte trying to land knees to the body.
Menshikov avoids a wild elbow strike from Delsarte.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Menshikov controls the action.
Menshikov blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Menshikov breaks from the clinch.
Menshikov wants to clinch but Delsarte slips to the side
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte throws a hook but Menshikov blocks it.
Delsarte lands with a shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Menshikov ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T4#
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Menshikov tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Delsarte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menshikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delsarte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Menshikov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Delsarte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Delsarte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Menshikov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delsarte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!

In his post fight interview, Gauthier Delsarte gave a big smile as he said 'I ain’t done yet, new organization. Re motivated again, let’s go '.

 

Event: SMASH: Big Mouth vs Cuntmara 3     
Date:   Jan 29, 2023
#R1#
Seagal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Seagal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Seagal.
Seagal gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Seagal.
Delsarte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Seagal looks to land a combination. Delsarte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Delsarte, as that shot connected.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Delsarte dodges the punch combination from Seagal.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte lands a high kick!
Delsarte thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seagal if he has to take too many more of those.
Delsarte thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seagal if he has to take too many more of those.
Delsarte thumps Seagal with a low kick.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Delsarte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Seagal stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Seagal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Delsarte - the referee stops the clock and Seagal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Delsarte. Seagal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Delsarte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Seagal's sensitive parts.
Seagal tries to bum rush Delsarte with a series of wild strikes but Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Seagal walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Steven Seagal has been cut.
Seagal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A nice combination there by Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the body.
Seagal looks winded!
Nice cross by Delsarte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Delsarte keeps Seagal at a distance using the push kick.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Seagal looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Seagal off balance momentarily.
Delsarte feints and then cracks Seagal's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Seagal down.
Seagal misses with a combination
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand. #T2#
Seagal moves forwards but Delsarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A thudding body kick lands there by Delsarte!
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Delsarte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Seagal momentarily.
Delsarte is looking to slow Seagal down with leg kicks.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab. Seagal acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Delsarte scores with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Seagal. Those never looked like landing.
Seagal's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delsarte thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Seagal if he has to take too many more of those.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
Seagal throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Seagal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Seagal takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Delsarte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T3#
Delsarte jabs at Seagal's body.
A low kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a head kick!
Delsarte lands with a slapping head kick.
Delsarte catches Seagal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delsarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Seagal takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#That has opened up Steven Seagal's cut even more.
Seagal swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Seagal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Delsarte connects with a looping right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Delsarte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#The cut above Steven Seagal's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Delsarte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Delsarte jabs at Seagal's body.
Seagal has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Delsarte.#T4#
Delsarte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Delsarte scores with a nice right hand.
Seagal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Delsarte. That one must have hurt.
Delsarte 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.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Seagal's leg. Seagal is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delsarte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT#Steven Seagal's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Delsarte lands a glancing blow to the side of Seagal's head.
Delsarte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gauthier Delsarte!
Post fight, an emotional Gauthier Delsarte said 'This Is Gonna Be Last Fight Ever, Thank You Smash For Fighting In This Wonderful Organization '.
In defeat, Steven Seagal stepped up to the mic, saying 'My new movie called Buffet Siege 2 is coming straight to dvd. You can order it now for $50 on my website StevenSeagalBullshido.com I'm moving to London since I've recently signed for 300 FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP and plan to take that belt, so watch your ass son this guy ain't playing with fire no more!'.

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Edmonds     
Date:   Jan 07, 2023
#R1#
Maui moves away from the strike by Delsarte.
Delsarte thuds his shin into the meat of Maui's side.
Delsarte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maui counters with a nice body shot.
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick
and Maui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Delsarte clobbers Maui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a hook. Maui ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delsarte just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maui.#CL#
Maui moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Delsarte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Maui.
Delsarte looks winded!
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Maui working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maui lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Maui gets through Delsarte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maui is stalling here.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maui pushes Delsarte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Maui.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maui throws a big uppercut that drops Delsarte! More strikes from Maui and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Delsarte lies dazed against the cage as Maui celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raykuza Maui!
A very excited looking Raykuza Maui 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.
Gauthier Delsarte was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Kowalkiewicz     
Date:   Dec 10, 2022
#R1#
Delsarte misses with a right hand
and Nolan counters with a left to the body.
Delsarte misses with a hook #KD#
and Nolan counters with a nice right hand that sends Delsarte toppling to the canvas! Delsarte scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Nolan finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Nolan.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut
and Nolan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Nolan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Delsarte.
Nolan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nolan throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Nolan drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Delsarte right on the button. Delsarte goes down! Nolan follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Nolan gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jon Nolan!
A relieved looking Jon Nolan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Babinski vs Frewin     
Date:   Nov 05, 2022
#R1#
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Harrison's leg. Harrison is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Harrison throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
Harrison on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT#It looks like Sean Harrison has been cut.
Harrison closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Harrison takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delsarte is looking to land body kicks.
Harrison is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harrison throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Harrison has Delsarte up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harrison chopping away at his opponent's legs. #KD2#
Harrison drops Delsarte with a beautiful combination! Delsarte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harrison is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.#T1#
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delsarte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on Harrison's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harrison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte tries to score with a low kick but Harrison moves his leg out of the way.
Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Delsarte.#CL2#
Harrison fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delsarte, pushing him back against the cage.
Delsarte misses with the head strike.
Delsarte is looking to break free of the clinch but Harrison has double underhooks.
Harrison blocking some punches.
Delsarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Harrison makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harrison lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harrison creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harrison. #ROC2#Delsarte is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harrison creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Delsarte with a big uppercut! Delsarte tries to clinch up but Harrison pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Delsarte to the mat! Delsarte covers up and Harrison unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Harrison!
Sean Harrison tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Gauthier Delsarte spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Mountain vs Chaos 2     
Date:   Oct 09, 2022
#R1#
Bidden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bidden lands a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bidden circles away.
It seemed like Bidden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bidden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bidden.
Delsarte fails with the takedown.
Joe Bidden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Delsarte blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte thows a body kick. Bidden tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bidden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte walks into a left hand.
Delsarte shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gauthier Delsarte. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Delsarte just misses with a punch to the body.
Bidden takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bidden avoids the head kick by Delsarte.
Bidden throws a leg kick that misses.
Delsarte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Delsarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Bidden misses the target.
Bidden misses with an attempted mid kick.
A combination from Delsarte does no damage.
A nice combination there by Delsarte.
Delsarte cracks Bidden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the midsection.
Delsarte shoots in looking for a takedown but Bidden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delsarte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.#T2#
A jab from Bidden misses.
Bidden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Bidden lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Joe Bidden is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good work by Bidden as he checks the leg kick.
Bidden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bidden throws a looping overhand right but Delsarte ducks down to avoid it.
Delsarte misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Bidden was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bidden avoids the head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bidden misses with a low kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Delsarte scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#It looks like Joe Bidden has been cut.
Bidden has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T3#
Bidden dodges the punch combination from Delsarte.
Bidden dodges the punch combination from Delsarte.
Bidden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bidden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Bidden. Beautiful body shot.
Bidden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circling - Bidden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delsarte tries to counter with a takedown but Bidden is quick to defend against it.
Bidden jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Delsarte gets a double leg takedown into Bidden's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delsarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bidden swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Delsarte is in close to Bidden's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bidden wants to stand and escape but Delsarte is having none of it.
Bidden working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Delsarte.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delsarte stops Bidden from standing up.
Delsarte throwing strikes but missing.
Delsarte working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bidden wants to stand up but Delsarte is controlling him.
Delsarte throws a big elbow that misses.
Delsarte throws a big elbow that misses.
Delsarte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bidden works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bidden wants to stand and escape but Delsarte is having none of it.
Delsarte loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Delsarte is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Delsarte won't allow Bidden to get back to his feet.
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 Gauthier Delsarte will probably get the nod.
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#
Delsarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bidden misses with a left hand
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Bidden fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bidden misses with a hook
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bidden avoids the head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Bidden.
Nice body kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bidden.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Delsarte misses with a double jab.
Bidden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bidden checks a leg kick.
Bidden swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Delsarte shoots in looking for a takedown. Bidden tries to sprawl out of it but Delsarte keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bidden manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bidden throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Bidden lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Bidden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
Joe Bidden seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delsarte misses the shot to the body.
Bidden is trying to counter with his kicks.
Delsarte misses with a double jab
and Bidden counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bidden throws out the jab.
Delsarte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bidden misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Delsarte throws a big counter combination but Bidden scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2##TD#
Delsarte looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Delsarte not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bidden wants to get back to his feet.
Delsarte is trying to control. Bidden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Delsarte thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bidden's head.
Bidden looks like he's trying to stand up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bidden pushes Delsarte off but Delsarte dives into side control.
Delsarte in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bidden is trying to buck Delsarte off.#T3#
Bidden is not content to let Delsarte control the position.
Delsarte is working Bidden over with some ground and pound from side control.
Delsarte wants to control but Bidden is keeping him busy.
Bidden wants to get back to his feet.
Delsarte throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Bidden tries to escape but Delsarte is in control.
Gauthier Delsarte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The strikes coming from Delsarte are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Delsarte has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Delsarte taking a breather here.
Bidden on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bidden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Delsarte has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Delsarte working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #T4#
Bidden wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Delsarte.
Delsarte trying to control the position but Bidden is working away.
The strikes coming from Delsarte are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Delsarte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bidden keeps working.
Bidden is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Delsarte misses with the ground and pound.
Delsarte controlling the position.
Bidden is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Delsarte has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Delsarte scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bidden to see if he's OK.
Bidden pushes Delsarte away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Delsarte gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Bidden misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bidden darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Delsarte shoots in looking for a takedown but Bidden manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delsarte's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Bidden.
Bidden dips to his left and cracks Delsarte with an uppercut!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a really nice looking cross but Bidden seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bidden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Delsarte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1#
Delsarte scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bidden is trying to get back to his feet.
Bidden prevents Delsarte from improving position.
Bidden is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Delsarte working the ground and pound but Bidden is defending the strikes.
Delsarte fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Bidden wants to get back to his feet but Delsarte is dominant here and he's now got Bidden's back!
Bidden is trying to stand back up.
Delsarte lands strikes to the head.
Bidden wants to get back to his feet.
Delsarte missing with punches from the back. #T2#
Bidden is trying to get back to his feet but Delsarte has full control of the position and if anything, Bidden has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Delsarte lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Bidden.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bidden can do to turn this around?
Bidden wants to get back to his feet.
Bidden covering up well and avoiding damage.
Gauthier Delsarte is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Delsarte misses with an elbow to the head.
Delsarte controlling the position well here. Bidden rolled but Delsarte kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Bidden trying to get back to his feet but Delsarte is in full control for now. #T3#
Good control from Delsarte.
Bidden is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Delsarte struggling to land strikes to the head as Bidden covers up.
A lull in the action here.
Delsarte throwing sloppy strikes.
Delsarte is riding his opponent, not letting Bidden buck him off.
Bidden is trying to stand back up.
Bidden is keeping busy. #T4##SUB#
Bidden defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Delsarte missing with strikes from the back.
Bidden is trying to stand back up.
Delsarte keeps control of the position easily here as Bidden tries to buck him off.
Delsarte punches the canvas rather than the man.
Bidden trying to get back to his feet but Delsarte is in full control for now.
Bidden covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Bidden wants to get back to his feet.
Joe Bidden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delsarte lands punches and elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delsarte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!

Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Sito 2     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kohler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Kohler tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delsarte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Delsarte 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.
Kohler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kohler throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Delsarte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delsarte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kohler moves away.
Delsarte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kohler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kohler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kohler manages to avoid it.
Delsarte throws out a powerful jab.
Delsarte feints and then cracks Kohler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kohler down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh. #TD#
Kohler gets a double leg takedown into Delsarte's guard.
Kohler with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kohler postures up and lands a big shot to Delsarte's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kohler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T1#
Kohler wants to pass the guard but Delsarte is keeping the position.
Kohler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delsarte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kohler slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kohler throwing strikes from guard but Delsarte blocks nicely. #ES2#
Delsarte pushes Kohler off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Delsarte slips a jab from Kohler.
Delsarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Kohler.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
Kohler shoots for a double leg takedown but Delsarte sprawls well. He's pushed Kohler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delsarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Kohler bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Kohler crashes against the mat.
Sloppy strikes there by Kohler.
Delsarte avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kohler.
Kohler with the ground and pound but Delsarte regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kohler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Delsarte avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kohler. #SUB#
Kohler is working for a submission of some sort. #T3#
Kohler throws a strike but Delsarte avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kohler is in close to Delsarte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kohler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kohler throwing strikes from guard but Delsarte blocks nicely.
Delsarte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kohler trying to control the position from guard on top but Delsarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kohler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kohler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kohler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kohler might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Kohler landing with the ground and pound. #CUT#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andreas Kohler!
Andreas Kohler decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gauthier Delsarte was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Cole     
Date:   Sep 03, 2022
#R1#
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov scores with a jab. Delsarte acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
A punch lands to the side of Menshikov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delsarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Menshikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte cracks a nice hook into Menshikov's ribs.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menshikov misses with a wild combination.
Menshikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Menshikov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Delsarte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Delsarte connects with a high kick.
Menshikov swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a body kick. #T1#
Delsarte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Menshikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Delsarte scrambles back to his feet.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Delsarte with a nice cross.
Delsarte works the jab nicely.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Menshikov checks a leg kick.
Menshikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delsarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte lands a nice hook to Menshikov's body. Menshikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delsarte tries a head kick but it misses.
Delsarte throws a right hand that Menshikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Menshikov also avoids with ease.
Menshikov is looking to counter punch.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.
Menshikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Menshikov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily. #T2#
Delsarte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Menshikovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Delsarte - that will leave a mark!
Delsarte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Menshikov throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Delsarte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Delsarte moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Delsarte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Menshikov. Menshikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Menshikov. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a hook
and Menshikov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Menshikov.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a left to the body.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the head.
Menshikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Menshikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Menshikov.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Delsarte scores with a nice head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Delsarte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delsarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Menshikov off the cage and back into range.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Good leg kick by Delsarte.
Menshikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.#T4#
Menshikov throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Delsarte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delsarte scores with a jab.
Menshikov throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Menshikov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Menshikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Menshikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delsarte lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Menshikov.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters circling - Menshikov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Delsarte. That's going to slow Menshikov down.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Delsarte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Menshikov's head.
Menshikov throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Menshikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Menshikov.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Menshikov throws a body shot but no joy.
Menshikov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Delsarte avoids them all with ease.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menshikov misses the body punch
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov throws a series of punches but Delsarte moves out of range.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Menshikov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #T1#
Delsarte lands a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Menshikov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Delsarte throws a wild body kick that Menshikov sees coming a mile off.
Menshikov drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Menshikov connects with a nice looking jab.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Menshikov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delsarte doesn't seem phased though.
Menshikov misses with a left hand
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Menshikov.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte keeps Menshikov at a distance using the push kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Menshikov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Menshikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Menshikov scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
A punch combination from Menshikov misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Menshikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Menshikov momentarily.
Delsarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Menshikov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delsarte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Menshikov misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC2#Menshikov is rocked!
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Menshikov loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.
Menshikov misses with the combination.
Menshikov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Oh Menshikov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nice body kick from Delsarte.
Menshikov seems to have got his legs back now.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Delsarte cracks a nice hook into Menshikov's ribs.
Menshikov's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Menshikov's head.
Nice shot by Delsarte.
Menshikov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov avoids the head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Delsarte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Delsarte.
Delsarte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
Delsarte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Delsarte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Menshikov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Delsarte lands with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Delsarte finds it's target.
Delsarte scores with a shot to the body.
Delsarte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delsarte misses with a head kick.
Delsarte throws a front kick that sends Menshikov stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Menshikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Delsarte cracks Menshikov with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Menshikov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Menshikov.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the body.
Menshikov walks into a stiff left hand from Delsarte.
Delsarte swinging wildly here.
Sloppy strikes from Menshikov. Those never looked like landing.
Menshikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Menshikov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delsarte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Menshikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Delsarte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Menshikov in his tracks.
Good leg kick by Delsarte. #T1#
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
Delsarte thuds a left hand into Menshikov's body.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
Menshikov misses with a two punch combination.
Delsarte thumps Menshikov with a low kick.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Menshikov misses the target.
Menshikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Menshikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menshikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maxim Menshikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Delsarte lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Good leg kick by Delsarte.
Menshikov misses with a few strikes there.
Menshikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Menshikov.
Menshikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delsarte only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Menshikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delsarte.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Menshikov got wobbled bad by a big combination! Delsarte presses forward with punches and knees until Menshikov stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Menshikov closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delsarte 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: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kohler     
Date:   Jul 31, 2022
#R1#
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte counters with a good, hard body kick but Steel shrugs it off.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Good standup being displayed there by Steel as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel throws an overhand right that lands on Delsarte's shoulder, as Delsarte tries to avoid the shot.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Delsarte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Delsarte tried to score with a low kick but Steel checks it.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delsarte 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.
Steel misses with a looping right.
As Steel backs away, Delsarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Steel tries a quick counter leg kick but Delsarte is wise to it.
Steel is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Steel lands with a shot to the body.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Delsarte, pushing him back against the cage.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
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!
Delsarte using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Steel.
Steel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delsarte walks away with a smile on his face. Steel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delsarte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Steel's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel tries to avoid it.
Steel wants to clinch.
Delsarte throwing a counter right hand but Steel manages to avoid it.
Delsarte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
A big left from Steel misses.
Nice body punch from Steel.
Steel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick lands for Steel.
Steel connects with a right hand. Delsarte shakes it off.
Steel tries to clinch up
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Delsarte scores with a head kick. Steel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Steel blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
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!
Delsarte is looking to score with low kicks.#T2#
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Steel drives through and clinches with Delsarte against the cage.
Delsarte tries a knee to the head but Steel blocks it.
Delsarte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel blocks an elbow strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Delsarte.
Steel pushes Delsarte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel.
A right hand to the body from Steel.
Delsarte is breathing heavily.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Steel.
Steel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Steel pushes Delsarte back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Steel lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Steel lands with a right to the head.
Steel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Delsarte takes a shot to the head. #TD2#
Steel manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Steel wants to sweep here but Delsarte controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Steel is on top in guard. #REVB#
Steel throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steel is in close to Delsarte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Delsarte 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#
Steel tries to roll over but Delsarte keeps him under control.
Steel wants to sweep but Delsarte has passed to side control!
Delsarte controls the position.#T4#
Steel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Steel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Delsarte's best efforts.
Steel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel gets full guard.
Delsarte trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Steel missing with a left hand there. Delsarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Delsarte scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Delsarte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Delsarte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Steel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Steel punishes Delsarte's body with a nice straight punch.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Steel slips the punch.
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Steel throws a leg kick
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Delsarte jabs at Steel's body.
Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Steel misses with a leg kick. #CL2#
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Steel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
Steel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Delsarte to keep the fight standing.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
Delsarte tries to land knees in the clinch but Steel avoids the damage to the body.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage. #BC#
Delsarte breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Steel misses its intended target.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Steel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Delsarte looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.

Delsarte explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Delsarte circles away.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Delsarte throws a jab when Steel was well out of range.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Steel blocks a low kick nicely.
Steel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steel fakes the leg kick and cracks Delsarte in the body.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delsarte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delsarte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Delsarte takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
A big left from Steel misses.
Delsarte avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steel now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Delsarte!
Steel lands a nice hook to Delsarte's body. Delsarte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delsarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steel works Delsarte's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice defenses there by Steel.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Delsarte throws a hook but Steel avoids it easily.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Steel lands with a kick to the temple. Delsarte shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Steel stuns Delsarte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delsarte needs to keep his hands up - Steel had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Delsarte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
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!
Steel scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Steel darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Steel on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delsarte is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte with a nice calf kick.
Steel throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
And Delsarte counters with a quick kick to the body but Steel blocks it.
Delsarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gauthier Delsarte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Delsarte throws a hook to the side of Steel's head but Steel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Steel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Steel.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte thumps Steel with a low kick.
Steel digs a good body shot into Delsarte's ribs.
Steel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delsarte throws a push kick but Steel slaps the foot to one side.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Steel misses with a straight right.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Delsarte looks for the body kick but Steel saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Steel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Steel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel lands a nice looking body shot.
Delsarte takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Delsarte.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delsarte.
Steel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Steel tries to land a front kick but Delsarte steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jab by Delsarte.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Delsarte.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Steel has managed to clinch.
Steel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel. #T2#
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch. #TD2#
Steel manages to pull guard.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Delsarte controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Steel wants to sweep here but Delsarte controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel pulls Delsarte in close to his closed guard and prevents Delsarte from doing any damage or advancing position.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Delsarte is one step ahead there. #T3#
Steel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Delsarte is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Steel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Steel's back!
Steel breaks Delsarte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Steel is looking to work some ground and pound but Delsarte has wrist control.
Steel connects with a couple of short punches.
Steel cracks Delsarte with a solid left hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Steel!
A relieved looking Jerome Steel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Gauthier Delsarte had this to say: 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Delsarte throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Floyd counters with a crisp right hand that drops Delsarte! Floyd lets Delsarte back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Delsarte is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Are you kidding me?! Floyd ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Delsarte clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gauthier Delsarte spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Randalman     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
Menshikov misses with a looping left.
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menshikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Menshikov checks the leg kick.
Menshikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Menshikov throws a combination. Delsarte tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Delsarte counters with a nice leg kick.
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
Menshikov lands a jab to the nose.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Menshikov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Menshikov misses with a right hand
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menshikov's sensitive parts.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
The crowd cheers as Delsarte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Menshikov doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Menshikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Delsarte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Delsarte motions for Menshikov to come forward. Delsarte throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Menshikov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Menshikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some wild striking there from Menshikov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Menshikov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
Menshikov is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Menshikov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Menshikov.
Menshikov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Menshikov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Menshikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Menshikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Delsarte has time to react.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
A big left from Menshikov misses. #T2#
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
Menshikov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte counters with an outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov swinging wildly here.
Menshikov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Good exchange - Delsarte coming out on top.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Menshikov.
As Menshikov backs away, Delsarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Delsarte moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
Menshikov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A combination from Menshikov does no damage. #T3#
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Delsarte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Menshikov throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Menshikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delsarte circles away quickly and effectively.
Menshikov throws a combination that misses
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delsarte thumps Menshikov with a low kick.
Menshikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Menshikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Menshikov should have avoided that one.
Delsarte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Menshikov.
Delsarte looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Delsarte takes one to the side of the head.
Menshikov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delsarte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Menshikov misses with an uppercut.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte misses with a leg kick.
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!
Menshikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delsarte connects with the punch.
Menshikov 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.
Menshikov misses with a straight left.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Menshikov misses the jab.#T4#
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Menshikov misses with a wild body shot.
Menshikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Menshikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte throws a shot to the body.
Menshikov looks winded!
Menshikov misses with a body shot
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Menshikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delsarte lands with a kick to the ribs.
Delsarte is looking to slow Menshikov down with leg kicks.
Delsarte lands a head kick. Menshikov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Delsarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Menshikov on the side of the head.
Menshikov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Delsarte moves out of range as Menshikov strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menshikov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Menshikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
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 Gauthier Delsarte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte'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#
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
Delsarte cracks Menshikov with an open hand slap.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Menshikov misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Menshikov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Menshikov.
Menshikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delsarte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Menshikov looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Menshikov.
Delsarte dodges the punch combination from Menshikov.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Delsarte.
Menshikov throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Delsarte lands a body shot.
Menshikov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delsarte circles away quickly and effectively.
Menshikov is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Delsarte - that will leave a mark!
Delsarte cracks Menshikov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte keeps Menshikov at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Delsarte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Menshikov will feel that in the morning.
Menshikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delsarte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Menshikov under the eye.#KD#
Delsarte lands a big right hand that sends Menshikov crashing to the mat! Delsarte stays standing though and waves Menshikov back to his feet!#ROC#Menshikov is rocked!
Delsarte lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Menshikov up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Delsarte from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Menshikov's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH:71     
Date:   Jun 10, 2022
#R1#
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte misses with a wild combination.
Delsarte thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Maui if he has to take too many more of those.
Delsarte throws a lazy head kick
and Maui counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte keeps the fight on the outside.
Delsarte swings for the body but Maui moves out of range.
Maui looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maui takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maui on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CL2#
Maui takes the fight into the clinch.
Delsarte digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank.
Delsarte missing with knees to the body.
Delsarte lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Delsarte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maui backwards.
Delsarte pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte digs a right hand into Maui's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maui's gas tank. #BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte lands a head kick! #CL2#
Maui gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Maui manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte works the jab nicely.
Maui avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte misses with a low kick as Maui jumps back.
Maui tries to clinch up.
Maui takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delsarte throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Maui takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Delsarte tries to bum rush Maui with a series of wild strikes but Maui uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maui! But no joy.
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
Delsarte lands with a cross.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Maui moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Maui. That did some damage!
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Maui moves out of range easily. #T3#
Delsarte connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Maui misses its intended target.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Maui clinches with his opponent.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delsarte putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Maui in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Delsarte gets through Maui's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Maui blocks an elbow strike from Delsarte.
A shot in the inside from Maui. #BC#
Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delsarte lands the left hand.
Maui tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Delsarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maui 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delsarte thuds a left hand into Maui's body.
Delsarte misses with a wild body shot.
Maui throws a fast counter high kick but Delsarte manages to duck under it in time.#T4#
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maui shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delsarte but Delsarte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maui takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Maui has closed the distance and engaged Delsarte in a clinch.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maui working aggressively here.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delsarte tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delsarte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui.
Delsarte comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Maui feints a counter leg kick.
Maui wants to clinch up but Delsarte keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delsarte scores with a jab. Maui acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maui misses with an uppercut.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Delsarte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It appears Delsarte was looking to counter with a kick there.
Maui is looking to clinch but Delsarte is avoiding it.
Maui avoids a kick to the body.
A little jabbing left from Maui on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Maui takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maui throws a leg kick that misses.
Maui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
Maui looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Maui takes the fight into the clinch.
Delsarte is leaning against Maui and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Raykuza Maui seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
Delsarte throws an elbow that misses.
Delsarte throws an elbow but it misses.
Delsarte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Maui's defenses.
Delsarte lands a left hand. #BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Maui closes the distance and clinches.
Delsarte misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maui prevents a body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Delsarte lands with a short shot to the head.
Maui lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Maui avoiding damage as Delsarte throws knees to the body.
Delsarte working aggressively here.
Maui blocks an elbow strike.
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!
Maui lands a hook that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maui can do to turn this around?
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Maui. #T2#
Maui lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delsarte.
Maui throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Maui scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Maui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delsarte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maui wants to stall.
Maui trying to stall but Delsarte improves his position.
Maui working aggressively here.
Maui lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Maui lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Maui blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Maui.
Maui swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maui blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Delsarte blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Maui misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maui avoids the elbow strike from Delsarte, against the cage.
Maui on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maui lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Maui controls his hands.
Delsarte wants to break free but Maui has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Maui tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delsarte looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Maui avoiding damage.
Maui lands a left hand. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Delsarte being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a hook to the body.
Maui is looking to control Delsarte's arms but Delsarte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Maui has his back to the cage. #T4#
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maui tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte pushes off an throws an elbow but Maui leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maui lands a right hand.
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!
Maui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delsarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maui blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Maui fails to land.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Maui gets a clinch.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Maui misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maui misses with the head strike.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Maui.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Raykuza Maui will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Delsarte 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.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Maui checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte thumps Maui with a low kick.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maui replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Delsarte blocks it well.
Maui takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Maui.
Maui takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Maui finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delsarte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Maui clinches up against the cage.
Delsarte lands a shot to the body.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Maui.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
Maui goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Maui swings wildly with an uppercut but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maui lands a nice uppercut.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Maui controls the action.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Maui avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Maui creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte blocking some punches. #T2##BC2#
Maui breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Maui has managed to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte tries to work over Maui's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Maui misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte lands a nice uppercut.
Maui softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delsarte pushes off an throws an elbow but Maui leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Maui working aggressively here. #BC2#
Maui's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delsarte throws a wild body kick that Maui sees coming a mile off.
Delsarte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Maui has time to react.
Delsarte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Delsarte misses with a body shot
and Maui counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Delsarte thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Maui shoots in for a takedown but Delsarte shows good takedown defense. #T3#
Delsarte misses with a body kick.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delsarte throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Maui counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Maui. #BC2#
Maui manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Maui closes the distance and clinches.
Maui takes a shot to the head.
Maui throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
A shot in the inside from Maui.
Delsarte has a couple of punches blocked by Maui.
Maui has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte. #BC#
Delsarte breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Maui takes the fight into the clinch.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maui lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delsarte working aggressively here. #T4##BC#
Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maui doesn't manage to clinch there - Delsarte circles away.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Maui is able to avoid easily.
Delsarte clobbers Maui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Maui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delsarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Maui moves into the clinch.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delsarte looking to throw knees to the head but Maui is blocking nicely.
Maui lands with a left to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!

Gauthier Delsarte thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Raykuza Maui spoke after the fight, saying 'There's a reason this guy is a legend, shit like that. There's no shame in losing to that guy. I had fun, i'm sure he did too and so did the fans. I love y'all. I'll be back.'.

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Dong     
Date:   May 20, 2022
#R1#
McDonald throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
McDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Delsarte.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from McDonald.
McDonald rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but McDonald moved away.
McDonald gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Delsarte.
McDonald throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Delsarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Delsarte. That one must have hurt.
McDonald throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Delsarte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonald obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McDonald looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
McDonald takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte misses with a looping right.
McDonald looks to clinch
and Delsarte counters with a nice low kick that buckles McDonald's knee momentarily.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Delsarte scores with a hook.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - McDonald looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
McDonald falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by McDonald as he connects with a hook.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
Nice defenses there by McDonald.
Delsarte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delsarte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Delsarte missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Delsarte throws a hook but McDonald blocks it.
Delsarte on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Delsarte misses with a jab to the body
and McDonald cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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!
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick. #T2#
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McDonald tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delsarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McDonald.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Delsarte throws a body kick that misses.
McDonald was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delsarte can pounce on him.
McDonald throws out a loose jab but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
McDonald thuds a left hand into Delsarte's body.
McDonald misses with a hook.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McDonald fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Delsarte in his tracks.
Delsarte connects with a looping right hand.
McDonald blocks a jab.#T3#
Delsarte throws a shot to the body.
Good work by McDonald as he checks the leg kick.
McDonald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McDonald scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Delsarte doesn't seem bothered though.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#Delsarte is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Gauthier Delsarte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Delsarte is still on wobbly legs! Can McDonald finish him?
McDonald cracks Delsarte with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Bob McDonald!
After winning the bout, Jim Bob McDonald thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Muller vs KillsInWater     
Date:   Apr 30, 2022
#R1#
Delsarte misses the shot to the body.
Kharma cracks a nice hook into Delsarte's ribs.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Kharma moved away.
Kharma throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
Kharma throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kharma misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Kharma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Kharma misses with a body shot.
Kharma wants to slow Delsarte down by chopping away at his legs.
Delsarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kharma looks for the body kick but Delsarte saw that one coming.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kharma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Kharma thows a leg kick but Delsarte checks it
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Kharma drops Delsarte with a beautiful combination! Delsarte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kharma is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Kharma takes one on the button.#T1#
A low kick from Delsarte is predictable there
and Kharma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kharma throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kharma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Bad Kharma has been cut.
Kharma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delsarte. Delsarte obviously looking to wear him down.
Kharma throws a leg kick but Delsarte checks it.
Delsarte cracks Kharma with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been informed that Kharma has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kharma blocks the body kick.
Kharma lands with a nice body punch.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kharma throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte moves out of range of the strikes.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Kharma sees it coming and moves out of range.
Delsarte throws a shot to the body.
Delsarte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Kharma .
Delsarte feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kharma takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Delsarte cracks a nice hook into Kharma 's ribs.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Kharma ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Kharma has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kharma was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
Delsarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Delsarte's corner calls for a 1-2. Delsarte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Delsarte scores with a nice head shot.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Delsarte is looking to score with low kicks.
Delsarte misses with a few strikes there.
Kharma throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kharma needs to keep his hands up - Delsarte had a free shot at his head there.
Kharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharma darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.#T3#
Delsarte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Delsarte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kharma closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kharma misses the jab.
Kharma throws a head kick that misses
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Kharma shakes it off.
Delsarte checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Delsarte.
Kharma swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kharma walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Delsarte lands a slapping body shot.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Kharma .
Delsarte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A solid leg kick lands there for Kharma .
Kharma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte lands a head shot.#T4#
Delsarte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kharma 's head backwards.#ROC#Kharma is rocked!
Delsarte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kharma is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him?
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Kharma 's leg. Kharma is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kharma just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharma seems to have recovered his senses.
Delsarte pushes Kharma away with a front kick.
Kharma looks winded!
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kharma . That did some damage!
Kharma misses with a looping right.
Kharma throws a leg kick that is checked
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kharma checks a low kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kharma throws a push kick but Delsarte slaps the foot to one side.
Delsarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Kharma in the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delsarte connects with the punch.
Delsarte scores with a nice right hand.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kharma misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kharma throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Kharma has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kharma 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kharma scrambles back to his feet.
Kharma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kharma pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kharma takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kharma takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kharma 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Delsarte and Kharma are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Delsarte throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Kharma into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Delsarte knows it - he's on the cage flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Bad Kharma was interviewed post fight and said '.......guess I got bad kharma'.

 

Event: SMASH: Borgia vs Kurri     
Date:   Apr 08, 2022
#R1#
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Maxim Menshikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Menshikov misses with a double jab.
We've been informed that Menshikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Menshikov misses with a few strikes there.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Menshikov misses.
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Menshikov.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Menshikov.
A left lands for Delsarte.
Menshikov misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Nice jab there from Menshikov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Menshikov misses with a body shot.
Menshikov throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Menshikov takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Menshikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Menshikov. That did some damage!
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Menshikov looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
Menshikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Menshikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte. #T1#
Delsarte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Menshikov lands with a nice body punch.
Menshikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.#KD2#
Menshikov drops Delsarte with a beautiful combination! Delsarte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Menshikov is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Menshikov misses with a jab to the body
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Menshikov cracks Delsarte with a hook to the temple - Delsarte is on wobbly legs here! Menshikov swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Delsarte falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Menshikov wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Maxim Menshikov!
Maxim Menshikov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gauthier Delsarte had this to say: 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs Delsarte     
Date:   Mar 11, 2022
#R1#
Johnson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Delsarte misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like LaTroy Johnson has been cut.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Delsarte coming out on top.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Delsarte lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnson.
It seemed like Delsarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Delsarte walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte with the inside leg kick.
Delsarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Delsarte 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 Johnson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Johnson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Johnson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Johnson slips the punch.
Johnson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Delsarte's hands.#T1#
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Johnson throws a lazy uppercut
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Delsarte blocks the leg kick.
Johnson motions for Delsarte to come forward. Johnson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte throws a push kick but Johnson slaps the foot to one side.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Decent striking displayed by Delsarte there.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Delsarte.
Jab by Delsarte.
Johnson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throwing a counter right hand but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte tries to land a leg kick but Johnson saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Delsarte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Delsarte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson tried to counter with a leg kick but Delsarte avoided it.
Johnson tries to score with a low kick but Delsarte moves his leg out of the way.
A leg kick checked by Johnson.
Delsarte throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a straight right.
Delsarte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Delsarte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T3#
Delsarte throws a good cross that connects.
Delsarte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnson.
A cross from Delsarte lands.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick
and Johnson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Donk. Delsarte catches Johnson right on the button with a cross.
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Delsarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnson.
Johnson throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Johnson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Delsarte doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T4#
Johnson walks into a left hand.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Delsarte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Delsarte
and Delsarte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Gauthier Delsarte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Delsarte cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Delsarte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delsarte checks it well.
Delsarte clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Delsarte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Johnson is out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Delsarte had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Delsarte doesn't seem bothered though.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Delsarte. That did some damage!
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Johnson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Delsarte throws a combination that misses
and Johnson counters with a huge left! Delsarte is in big trouble! He's backing up but Johnson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Delsarte from any more damage. A dominating finish by Johnson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). LaTroy Johnson!
LaTroy Johnson retains his super heavyweight title!
LaTroy Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gauthier Delsarte spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba 2     
Date:   Feb 18, 2022
#R1#
Delsarte throws a jab when Kapisi was well out of range.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Kapisi.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kapisi manages to avoid it.
Delsarte jabs at Kapisi's body.
Kapisi throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Kapisi throws a lazy uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapisi missing with a left hand there. Delsarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kapisi throws a sloppy body shot
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kapisi.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kapisi.
Delsarte has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kapisi is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Delsarte moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
Kapisi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
A big right from Delsarte misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Kapisi misses its target.
Kapisi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delsarte misses with a hook.
Delsarte throws a good cross that connects.
Delsarte stuns Kapisi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with an uppercut.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kapisi misses with the combination.
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a good cross that connects.
Kapisi is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Delsarte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kapisi with a body shot.
Delsarte is looking to slow Kapisi down with leg kicks.
Delsarte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kapisi doesn't seem bothered though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Delsarte!
Delsarte lands a jab to the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delsarte. That's going to slow Kapisi down.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte blocks a jab.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Kapisi misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delsarte connects with a crisp jab.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Good exchange - Delsarte coming out on top.
Delsarte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kapisi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Kapisi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Kapisi is rocked!
Delsarte is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh Kapisi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kapisi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kapisi seems to have got his legs back now.
Delsarte works Kapisi's body with a nice hook.
Kapisi throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delsarte! But no joy.
Kapisi moves out of range of the leg kick from Delsarte.
A solid body kick from Delsarte.
The fighters circling - Kapisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delsarte fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kapisi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kapisi misses with a body shot.
Kapisi takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Delsarte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kapisi.
Good shot there by Delsarte.
Kapisi misses the jab.
Kapisi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delsarte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Kapisi has knocked Delsarte down with a huge combo! Kapisi steps away and waves a wobbly Delsarte back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Delsarte misses.
Kapisi misses with a left hand
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Kapisi misses with a body shot
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kapisi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Delsarte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kapisi throws a body shot but no joy.
Kapisi takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Delsarte digs a good body shot into Kapisi's ribs.
Delsarte connects with a jab.
A cross from Kapisi lands.
Kapisi blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Kapisi looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Kapisi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapisi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kapisi throws a right and a left that Delsarte avoids nicely. #T4#
Delsarte fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kapisi is breathing heavily.
Delsarte throws out a powerful jab.
Kapisi throws a sloppy body shot
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kapisi tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jab by Kapisi.
Kapisi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kapisi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body kick.
Kapisi looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kapisi throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Delsarte works Kapisi's body with a nice hook.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kapisi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Delsarte with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Kapisi misses the target.
Kapisi misses with a low kick as Delsarte jumps back.
A slapping body kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kapisi throws a series of punches but Delsarte avoids them all with ease.
Delsarte defending well as Kapisi loads up on a big left hand.
Kapisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapisi.
Delsarte lands a head kick. Kapisi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
Kapisi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kapisi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Delsarte wants to slow Kapisi down by chopping away at his legs.
Kapisi will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Delsarte cracks Kapisi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
Delsarte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delsarte swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kapisi.
Kapisi is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Kapisi thuds a left hand into Delsarte's body.
Kapisi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delsarte counters with a solid body kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kapisi might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kapisi.
Delsarte lands with a cross.
Kapisi looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Kapisi's leg. Kapisi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kapisi misses with a looping right.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body.
Kapisi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kapisi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kapisi loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kapisi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Delsarte - the referee stops the clock and Kapisi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Delsarte. Kapisi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Kapisi 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.
Delsarte scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Delsarte drops Kapisi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kapisi looks back up at him and smiles so Delsarte waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Kapisi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kapisi misses with an uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
A good leg kick by Delsarte. #T2#
Delsarte delivers a nice body kick.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Kapisi should have avoided that one.
Kapisi misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Delsarte misses.
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Delsarte is looking to slow Kapisi down with leg kicks.
Kapisi feints and then cracks Delsarte's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Delsarte down.
Kapisi throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Kapisi throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte with a nice calf kick.
Kapisi misses with a jab to the body
and Delsarte counters with a two punch combo.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Kapisi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapisi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Kapisi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Delsarte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Delsarte blocks a jab.
Delsarte lands a front kick.
Delsarte sizes up Kapisi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delsarte lands with a hook. Kapisi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kapisi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Delsarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kapisi misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Kapisi misses.
Kapisi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kapisi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kapisi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Delsarte can pounce on him.
Delsarte lands a jab.
Kapisi throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Kapisi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte lands with a cross.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Delsarte! Kapisi is out on his feet! Delsarte rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Kapisi is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Kapisi is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
During a confident post fight interview, Gauthier Delsarte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: SMASH: Choke vs Torsten     
Date:   Jan 26, 2022
#R1#
Delsarte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lesnar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Delsarte scores with a decent looking hook.
Delsarte lands a nice hook to Lesnar's body. Lesnar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with the body kick#TD#
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Delsarte manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Lesnar.
Delsarte getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lesnar tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Lesnar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Delsarte's waist but Delsarte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnar off to one side.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lesnar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lesnar walks into a straight right hand from Delsarte.#T1#
Lesnar on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Lesnar checks it.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Delsarte is quick to defend against it.
Delsarte scores with a nice head shot.
Delsarte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lesnar.
Lesnar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lesnar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Lesnar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at whitey's gym in the buildup to the fight.
Delsarte looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Delsarte won't be happy with that. #SU#
Lesnar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Delsarte misses with a low kick. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Delsarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Delsarte misses.
Delsarte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Delsarte connects with a single shot there.
Lesnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Delsarte 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 Lesnar has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lesnar and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick.
Delsarte has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lesnar is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnar's head backwards.
Delsarte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lesnar under the eye.
Delsarte scores with a one two! Lesnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Delsarte tries a head kick but it misses.
Delsarte scores with a one two! Lesnar had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar moves forwards but Delsarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Delsarte throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a single leg into guard. Delsarte didn't expect that. #SU#
Lesnar stands up and waves to Delsarte to follow him.
Delsarte lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lesnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnar's head.
Lesnar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delsarte sprawls and moves away.
Delsarte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lesnar had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Delsarte throws a leg kick #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Delsarte kicks Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Delsarte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lesnar's hands.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delsarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte with a jab.
Delsarte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lesnar avoids the head kick by Delsarte.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Delsarte throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control. #SU#
Lesnar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnar. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lesnar.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lesnar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lesnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a looping right.
Delsarte thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU#
Lesnar escapes and gets back to his feet.
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lesnar's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #TD#
Lesnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delsarte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1##SU#
Lesnar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Lesnar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Delsarte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Delsarte throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Lesnar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Delsarte wants to get back to his feet but Lesnar passes into half guard. #REVB#
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Delsarte with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SU#
Lesnar gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Delsarte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lesnar is out of range and Delsarte settles back down. #T2#
Lesnar slips under a jab from Delsarte.
Lesnar defending well as Delsarte loads up on a big left hand.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Lesnar just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delsarte misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Lesnar.
Delsarte steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte lands the left hand.
Delsarte misses with a wild body shot.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control.
Lesnar in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sloppy strikes there by Lesnar.
Mark Lesnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Delsarte is trying to control Lesnar's posture but Lesnar avoids it. #T3#
Lesnar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Delsarte's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lesnar working the ground and pound but Delsarte is defending the strikes. #SU#
Lesnar stands up and beckons Delsarte to his feet.
Lesnar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Delsarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Lesnar in the body.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Delsarte - that will leave a mark!
Delsarte looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control.

Delsarte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An inside leg kick from Delsarte misses.
Lesnar half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by Lesnar.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Delsarte is quick to defend against it.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delsarte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Delsarte throws a lazy body kick #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Delsarte!
Delsarte pushes Lesnar away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lesnar gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lesnar laying and praying for a moment but Delsarte takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lesnar lands strikes from half guard.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Lesnar thows a huge punch but Delsarte dodges it nicely.
Lesnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gauthier Delsarte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lesnar swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand.
Delsarte is looking to slow Lesnar down with leg kicks.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Lesnar shakes it off.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Lesnar drops down looking for a counter takedown but Delsarte sprawls and moves away.
Lesnar looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Delsarte finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delsarte throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delsarte throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar scores with a decent looking hook.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delsarte gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SU#
Lesnar stands up and beckons Delsarte to join him on the feet. #T1#
Delsarte thumps Lesnar with a low kick.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Lesnar.
Delsarte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Delsarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Delsarte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Delsarte won't be happy with that.

Delsarte sneaks out the side door and pushes Lesnar away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
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!
Lesnar checks a leg kick.
Lesnar tries to counter with a takedown but Delsarte is quick to defend against it.
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Delsarte thuds his right hand into Lesnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mark Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Delsarte misses with a head kick.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Lesnar off balance momentarily.
Delsarte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lesnar slips a straight right by Delsarte.
Delsarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Delsarte misses the jab.
Mark Lesnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No joy there for Lesnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T3#
A clash of legs there as Lesnar blocks the low kick.
Delsarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lesnar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delsarte throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lesnar feinted with a counter takedown.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the body.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Delsarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delsarte cracks Lesnar with a good jab.
Delsarte lands a jab.
Delsarte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Delsarte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T4#
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte scores with a head kick. Lesnar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar 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.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lesnar.
Delsarte connects with a jab.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Lesnar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Delsarte lands with a cross.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!

Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Kluba     
Date:   Dec 15, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Torres should have avoided that one.
Good shot there by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch lands to the side of Delsarte 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torres throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Torres misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
Delsarte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Torres moves out of range of the strikes.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Torres moves away from the strike by Delsarte.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Delsarte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Delsarte misses.
Torres misses with a straight left.
Delsarte feints a counter leg kick.
Delsarte lands with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Torres lands a big right hand that sends Delsarte crashing to the mat! Torres stays standing though and waves Delsarte back to his feet!
Torres loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.
Torres swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
The fighters circling - Delsarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Torres wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheers as Delsarte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Torres doesn't seem phased though.
Torres takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Torres counters with a crisp right hand that drops Delsarte! Torres lets Delsarte back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Delsarte is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Delsarte misses the target.
Torres moves out of range of the body kick.
Delsarte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delsarte takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Torres on the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Delsarte.
Torres swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
A big left from Torres misses. #T2#
Delsarte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Torres checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Delsarte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Torres misses with a hook
and Delsarte counters with a nice kick to the body.
Torres takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Torres checks a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delsarte displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A shot to the body from Delsarte misses
and Torres counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#The cut above Gauthier Delsarte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Delsarte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Torres had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Delsarte moves away from the strike by Torres.
Delsarte lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Torres moves away from the strike by Delsarte.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Torres checks a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a chopping leg kick but Torres manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte slips under a jab.#T3#
Torres waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Torres avoids a kick to the body.
Torres moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Torres misses.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Torres walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Delsarte lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Torres throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Torres was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
Torres misses with a looping right.#T4#
Delsarte is looking to slow Torres down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Torres manages to avoid it.
Delsarte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Delsarte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Torres throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Torres throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torres throws a hook to the side of Delsarte's head but Delsarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Torres blocks a low kick nicely.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Torres sees it coming and moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Torres misses its target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Torres.
Delsarte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Torres. Torres circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Delsarte tries to work over Torres's front leg with a kick but Torres checks it.
A big right from Torres misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte'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#
Torres on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Torres's head backwards.
Torres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Torres looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Torres moved away.
Torres just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Torres is out of range.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a two punch combo.
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!
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head. #ROC2#Torres is rocked!
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Torres works the jab nicely.
Torres is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T1#
Delsarte misses with a wild body shot.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily.
Torres throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delsarte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Torres's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delsarte.
Oh Torres is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres misses with an uppercut.
Torres seems to have got his legs back now.
Delsarte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Torres counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Torres throws a poor cross that misses
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte is pawing at Torres, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Torres's nose. Torres is badly hurt! Delsarte pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Torres tries desperately to hold on but Delsarte is relentless in his assault! As Torres receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Delsarte away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
An out of breath Gauthier Delsarte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Cruz     
Date:   Nov 12, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Southall's front leg but catches the back leg as Southall tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
A clash of legs there as Southall blocks the low kick.
Delsarte misses with a jab to the body
and Southall counters with a body kick that stops Delsarte in his tracks momentarily.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte connects with a body shot that sends Southall's belly button to the back.
Delsarte throws a low kick but Southall avoids it.
Southall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Some wild striking there from Delsarte.
Delsarte keeps Southall at a distance using the push kick.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Delsarte is looking to counter with a body kick.
Southall misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Southall takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte throws a lazy right hand but Southall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a looping overhand right but Southall ducks down to avoid it.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Delsarte.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Southall's leg. Southall is trying to keep his angry face on.
Delsarte throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
Delsarte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Southall! But no joy.
Southall takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delsarte.
Southall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
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!
Southall tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Southall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#TD2#
Southall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Delsarte quickly recovers to half guard.
Southall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delsarte keeps working.
Southall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Southall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Delsarte has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Southall is working away from the top position though.
Delsarte is refusing to be controlled, as Southall sits in half guard.
Delsarte looks like he's trying to stand up.
Southall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3##SUB2#
Southall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Southall not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Southall in particular looking to stall.
Southall throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Southall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Delsarte's head. #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.
Delsarte wants to get back to full guard.
Southall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Southall working over Delsarte with some ground and pound. Delsarte looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Southall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Southall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Southall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Southall landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Southall sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Delsarte defending well though.
Delsarte has his hands clasped together around Southall's back. He's all about the action.
Delsarte blocking the ground and pound attempt from Southall.
Southall is nestled in close to Delsarte, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Southall thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Delsarte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Southall misses with a body kick.
Southall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Southall's front leg but catches the back leg as Southall tries to avoid it.
Southall misses with a left hand
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
Southall throws a leg kick but Delsarte moved away.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southall can do to turn this around?
Southall scores with a jab to the head. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Southall's coach down at Tran MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Southall's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Southall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Southall throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Southall moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Southall on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Southall walks into a straight right hand from Delsarte.
Delsarte tried to score with a low kick but Southall checks it.#TD2#
Delsarte gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Southall to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Southall throws a big right hand that misses.
Southall loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Southall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Southall prevents Delsarte from getting back to his feet.
Delsarte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Southall postures up in Delsarte's guard and throws a big left but Delsarte blocks it.
Southall is looking to work some ground and pound but Delsarte has wrist control.
Southall works over Delsarte with some ground and pound from guard.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Neville Southall!
Gauthier Delsarte spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi     
Date:   Oct 09, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte looks to land a left hand but Lesnar moved out of range nicely.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut.
Delsarte cracks Lesnar with an open hand slap.#CUT#It looks like Mark Lesnar has been cut.
Delsarte misses with a hook. Lesnar ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lesnar won't allow Delsarte to sweep him here.
Lesnar throwing strikes but missing.
Lesnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Delsarte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Delsarte is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lesnar trying to control but Delsarte is working from the bottom.
Lesnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Delsarte keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Lesnar moves out of range.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lesnar 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.
Lesnar has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Lesnar's head. #T2#
Lesnar tries to clinch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Lesnar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delsarte throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CL2#
Lesnar rushes Delsarte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lesnar struggles to land a body shot inside as Delsarte controls his hands.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lesnar backwards. #BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lesnar.
Delsarte throws a jab when Lesnar was well out of range.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it #TD2#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Delsarte is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lesnar missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Lesnar with the ground and pound but Delsarte uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lesnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Lesnar throws a strike but Delsarte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Delsarte stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Delsarte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lesnar seems keen to control Delsarte's posture.
Lesnar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Delsarte manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T4#
Delsarte keeping moving, preventing Lesnar from controlling successfully.
Lesnar lands a couple of digs.
Delsarte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Delsarte blocks nicely.
Delsarte looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar throws a strike but Delsarte rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Delsarte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lesnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delsarte defends well and Lesnar ends up having to push Delsarte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delsarte misses with a straight right.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Lesnar shakes it off.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lesnar can do to turn this around?
Delsarte throws a hook to the side of Lesnar's head but Lesnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delsarte throws a lazy right hand but Lesnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lesnar misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Delsarte tries a low kick but Lesnar avoids it.
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range. #T1#
Nice jab there from Delsarte.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Delsarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte swings for the body but Lesnar moves out of range.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice sprawl there from Delsarte as Lesnar shoots in.
Delsarte missing with a left hand there. Lesnar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lesnar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Delsarte pinned against the cage. Delsarte gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gauthier Delsarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Lesnar.#T2#
Lesnar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Delsarte uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lesnar has time to react.
Delsarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Lesnar is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Lesnar checks it.
And Lesnar tries to counter it with a takedown but Delsarte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte 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.
Lesnar checks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.
Delsarte throws a jab but it's blocked by Lesnar.
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnar feints the counter takedown.#T3#
Lesnar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lesnar connects with a body shot.
Delsarte thuds his right hand into Lesnar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lesnar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Delsarte throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Lesnar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Delsarte won't be happy with that.

Delsarte throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lesnar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Lesnar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lesnar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Lesnar rushes Delsarte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte prevents the takedown attempt. #T4##BC#
Delsarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnar manages to avoid it.
Lesnar checks a low kick from Delsarte.
Lesnar with the counter takedown but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Lesnar misses with a looping left.
Delsarte thows a leg kick but Lesnar checks it #TD2#
and Lesnar counters with a takedown into side control.
Lesnar throwing strikes but Delsarte manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Lesnar is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lesnar is not content to let Delsarte control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Lesnar's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Delsarte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lesnar will feel that in the morning.
Delsarte throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delsarte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Delsarte throws a hook but Lesnar avoids it easily.
Delsarte throws out a loose jab but Lesnar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a wild body kick that Lesnar sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Delsarte thuds his shin into the meat of Lesnar's side.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delsarte tries to work over Lesnar's front leg with a kick but Lesnar checks it. #T1#
Lesnar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
No luck for Lesnar with that takedown attempt.
Lesnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delsarte sprawls well. Delsarte wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lesnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Delsarte misses the target.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #TD2#
Lesnar is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Delsarte's half guard.

Delsarte kicks Lesnar off and gets back to his feet.
Mark Lesnar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Lesnar shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Delsarte's guard.
Lesnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lesnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lesnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Delsarte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Delsarte!#REVR#
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lesnar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Lesnar looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Lesnar trying to control but Delsarte is working from the bottom.
Lesnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gauthier Delsarte overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lesnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Delsarte works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lesnar trying to control but Delsarte is working from the bottom.
Delsarte seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lesnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Delsarte blocks nicely.
Lesnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lesnar throwing strikes from guard but Delsarte blocks nicely.
Lesnar throws an elbow that misses. Delsarte uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lesnar's guard. Nice move by Delsarte!#REVR#
Delsarte wants to control from the top but Lesnar keeps moving.
Lesnar looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesnar, not yet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Delsarte, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!

Our winner, Gauthier Delsarte, 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: SMASH: Kneeland vs Kosmanov     
Date:   Sep 10, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but Machado moved away.
Machado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand.
Delsarte is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado tries for a takedown. No joy.
Machado working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Machado is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Machado throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Machado tries to clinch up.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Machado throws a leg kick that misses. #CL2#
Machado instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte tries to work over Machado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte misses with an elbow strike.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land.
Machado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Delsarte missing with knees to the body.
Delsarte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Machado avoids it.#BC2#
Machado's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Delsarte lands a head shot.
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Machado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Delsarte misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte scores with a nice head shot.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
A combination from Machado does no damage.
Delsarte connects with a high kick.
Machado swinging wildly here. #T2#
Delsarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte throws a series of punches but Machado avoids them all with ease.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by Delsarte, which made it look bad.
Gauthier Delsarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Heitor Machado.
Nice uppercut lands for Delsarte. That snapped Machado's head back.
Good standup being displayed there by Delsarte as he connects with a hook.
Machado throws a series of strikes that have Delsarte backpedaling. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte scores with a body shot.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machado steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Machado off balance momentarily.
Machado misses with a hook
and Delsarte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Machado's knee momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Delsarte.
Delsarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Machado 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Delsarte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Delsarte misses with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Machado blocks the low kick.#TD2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Delsarte wants to get back to his feet but Machado passes into half guard. #REVR#
Machado is taking a breather. Delsarte says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Machado is looking to take a break and control but Delsarte is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Machado has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Advanced Fitness Inc.. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T4#
Machado controlling the pace.
Machado's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delsarte to score with a decent uppercut.
Machado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Delsarte misses the target.
Delsarte explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Machado takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machado backwards.
Machado avoids a wild elbow strike from Delsarte.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
Delsarte with an attempt at a knee that misses. #T1#
Delsarte lands a shot to the body.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Machado is breathing heavily.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Machado controls his hands.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Delsarte cracks Machado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte connects with a jab.
Machado has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Machado's head.
Delsarte lands with a shot to the body.
Machado fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delsarte looks for the body kick but Machado saw that one coming.
Machado wants to counter with a clinch but Delsarte pushes him away.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delsarte thuds his shin into the meat of Machado's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte seems to be stalking Machado here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Machado drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gauthier Delsarte!
A relieved looking Gauthier Delsarte 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: SMASH:14     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
Kapisi slips a straight right by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
Kapisi keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kapisi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Kapisi has Delsarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Delsarte lands with a left to the head.
Still in the clinch, Kapisi scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Kapisi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Kapisi swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jab, jab by Delsarte - just one landing.
Kapisi misses with a left hand
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapisi scores with a sloppy right hand. Delsarte should have avoided that one.
Delsarte thumps Kapisi with a low kick.
Kapisi digs a good hook to Delsarte's body.
Kapisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapisi.
A quick step to the side and Delsarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Kapisi. #T1#
Delsarte delivers a nice body kick.
Kapisi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Delsarte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kapisi's head.
Kapisi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kapisi lands with a good body shot.
Kapisi misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Delsarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Kapisi's front leg but catches the back leg as Kapisi tries to avoid it.
Kapisi lands with an uppercut that bounces Delsarte off the cage and back into range.
Kapisi is looking to clinch but Delsarte is avoiding it.
Kapisi avoids a punch combination nicely.
A shot to the body from Kapisi misses
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delsarte thuds his shin into the meat of Kapisi's side.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapisi throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice body punch from Kapisi.
Kapisi thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Kapisi throws a leg kick but Delsarte moved away.
Kapisi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Delsarte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kapisi misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapisi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delsarte. Delsarte obviously looking to wear him down.
Delsarte works Kapisi's body with a nice hook.
Delsarte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kapisi's sensitive parts.
Delsarte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice body punch from Kapisi.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kapisi.
Kapisi misses with a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Delsarte. Beautiful body shot.
Kapisi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kapisi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapisi misses the target.
Kapisi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Delsarte cracks Kapisi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jab by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a head kick. Kapisi smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapisi.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Kapisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kapisi misses with a hook to the body
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kapisi.
Kapisi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Kapisi looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
Kapisi throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte punishes Kapisi's body with a nice straight punch.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Delsarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kapisi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delsarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Nice jab there from Kapisi. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.#T4#
Kapisi looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
Kapisi lands a nice hook to Delsarte's body. Delsarte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kapisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Kapisi throws a nice looking combination but Delsarte bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delsarte swings for the body but Kapisi moves out of range.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kapisi.
Delsarte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kapisi connects with a body shot.
Kapisi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delsarte throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Kapisi slips under a jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte tried to counter with a leg kick but Kapisi avoided it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kapisi looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kapisi throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kapisi throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kapisi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kapisi misses with a body shot.
Kapisi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kapisi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kapisi ducks under a wild hook from Delsarte.
Delsarte tests Kapisi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kapisi just misses with a punch to the body.
As Kapisi backs away, Delsarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kapisi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Delsarte moves away from the strike by Kapisi.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kapisi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Delsarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kapisi.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kapisi lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kapisi can do to turn this around?
Nice jab there from Kapisi. #T1#
Kapisi misses the jab.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Kapisi should have avoided that one.
Kapisi with a hook.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good standup being displayed there by Delsarte as he connects with a hook.#CL2#
Kapisi clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Kapisi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kapisi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Kapisi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kapisi misses with a wild body shot.
Kapisi misses with a few strikes there.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kapisi lands an overhand right.
Kapisi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kapisi misses the shot 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!
Kapisi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kapisi misses with a straight right.
Kapisi lands a right hook to the body.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Delsarte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T2#
Kapisi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Delsarte misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kapisi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Delsarte has time to react.
Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Delsarte feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kapisi missing with a left hand there. Delsarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kapisi throws a shot to the body.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte throws a hook but Kapisi blocks it.
Kapisi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Delsarte walks into a straight right hand from Kapisi.#CUT2#Jeez, Gauthier Delsarte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Kapisi.
Kapisi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Kapisi's head.
Kapisi drops Delsarte with a huge uppercut! Delsarte drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Kapisi is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi!
Keone Kapisi really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hardcore Alchemy logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Kapisi vs Floyd     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Panda swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Panda blocks the low kick.
Delsarte lands a nice shot that snaps Panda's head back.
Delsarte misses with a hook.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda misses with a jab, cross combination.
The fighters circling - Delsarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Panda throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Panda 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.
Panda lands a jab to Delsarte's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Delsarte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Panda punishes Delsarte's body with a nice straight punch.
Panda checks the leg kick nicely there.
A swing and a miss from Panda.
Delsarte is looking to counter punch.#T1#
Panda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Panda throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Panda throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Panda manages to avoid it.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick from Delsarte.#TD2#
Panda shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Panda showed some decent athleticism there.
Delsarte wants to stand back up but Panda manages to pass into side control.
Delsarte tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Delsarte is working hard here to advance position.
Panda tries to score with some ground and pound. Delsarte controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte wants to get back to his feet but Panda drags him back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Panda fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Delsarte managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Panda.
Delsarte wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#T3#
Delsarte is trying to improve his position.
Delsarte can't do much from the bottom here.
Delsarte dodges the ground and pound from Panda.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Delsarte throws a wild body kick that Panda sees coming a mile off.
Delsarte lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT#It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Delsarte throws out a leg kick but Panda moves out of range and Delsarte only half commits.
And Panda tries to counter it with a takedown but Delsarte pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Panda.
Panda is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Panda pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Panda counters with a takedown into side control.
Panda creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Delsarte sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Panda misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Panda is chipping away with strikes.
Panda looks up at the clock and then as Delsarte takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Panda smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Full Time Panda will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Panda throws an overhand right that lands on Delsarte's shoulder, as Delsarte tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Full Time Panda!
Gauthier Delsarte was interviewed post fight and said 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Delsarte vs Kapisi     
Date:   Jul 03, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kapisi.
Kapisi lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte connects with a looping right hand.
Delsarte tries to move into range but Kapisi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut. Kapisi saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Kapisi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delsarte moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.
Delsarte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Kapisi misses.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kapisi throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapisi misses with a looping right.
Delsarte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Delsarte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Delsarte throws the kick towards the body but Kapisi avoids it.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Kapisi.
Delsarte connects with a single shot there.
Kapisi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Kapisi throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Kapisi throws a lazy uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delsarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kapisi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kapisi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kapisi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A punch combination from Kapisi misses.
Kapisi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delsarte checks it well.
Kapisi swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapisi moves out of range of the body kick.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kapisi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kapisi.
Kapisi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Delsarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kapisi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Kapisi.
Kapisi lands a glancing blow to the side of Delsarte's head.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Kapisi.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kapisi moves out of range of the body kick from Delsarte.
Kapisi 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.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Delsarte.
Keone Kapisi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Kapisi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kapisi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kapisi buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kapisi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily. #CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Kapisi misses the shot to the body.
Kapisi connects with a right that clearly hurt Delsarte. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Kapisi proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Delsarte collapses and taps out under the pressure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keone Kapisi! Keone Kapisi retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Keone Kapisi made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hardcore Alchemy and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: SMASH: Steel vs Delsarte     
Date:   Jun 05, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Steel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steel scrambles back to his feet.
Steel jabs Delsarte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Steel throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
Steel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delsarte under the eye.
Steel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Delsarte connects with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel moves out of range as Delsarte strikes.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Steel lands a front kick.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Delsarte blocks the low kick.
Delsarte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Steel swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand.
Steel seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
A head kick misses from Steel.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte lands a nice hook to Steel's body. Steel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Steel checks it well.
Delsarte lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Delsarte throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Delsarte moves out of range easily.
Steel is looking to wear down Delsarte with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.#T2#
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Delsarte thows a body kick. Steel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good leg kick by Steel.
Steel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte moves away from the strike by Steel.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Donk. Delsarte catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
Delsarte is looking to land body kicks.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Steel thows a body kick. Delsarte tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T3#
Delsarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Steel.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delsarte moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel misses with a body punch
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a body kick that stops Steel in his tracks momentarily.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
Steel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Delsarte. Steel shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delsarte blocks a leg kick.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Delsarte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel throws a front kick aimed at Delsarte's knee but Delsarte avoids it well.
Delsarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
Delsarte with the inside leg kick.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Steel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Delsarte delivers a nice body kick.
Steel 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.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Delsarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Steel off the cage and back into range.
Delsarte moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delsarte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Delsarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Steel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delsarte replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Steel blocks it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steel might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Delsarte.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Delsarte counters with a nice body shot.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delsarte tries to move into range but Steel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delsarte! But no joy.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
Delsarte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Steel in his tracks.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Delsarte has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte throws a low kick but Steel moves out of range easily. #T1#
Steel connects with a leg kick.
Steel throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Delsarte swinging wildly here.
Steel takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steel's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Steel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one.
Delsarte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Steel.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Steel.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Steel.
Steel misses with a kick to the body
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.#T2#
Good leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a nice shot that snaps Steel's head back.
Delsarte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a good jab.
Delsarte pushes Steel away with a front kick.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the body.
Steel tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delsarte is looking to slow Steel down with leg kicks.
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delsarte cracks Steel with a good jab.
Delsarte delivers a nice body kick.
Delsarte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Delsarte works the jab nicely.
Steel throws a sloppy body shot
and Delsarte counters with a slapping leg kick.
Delsarte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Delsarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Delsarte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Delsarte. Beautiful body shot.
Steel misses the jab.
Steel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
A jab from Delsarte does it's job there.
Steel throws a lazy head kick
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Steel is rocked!
Steel looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Oh Steel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte thuds a left hand into Steel's body.
Steel seems to have got his legs back now.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Steel misses.
Delsarte throws out a counter right but Steel avoids it with no problem.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Steel should have avoided that one. #KD2#
Delsarte cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Delsarte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Steel to stand back up!#T4#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Steel misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a nice body kick.
Delsarte seems to be stalking Steel here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Steel drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gauthier Delsarte!
A determined Gauthier Delsarte didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Fight Kingdom Night 3     
Date:   May 30, 2021
#R1#
Araujo tries for a takedown but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Delsarte scores with a decent looking hook.
Araujo fails with a takedown attempt.
Araujo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Delsarte as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo blocks the body kick.
Araujo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Nice sprawl there from Delsarte as Araujo shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Delsarte. No joy for Araujo on that attempt.
Araujo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delsarte sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Araujo somewhat.
Delsarte keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Delsarte doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Delsarte defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Delsarte into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Araujo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #BC2#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Araujo gets a double leg takedown into Delsarte's guard.
Araujo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delsarte is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Araujo is working hard here to advance position.
Delsarte is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Araujo is looking to pass into half guard but Delsarte pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Delsarte is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Araujo looking for subs off his back but Delsarte has passed one foot through into half guard.
Araujo is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Araujo gets back to full guard. #SUB#
Araujo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Delsarte passes into side control.
Araujo is trying to control Delsarte's posture but Delsarte avoids it.
Araujo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Delsarte wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Araujo is trying to work for a sweep but Delsarte has mounted him!#T3#
Araujo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Araujo looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Delsarte really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Araujo.
Araujo trying to control the action but Delsarte just sinks the hooks in.
Delsarte has the hooks in. Araujo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo rolls, trying to escape but Delsarte keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Araujo moves out of range easily. #TD#
Araujo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Araujo seems to be looking for submissions.
Delsarte won't allow Araujo to pass to mount.
Araujo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Delsarte defends it well. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Delsarte is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to free his trapped foot but Delsarte is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura but Delsarte is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Delsarte is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Araujo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Delsarte has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Araujo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Delsarte is just riding it out for now. Araujo eventually gives up the hold.
Araujo wants to pass to mount but Delsarte is defending the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Araujo is keen to just control but Delsarte is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Araujo wants to work for an arm triangle but Delsarte is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Araujo is pressing down on Delsarte's thigh, looking to free his foot. Delsarte is holding on for now.
Araujo moves into full mount! Delsarte won't be happy about that!
Araujo wants to control the pace but Delsarte is squirming around nicely.
Araujo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Delsarte bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Araujo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a triangle but Delsarte pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Delsarte controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Araujo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Araujo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T4#
Delsarte advances to half guard.
Delsarte is pressing down on Araujo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Araujo is holding on for now.
Araujo tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Delsarte has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Delsarte manages to capitalize on a mistake by Araujo to take his back!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Araujo tries to escape but Delsarte has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Delsarte is riding his opponent, not letting Araujo buck him off.
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 Thiago Araujo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Araujo looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB#
Araujo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Delsarte manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Araujo has Delsarte in his guard.#REVB#
Araujo working a defensive guard here.
Gauthier Delsarte has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Araujo has an active guard here but Delsarte has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Araujo wants to control but Delsarte is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Araujo regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Delsarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Araujo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Araujo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Araujo working for submissions but it's allowed Delsarte to get to half guard.
Delsarte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Araujo wants to get back to full guard.
Delsarte passes into side control, despite Araujo's attempt to control the position.
Araujo regains half guard.
Araujo moves into full guard. #T2#
Delsarte advances to half guard.
Araujo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Delsarte in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Araujo is trying to get back to full guard.#T3#
Araujo throws a strike from the bottom that misses. #SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Araujo wants to control the action here but instead Delsarte manages to pass to full mount!
Araujo is trying to reverse the position but instead Delsarte has taken his back - oops!
Delsarte biding his time, looking for the opening.
Araujo can't escape the position.
Araujo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Soul Supremacy Rio, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Delsarte avoiding Araujo 's attempts to control his hands.
Araujo is in bad spot here.
Araujo trying to control the position but Delsarte manages to sink in the hooks.
Delsarte keeps control of the position as Araujo tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I would not like to be Araujo right now.
Delsarte is trying to stick to Araujo's back but Araujo is turning into Delsarte. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Delsarte's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Araujo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!

Gauthier Delsarte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: ALPHA-1: Unbreakable     
Date:   Apr 24, 2021
#R1#
Nekele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Nekele with an uppercut!
Nekele changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Delsarte 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 Nekele has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nekele and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nekele scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Delsarte defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Nekele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte lands with an overhand left.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Delsarte fakes the leg kick and cracks Nekele in the body.
Nekele throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Delsarte blocks the low kick.
Delsarte fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nekele.#T1#
Delsarte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nekeles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Naiki Nekele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Nekele.
Delsarte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Nekele misses its intended target.
Nekele misses with an uppercut.
Delsarte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nekele pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele takes one to the chin there.
Nekele throws a push kick but Delsarte slaps the foot to one side.
Nekele avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte defending well as Nekele loads up on a big left hand.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Delsarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Delsarte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Delsarte lands a head shot.
Delsarte cracks Nekele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delsarte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Delsarte thinks about countering with a body kick.
It looks like Delsarte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Delsarte works the jab nicely.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Delsarte looks for the body kick but Nekele saw that one coming.
Nekele has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Nekele's head.
Nekele throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nekele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It appears Delsarte was looking to counter with a kick there.
Delsarte lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nekele scores with a jab.
Nekele fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nekele moves out of range of the strikes.
Delsarte throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Nekele's front leg but catches the back leg as Nekele tries to avoid it. #T3#
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte tries to land a leg kick but Nekele saw it coming and moves away.
Delsarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
And Delsarte counters with a quick kick to the body but Nekele blocks it.
Delsarte gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Nekele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Delsarte connects with a crisp jab.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte throws a chopping leg kick but Nekele manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delsarte is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele misses the body punch
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele walks into a stiff left hand from Delsarte.
Delsarte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nekele to score with a decent uppercut.
Nekele thuds his shin into the meat of Delsarte's side.
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!
Delsarte with the inside leg kick.
Nekele misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Nekele throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Nekele.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Nekele.
Delsarte slips a jab from Nekele.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nekele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nekele is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Delsarte misses with a looping left.
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delsarte lands with a kick to the temple. Nekele shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Delsarte punishes Nekele's body with a nice straight punch.
Nekele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delsarte lands a right hook to the body.
Delsarte thuds his shin into the meat of Nekele's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte misses with a looping right.
Delsarte scores with a jab. Nekele acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nekele misses with a straight left.
Delsarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Nekele lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delsarte at a distance.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nekele with a jab.
Nekele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delsarte to score with a decent uppercut.
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Nekele tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele throws a sloppy body shot
and Delsarte counters with a body kick.
Delsarte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nekele can do to turn this around?
Delsarte misses with a wild body shot.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Delsarte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delsarte takes one to the side of the head.
Gauthier Delsarte is winning the standup battle so far.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte blocks a jab.
Delsarte jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nekele goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delsarte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T1#
A low kick lands for Delsarte.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Nekele might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Delsarte has got the better of the exchanges.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
Nekele on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nekele.
It looked like Delsarte was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Nekele! But no joy.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
A low kick lands for Delsarte.
Nekele takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Nekele is breathing heavily.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nekele looks to land a body kick but Delsarte moved away.
Nekele misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a good low kick that Nekele was not able to check. #T2#
Delsarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Delsarte lands a nice hook to Nekele's body. Nekele takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice body punch from Delsarte.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Nekele walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nekele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Nekele takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT#It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Nekele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nekele takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Delsarte thuds a left hand into Nekele's body.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there.
A shot to the body from Nekele misses
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Delsarte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T3#
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Nekele off balance momentarily.
Delsarte lands with a hook. Nekele tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nekele scores with a body shot.
Nekele jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nekele misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte moves out of range of the strikes.
Nekele has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Delsarte.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nekele looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte lunges at Nekele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nekele's hand.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the body.
Nekele tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body kick.
Nekele takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nekele.
Delsarte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nekele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Nekele with an uppercut!#T4#
Delsarte scores with a kick to the midsection.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
A bone on bone clash there as Delsarte blocks the leg kick.
Delsarte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Delsarte.
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nekele moves forwards but Delsarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Delsarte lunges at Nekele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nekele's hand.
Nekele throws a big shot that misses.
Nekele throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Delsarte's head.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Nekele.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nekele moves forwards but Delsarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Nekele's leg. Nekele is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nekele checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nekele swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Delsarte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nekele avoids a kick to the body.
Delsarte throws out a powerful jab.
Delsarte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Delsarte misses the jab.
Delsarte cracks Nekele with a good jab.
Nekele looks to land a body kick but Delsarte moved away.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nekele throws out the jab.
Nekele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
You can see that Nekele has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
A big left from Delsarte misses.
Nekele has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte throws a body kick that misses.
Nice shot by Delsarte.
Nekele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nekele misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nekele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Nekele misses with a wild body shot.
Delsarte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Nekele just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Delsarte connects with a leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Nekele is rocked!
Delsarte misses with a two punch combination.
Nekele is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him?
Nekele throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Nekele seems to have recovered his senses.
Nekele has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries to work over Nekele's front leg with a kick but Nekele checks it.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Delsarte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nekele takes one on the button.
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nekele is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte connects with a jab.
Nekele ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nekele throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range. #T2#
Nekele throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nekele throws a body kick that misses.
Delsarte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Delsarte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nekele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Delsarte thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nekele if he has to take too many more of those.
Nekele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nekele misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Nekele throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Nekele.
Delsarte throwing a counter right hand but Nekele manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Delsarte there.
Nekele misses with a low kick.
Delsarte clobbers Nekele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Delsarte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Nekele will feel that in the morning.
Nekele takes one to the side of the head.
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick
and Nekele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nekele just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte scores with a hook to the body. Nekele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Delsarte throws a series of punches but Nekele moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte clobbers Nekele with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
An inside leg kick from Nekele misses.
Delsarte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delsarte with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nekele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Nekele misses.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Nekele. #T4#
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nekele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Nekele throws a looping overhand right but Delsarte ducks down to avoid it.
Nekele tests Delsarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nekele throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Nekele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Delsarte is looking to slow Nekele down with leg kicks.
Delsarte swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Nekele.
Nekele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte throws a push kick but Nekele slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head.
Nekele throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Nekele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!

As Gauthier Delsarte got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Want The Winner Between Zeta Knox Vs Pittsburgh Steelers, Champion Vs Champion. Smash Vs Savage, 2 Belts On The Line. Winner Takes All'.

 

Event: Savage MMA 5 Tokyo Takeover     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delsarte fails to land the takedown.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Cook.
Delsarte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cook.
Cook blocks the body kick.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Delsarte feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.

Cook pushes Delsarte off and gets back to his feet.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Cook.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cook crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Delsarte - the referee stops the clock and Cook gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Delsarte. Cook manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook misses with a straight right.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Solomon Cook seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Cook looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Cook throws a combination that misses
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Delsarte blocks the leg kick.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Cook is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cook misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Cook avoids the head kick by Delsarte. #T1#
Cook lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cook throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delsarte lands with a right hand.
Cook lands a lovely overhand right.
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Cook throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Cook bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Delsarte's head backwards.
Cook misses with a straight right.
Cook finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delsarte is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook misses with a looping right.
Delsarte throws a big counter combination but Cook scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Solomon Cook is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cook throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cook.
Delsarte defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Delsarte checks a leg kick.
Cook listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice takedown defense from Cook. No joy for Delsarte on that attempt.
A leg kick checked by Delsarte.#T2#
Delsarte checks a leg kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Cook.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cook lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delsarte at a distance.
Delsarte moves out of range of the leg kick from Cook.
Delsarte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cook looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cook throws a big shot that misses.
Cook misses with a low kick as Delsarte jumps back.
Delsarte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good work by Delsarte as he checks the leg kick.
Cook stalks Delsarte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Delsarte's face. Delsarte staggers backwards, shaken.
Delsarte misses with a wild combination.
Crunch! Cook slams his shin into Delsarte's torso.
Cook scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3#
Delsarte moves out of range as Cook strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Delsarte misses its target.
Cook throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Cook tries to get set, Delsarte tries to push him back and clinch up but Cook manages to avoid the attempt.
Cook throws out a leg kick but Delsarte moves out of range and Cook only half commits.
Delsarte throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cook avoids it.
Delsarte takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD#
Delsarte drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Delsarte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cook wants to stand but Delsarte is controlling the position.
Delsarte will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delsarte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Delsarte prevents Cook from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delsarte postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #ES2#
Cook pushes Delsarte off and gets back to his feet.
Cook is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delsarte.#CUT#It looks like Solomon Cook has been cut.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Cook looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cook!
Delsarte closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cook misses with a low kick.
Delsarte walks into a left hand.
Cook scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cook keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cook jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cook misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Cook looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cook swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cook connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Solomon Cook dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delsarte clobbers Cook with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A low kick from Cook misses
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Cook lands a right hook to the body.
Cook throws a push kick but Delsarte slaps the foot to one side.
Cook scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Delsarte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Cook moves into the clinch.#BC#
Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cook throws a hook to the side of Delsarte's head but Delsarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
The fighters circling - Cook throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delsarte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Delsarte defending well as Cook loads up on a big left hand.
Cook comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Solomon Cook seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Cook throws a leg kick but Delsarte checks it.
Cook lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T1#
Cook blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Cook is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Delsarte is looking to counter with head kicks.
Cook throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cook misses the target.
Delsarte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cook swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Cook throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delsarte jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Delsarte misses with a double jab.
Delsarte misses with a double jab.
A cross from Cook lands.
Delsarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A punch combination from Delsarte misses.
Cook pushes Delsarte away with a front kick.
Cook uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Delsarte. Those never looked like landing.
Delsarte misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cook thuds a left hand into Delsarte's body.
Cook misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Cook changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cook lands with a straight right. Delsarte didn't see that one coming.#KD2#
Cook moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Delsarte goes down! Can Cook finish him!?#ROC2#Delsarte is rocked!#CUT2#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#SU2#
Cook gets to his feet. Delsarte looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Oh Delsarte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cook lands a nice shot to the body.
Delsarte is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Cook doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Delsarte crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Delsarte's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Solomon Cook!
Solomon Cook is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Solomon Cook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Gauthier Delsarte stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Train Real Hard And Win Again '.

 

Event: Heavy Lies The Crown     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tam tries to land a leg kick but Delsarte saw it coming and moves away.
A low kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a head kick.
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#It looks like Peetu Tam has been cut.
Tam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delsarte steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tam. That one must have hurt.
Tam throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
Tam blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Tam takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tam walks forward, straight into a front kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delsarte throws a head kick but Tam moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delsarte. That's going to slow Tam down.
Tam is looking to score with low kicks.
Delsarte tried to counter with a leg kick but Tam avoided it.
Delsarte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte 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.
Tam takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Delsarte thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tam if he has to take too many more of those.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte thumps Tam with a low kick.
Delsarte scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#That has opened up Peetu Tam's cut even more.
Delsarte stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Delsarte wants it to stay on the feet.
Tam goes for a double leg but Delsarte avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Delsarte continues to drive forward.
Tam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Delsarte sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gauthier Delsarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peetu Tam.
Delsarte throws a chopping leg kick but Tam manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tam tries a head kick but it misses.
Delsarte throws a leg kick that misses.
Delsarte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Delsarte - that will leave a mark!
Tam looks winded!
Delsarte lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte thuds a left hand into Tam's body.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tam takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T2#
Delsarte throws a front kick that sends Tam stumbling back into the cage.
Delsarte scores with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Delsarte digs a good body shot into Tam's ribs.
Delsarte pushes Tam away with a front kick.
Delsarte connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot by Delsarte.
Delsarte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tam takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delsarte throws a head kick that Tam semi-blocks. #ROC#Tam is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Peetu Tam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Delsarte fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Tam out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Gauthier Delsarte thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Savage MMA Lowe vs Anthony     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte lands a glancing blow to the side of Muller's head.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Muller tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Muller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Delsarte. Muller shrugs it off though.
Muller blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Muller tries a quick counter leg kick but Delsarte is wise to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Muller.
Muller fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut lands for Delsarte. That snapped Muller's head back.
Delsarte lands with an uppercut that bounces Muller off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Muller misses with a head kick.
Delsarte just misses with a punch to the body.
A combination from Delsarte does no damage.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
It looks like Delsarte has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Muller throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Muller should have avoided that one.
Muller moves out of range of the body kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Delsarte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delsarte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Delsarte misses with a body kick.
Muller stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delsarte.#T2#
A right-left combo lands from Delsarte. #CUT#It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
Muller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte scores with a punch to the head.
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Muller momentarily.
Delsarte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Muller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Muller.
Delsarte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Muller misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Delsarte finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Delsarte is looking to score with low kicks.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Muller. #T3#
Delsarte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muller sizes up Delsarte with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte is looking to slow Muller down with leg kicks.
Delsarte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Muller on the side of the head.#ROC#Muller is rocked!
Delsarte cracks Muller's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Muller slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Delsarte can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Our winner, Gauthier Delsarte, 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: K1 ATTACK 01 Muller vs Bagwis     
Date:   Jan 13, 2021
#R1#
Delsarte misses with a two punch combination.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Columbus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Columbus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And Delsarte responds with a good body kick, but Columbus manages to step out the way in time.
Columbus throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
Columbus wants to clinch up but Delsarte keeps it at a distance.
Columbus lands with a shot to the body.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Columbus moves away.
Columbus stuns Delsarte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delsarte moves forwards but Columbus connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus missing with a left hand there. Delsarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Columbus sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delsarte defending well as Columbus loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Delsarte 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.
Columbus cracks Delsarte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delsarte throws a good cross that connects. #T1#
Delsarte tries to work over Columbus's front leg with a kick but Columbus checks it.
Delsarte misses with a looping right.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Delsarte counters with a low kick, right behind Columbus 's knee.
Columbus scores with a jab to the body.
Columbus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte throws a body kick that misses.
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Columbus with an uppercut!
Delsarte throws a leg kick but Columbus moved away.
Columbus throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus misses with a left hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Columbus throws out a loose jab but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus looks for the body kick but Delsarte saw that one coming.
Delsarte throws out a counter right but Columbus avoids it with no problem.
Columbus avoids the head kick by Delsarte.
Columbus finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delsarte jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Columbus misses. #T2#
Delsarte throws a poor cross that misses
and Columbus counters with a low kick, right behind Delsarte 's knee.
A jab from Columbus finds it's way through Delsarte's defenses.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
Columbus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
No joy there for Columbus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delsarte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Columbus tries to clinch but Delsarte is having none of it.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Columbus shakes it off.
Columbus misses with the combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Delsarte. That's going to slow Columbus down.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Delsarte throws a chopping leg kick but Columbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut. Columbus saw that one coming.
Columbus lands with a straight right. Delsarte didn't see that one coming.
Columbus connects with a crisp jab.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Columbus misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a left and a right that stings Columbus.
Delsarte blocks a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a counter combo.#T3#
Delsarte lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Delsarte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delsarte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Columbus under the eye.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Delsarte misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
Columbus misses with an uppercut.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delsarte's sensitive parts.
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Delsarte sees coming a mile off.
Columbus misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delsarte! But no joy.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Delsarte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a really nice looking cross but Columbus seems unphased.
Columbus misses with a series of wild punches. #T4#
Columbus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Columbus misses the shot to the body.
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Columbus.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
Columbus is looking to clinch but Delsarte is avoiding it.
Nice body punch from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a hook
and Columbus counters with a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Columbus is out of range.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Columbus is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delsarte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus throws a nice inside leg kick.
Columbus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Columbus.
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 Scott Columbus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Columbus.
Columbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Columbus misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Columbus.
Delsarte misses with a body punch
and Columbus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delsarte throws a combination. Columbus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Delsarte throws a push kick but Columbus slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
Columbus tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Columbus with a body shot.
Columbus throws a lazy head kick
and Delsarte counters with a right hand to the body.
Columbus attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Columbus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Scott Columbus is winning the standup battle so far.
Columbus throws a hook to the side of Delsarte's head but Delsarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delsarte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delsarte throws a chopping leg kick but Columbus manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Columbus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Scott Columbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Columbus blocks the low kick.
Columbus is looking to counter the offense by Delsarte and move into the clinch.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Columbus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Columbus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Columbus lands with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Columbus misses
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Columbus throws a sloppy body shot
and Delsarte counters with a low kick, right behind Columbus 's knee.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Columbus 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.
Delsarte throws a front kick aimed at Columbus's knee but Columbus avoids it well.
A low kick lands for Columbus.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Delsarte duly obliges.
Columbus staying out of range there.#T2#
Delsarte throws a hook but Columbus avoids it easily.
Columbus avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Columbus slips under a jab from Delsarte.
Columbus seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Delsarte throws a solid leg kick but Columbus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Delsarte.
Columbus throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Columbus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delsarte circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Delsarte lands.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Delsarte thows a body kick. Columbus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Columbus swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Delsarte misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Columbus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A cross from Delsarte lands.
Delsarte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Columbus.
Columbus lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.#T3#
Columbus tries to clinch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Columbus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Delsarte's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Columbus checks a leg kick.
Columbus lands a front kick.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Delsarte lunges at Columbus with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Columbus's hand.
Columbus is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbus is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Columbus.
Columbus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Delsarte misses.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Columbus throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus moves out of range of the strikes.
Columbus looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Columbus checks a leg kick nicely.
Delsarte throws a hook but Columbus avoids it easily.
Columbus wants to clinch
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Columbus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Columbus tests Delsarte's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Columbus moves out of range of the body kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte is looking to chop away at Columbus's legs.
Delsarte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
Sloppy strikes from Columbus. Those never looked like landing.
Columbus checks the leg kick.
Columbus throws a leg kick
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte moves out of range as Columbus throws a body kick.
A cross from Columbus lands.
Columbus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Columbus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Delsarte checks it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Delsarte looks to land a right hand but Columbus moved out of range.
Columbus half committed to a counter leg kick.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Columbus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Columbus throws a leg kick which misses Delsarte's front leg but catches the back leg as Delsarte tries to avoid it.
Delsarte keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte feints a counter leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Columbus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Columbus misses with a kick to the body
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Columbus.
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Columbus lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Delsarte jabs Columbus right on the nose. Columbus blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Columbus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Delsarte down.
Columbus throws a lazy head kick
and Delsarte counters with an outside leg kick.
Columbus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Columbus throws a poor cross that misses
and Columbus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Columbus thumps Delsarte with a low kick.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Columbus misses the body punch
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Delsarte darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Columbus is looking to clinch.
Columbus throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Delsarte misses.
Delsarte lands with a thumping leg kick.
Columbus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delsarte.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Columbus lands with a shot to the body.
Delsarte tried to score with a low kick but Columbus checks it.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Columbus misses with a straight right.
Columbus darts in trying to clinch
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte slips under a jab from Columbus.
Columbus closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Some bone on bone action there as Columbus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delsarte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Columbus's head.
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Columbus checks a leg kick.#T3#
Delsarte throws a hook but Columbus blocks it.
Delsarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Columbus throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Columbus throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Columbus. That did some damage!
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Columbus.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte tries a low kick but Columbus avoids it.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus lands a jab to the head.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Columbus.
Columbus slips a jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte cracks Columbus with an open hand slap.
Delsarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Delsarte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Columbus was well out of range. Poor timing from Delsarte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus tries a head kick but it misses.
Columbus avoids the body shot from Delsarte.
Columbus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Columbus lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but Columbus moved away.
Delsarte misses with a body kick.
Delsarte takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Delsarte throws out a leg kick but Columbus moves out of range and Delsarte only half commits.
Delsarte has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Delsarte's head.
Columbus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Columbus.
Delsarte misses with a low kick.
Columbus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Columbus throws a body shot but no joy.
Columbus jabs at Delsarte's body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!

Gauthier Delsarte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: GAMMA#853 Lohmus v MacArthur     
Date:   Sep 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.#CL2#
Delsarte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage.
Delsarte takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Cobb lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL2#
Delsarte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delsarte.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cobb throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delsartes head.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb is working Delsarte over against the cage.#BC2#
Delsarte breaks the clinch.
Cobb shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cobb 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.
Cobb is looking to slow Delsarte down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Cobb.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb. #T1#
Jab by Cobb.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cobb displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delsarte throws out the jab.
Cobb 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.
Cobb tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delsarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Cobb scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cobb on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Delsarte throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Delsarte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Cobb.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte throws a sloppy body shot
and Cobb counters with a nice uppercut.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Delsarte with an uppercut!
Delsarte throws a body punch but Cobb moves out of range.
Delsarte swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range. #T2#
Cobb is looking to score with low kicks.
Delsarte takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Cobb.
Delsarte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cobb misses with a straight left.
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been informed that Delsarte has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Delsarte swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delsarte at a distance.
Cobb finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delsarte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Cobb is just out of range.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cobb throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Delsarte on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Cobb pivots, looking for a leg kick but Delsarte is out of range and Cobb settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Cobb finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Delsarte fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cobb, pushing him back against the cage.
Delsarte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3#
Cobb lands an uppercut.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target. #CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cobb.
Delsarte looks winded!
Cobb avoiding damage.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delsarte.
Cobb lands a shot to the body.
Cobb lands a nice uppercut.
Delsarte tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Cobb working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobb tries to work over Delsarte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Delsarte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Delsarte is trying to break free.#T4#
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Delsarte's ribcage. Delsarte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb scores with a nice hook to the head.#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb lands a hook that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards. #BC2#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cobb lands a really nice looking cross but Delsarte seems unphased.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Delsarte takes one on the button.#CL2#
Delsarte clinches with his opponent.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cobb creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Delsarte working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Delsarte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyson Cobb dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Delsarte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cobb throws a leg kick that is checked
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Cobb closes the distance but Delsarte moves to the side
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Cobb clinches up with Delsarte and pushes him back against the cage.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Delsarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Cobb.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb cracks Delsarte with a nice body shot.
Cobb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delsarte can do to turn this around?
Cobb lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tyson Cobb has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cobb gets through Delsarte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb presses Delsarte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Delsarte's ribcage. Delsarte let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Delsarte is breathing heavily.
Cobb dips a shoulder and cracks Delsarte with a mighty uppercut! Delsarte falls back against the cage and Cobb unloads with a barrage of strikes! Delsarte 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 - Cobb screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyson Cobb!
A very excited looking Tyson Cobb rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: GAMMA#845 MacArthur v Lohmus     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delsarte misses with a body punch
and Tua counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tua . That did some damage!
Tua tries to move into range but Delsarte moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Delsarte throws out the jab.
Delsarte is looking to clinch.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tua .
Delsarte steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tua .
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Tua with an uppercut!
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Delsarte digs a good body shot into Tua 's ribs.#CL2#
Delsarte drives through and clinches with Tua against the cage.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Tua tries a body shot but Delsarte blocks it.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tua backwards.
Tua blocking some punches.
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!
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delsarte misses with a body punch. #T1#
Delsarte blocking some punches.
Tua blocks an uppercut.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Tua controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tua .
Delsarte misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Tua breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Delsarte has Tua up against the cage in a clinch.
Delsarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Tua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Tua struggles to land a body shot inside as Delsarte controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Delsarte - that landed with a thud.
Delsarte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tua is breathing heavily.
Delsarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Delsarte.
A short right from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tua blocking some punches. #T2#
Tua takes a shot to the head.
Delsarte lands a left hand.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Delsarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Tua .
A nice right hand lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte pushes Tua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
We've been informed that Delsarte has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A short right from Delsarte. #ROC2#Tua is rocked!
Delsarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Tua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte prevents Tua from breaking the clinch.
Tua seems to have got his legs back now.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delsarte.#KD2#
Delsarte drops Tua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Tua misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte has a couple of punches blocked by Tua . #KD2#
Delsarte drops Tua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A body shot lands from Delsarte. #KD2#
Delsarte drops Tua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Delsarte has Tua pressed against the cage. Tua drops his hands and Delsarte takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Tua tumbling to the canvas! Delsarte rains down with more punches but Tua was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Delsarte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delsarte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#837 Spike v Horse     
Date:   Jun 27, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Jesus catches Delsarte right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte slips a jab from Jesus.
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Delsarte throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jesus counter with a right hand.
A big right from Delsarte misses.
Jesus avoids the body shot from Delsarte.
It looked like Jesus 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.
Jesus tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Delsarte throws out a counter right but Jesus avoids it with no problem.
Delsarte lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #CL#
Jesus drives through and clinches with Delsarte against the cage. #T1#
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jesus scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Delsarte breaks from the clinch.
Jesus throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jesus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Delsarte to score with a decent uppercut.
Jesus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Delsarte.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jesus.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
Some wild striking there from Jesus.
It seemed like Delsarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Delsarte lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Delsarte.
Jesus closes the distance looking to clinch
and Delsarte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jesus has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Delsarte.
Jesus is breathing heavily.
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!
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jesus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Delsarte throws a sloppy body shot
and Jesus counters with a stiff right hand.
Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Delsarte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jesus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delsarte misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Jesus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jesus needs to keep his hands up - Delsarte had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jesus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT#That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
Jesus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Delsarte connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jesus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jesus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Jesus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus scores with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Delsarte goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jesus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Jesus slips the punch.
Jesus throwing a counter right hand but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delsarte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jesus misses with a wild body shot.
Jesus tries to clinch but Delsarte moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jesus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jesus ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a right and a left that Jesus avoids nicely.
As Delsarte looks to move away, Jesus throws a big counter combo but Delsarte just gets out of the way.#T1#
Delsarte lands a nice shot that snaps Jesus's head back.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#KD2#
Delsarte lands a big uppercut and Jesus crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jesus looks OK. Delsarte waves Jesus back to his feet!#ROC2#Jesus is rocked!
Jesus is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Delsarte throws out a loose jab but Jesus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jesus swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the head.
Jesus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jesus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Delsarte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
Delsarte misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Jesus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Delsarte tries to break the clinch but Jesus is controlling the position.
Jesus tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Delsarte just stands there and leans against the cage.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Jesus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Delsarte is breathing heavily.
Delsarte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Jesus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Delsarte on the side of the head.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Jesus.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.#KD#
Jesus cracks Delsarte with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Delsarte looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Jesus finish him? #CUT#The cut above Gauthier Delsarte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jesus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Jesus lands a nice looking body shot. #CL#
Delsarte gets tackled into the cage by Jesus. Jesus maintains the clinch.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte prevents a body shot from Jesus. #BC2#
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Jesus missing with a left hand there. Delsarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheers as Delsarte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jesus doesn't seem phased though.
Jesus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Delsarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jesus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jesus throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a series of strikes. Jesus will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4#
Jesus misses with a body shot.
As Jesus backs off Delsarte throws a huge counter combo but Jesus manages to avoid it all.
Jesus throws a poor cross that misses
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jesus misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte keeps the fight on the outside.
Jesus blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Jesus slips the punch.
Jesus slips a jab from Delsarte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gauthier Delsarte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Jesus moves into the clinch successfully.
Jesus prevents a body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jesus backwards.
Delsarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Jesus.
Delsarte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Jesus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jesus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delsarte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jesus gets through Delsarte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Jesus misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delsarte.
Jesus is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
No joy there for Delsarte, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jesus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte defending well as Jesus loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jesus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delsarte counters with a good, hard body kick but Jesus shrugs it off.
Delsarte misses with a lunging right hand
and Jesus counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#Gauthier Delsarte's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Jesus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delsarte! But no joy.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jesus.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jesus throws out the jab.
Evaristo Jesus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Delsarte throws a nice looking combination but Jesus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jesus misses with the combination.
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jesus.
Jesus swinging wildly here.
Delsarte throws a hook but Jesus avoids it easily.#T3#
Jesus misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Jesus moves out of range easily.
Jesus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Delsarte on the side of the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Evaristo Jesus!
Post fight, Evaristo Jesus took to the microphone: 'Antoski rematch? Move to HW? Gimme whoever you want.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#831 Horse v Delsarte     
Date:   May 30, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
Horse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Horse's head. #CUT2#It looks like Roar Horse has been cut.
Delsarte 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.
Delsarte throws a poor cross that misses
and Horse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.#KD2#
Delsarte lands a big head kick that sends Horse tumbling to the mat! Delsarte takes a step backwards and waves Horse back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horse lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Horse moves out of range as Delsarte strikes.
Both fighters circling a little - Horse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Delsarte looks winded!
Horse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte counters with a right hand to the body.
Horse throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Horse throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Horse clinches. #BC2#
Delsarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Horse scores with a jab to the head.
Horse misses with a hook to the body
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
Delsarte sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Delsarte keeps the fight on the outside.
Delsarte lands a jab to the nose.
Delsarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horse. #T2#
Delsarte throws a head kick that Horse semi-blocks.
Delsarte throws a head kick but Horse moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD#
Horse drops Delsarte with a beautiful combination! Delsarte stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Horse is looking for the KO!#ROC#Delsarte is rocked!
Horse lands a front kick.
Delsarte is still on wobbly legs! Can Horse finish him?
Horse lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Delsarte head around and knocks him out cold! Horse 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 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roar Horse!
An out of breath Roar Horse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: GAMMA#827 Fungus v Encharya     
Date:   May 09, 2020
#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.
Delsarte throws a jab but it's blocked by Pony.
Pony tries to counter by clinching up but Delsarte breaks away and moves out of range.
Delsarte lands with a right hand.
Pony slips under a jab from Delsarte.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a poor cross that misses
and Pony counters with a left and a right that stings Delsarte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte throws a leg kick
and Pony counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Pony checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Delsarte throws a shot to the body.
Delsarte tries to bum rush Pony with a series of wild strikes but Pony uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Pony is out of range.
Pony blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands with an overhand left.
Delsarte misses with a hook.
Pony is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2##KD2#
Delsarte lands a big right hand that sends Pony crashing to the mat! Delsarte stays standing though and waves Pony back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte drops Pony with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Pony! Delsarte dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
An out of breath Gauthier Delsarte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 681 Dog vs Rockwell     
Date:   Apr 11, 2020
#R1#
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Delsarte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zuma counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Zuma has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Delsarte finds it's way round the side to connect with Zuma's head.
Delsarte tries to land a front kick but Zuma steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zuma misses with a body shot
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuma manages to avoid it.
Zuma was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Delsarte 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.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zuma.#T1#
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Delsarte tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Delsarte to the ground. Delsarte escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Zuma 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#
It looks like Monte Zuma has been cut.
Delsarte scores with a body shot.
Zuma slips a straight right by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a front kick.
Zuma gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zuma ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Delsarte tries to bum rush Zuma with a series of wild strikes but Zuma uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It appears Zuma was looking to counter with a kick there.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zuma. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Delsarte lands a lovely overhand right.#KD2#
Delsarte cracks Zuma with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zuma looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Delsarte finish him? #ROC2#
Zuma is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zuma.
Delsarte flicks out a counter leg kick but Zuma steps away.
Zuma misses with a hook to the body
and Delsarte counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Zuma badly! He tries to strike back but Delsarte puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Zuma out cold! Oh man, Zuma will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gauthier Delsarte!
Our winner, Gauthier Delsarte, 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: TR13: BOAGRIUS VS. KEMP     
Date:   Mar 06, 2020
#R1#
Nikil Jr connects with a body shot.
Delsarte 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.#TD2#
Nikil Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Delsarte bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nikil Jr's guard. #REVR#
Delsarte is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Delsarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikil Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delsarte engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delsarte postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte wants to stand but Nikil Jr has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Delsarte slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Delsarte's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Nikil Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Delsarte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Delsarte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Delsarte stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nikil Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Delsarte is pushing down on Nikil Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nikil Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Delsarte has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Nikil Jr looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Nikil Jr looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nikil Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Nikil Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Delsarte with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Nikil Jr looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Delsarte looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Delsarte works his foot free and advances to mount.
Delsarte trying to control but Nikil Jr is having none of it.
Delsarte sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nikil Jr flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Delsarte trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nikil Jr is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Delsarte takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Nikil Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Delsarte takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nikil Jr tries to reverse the position but Delsarte maintains control.
We've been informed that Nikil Jr has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Delsarte controlling his opponent.
Nikil Jr really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Delsarte tries to control but Nikil Jr wriggling away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delsarte tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Delsarte has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Delsarte misses with a double jab.
Despite the aggression on Nikil Jr's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nikil Jr wants to clinch
and Nikil Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Kenrick Nikil Jr has been cut.
Kenrick Nikil Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nikil Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nikil Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nikil Jr looks for a takedown but Delsarte sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikil Jr.
Gauthier Delsarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenrick Nikil Jr.
Nikil Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte. #T1#
Nice takedown defense from Delsarte. No joy for Nikil Jr on that attempt.
Delsarte throws a big counter combination but Nikil Jr scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Delsarte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nikil Jr moves in looking to clinch but Delsarte pushes him off.
It appears Delsarte was looking to counter with a kick there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nikil Jr.
A leg kick checked by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nikil Jr's sensitive parts.
Nikil Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Delsarte but Delsarte pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Delsarte is looking to counter with a body kick.
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nikil Jr is breathing heavily.#T2#
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Nikil Jr's leg. Nikil Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nikil Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Delsarte tries to sprawl out of it but Nikil Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Delsarte manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.
Kenrick Nikil Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nikil Jr takes one to the side of the head. #T3##KD#
Delsarte lands a big right hand that sends Nikil Jr crashing to the mat! Delsarte stays standing though and waves Nikil Jr back to his feet!#ROC#
Nikil Jr is rocked!
Nikil Jr gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Kenrick Nikil Jr had this to say: 'I will return. I will overcome this loss. A true warrior learns from his failures as much as from his successes.'.

 

Event: TR8: BOAGRIUS VS. DELSARTE     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Boagrius swings widly with a right hand
and Boagrius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delsarte lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Boagrius uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Boagrius takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boagrius throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delsarte throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boagrius avoids a kick to the body.
Boagrius throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boagrius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Delsarte misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boagrius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boagrius takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boagrius moves forwards but Delsarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Delsarte throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Boagrius to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Boagrius avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Boagrius looks to land a left hand but Delsarte moved out of range nicely.
Boagrius scores with a push kick.
Boagrius misses with a hook
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Delsarte throws a wild body kick that Boagrius sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Boagrius was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Delsarte.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boagrius looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Boagrius digs a good hook to Delsarte's body.
Boagrius misses with a left hand
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Boagrius blocks the low kick.#T3#
Boagrius throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Delsarte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boagrius throws out the jab. #KD#
Boagrius lands a big uppercut and Delsarte crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Delsarte looks OK. Boagrius waves Delsarte back to his feet!
Boagrius misses with a body kick.
Boagrius misses with a jab to the body
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boagrius scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Delsarte! #T4#
Boagrius throws a looping overhand right but Delsarte ducks down to avoid it.
Boagrius throws a body kick that misses
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Boagrius misses.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boagrius moves into range and connects with a jab.
Delsarte moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Delsarte throws a lazy body kick
and Boagrius counters with a crisp right that sends Delsarte to the canvas! Boagrius follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Boagrius!
Orpheus Boagrius retains his super heavyweight title!
Orpheus Boagrius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: ICS 2     
Date:   Jan 01, 2020
#R1#
Mencken misses with a leg kick.
Delsarte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Mencken there.#CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Mencken has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Delsarte is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mencken misses with a body punch
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Mencken is out of range.
Delsarte misses with a body kick.
Delsarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Mencken keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mencken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mencken scrambles back to his feet.
Delsarte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delsarte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mencken lands a nice looking kick to the body. Delsarte takes a step back to recover.
Mencken fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.#T1#
Mencken uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Delsarte looks to land a right hand but Mencken moved out of range.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Mencken swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mencken throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mencken leaves his chin hanging out and Delsarte seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Mencken crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delsarte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pride FC 64     
Date:   Dec 04, 2019
#R1#
Fujimoto throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Fujimoto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
Delsarte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Fujimoto slips the punch.#CL2#
Fujimoto moves into the clinch.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike.
Fujimoto misses with the head strike.
Delsarte's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fujimoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fujimoto lands with a left to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte lands with a short shot to the head.
Fujimoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delsarte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujimoto.
We've been informed that Fujimoto has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
A short left from Fujimoto.
Delsarte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fujimoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Fujimoto blocks it. #T1#
Fujimoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
Fujimoto lands a nice uppercut.
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses.
Fujimoto cracks Delsarte with a nice body shot.
Fujimoto's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fujimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Fujimoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Delsarte is breathing heavily.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fujimoto fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Fujimoto.
A short right from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Delsarte.
Fujimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delsarte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fujimoto lands with a right to the head.
Fujimoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fujimoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fujimoto. #T2#
Fujimoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Delsarte.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujimoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Delsartes head.
Fujimoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Delsarte is rocked!#CUT2#
Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Delsarte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Delsarte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte blocks an uppercut.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte 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.
Fujimoto creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Delsarte's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Delsarte drops to his knees and Fujimoto pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
After winning the bout, Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Pride FC 58     
Date:   Nov 13, 2019
#R1#
Po tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice cross by Delsarte.
A head kick by Delsarte misses
and Po counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Po connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Po throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delsarte throws the kick towards the body but Po avoids it.
Po looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Po throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Po was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Po.
A quick step to the side and Delsarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Delsarte works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch combination from Delsarte misses.
A nice side step and Po releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Po moves forwards but Delsarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Delsarte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Delsarte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delsarte misses with a hook.
Po swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut.
Po appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Po moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Delsarte moves away from the strike by Po.
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte connects with a nice looking jab.
Po dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Delsarte. That did some damage!
Po moves forwards but Delsarte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Delsarte. That one must have hurt.
Po throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delsarte with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.#T3#
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Delsarte circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Po to the canvas! Po doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Delsarte keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
During a confident post fight interview, Gauthier Delsarte thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Pride FC 51     
Date:   Oct 16, 2019
#R1#
Ster avoids the body shot from Delsarte.
Ster lands with a thumping leg kick.
Delsarte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ster throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte missing with a left hand there. Ster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delsarte misses with a hook.
A head kick by Ster misses
and Delsarte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ster throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
Ster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delsarte really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ster misses with a right hand
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Mon Ster has been cut.
Ster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Ster.
Ster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Delsarte misses with a wild body shot.
Ster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ster lands a nice hook to Delsarte's body. Delsarte takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ster swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte 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.
Delsarte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ster.
Ster misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Ster misses with a few strikes there.
Ster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte looks to land a left hand but Ster moved out of range nicely.
Ster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
That kick from Ster tenderised Delsarte's leg. Delsarte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ster swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte blocks the body kick.
Delsarte misses with a body kick.
Ster misses with a body shot.
Ster loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
That has opened up Mon Ster's cut even more.
A bone on bone clash there as Delsarte blocks the leg kick.
Delsarte is looking to land body kicks.
Delsarte throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ster counter with a right hand.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ster.
Delsarte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ster takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mon Ster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ster, right into the meat. #T3#
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ster.
Ster connects with a jab.
Ster is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Delsarte throws an overhand right that lands on Ster's shoulder, as Ster tries to avoid the shot.
Ster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Delsarte counters with a nice body kick.
Ster moves out of range as Delsarte strikes.
Ster just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Ster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delsarte quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ster lands a nice looking body shot.
Ster misses with a low kick.
Ster digs a good hook to Delsarte's body.
Ster looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
Ster throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ster.#T4#
A head kick misses from Delsarte.
Nice uppercut there from Delsarte.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte is looking to land body kicks.
Ster misses with a combination
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#
The cut above Mon Ster's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ster throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
The fighters circling - Delsarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delsarte throws a shot from downtown. Ster moves away and avoids it.
Ster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ster.
Ster misses with a straight right.
Ster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gauthier Delsarte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mon Ster's cut.
That's time! Delsarte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ster swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Ster throws a sloppy head kick and Delsarte moves out of range easily.
Delsarte misses the jab.
Ster misses with a low kick. #KD#
Delsarte lands a big head kick that sends Ster tumbling to the mat! Delsarte takes a step backwards and waves Ster back to his feet - he wants the finish!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gauthier Delsarte!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delsarte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: AEW 33     
Date:   Sep 14, 2019
#R1#
Wolf staying out of range there.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Wolf misses with the combination.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte throws a leg kick
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte defending well as Wolf loads up on a big left hand.
Wolf misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a good low kick that Wolf was not able to check.
Delsarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delsarte throws a right and a left that Wolf avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf tries to clinch but Delsarte moves away
and Delsarte counters with a nice body shot.
Wolf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Delsarte under the eye.
Howlin Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Wolf gets a clinch.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte is trying to break the clinch but Wolf is controlling him.#T1##BC2#
Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wolf with a poor takedown
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Wolf tries to clinch up
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand.
Wolf connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Wolf has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Delsarte breaks the clinch.
Delsarte throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Delsarte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wolf tries to clinch but Delsarte moves away
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wolf throws a hook but Delsarte blocks it.
Wolf jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Delsarte misses with a body kick.
Delsarte throws a lazy uppercut
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wolf cracks Delsarte with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
Wolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wolf throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Wolf jabs Delsarte right on the nose. Delsarte blinks but takes it well.#ROC#
Delsarte is rocked!
Wolf is stalking Delsarte. Delsarte circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Wolf, and it's lights out! Delsarte really payed the price for that rookie mistake.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howlin Wolf!
Howlin Wolf is the new super heavyweight champion!
Howlin Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: GAMMA#787 Shin v Baba     
Date:   Aug 31, 2019
#R1#
Manowaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Delsarte has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Manowaru is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Manowaru does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manowaru misses with an uppercut.
Delsarte 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.
Manowaru is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
A solid leg kick lands there for Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a hook to the body
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Manowaru looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Delsarte moves out of range of the body kick from Manowaru.
Delsarte walks forward, straight into a front kick from Manowaru.
Delsarte scores with a head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Hiro Manowaru has been cut.
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Delsarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Manowaru waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Manowaru throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Delsarte defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Manowaru connects with an inside leg kick.
Manowaru checks the leg kick.
Delsarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Manowaru.
Manowaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Manowaru swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hiro Manowaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manowaru works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Manowaru is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Delsarte's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Manowaru on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Manowaru misses with a body punch
and Delsarte counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Manowaru takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Manowaru finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Delsarte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte defending well as Manowaru loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Manowaru thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte throws out a counter right but Manowaru avoids it with no problem.
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!
Manowaru just misses with a punch to the body.
Manowaru tries to land a body kick
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Manowaru.
Manowaru misses with a leg kick
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand.
Delsarte slips a straight right by Manowaru.
Manowaru staying out of range there.
Manowaru attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Manowaru throws a low kick but it's checked well by Delsarte.
Manowaru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Manowaru throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manowaru takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Manowaru avoids the head kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Manowaru stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Manowaru scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Manowaru. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delsarte throws a nice looking combination but Manowaru bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Delsarte misses with a kick to the body.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
Delsarte is looking for the big counter here.
Delsarte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Manowaru uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delsarte scores with a push kick.
A jab from Delsarte finds it's way through Manowaru's defenses.
A big left from Manowaru misses. #T4#
Manowaru misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manowaru throws a jab when Delsarte was well out of range.
Delsarte moves out of range as Manowaru strikes.
Manowaru on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Delsarte.
Manowaru misses with a wild body shot.
Delsarte blocks a leg kick.
Delsarte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Manowaru looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the body.
Manowaru is breathing heavily.
Delsarte throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Manowaru is looking to counter punch.
Manowaru misses with a right hand
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manowaru takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte 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 eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Delsarte lets loose with a powerful body kick. Manowaru will feel that in the morning.#KD2#
Delsarte cracks Manowaru with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Delsarte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Manowaru to stand back up!#ROC2#
Manowaru is rocked!
BAM! Delsarte delivers a spinning backfist that drops Manowaru like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Gauthier Delsarte!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delsarte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#782 Delsarte v Steel     
Date:   Jul 27, 2019
#R1#
Steele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.#KD#
Delsarte lands a big head kick that sends Steele tumbling to the mat! Delsarte takes a step backwards and waves Steele back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Jason Steele has been cut.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Delsarte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Steele is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steele jabs Delsarte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Delsarte throws a jab but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele lands a slapping body shot.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Delsarte.
Steele lands with an uppercut that bounces Delsarte off the cage and back into range.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delsarte. #BC#
Delsarte's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Steele works Delsarte's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Steele swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steele moves away from the strike by Delsarte.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Steele throws an overhand right that lands on Delsarte's shoulder, as Delsarte tries to avoid the shot.
Delsarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steele.
Delsarte throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Steele gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delsarte avoids it.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delsarte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steele.
Delsarte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T2#
Steele tries to land knees in the clinch but Delsarte avoids the damage 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!
Delsarte lands a right hand.
Delsarte blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delsarte's elbow.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Delsarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte lands a right hand. #BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Delsarte slips under a jab.
It looked like Delsarte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steele.#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch successfully.
Delsarte blocks an uppercut.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delsarte misses with the head strike.
Delsarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Steele.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3##BC#
Delsarte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Steele throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Delsarte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Steele misses with a wild body shot.
Steele throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steele misses the shot to the body.
Steele jabs Delsarte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steele scores with a jab. Delsarte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steele wants to clinch
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Delsarte lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Steele out cold! Steele is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gauthier Delsarte!
An out of breath Gauthier Delsarte thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Syn 639 Boagrius vs Delsarte     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Delsarte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boagrius cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
A cross from Boagrius lands.
Boagrius goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delsarte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Boagrius counter with a right hand.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses
and Boagrius counters with a big right hand! Oh Delsarte is in trouble here! Boagrius follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Boagrius!
A victorious Orpheus Boagrius thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: GAMMA#776 Delsarte v Steel     
Date:   Jun 15, 2019
#R1#
Steele uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Delsarte.
Delsarte lunges at Steele with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steele's hand.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Steele instigates a clinch.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delsarte is defending well for now.
Steele missing with knees to the body.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Delsarte wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Steele lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
A left and a right from Steele both land. Nice combination.
Steele feints a jab promting Delsarte to slip. Steele then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Delsarte slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Steele has Delsarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delsarte avoids it.#T1#
Steele misses with a body punch.
Delsarte lands a right hand.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Steele.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.#BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Steele is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Delsarte with a body shot.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delsarte 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.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steele.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steele.
A telegraphed right hand from Delsarte misses the target.
Delsarte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Steele tries to clinch but Delsarte is having none of it.
Steele misses with a looping left.
Steele thuds a left hand into Delsarte's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steele misses with a double jab.
Steele misses with a hook.#T2#
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Steele tries to clinch up.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delsarte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Steele misses.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Delsarte misses the jab.
Steele misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Steele doesn't manage to clinch there - Delsarte circles away.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Delsarte throws a series of punches but Steele moves out of range.
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Delsarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steele moves away.
Steele misses the jab.
Steele throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T3#
Delsarte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steele lands with a right hand.
Steele wants to clinch.
Steele throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steele.
Steele tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Steele is looking to clinch.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Steele.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Steele misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Steele clinches with his opponent.
Delsarte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte. #T4#
A short left from Steele.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele blocks an uppercut.
Steele is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#BC#
Delsarte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
A left lands for Steele.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele tries to clinch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Steele wants to clinch.
As Steele looks to move away, Delsarte throws a big counter combo but Steele just gets out of the way.
Steele connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Steele moves into the clinch.
Delsarte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delsarte blocks a body shot from Steele.
Delsarte throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Steeles head.
A short left from Delsarte.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Steele will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Steele misses with a body shot.
Steele needs to keep his hands up - Delsarte had a free shot at his head there.
Steele misses with a body shot
and Steele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delsarte takes a swing at Steele's ribcage but misses.
Steele moves out of range as Delsarte strikes.
Steele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Delsarte misses its intended target.
Steele's corner calls for a 1-2. Steele obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steele misses with an uppercut.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Steele misses. #T1#
Steele tries to clinch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delsarte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steele lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Steele has Delsarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steele's elbow. #BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch.
Steele misses with a series of wild punches.
Delsarte walks into a stiff left hand from Steele.
Delsarte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Steele tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delsarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steele looks to throw the jab but Delsarte is out of range.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Steele goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Steele catches Delsarte right on the button with a cross.#T2##CL2#
Steele gets a clinch.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.#BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steele lands a jab.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Steele is out of range.
Delsarte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Delsarte duly obliges.
Delsarte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Delsarte fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steele on the side of the head.
Steele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Delsarte misses.
A jab from Steele finds it's way through Delsarte's defenses.
Steele misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Delsarte stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steele takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Steele works the jab nicely.
Delsarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Sloppy strikes from Delsarte. Those never looked like landing.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steele closes the distance looking to clinch
and Delsarte counters with a one-two to the body.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steele thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steele misses with a body punch #KD#
and Delsarte counters with a head kick that drops Steele to the mat! Steele scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele ducks under a wild hook from Delsarte.#T4#
Delsarte throws a hook but Steele avoids it easily.
Steele moves in looking to clinch but Delsarte pushes him off.#CL2#
Steele has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steele working aggressively here.
Steele works on Delsarte's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Delsarte.
Delsarte blocking some punches.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steele throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC#
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte is looking to slow Steele down with leg kicks.
Delsarte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Steele to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steele scores with a punch to the head.
Steele paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steele wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jason Steele will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delsarte manages to avoid it.
Steele dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Delsarte dodges the punch combination from Steele.
Steele with a jab.
Steele throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steele.
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele looks to score with a jab to the body but Delsarte is just out of range.
Steele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delsarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Steele is just out of range.
Steele connects with a body shot that sends Delsarte's belly button to the back.
Steele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Delsarte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Delsarte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Delsarte circles away from the clinch attempt
and Delsarte counters with a right hand to the body.
Steele throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
Steele looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steele throws a right hand that misses
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand.
Steele scores with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Steele.
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Steele. Those never looked like landing.
Delsarte stuns Steele with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
A solid body kick from Delsarte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Decent striking displayed by Delsarte there.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Steele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jab by Delsarte.
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Delsarte lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steele swinging wildly here. #KD#
Delsarte lands a big head kick that sends Steele tumbling to the mat! Delsarte takes a step backwards and waves Steele back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Steele swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Steele misses.
Steele throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD#
and Delsarte counters with a crisp right hand that drops Steele! Delsarte lets Steele back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Steele is rocked!
Delsarte throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Steele is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him?
A bone on bone clash there as Steele blocks the leg kick.
Steele tries to clinch but Delsarte is having none of it.
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Steele throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Steele clinches up against the cage.
Delsarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
Delsarte works on Steele's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Delsarte breaks the clinch.
Steele tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Delsarte lands with a good body shot.
Steele uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Steele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Steele lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delsarte circles away quickly and effectively.
Steele throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steele takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Steele swinging wildly here.
Delsarte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steele just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele stalks Delsarte and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Delsarte's face. Delsarte staggers backwards, shaken.
Delsarte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Delsarte has knocked Steele down with a huge combo! Delsarte steps away and waves a wobbly Steele back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Delsarte walks into a straight right hand from Steele.
Nice shot by Steele.
Steele connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steele tries to clinch there but Delsarte circles away.
Delsarte is looking for a counter combo.
Delsarte looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steele takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steele scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Steele throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Steele finds it's target.
Gauthier Delsarte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Delsarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gauthier Delsarte showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Steele 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: GAMMA#774 Delsarte v Vee     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Vee looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Vee throws a poor cross that misses
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Brandon Vee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee misses with a hook.
Vee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Delsarte eats them both and turns towards Vee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Vee throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Delsarte misses.
It looked like Vee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Delsarte.
Vee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily.
Vee works Delsarte's body with a nice hook.
Vee swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Vee throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Vee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Delsarte is out of range and Vee settles back down.
Vee misses with a hook
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delsarte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Vee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Vee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vee missing with a left hand there. Delsarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Delsarte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Vee misses with a left hand
and Delsarte counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Delsarte. That snapped Vee's head back.
Vee just misses with a punch to the body.
Vee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delsarte was well out of range. Poor timing from Vee.
A jab from Vee misses.
Vee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Delsarte lands a big head kick that sends Vee tumbling to the mat! Delsarte takes a step backwards and waves Vee back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Vee is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte moves in close and cracks Vee with a massive right hand! Vee, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Delsarte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Brandon Vee was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.

 

Event: GAMMA#770 Sissypants v Delsart     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
SissyPants takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. SissyPants shakes it off.
SissyPants rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte scores with a hook to the body. SissyPants takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. SissyPants looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Delsarte blocks the body kick.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick.
SissyPants misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Delsarte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Delsarte.
Delsarte blocks a leg kick.
Crunch! Delsarte slams his shin into SissyPants's torso.#T1#
SissyPants takes one to the chin there.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#KD2#
Delsarte cracks SissyPants with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Delsarte has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning SissyPants to stand back up!#ROC2#
SissyPants is rocked!#KD2#
Delsarte lands a big right hand that sends SissyPants crashing to the mat! Delsarte stays standing though and waves SissyPants back to his feet!
Oh SissyPants is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte looks to land a right hand but SissyPants moved out of range.
SissyPants seems to have got his legs back now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from SissyPants, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. SissyPants does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from SissyPants.
Delsarte misses with the body kick
and SissyPants counters with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
SissyPants throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte. #T2#
Delsarte throws a leg kick but SissyPants sees it coming and moves out of range.
SissyPants throws a lazy uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a low kick, right behind SissyPants 's knee.
SissyPants looks for the body kick but Delsarte saw that one coming.
Delsarte throws a lazy head kick
and SissyPants counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delsarte checks a leg kick nicely.
Delsarte lunges at SissyPants with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by SissyPants's hand.
SissyPants definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
SissyPants swings widly with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with an outside leg kick.
Delsarte misses with a looping right.
SissyPants appears to be looking for a big counter.
SissyPants fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delsarte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! SissyPants had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T3#
SissyPants throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
SissyPants takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A solid body kick from SissyPants.
SissyPants misses with a looping left.
SissyPants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
SissyPants with a nice cross.#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
SissyPants throws a shot to the body.
Delsarte misses with a wild body shot.
Delsarte lands a lovely overhand right.#T4#
SissyPants is looking to land body kicks.
SissyPants with a nice cross.
SissyPants looks to land a body kick but Delsarte moved away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
SissyPants throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the head.
Delsarte takes a jab right on the kisser.
Delsarte cracks SissyPants with an open hand slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Delsarte defending well as SissyPants loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
SissyPants misses with a body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether SissyPants might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD2#
Delsarte sends SissyPants crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Delsarte is motioning to the referee to let SissyPants up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Delsarte misses with a hook to the body
and SissyPants counters with a nice kick to the body.
SissyPants misses with a low kick as Delsarte jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
SissyPants swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
SissyPants moves out of range of the leg kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte digs a good body shot into SissyPants's ribs.#T1##KD2#
Oooooh!!! Delsarte has knocked SissyPants down with a huge combo! Delsarte steps away and waves a wobbly SissyPants back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Delsarte throws an overhand right that drops SissyPants like a sack of potatoes! Delsarte dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte thanked the fans post fight for their support.
FannyPack SissyPants was interviewed post fight and said 'Now I go ride my scooter. That was no fun. And my scooter makes me smile again. Because my scooter is fun.'.

 

Event: GAMMA#767 Dassler v DeNeville     
Date:   Apr 13, 2019
#R1#
Kruger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delsarte. Delsarte obviously looking to wear him down. #CL#
Kruger forces Delsarte back against the cage and clinches.
Kruger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger tries a body shot but Delsarte blocks it.
Kruger throws a head punch that misses.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Delsarte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte misses with a head kick.
Kruger misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Delsarte drops Kruger with a beautiful combination! Kruger stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Delsarte is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Kruger is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Kruger has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Delsarte grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Kruger takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Delsarte cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gauthier Delsarte!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delsarte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: GAMMA#763 Slider v Deneville     
Date:   Mar 23, 2019
#R1#
Delsarte connects with a single shot there.
Delsarte looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Delsarte backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Simmons's temple! It sends Simmons violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Delsarte celebrates and the doctors try to help Simmons!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GAMMA#760 Dassler v Slider     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1#
Delsarte throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Hoyce falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut.
Delsarte has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoyce is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Delsarte misses with a hook
enabling Hoyce to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte misses with a left hand
enabling Hoyce to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoyce connects with a right hand. Delsarte shakes it off.
Delsarte throws a lazy right hand but Hoyce sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A head kick misses from Hoyce.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte blocks a head kick by Hoyce.
Hoyce works Delsarte's body with a nice hook.
Hoyce showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delsarte. #T1#
Hoyce throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Hoyce moves out of range.
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hoyce.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delsarte! But no joy.
Delsarte looks to land a right hand but Hoyce moved out of range.
Hoyce misses with an uppercut
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
Hoyce throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hoyce.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hoyce darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Hoyce misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Delsarte counters with a nice right hand that sends Hoyce toppling to the canvas! Hoyce scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Delsarte finish him?!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte misses with an uppercut
and Hoyce counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoyce blocks a jab.
Hoyce is looking to counter punch.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hoyce connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT#
That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
Delsarte clobbers Hoyce with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Delsarte scores with a punch to the head.
Delsarte cracks Hoyce with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Hoyce falls to his knees and Delsarte doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
Our winner, Gauthier Delsarte, 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: GAMMA#757 DeNeville v Dassler     
Date:   Feb 09, 2019
#R1#
Delsarte's corner calls for a 1-2. Delsarte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #CUT2#
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
Delsarte is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body shot.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Delsarte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Napoleon misses with a right hand
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Napoleon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Delsarte! But no joy.
A big right from Delsarte misses.
Napoleon is looking to chop away at Delsarte's legs.
A big right from Napoleon misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Napoleon.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
Napoleon feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Napoleon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delsarte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Napoleon throws an overhand right that lands on Delsarte's shoulder, as Delsarte tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Delsarte on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Delsarte tries to keep at a distance but Napoleon has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Napoleon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Napoleon checks a leg kick. #CL#
Napoleon closes the distance and pushes Delsarte back into the cage.
Napoleon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Napoleon.
Still in the clinch, Delsarte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Napoleon lands a body shot in the clinch.
Napoleon throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Napoleon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Napoleon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Napoleon's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Still in the clinch, Delsarte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Napoleon misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Napoleon.
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!#BC2#
Delsarte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Delsarte has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T2#
A good leg kick by Napoleon.
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Napoleon throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delsarte.#CL#
Napoleon closes the distance and clinches.
Napoleon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Delsarte's efforts to push away.
Delsarte is trying to break the clinch but Napoleon has him pressed against the cage.
Napoleon working aggressively here.
Napoleon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Delsarte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Delsarte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Napoleon.
Napoleon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Delsarte counters with a straight right hand.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Napoleon scores with a leg kick. #KD#
Napoleon lands a big head kick that sends Delsarte tumbling to the mat! Napoleon takes a step backwards and waves Delsarte back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Napoleon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Napoleon.#ROC#
Delsarte is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Gauthier Delsarte's cut even more.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Napoleon.
Delsarte is still on wobbly legs! Can Napoleon finish him?
Napoleon cracks Delsarte with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Delsarte tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Napoleon pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Delsarte is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buster Napoleon!
Buster Napoleon managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.

 

Event: GC 272     
Date:   Jan 19, 2019
#R1#
Delsarte throws a lazy right hand but Steelers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steelers looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Steelers looks to throw a body kick
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good shot there by Delsarte.
We've been informed that Steelers has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Steelers throws a lazy right hand but Delsarte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Steelers.
Steelers misses with a wild body shot.
Steelers slips a straight right by Delsarte.
Delsarte slips a jab from Steelers.
Steelers misses with a double jab
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steelers shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Steelers throws a jab but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Steelers throws a half hearted mid kick.
Delsarte swings widly with a right hand
and Steelers makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T1#
Steelers takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Delsarte moves out of range as Steelers strikes.
Delsarte swings for the body but Steelers moves out of range.
Steelers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delsarte 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.
Delsarte slips a jab and a cross from Steelers.
A little feinted left hand from Delsarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Delsarte digs a good body shot into Steelers's ribs.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steelers looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Delsarte throws a counter high kick but Steelers was just alert enough to avoid it.
Steelers missing with a left hand there. Delsarte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A leg kick checked by Delsarte.
A little feinted left hand from Delsarte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Delsarte.
Steelers tries a low kick but Delsarte avoids it.
Steelers is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Steelers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte digs a good body shot into Steelers's ribs.
Delsarte lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT#
It looks like Pittsburgh Steelers has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steelers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Delsarte drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Steelers right on the button. Steelers goes down! Delsarte follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Delsarte gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gauthier Delsarte thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Pittsburgh Steelers had this to say: 'I can not believe he beat me. Fuck!'.

 

Event: GC 262     
Date:   Dec 01, 2018
#R1#
Rodgers connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily.
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Delsarte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Delsarte 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.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a left to the body.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
Rodgers throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rodgers moves away from the strike by Delsarte.
Rodgers thuds his right hand into Delsarte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Rodgers lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delsarte at a distance.
Delsarte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rodgers to score with a decent uppercut.
Nice body punch from Rodgers.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodgers throws out a powerful jab.
Rodgers scores with a jab. Delsarte acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rodgers misses with a wild body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rodgers. #T1#
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rodgers has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Rodgers misses with a hook. Delsarte ducked under it nicely.
Delsarte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Delsarte throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodgers misses the target.
Andy Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rodgers, right into the meat.
Rodgers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CUT#
It looks like Andy Rodgers has been cut.
Delsarte stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Delsarte closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delsarte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Delsarte throws a big shot that misses.
Rodgers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers scores with a leg kick.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte throws a shot from downtown. Rodgers moves away and avoids it.
Rodgers connects with a solid leg kick.
Rodgers walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rodgers blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
A big left from Rodgers misses.
Delsarte is looking to counter punch.
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Delsarte looks to land a body kick but Rodgers moved away.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A cross from Delsarte lands.
Rodgers uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Rodgers throws a fast counter high kick but Delsarte manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Good leg kick by Rodgers there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
Delsarte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Delsarte slips a jab from Rodgers.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodgers.
Rodgers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Delsarte is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Delsarte throws a sloppy head kick and Rodgers moves out of range easily.
Rodgers throws a good cross that connects. #CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte ducks right into an uppercut from Rodgers.
Rodgers lands a glancing blow to the side of Delsarte's head.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Rodgers. #T4#
Rodgers throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodgers tries to land a leg kick but Delsarte saw it coming and moves away.
Delsarte lands a jab to Rodgers's midsection.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Delsarte ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers misses with a right hand
and Delsarte counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Andy Rodgers's cut even more.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Rodgers throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.
Rodgers misses with a head kick.
Delsarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rodgers.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Delsarte ducks down to avoid it.
Rodgers cracks Delsarte with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rodgers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Delsarte had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Andy Rodgers dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Rodgers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Delsarte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rodgers cracks Delsarte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Delsarte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodgers throws a right hand that Delsarte ducks under and follows up with a left that Delsarte also avoids with ease.
Rodgers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
It seemed like Rodgers was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rodgers.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte lands a glancing blow to the side of Rodgers's head.
Delsarte moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Delsarte's head but Delsarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.
Rodgers connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delsarte moves forwards but Rodgers connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T1#
Delsarte jabs at Rodgers's body.
Delsarte takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Andy Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a front kick aimed at Rodgers's knee but Rodgers avoids it well.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Rodgers is out of range.
Delsarte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Delsarte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Rodgers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rodgers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Rodgers.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Delsarte. #T2#
Delsarte connects with a body shot.
Rodgers throws a big shot that misses.
Delsarte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rodgers misses with a wild combination.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rodgers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Delsarte.
Rodgers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Delsarte's hands.
Rodgers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rodgers.
Delsarte fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rodgers just manages to avoid it.
Delsarte misses with a lunging right hand
and Rodgers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Delsarte throws a head kick but Rodgers moves out of range.
Delsarte throws a head kick that misses.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Delsarte avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Rodgers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rodgers scrambles back to his feet.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
The cut above Andy Rodgers's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers tries a low kick but Delsarte avoids it.
Rodgers wants to slow Delsarte down by chopping away at his legs.
Rodgers staying out of range there.
Delsarte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rodgers.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.
Rodgers ducks under a wild hook from Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a hook but Rodgers blocks it.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Delsarte avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Rodgers.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Delsarte might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Rodgers misses the jab.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Rodgers off balance momentarily.
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Rodgers just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delsarte.
Rodgers cracks the inside of Delsarte's front leg.
Rodgers takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
Andy Rodgers's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Rodgers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodgers drops his hands momentarily and Delsarte takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: GC 256     
Date:   Nov 03, 2018
#R1#
Wolfsbruder connects with a right hand. Delsarte shakes it off.
Wolfsbruder misses with a left hand
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Wolfsbruder should have avoided that one.
Wolfsbruder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wolfsbruder 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.
Wolfsbruder throws a body punch but Delsarte moves out of range.
Delsarte moves out of range as Wolfsbruder strikes.
Wolfsbruder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Elric Wolfsbruder has been cut.
Wolfsbruder has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a slapping 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!
Delsarte moves out of range as Wolfsbruder throws a body kick.
Wolfsbruder throws a shot from downtown. Delsarte moves away and avoids it.
Delsarte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Delsarte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wolfsbruder.
Delsarte lands with a nice body punch.
Delsarte throws a low kick but it's checked well by Wolfsbruder.
Delsarte cracks Wolfsbruder with a good jab.
Delsarte scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elric Wolfsbruder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolfsbruder misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte 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.
Wolfsbruder takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
Wolfsbruder with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte misses with a looping right.
Wolfsbruder just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte is looking for the big counter here.
Delsarte clobbers Wolfsbruder with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Delsarte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick from Wolfsbruder misses.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the side of Delsarte's head but Delsarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Delsarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfsbruder fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolfsbruder takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolfsbruder lands with a hook. Delsarte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Wolfsbruder looks to land a right hand but Delsarte moved out of range.
Delsarte appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut. Delsarte saw that one coming.
It seemed like Delsarte was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wolfsbruder on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Delsarte blocks a jab.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.#T3#
Wolfsbruder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Delsarte moves out of range of the strikes.
Delsarte was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Delsarte lands a big head kick that sends Wolfsbruder tumbling to the mat! Delsarte takes a step backwards and waves Wolfsbruder back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Wolfsbruder is rocked!
Wolfsbruder bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Delsarte's head.
Oh Wolfsbruder is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BOOM! Delsarte lands a beautiful left hook that drops Wolfsbruder. Wolfsbruder tries to recover but Delsarte is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Wolfsbruder lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delsarte 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: GC 248     
Date:   Oct 06, 2018
#R1#
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Delsarte checks the leg kick.
Stuckey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Delsarte moves away from the strike by Stuckey.
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stuckey throws out the jab.
Stuckey cracks Delsarte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stuckey misses with a low kick.
Stuckey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delsarte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stuckey scores with a leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a hook to the body. Stuckey takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ray Stuckey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stuckey misses with a low kick as Delsarte jumps back.
A low kick from Stuckey is predictable there
and Delsarte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delsarte has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Jab, jab by Delsarte - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Delsarte duly obliges.
Delsarte swings for the body but Stuckey moves out of range.
Stuckey fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delsarte.#T1#
Stuckey throws an off balance right hand
and Delsarte counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Delsarte clinches up with Stuckey and pushes him back against the cage.
Stuckey is working Delsarte over against the cage.
Delsarte looking to stall.
Stuckey tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Stuckey tries to throw a body punch but Delsarte avoids it by throwing Stuckey back against the cage.
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Delsarte lands a right hand.
Stuckey prevents a body shot from Delsarte.
Stuckey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stuckey working aggressively here.
Stuckey lands a nice uppercut.
Stuckey lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stuckey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delsarte misses with a punch on the inside.
Stuckey with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte prevents a body shot from Stuckey.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Stuckey avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage. #T2#
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stuckey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stuckey lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stuckey.
Delsarte is breathing heavily.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey prevents a body shot from Delsarte.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delsarte.
Stuckey landing knees to the body.
Stuckey pushes Delsarte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stuckey presses Delsarte against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Stuckey gets through Delsarte's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Stuckey.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stuckey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stuckey trying to stall but Delsarte improves his position.
Stuckey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stuckey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Stuckey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stuckey lands a knee to the body.
Stuckey lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Delsarte is rocked!#CUT2#
Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Stuckey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Delsarte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stuckey creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Delsarte with a big uppercut! Delsarte tries to clinch up but Stuckey pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Delsarte to the mat! Delsarte covers up and Stuckey unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ray Stuckey!
Post fight, an emotional Ray Stuckey said 'C'mon Gamma quit feeding me zombies gimme an opponent with a fuckin heartbeat.'.

 

Event: GC 239     
Date:   Sep 05, 2018
#R1#
Delsarte checks the leg kick.
Joshua's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delsarte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Joshua scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Joshua misses its intended target.
Joshua throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Joshua avoids the body shot from Delsarte.
Joshua throws a low kick, looking for Delsarte's leg but Delsarte calmly moves out of range. #CL2#
Delsarte rushes Joshua and presses him up against the cage.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Delsarte digs a right hand underneath Joshua's ribcage. Joshua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Delsarte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Delsarte.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Joshua taking a breather.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land.
Delsarte blocks a body shot from Joshua.
Joshua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Delsarte works on Joshua's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Delsarte.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
Delsarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Delsarte lands a body punch.
Joshua misses with the head strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A nice left hand lands by Delsarte.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Joshua seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Delsarte can turn it around.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
A short uppercut from Joshua. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte tries to stall but Joshua uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Joshua scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delsarte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delsarte lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Joshua lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Delsarte or not.
Delsarte scores with a shot to the side of Joshua's head.
Joshua prevents a body shot from Delsarte.
Joshua misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
Joshua is trying to stall.
Joshua trying to control the position but instead, Delsarte has worked for underhooks and has pushed Joshua into the cage.
Delsarte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Delsarte.
Delsarte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delsarte misses with the head strike. #T3#
Joshua is trying to stall.
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua tries to work over Delsarte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike.
Joshua being controlled against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua leaning against his opponent.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Delsarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Joshua uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joshua swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delsarte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Joshua is breathing heavily.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte lands a body punch.
Delsarte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delsarte.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte pressing his opponent against the cage.
Delsarte leaning against his opponent.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a body shot in the clinch.
Delsarte will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Joshua up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Joshua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
That's time! Joshua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Joshua tries to keep at a distance but Delsarte has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Joshua working aggressively here.
Joshua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte blocking some punches.
Delsarte lands with a short shot to the head.
Delsarte blocks an uppercut.
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right from Delsarte.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Joshua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards.
Delsarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joshua tries to stall but Delsarte uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land. #T1#
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Joshua misses with some punches.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Delsarte.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
Joshua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delsarte pushes Joshua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Delsarte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Delsarte as the two fighters clinch.
Delsarte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Delsarte lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Delsarte lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land.
Delsarte lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Delsarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards. #ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!
Delsarte lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Joshua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte stalling in the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte lands a nice uppercut.
Delsarte lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Delsarte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Joshua misses with a short punch on the inside.
Joshua misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
Joshua seems to have got his legs back now.#T3#
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joshua.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
A head punch on the inside from Delsarte fails to land.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike.
Delsarte lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delsarte lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Joshua to his knees! Delsarte keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
A very excited looking Gauthier Delsarte 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: GC 231     
Date:   Aug 11, 2018
#R1#
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping right.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Wolfsbruder moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wolfsbruder throws a leg kick that is checked
and Delsarte counters with a right hand to the body.
Delsarte throws the kick towards the body but Wolfsbruder avoids it.
Wolfsbruder misses with a looping left.
Wolfsbruder is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wolfsbruder on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delsarte. Delsarte obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice straight punches there by Wolfsbruder. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolfsbruder.#CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
The fighters circling - Wolfsbruder throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wolfsbruder throws the left hand but Delsarte avoids the punch easily.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Delsarte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolfsbruder misses with a double jab #CL#
and Delsarte counters by clinching up. #T1#
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Delsarte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wolfsbruder.
Delsarte throws a head punch that misses.
Delsarte prevents a body shot from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder prevents a body shot from Delsarte.
A short uppercut from Wolfsbruder.
Wolfsbruder throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Wolfsbruder lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfsbruder controls the action.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Wolfsbruder controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wolfsbruder lands a shoulder strike.
Wolfsbruder blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte blocks a body shot from Wolfsbruder. #T2#
Delsarte tries to work over Wolfsbruder's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolfsbruder has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte.
Delsarte trying to stall but Wolfsbruder improves his position.
Wolfsbruder blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolfsbruder lands a right hand.
Delsarte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot to the body.
Delsarte is breathing heavily.
Wolfsbruder misses with some punches.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice uppercut.#CUT2#
Gauthier Delsarte's cut is getting worse.
Delsarte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolfsbruder lands a hook that snaps the head of Delsarte backwards. #BC2#
Wolfsbruder pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wolfsbruder throws a looping overhand right but Delsarte ducks down to avoid it.
Wolfsbruder throws a hook but Delsarte avoids it easily.
Wolfsbruder connects with a body shot that sends Delsarte's belly button to the back.
Wolfsbruder throws an overhand right that lands on Delsarte's shoulder, as Delsarte tries to avoid the shot.
Delsarte misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wolfsbruder scores with a counter punch that sends Delsarte to the canvas! Wolfsbruder smells blood - he's punishing Delsarte with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Delsarte has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Elric Wolfsbruder!
Elric Wolfsbruder really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BuriedAlive// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: GRS 181     
Date:   Jun 23, 2018
#R1#
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Runt.
Delsarte appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Delsarte throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Runt's head.
Delsarte ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Runt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delsarte scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#
Runt is rocked!
A left lands for Runt.
Oh Runt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte defending well as Runt loads up on a big left hand.
Delsarte cracks Runt with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: GRS 179     
Date:   May 26, 2018
#R1#
Delsarte misses with a straight right.
Joshua throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Joshua takes the fight into the clinch.
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Joshua 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.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joshua.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Joshua creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua blocking some punches.
Joshua working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Delsarte is keeping busy.
Delsarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Joshua.
Joshua wants to stall.
Nice body punch from Delsarte - that landed with a thud.
A head punch on the inside from Joshua fails to land.
Joshua struggles to land a body shot inside as Delsarte controls his hands.
A short left from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joshua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've been informed that Delsarte has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Delsarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Delsarte tries a body shot but Joshua blocks it.
Delsarte cracks Joshua with a nice body shot.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Delsarte misses with some punches.
Delsarte fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte works on Joshua's body with a couple of short punches.
Joshua is breathing heavily.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Delsarte.
A short uppercut from Delsarte.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Delsarte can't find room to land a body shot as Joshua controls the action.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Delsarte.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Joshua can't find room to land a body shot as Delsarte controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joshua misses with a hook from the clinch.
Delsarte lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
Delsarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte tries to throw a body punch but Joshua avoids it by throwing Delsarte back against the cage.
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
Delsarte lands a right hand.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joshua is looking to control Delsarte's arms but Delsarte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage.
Delsarte tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte misses with a body punch. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joshua.
Delsarte works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short body shot lands from Delsarte as the two fighters clinch.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
A hook to the body from Delsarte.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delsarte.
A right handed body shot lands from Delsarte.
A right hand to the body from Delsarte.
A right hook to the body lands for Delsarte.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Delsarte takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
A short left from Delsarte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
Joshua throws a punch but it's blocked by Delsarte.
Joshua tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Delsarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delsarte.
Joshua takes a shot to the head.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joshua backwards.
Joshua is looking to control Delsarte's arms but Delsarte gets an underhook and turns him. Now Joshua has his back to the cage.
Delsarte is leaning against Joshua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Delsarte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##KD2#
Delsarte cracks Joshua with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Joshua looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Delsarte finish him? #CUT2#
It looks like Mr Joshua has been cut.
Delsarte scores with a nice body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Delsarte.#CL2#
Delsarte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Delsarte throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delsarte tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joshua's elbow.
Joshua blocks a body shot from Delsarte.
Joshua wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Delsarte gets through Joshua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Delsarte pushes Joshua back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Joshua is rocked!
Delsarte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Joshua or not.
Delsarte tries to work over Joshua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Joshua has a couple of punches blocked by Delsarte. #T1#
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte. #KD2#
Delsarte drops Joshua onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Joshua is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Joshua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Delsarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Joshua controls his hands.
Delsarte creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Joshua's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Joshua drops to his knees and Delsarte pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: RS 177     
Date:   May 05, 2018
#R1#
Infamous fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Delsarte.
Infamous with a poor takedown #TD#
and Delsarte counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Infamous throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Delsarte escapes and throws Infamous's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Infamous pushes Delsarte away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Delsarte gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Infamous tries to bench press Delsarte off him but Delsarte keeps the position. #SU#
Delsarte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Infamous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Infamous looks winded!
Delsarte lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Infamous throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL#
Delsarte moves into range and clinches up with Infamous.
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!
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delsarte is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gauthier Delsarte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Infamous.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Delsarte.
Delsarte blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delsarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Delsarte cracks Infamous with a nice body shot.
Delsarte working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Delsarte.
Delsarte lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte works on Infamous's body with a couple of short punches.
Delsarte scores with a shot to the side of Infamous's head. #ROC#
Infamous is rocked!
Delsarte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Infamous is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him?
Delsarte has Infamous pressed against the cage. Infamous drops his hands and Delsarte takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Infamous tumbling to the canvas! Delsarte rains down with more punches but Infamous was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Delsarte!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!
Gauthier Delsarte was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: YL 49: Doukas v Umm     
Date:   Oct 01, 2017
#R1#
Hall tries to clinch there but Delsarte circles away.
Delsarte lands a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ron Hall has been cut.
Hall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Train Right! in the buildup to the fight.
Hall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Delsarte tests Hall's chin there with a solid looking shot.#KD2#
Delsarte scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Hall to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delsarte looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Delsarte manages to circle out of the way.
Hall is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Delsarte pushes him off.
Delsarte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hall tries to clinch up but Delsarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Delsarte throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Delsarte circles away.
Hall is looking to clinch but Delsarte is avoiding it.
Delsarte has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Delsarte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Delsarte has closed the distance and engaged Hall in a clinch.
Delsarte swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Delsarte lands a right hand.
Hall goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hall misses with some punches.
Delsarte misses with a punch on the inside.
Delsarte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delsarte stalls.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte pushes Hall back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
Delsarte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delsarte on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hall with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Delsarte.
Hall scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a nice hook to the head.
Delsarte blocks an elbow strike from Hall.
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delsarte lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Delsarte as the two fighters clinch.
Delsarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Delsarte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delsarte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Delsarte.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A shot in the inside from Delsarte. #ROC2#
Hall is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte cracks Hall with a big uppercut, right up the middle and Hall goes down! Oh, he's hurt! He's bigtime hurt! The referee is giving him a chance to get back to his feet - 4,5,6,7, no, he's called it off! Hall wasn't going to make it and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!

 

Event: YL 36: West v Ramos     
Date:   Aug 04, 2017
#R1#
Delsarte lands a jab.
Delsarte connects with a looping right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Sam Sung has been cut.
Delsarte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sung.
A telegraphed right hand from Sung misses the target.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Sung shakes it off.
Delsarte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Sung.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #KD#
Delsarte lands a head kick that bluckles Sung and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Delsarte no doubt looking to push for a finish!#ROC#
Sung is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sung takes a swing at Delsarte's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Delsarte misses the target.#KD#
Delsarte looks low and kicks high, catching Sung right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Sung is still on wobbly legs! Can Delsarte finish him?#CUT#
That has opened up Sam Sung's cut even more.
Delsarte slips a jab from Sung.
Delsarte ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Sung out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gauthier Delsarte!

 

Event: Young Lions Schmall v Sobchak     
Date:   Jun 30, 2017
#R1#
Delsarte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maddox looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Delsarte lands a leg kick that knocks Maddox off balance momentarily.
Maddox tries to work over Delsarte's front leg with a kick but Delsarte checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a sloppy right hand. Maddox should have avoided that one.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte moved away.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte checks it.
Maddox throws a leg kick which misses Delsarte's front leg but catches the back leg as Delsarte tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Maddox.
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Delsarte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maddox tries a quick counter leg kick but Delsarte is wise to it.
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
Maddox scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maddox.
Delsarte throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Delsarte.
Maddox connects with a leg kick. Delsarte looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
Delsarte misses with a series of wild punches.
Maddox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Delsarte with a body shot.#T1#
Delsarte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Delsarte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maddox. Maddox obviously looking to wear him down.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maddox.
Maddox defending well as Delsarte loads up on a big left hand.
Delsarte lands a nice shot to the body.
Delsarte misses with a right hand
and Maddox counters with a straight right hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maddox.
Maddox misses with a head kick.
Delsarte checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Delsarte.
Maddox looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good standup being displayed there by Maddox as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Delsarte throws a poor cross that misses
and Maddox counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Delsarte fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox 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.
Delsarte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Delsarte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox. #T2#
Delsarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maddox.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick.
Maddox throws a big counter head kick but Delsarte avoids it with no problem.
Delsarte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Delsarte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maddox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Delsarte ducks under a wild hook from Maddox.
Delsarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Delsarte catches Maddox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Delsarte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maddox manages to avoid it.
Maddox walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Delsarte misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox dips to his left and cracks Delsarte with an uppercut!
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and moves out of range.
As Maddox backs away, Delsarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Maddox swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Maddox throws a body kick that misses.
Delsarte half committed to a counter leg kick.
Delsarte swings and misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Idris Maddox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Delsarte misses with the combination.
Maddox fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delsarte is out of range.
Idris Maddox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delsarte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delsarte pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maddox is out of range and Delsarte settles back down.
Maddox checks a leg kick nicely.
Maddox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Delsarte throws a body punch but Maddox moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maddox! But no joy.
Delsarte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maddox.
Delsarte tries to land a leg kick but Maddox saw it coming and moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Delsarte.
Maddox fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox throws a sloppy body shot
and Maddox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Delsarte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Maddox takes a jab right on the kisser.
Delsarte throws a shot from downtown. Maddox moves away and avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maddox. Delsarte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maddox moves out of range of the leg kick from Delsarte.#T1#
Maddox misses the shot to the body.
Maddox misses with a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Maddox is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Delsarte with a hook.
Maddox throws a nice inside leg kick.
Maddox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A clash of legs there as Maddox blocks the low kick.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delsarte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#KD#
Delsarte closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Maddox crashing to the mat! Maddox uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maddox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delsarte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maddox. Maddox obviously looking to wear him down.
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Maddox is out of range.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Delsarte off balance momentarily.
Maddox tries a low kick but Delsarte avoids it.
Delsarte walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maddox checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maddox jabs at Delsarte's body.#T2#
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maddox uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delsarte.
Delsarte's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Maddox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maddox connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Delsarte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maddox slips a straight right by Delsarte.
Maddox throws a low kick but Delsarte moves out of range easily.
Delsarte seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A cross from Delsarte lands.
Maddox lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maddox scoring well with a low kick there.
Delsarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Maddox misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maddox staying out of range there.
Maddox defending well as Delsarte loads up on a big left hand.
Maddox is looking to slow Delsarte down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Delsarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Delsarte looks to throw the jab but Maddox is out of range.
Maddox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Delsarte rather than just go for the knockout.
Delsarte takes a swing at Maddox's ribcage but misses.
Delsarte backing away here, and Maddox unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Delsarte 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 Maddox has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Maddox and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Delsarte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Delsarte throws a leg kick
and Maddox counters with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Maddox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Delsarte thumps Maddox with a low kick.
Maddox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maddox lands a nice looking body shot.
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delsarte throws a solid leg kick but Maddox takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Delsarte.
Delsarte avoids the body shot from Maddox.
Delsarte misses with a straight right.
Delsarte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maddox circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maddox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Maddox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delsarte moves away.
As Maddox backs away, Delsarte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Delsarte turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maddox turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Delsarte off balance momentarily.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
Maddox slips under a jab from Delsarte.
Maddox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delsarte punishes Maddox's body with a nice straight punch.
Maddox just misses with a punch to the body.
Delsarte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maddox.
Maddox lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Delsarte at a distance.
Delsarte throws a leg kick that misses.
Maddox misses with a body shot
and Delsarte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Delsarte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maddox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maddox attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Delsarte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maddox counters with a left to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox.
Delsarte connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte scores with a hook.
Good leg kick by Maddox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Delsarte lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maddox misses with a leg kick.
That kick from Maddox tenderised Delsarte's leg. Delsarte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maddox is looking to score with low kicks.
Delsarte misses with a body shot.
Maddox on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maddox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delsarte misses with a body shot
and Maddox counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Maddox staying out of range there.
Delsarte scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Idris Maddox just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte'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#
A jab from Maddox misses.
Delsarte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maddox sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Maddox fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Delsarte.
No joy there for Maddox, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maddox lands with a shot to the body.
Maddox checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Maddox misses
and Delsarte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Maddox blocks a low kick nicely.
Delsarte misses with a straight left.
Delsarte misses with a leg kick
and Maddox counters with a good low kick that Delsarte was not able to check.
Maddox lands a leg kick that knocks Delsarte off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox blocks a leg kick.
Maddox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maddox dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Delsarte. That did some damage!
Delsarte scores with a jab. Maddox acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Maddox connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Delsarte momentarily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Delsarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Maddox throws out the jab. #T1#
Maddox throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Delsarte blocks a leg kick.
Delsarte will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Maddox throws a sloppy head kick and Delsarte moves out of range easily.
Delsarte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maddox.
Maddox feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Delsarte's calf.
Maddox throws a quick inside leg kick.
Maddox throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Delsarte throws a shot to the body.
Maddox connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Delsarte thumps Maddox with a low kick.
Delsarte misses with a low kick as Maddox jumps back.
Maddox buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Delsarte lands with an overhand left.
Delsarte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Maddox takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maddox scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Maddox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Delsarte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Delsarte loads up on a big right hand but Maddox slips the punch.
Maddox lands a glancing blow to the side of Delsarte's head.
Delsarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maddox.
Delsarte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maddox can pounce on him.
Maddox swings for the body but Delsarte moves out of range.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maddox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Maddox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Delsarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maddox 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.
Maddox fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Delsarte has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
A leg kick checked by Maddox.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Idris Maddox dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R5#
Delsarte attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gauthier Delsarte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maddox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Delsarte.
Maddox blocks a jab.
Maddox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Delsarte throws a leg kick that is checked
and Maddox counters with a slapping leg kick.
Delsarte throws a shot from downtown. Maddox moves away and avoids it.
Maddox appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Delsarte lands a jab-cross combination.
Maddox scores with the left hand. Delsarte knows he should have avoided that one.
Maddox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Delsarte.
Maddox connects with an inside leg kick.
Maddox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delsarte.
A leg kick checked by Maddox.
Maddox unleashes a big counter combination but Delsarte bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maddox blocks a low kick nicely.
Maddox appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Delsarte throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Maddox looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Maddox throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maddox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick from Delsarte misses
and Maddox counters with a good low kick that Delsarte was not able to check. #T1#
Good leg kick by Maddox there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maddox, right into the meat.
Delsarte has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Maddox.
Maddox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maddox thumps Delsarte with a low kick.
A low kick from Delsarte is predictable there
and Maddox counters with a thumping low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maddox.
A cross from Maddox lands.
Delsarte throws an off balance right hand
and Maddox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Delsarte. Maddox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Delsarte misses with a hook. Maddox ducked under it nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maddox, right into the meat.
Delsarte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maddox. Maddox obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delsarte connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maddox momentarily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maddox, right into the meat. #T2#
Maddox throws a nice outside leg kick.
Delsarte lands a glancing blow to the side of Maddox's head.
Maddox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Delsarte misses with a wild body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Maddox, right into the meat.
Delsarte tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Maddox blocks the low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maddox.
Delsarte scores with a nice strike.
Maddox lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Delsarte.
Delsarte throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Maddox to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maddox.
That kick from Maddox tenderised Delsarte's leg. Delsarte is trying to keep his angry face on.
Maddox with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Maddox slips a straight right by Delsarte.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 47:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:48
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Idris Maddox!

 

Event: Young Lions: Esch v Schmall Jr     
Date:   Jun 02, 2017
#R1#
No joy there for Tucker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delsarte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Tucker does no damage.
Delsarte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice jab there from Delsarte.
Delsarte moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Tucker. Those never looked like landing.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tucker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Tucker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tucker scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD#
Tucker scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Delsarte to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Tucker away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Delsarte got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Tucker misses with a few strikes there.
Delsarte chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delsarte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tucker.
Tucker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tucker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tucker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delsarte counters with an inside leg kick.
Tucker fails to land with a series of punches.
Tucker throws a hook to the side of Delsarte's head but Delsarte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Sloppy strikes from Tucker. Those never looked like landing.
Delsarte throws a big counter head kick but Tucker avoids it with no problem.
Tucker misses with a straight right.
Delsarte scores with a punch to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Delsarte. That snapped Tucker's head back.
Delsarte connects with a crisp jab.
Tucker takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Benjamin Tucker has been cut.
Tucker looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tucker throws a series of punches but Delsarte moves out of range.
Tucker is breathing heavily.
Delsarte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Delsarte clinches.
Tucker tries a body shot but Delsarte blocks it.
Delsarte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tucker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tucker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delsarte lands with a light punch inside.
Delsarte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Delsarte creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Delsarte lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delsarte lands a right hand.
Tucker working aggressively here.
Delsarte is working Tucker over against the ropes.
Delsarte lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte scores with a shot to the side of Tucker's head. #ROC2#
Tucker is rocked!
A short uppercut from Delsarte.
Oh Tucker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
Delsarte pushes Tucker back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker seems to have got his legs back now.
Delsarte lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Delsarte - that landed with a thud.
Delsarte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
A short right from Delsarte on the inside.
Delsarte is working Tucker over against the ropes.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tucker backwards.
Delsarte lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tucker or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Benjamin Tucker should take that round, based on the knockdown.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD2#
Delsarte lands a front kick to the face, that drops Tucker to the canvas! Is he dazed or just shocked? He's back to his feet and the referee is going to allow him to continue the fight!
Benjamin Tucker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tucker throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #KD2#
Tucker walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Delsarte rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Tucker has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tucker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delsarte connects with a nice cross there... Tucker is looking wobbly and Delsarte recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Tucker to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Delsarte jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gauthier Delsarte!

 

Event: HFC 33 New Era     
Date:   Jan 07, 2017
#R1#
Brown takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brown throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brown throws a series of punches but Delsarte moves out of range.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delsarte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown wants to slow Delsarte down by chopping away at his legs.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jab, jab by Delsarte - just one landing.
Brown closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Delsarte to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delsarte lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Delsarte misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Delsarte.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Delsarte. That snapped Brown's head back.
Delsarte has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Brown throws a leg kick but Delsarte sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Delsarte works the jab nicely.
Delsarte is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Delsarte thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Delsarte scores with a leg kick.
Brown blocks a head kick by Delsarte.
Brown lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brown.#CUT#
It looks like Gauthier Delsarte has been cut.
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delsarte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brown under the eye.
Brown throws a head kick but Delsarte moves out of range.
Brown misses with a combination
and Delsarte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Brown. #CL2#
Delsarte rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Delsarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Delsarte lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Delsarte breaks the clinch. #T2#
Brown throws a right and a left that Delsarte avoids nicely.
A left lands for Delsarte.
A combination from Brown does no damage.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Delsarte clinches.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Brown wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delsarte has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Delsarte - that landed with a thud.
Delsarte gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Delsarte.
Delsarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brown has Delsarte pressed against the cage, preventing Delsarte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Delsarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good body shot from Delsarte.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Delsarte avoids it.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brown.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Delsarte lands with a light punch inside.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Delsarte's elbow.
Brown wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Delsarte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Delsarte is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Brown had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delsarte.
Brown misses with a hook
and Delsarte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Delsarte.
Delsarte connects with a single shot there.
Delsarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That kick from Delsarte tenderised Brown's leg. Brown is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Delsarte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
Delsarte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gauthier Delsarte is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Delsarte lands but Brown takes it in his stride.
Brown lands a two punch combo.
Delsarte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Browns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Delsarte cracks the inside of Brown's front leg.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Delsarte instigates a clinch.
Delsarte lands a left hand. #BC2#
Delsarte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brown misses with the combination.
Delsarte sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Brown shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delsarte manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES2#
Delsarte has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Brown is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brown fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Delsarte is out of range.
John Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delsarte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Delsarte cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Delsarte.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown walks into a straight right hand from Delsarte.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - Delsarte circles away.
Brown cracks the inside of Delsarte's front leg.
Delsarte looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Delsarte scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Delsarte is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks.
Delsarte blocks a head kick by Brown.
Delsarte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brown throws a combination that misses
letting Delsarte counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Delsarte keeps the fight on the outside.
Delsarte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delsarte. Delsarte obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice body punch from Delsarte.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a head shot.
Delsarte throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delsarte jabs at Brown's body.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw.#T2#
Brown takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Delsarte scores with a head kick. Brown tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Delsarte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Delsarte throws a good cross that connects.
Delsarte takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Delsarte connects with a looping right hand.
Delsarte dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Delsarte connects with an inside leg kick.
Delsarte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body kick.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Delsarte sees coming a mile off.
Delsarte avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown takes one to the side of the head. #T3#
Delsarte lands a head shot.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Delsarte will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delsarte lands a jab to the nose.
Delsarte blocks a head kick by Brown.
Delsarte connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Delsarte slips the punch.
Delsarte is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Delsarte manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Delsarte lands a nice leg kick that just misses Brown's sensitive parts.
Delsarte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brown's head.
Good standup being displayed there by Delsarte as he connects with a hook.
Brown throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Brown misses with a kick to the body.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brown throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Delsarte throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body kick.
Delsarte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Delsarte lands a slapping body shot.
Delsarte throws a series of strikes that have Brown backpedaling.
Delsarte feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brown's calf.#CL2#
Delsarte closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Delsarte.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte lands with a right to the head.
Delsarte pushes Brown back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Delsarte lands a body shot.
Delsarte working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gauthier Delsarte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gauthier Delsarte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice uppercut lands for Delsarte. That snapped Brown's head back.
Delsarte throws a good cross that connects.
Brown looks for the body kick but Delsarte saw that one coming.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Delsarte looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Delsarte scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Delsarte sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Delsarte rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delsarte lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Delsarte breaks from the clinch.
Delsarte thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Delsarte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T1#
Delsarte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Delsarte. Delsarte obviously looking to wear him down.
Delsarte thows a body kick. Brown tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Delsarte.
Delsarte connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Nice body kick there by Delsarte.
Delsarte staying out of range there.
Delsarte punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Delsarte - just one landing.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Delsarte lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Delsarte, right into the meat.
Brown on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2##CL2#
Delsarte has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Delsarte lands with a left to the head.
Delsarte lands a nice uppercut.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
A short uppercut from Delsarte.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Delsarte misses with a body punch.
Delsarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gauthier Delsarte seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Delsarte scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delsarte.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Delsarte.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Delsarte.
A short body shot lands from Delsarte as the two fighters clinch.
John Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Delsarte scores with a shoulder strike.
Delsarte lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Delsarte misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Delsarte manages to break the clinch.
Delsarte lands a lovely overhand right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Delsarte.
Decent striking displayed by Delsarte there.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Delsarte moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Delsarte looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Delsarte scores with a spinning back kick!
Brown misses with a double jab #CL2#
and Delsarte counters by moving into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Delsarte breaks the clinch. #T4#
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delsarte dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Delsarte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Delsarte lands a nice looking body kick.#CL2#
Delsarte rushes Brown and presses him up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Delsarte.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Delsarte.
Still in the clinch, Delsarte scores with a nice short uppercut.
Delsarte lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown working aggressively here.
Delsarte lands an uppercut.
Delsarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delsarte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Delsarte lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Delsarte avoids the damage to the body.
Delsarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delsarte!

 

 
 
 
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