Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: SYN 962 Maluga vs. Hoost
Date: Mar 01, 2023

#R1#
Andermatt connects with a single shot there.
Andermatt throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andermatt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Metharom on the side of the head.
Andermatt really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andermatt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Andermatt 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.
Roger Andermatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Andermatt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Andermatt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Andermatt misses.
Andermatt throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Metharom slips a jab from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Andermatt throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andermatt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Andermatt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
As Andermatt backs off Metharom throws a huge counter combo but Andermatt manages to avoid it all.
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Andermatt.
Andermatt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Andermatt throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Andermatt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Andermatt misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Andermatt thuds his shin into the meat of Metharom's side.
Andermatt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom throws a counter combo.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
A low kick from Andermatt misses
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andermatt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metharom throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andermatt throws a sloppy head kick
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
Metharom lands with a nice combination. Andermatt backs away looking to recover.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Andermatt avoids it with no problem.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Andermatt avoids them all with ease.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Andermatt's knee but Andermatt avoids it well.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Andermatt.#T3#
Andermatt looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Andermatt throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andermatt connects with a crisp jab.
Andermatt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Andermatt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andermatt lands with a kick to the temple. Metharom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Andermatt lands a lovely overhand right.
The fighters circling - Andermatt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andermatt sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt tries to score with a low kick but Metharom moves his leg out of the way.
Andermatt throws a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Andermatt cracks Metharom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Andermatt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Andermatt scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Andermatt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Andermatt.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andermatt.
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Metharom swinging wildly here.
A swing and a miss from Andermatt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andermatt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
A good leg kick by Andermatt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Roger Andermatt dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andermatt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Andermatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andermatt works the jab nicely.
Andermatt jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Andermatt misses with a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andermatt thinking.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
Roger Andermatt is winning the standup battle so far.
Andermatt throws a sloppy body shot
and Metharom counters with a body kick.
Andermatt lands with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andermatt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Andermatt.
Andermatt slips a straight right by Metharom.
Andermatt was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Andermatt throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom throws a right hand that Andermatt ducks under and follows up with a left that Andermatt also avoids with ease.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Andermatt is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Andermatt misses its intended target.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Andermatt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Andermatt misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Andermatt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom throws a combination. Andermatt tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Andermatt there.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Andermatt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Andermatt throws a quick counter head kick but Metharom was just out of range.
Andermatt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Andermatt moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Andermatt moves out of range of the body kick.
Andermatt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andermatt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andermatt is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andermatt sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andermatt manages to avoid it.
Andermatt scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom misses with a jab to the body
and Andermatt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Andermatt.
Andermatt swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Andermatt cracks Metharom with an open hand slap.
A shot to the liver by Andermatt. Beautiful body shot.
Andermatt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a body shot.
Andermatt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
Andermatt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Metharom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Andermatt tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metharom is able to avoid easily.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Andermatt throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Andermatt misses the shot to the body.
Andermatt thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Metharom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
Metharom lands a nice hook to Andermatt's body. Andermatt takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Andermatt connects with a leg kick.
Metharom connects with a high kick.
Andermatt swings widly with a right hand
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andermatt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andermatt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Andermatt connects with a looping right hand.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Andermatt seems unphased.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andermatt misses with a right hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Andermatt seems unphased.
Nice straight punches there by Andermatt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Andermatt.
Andermatt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Roger Andermatt will probably get the nod.
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#
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Andermatt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Andermatt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Andermatt fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
Andermatt takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Andermatt looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Andermatt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metharom throws a jab when Andermatt was well out of range.
Andermatt cracks Metharom with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andermatt throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Andermatt lands a jab to the head.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Andermatt didn't see that one coming.
Andermatt misses with a head kick. #T1#
Metharom throws a series of punches but Andermatt moves out of range.
Andermatt is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Andermatt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andermatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Andermatt throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom throws a counter combo.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Andermatt has got the better of the exchanges.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Andermatt misses with a body kick.
Andermatt lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot by Andermatt.
A nice leg kick from Andermatt, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom tries to bum rush Andermatt with a series of wild strikes but Andermatt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andermatt scores with a body shot.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Andermatt missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metharom throws a hook but Andermatt avoids it easily.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick from Andermatt lands but Metharom takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Andermatt circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from Andermatt misses
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Andermatt.
Andermatt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Metharom looks to land a combination. Andermatt sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Metharom misses with a series of wild punches.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Andermatt.
Andermatt misses with a hook.
Metharom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Andermatt counters with a good low kick that Metharom was not able to check. #T3#
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Andermatt throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom clobbers Andermatt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andermatt digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Andermatt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Andermatt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andermatt moves away.
Metharom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andermatt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Andermatt throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom is trying to counter with his kicks.
Metharom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andermatt misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Andermatt with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andermatt just misses with a punch to the body.
Andermatt tries a head kick but it misses.
Andermatt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom throws a right and a left that Andermatt avoids nicely.
Andermatt throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom misses with a hook. Andermatt ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Andermatt misses the target.
Metharom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Roger Andermatt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Andermatt avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Andermatt throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Andermatt keeps Metharom at a distance using the push kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Andermatt showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Andermatt 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Andermatt!
A very excited looking Roger Andermatt 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: Syn 951 Exotic vs. Garcia
Date: Jan 18, 2023

#R1#
Gorge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gorge lands a slapping body shot.
Gorge takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Gorge's shoulder, as Gorge tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice defenses there by Gorge.
Gorge catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gorge scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom throws a combination that misses
and Gorge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gorge tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Gorge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
A big left from Gorge misses.
Gorge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Gorge scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom slips a jab from Gorge.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Gorge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gorge.
Gorge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Gorge swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom swinging wildly here.
Gorge throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom misses with a combination
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metharom is fending him off so far but Gorge persists. Nope, Metharom circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Gorge misses with a low kick as Metharom jumps back.#T3#
Jab, jab by Gorge - just one landing.
Gorge is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Gorge looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Gorge ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Gorge misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
Metharom throws a body punch but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gorge fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom throws a quick 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!
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Gorge was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gorge lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Gorge swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Gorge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom feints and then cracks Gorge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorge down.
Gorge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metharom.
A nice combination there by Metharom.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Gorge.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tempe Gorge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Gorge connects with a high kick.
Gorge connects with the punch.
Gorge with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Gorge.
Gorge lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gorge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Gorge drives through and clinches with Metharom against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorge misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Gorge gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Gorge decides to stand up.
Tempe Gorge seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T1#
Metharom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gorge. That one must have hurt.
Gorge lands a body shot.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Metharom throws a big counter combination but Gorge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gorge throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Gorge looks to move away, Metharom throws a big counter combo but Gorge just gets out of the way.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gorge slips a jab from Metharom.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gorge.
Gorge misses the jab.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Gorge counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gorge on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Gorge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Gorge misses the target.
Gorge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom checks a low kick from Gorge.
Metharom connects with a body shot that sends Gorge's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Gorge.
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metharom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
Gorge misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gorge swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Gorge moves out of range of the body kick from Metharom.
Gorge misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Metharom as Gorge shoots in.
A punch lands to the side of Metharom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gorge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gorge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gorge lands a nice shot to the body.
Metharom throws a jab when Gorge was well out of range.
Gorge bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metharom's head.
Gorge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Gorge avoids a kick to the body.
Metharom throws a leg kick
enabling Gorge to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Metharom misses with a hook.
Gorge misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Metharom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Gorge.
Gorge cracks Metharom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Metharom dodges the punch combination from Gorge.
Decent striking displayed by Gorge there.
Gorge takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Gorge saw that one coming.
Tempe Gorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Gorge manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Metharom on his heels. He'll look to pass Metharom's guard now, I'm sure.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Metharom manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tempe Gorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Gorge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Metharom misses its target.
Gorge scores with a nice body kick.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Gorge lands an impressive looking overhand right. Metharom doesn't seem phased though.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Gorge's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Gorge lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Nice shot by Metharom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lands a head kick! #T1#
Gorge staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gorge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Gorge. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Gorge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Gorge moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Gorge tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Gorge lands a slapping body shot.
Metharom walks into a straight right hand from Gorge.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big right from Metharom misses.
Metharom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gorge circles away quickly and effectively.
Gorge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Gorge misses with a straight right.
A head kick by Metharom misses
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom throws the left hand but Gorge avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Gorge takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Nice cross by Gorge.
Gorge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Gorge cracks Metharom with a good jab.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gorge lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gorge lands a really nice looking cross but Metharom seems unphased.
Gorge tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tempe Gorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gorge connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Gorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Gorge stuns Metharom with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gorge lands a nice looking body shot.
Gorge connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metharom's hands.#T4#
Gorge changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
Gorge lands a nice shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gorge!
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!
Gorge moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there.
Gorge pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gorge wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gorge counters with a stiff right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tempe Gorge comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gorge 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tempe Gorge!
Tempe Gorge decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: SYN 945 Krylov vs. Stark
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Gorge drives through and clinches with Metharom against the cage. #TD2#
Gorge gets a trip takedown into half guard.

Metharom manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gorge keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Gorge manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Metharom quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gorge lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorge connects with the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gorge.
Gorge misses with a body punch
and Metharom counters with a one-two to the body.
Gorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Some wild striking there from Gorge.
Gorge misses with a body shot.
It looked like Metharom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gorge moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T1#
Gorge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Gorge avoids them all with ease.
Gorge connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Gorge.
Gorge looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gorge moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorge throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Gorge jabs at Metharom's body.
Gorge throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.#T2#
Gorge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Gorge looks for a takedown but Metharom sprawls well.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gorge in his tracks.
Metharom throws a nice head kick!
Gorge slips under a jab.
Gorge lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gorge with a poor takedown
and Metharom counters with a left to the body.
Gorge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Metharom backs up against the cage.
Tempe Gorge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gorge wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom slips a straight right by Gorge.#T3#
Gorge misses with a left hand
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gorge on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gorge throws a series of punches but Metharom avoids them all with ease.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gorge.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Metharom enables Gorge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Metharom manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Gorge stands up from Metharom's guard - Gorge perhaps looking for a knockout.
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!
Gorge fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A big right from Metharom misses. #T4#
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gorge appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gorge tries to score with a low kick but Metharom moves his leg out of the way.
Gorge misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a nice body kick.
Gorge slips a jab and a cross from Metharom.
Gorge missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gorge fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A left lands for Metharom.
Metharom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gorge pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom avoids a punch combination nicely.
Metharom throws the left hand but Gorge avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tempe Gorge will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Gorge tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gorge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Gorge throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Gorge counters with a nice body shot.
Gorge keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
A nice side step and Gorge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Gorge lands a right hook to the body.
Gorge tries to clinch but Metharom moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Metharom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge misses with a wild body shot.
Gorge misses the jab.
Metharom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Metharom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tempe Gorge seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Gorge.
Metharom closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#It looks like Tempe Gorge has been cut.
Jab, jab by Gorge - just one landing.
Gorge moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
A head kick misses from Gorge.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gorge lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gorge.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom misses with a leg kick
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut.
Gorge misses with a wild combination.
Gorge throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T2#
Metharom jabs Gorge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorge swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Gorge moves out of range easily.
Gorge avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Gorge throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Gorge throws a body shot but no joy.
Gorge misses with the body kick
and Gorge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom with a jab.
Gorge avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gorge - that will leave a mark! #T3#
Metharom staying out of range there.
Gorge staying out of range there.
Gorge only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Metharom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gorge misses with a low kick.
Metharom slips a jab and a cross from Gorge.
Gorge fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gorge jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T4#
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Gorge now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Gorge.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Gorge's corner calls for a 1-2. Gorge obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gorge tries to score with a low kick but Metharom moves his leg out of the way.
Metharom looks to land a combination but Gorge avoids it well.
Metharom moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGorge.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gorge lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
A thudding body kick lands there by Gorge!
Metharom moves out of range as Gorge strikes.
Gorge misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
It looked like Metharom was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Gorge swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tempe Gorge showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tempe Gorge's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Gorge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metharom's waist but Metharom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gorge off to one side.
Gorge sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
Metharom throws a combination. Gorge tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gorge checks a low kick from Metharom.
Gorge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gorge takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
Gorge throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Gorge connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gorge manages to avoid it.
Metharom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gorge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Metharom slips a jab from Gorge.
Metharom tried to counter with a leg kick but Gorge avoided it.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom is looking for a counter combo.
A low kick lands for Gorge.
Gorge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom throws a big counter combination but Gorge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Gorge just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Gorge backs up against the cage.
Metharom looks to land a combination but Gorge avoids it well.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metharom throws a right hand that Gorge ducks under and follows up with a left that Gorge also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Gorge closes the distance and clinches.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Gorge.
Gorge has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Gorge avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Gorge has had enough of the clinch but Metharom keeps him there for the moment.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge looks to land a combination but Metharom avoids it well.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gorge.
Metharom digs a good body shot into Gorge's ribs.
Gorge lands a slapping body shot.
Gorge misses with an uppercut
and Metharom counters with a slapping leg kick.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Gorge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Gorge throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorge connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Gorge darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gorge in his tracks.
Metharom dodges the punch combination from Gorge.
Tempe Gorge is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
Gorge unleashes a big counter combination but Metharom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom swings for the body but Gorge moves out of range.
Gorge with the inside leg kick.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T4#
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!
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Gorge.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gorge with the inside leg kick.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Gorge misses its intended target.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Gorge misses with a body kick.
Gorge slips a jab from Metharom.
Metharom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gorge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gorge has time to react.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gorge 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2022

#R1#
Katajamaki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metharom avoids it really well and circles away.
Katajamaki shoots in but no luck this time.
Metharom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A combination from Metharom does no damage. #TD2#
Katajamaki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Metharom quickly recovers to half guard.
Katajamaki seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metharom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #ES#
Metharom manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Metharom swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Katajamaki counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Metharom!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katajamaki throwing strikes but Metharom manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #SU#
Metharom decides to stand up, so the ref orders Katajamaki to his feet. #TD2#
Katajamaki looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Metharom uses the cage to get back to his feet. #T1#
Metharom throws a leg kick but Katajamaki moved away.
Metharom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A solid body kick from Metharom.
Metharom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metharom wants it to stay on the feet.
And Metharom counters with a quick kick to the body but Katajamaki blocks it.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
Metharom throws a big counter combination but Katajamaki scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Metharom as Katajamaki shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.#T2#
Katajamaki darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Katajamaki into the cage.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Katajamaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Katajamaki manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Katajamaki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Metharom sneaks out the side door and pushes Katajamaki away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Ari Katajamaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Metharom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Katajamaki's head but Katajamaki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Katajamaki is defended easily by Metharom.
Metharom lands a head kick. Katajamaki smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Ari Katajamaki has been cut.#T3#
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Katajamaki.#TD2#
Metharom gets caught napping as Katajamaki dives in and scores a takedown. Metharom manages to retain guard.

Metharom has his feet on Katajamaki's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt - Metharom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Katajamaki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Metharom scores with the left hand. Katajamaki knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Metharom sprawls well.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Katajamaki walks into a stiff left hand from Metharom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katajamaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Katajamaki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metharom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Metharom with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Katajamaki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Metharom throws a head kick but Katajamaki moves out of range.
Katajamaki takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Metharom looks to land a combination but Katajamaki avoids it well.
Metharom is looking to slow Katajamaki down with leg kicks.
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Katajamaki doesn't seem phased though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Katajamaki. Katajamaki gets slowly back to his feet.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Katajamaki fails with the takedown.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Katajamaki.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Katajamaki can do to turn this around?
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Metharom thumps Katajamaki with a low kick.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Katajamaki in his tracks.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD2#
Katajamaki scores with a takedown into Metharom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katajamaki throws a strike but Metharom rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Metharom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Katajamaki, up you get!
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Katajamaki tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Metharom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Katajamaki looks to move away, Metharom throws a big counter combo but Katajamaki just gets out of the way.
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Metharom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metharom continues to drive forward.
Metharom is looking to counter with head kicks.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Katajamaki.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom throws a hook but Katajamaki blocks it.#T3#
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Katajamaki bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katajamaki wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Metharom digs a good hook to Katajamaki's body.
Katajamaki blocks a jab.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Katajamaki goes for a double leg but Metharom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metharom continues to drive forward.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Katajamaki darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Katajamaki into the cage.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Katajamaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Metharom's guard.
Katajamaki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katajamaki loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Katajamaki working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Katajamaki throwing strikes from guard but Metharom blocks nicely.
Klahan Metharom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Katajamaki passes into half guard.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Katajamaki missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Katajamaki thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Katajamaki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Katajamaki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Katajamaki.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom tries to kick Katajamaki off but Katajamaki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ari Katajamaki'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. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice takedown defense from Metharom. No joy for Katajamaki on that attempt.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Katajamaki tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Katajamaki with a poor takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom throws a hook but Katajamaki avoids it easily.
Katajamaki shoots in for a takedown but Metharom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Katajamaki.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Katajamaki has a takedown stuffed.
Metharom tried to counter with a leg kick but Katajamaki avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Katajamaki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Katajamaki tries to counter it with a takedown but Metharom pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Katajamaki fails to land the takedown.
Katajamaki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Katajamaki tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.#T1#
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Katajamaki if he has to take too many more of those.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Katajamaki moves away.
Metharom leaves Katajamaki with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katajamaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katajamaki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Katajamaki shoots in and drives through. Metharom sprawls well.
Katajamaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Katajamaki's head back.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Katajamaki slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Katajamaki.
Katajamaki tries for a takedown but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Metharom.
Katajamaki shoots in and drives through. Metharom sprawls well.
Donk. Metharom catches Katajamaki right on the button with a cross.
Katajamaki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Katajamaki's head backwards.
Katajamaki shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metharom defends it nicely.#T3#
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
Metharom with the inside leg kick.
Katajamaki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Katajamaki takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Katajamaki with a poor takedown
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
Katajamaki fails with a takedown attempt.
Katajamaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Katajamaki tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Metharom defends well and Katajamaki ends up having to push Metharom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Katajamaki sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Katajamaki looks for a takedown but Metharom sprawls well.
Ari Katajamaki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Katajamaki moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Katajamaki with the counter takedown but Metharom avoids it easily.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Metharom 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2022

#R1#
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andrzej Bebok seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Bebok is predictable there
and Bebok takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bebok is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
Bebok throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
Bebok is looking to clinch.
A lazy left from Metharom finds it's target.
Metharom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bebok throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom counters with a left and a right that stings Bebok. #KD#
Metharom lands a big right hand that sends Bebok crashing to the mat! Metharom stays standing though and waves Bebok back to his feet!#ROC#Bebok is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bebok on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bebok is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Bebok seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Metharom lands a big head kick that sends Bebok tumbling to the mat! Metharom takes a step backwards and waves Bebok back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Metharom fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bebok to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bebok looks to clinch but Metharom throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bebok taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chowkin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chowkin takes a kick to the side of the head.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chowkin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Chowkin.
Chowkin scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
Chowkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chowkin throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chowkin! But no joy.
Chowkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Chowkin looks to move away, Metharom throws a big counter combo but Chowkin just gets out of the way.#T1#
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chowkin.
A right-left combo lands from Metharom.
Metharom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chowkin.
Chowkin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom is looking for a counter combo.
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Chowkin is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Chowkin wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Chowkin tries to clinch but Metharom moves away
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
Chowkin misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a body kick that stops Chowkin in his tracks momentarily.
Chowkin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chowkin takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Metharom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Chowkin. Chowkin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chowkin in his tracks.
Nice cross by Metharom.
Chowkin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#Chowkin is rocked!
Metharom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chowkin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metharom counters with a big right hand! Oh Chowkin is in trouble here! Metharom follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Vini Chowkin had this to say: '25, 7'.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Lee
Date: Jun 04, 2022

#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Chai. Chai gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Chai 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.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom scores with a nice head shot.
Chai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom wants to slow Chai down by chopping away at his legs.
Chai attempts a counter takedown but Metharom avoids it well and moves away.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Chai moves out of range easily.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai connects with the punch.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Chai.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Metharom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Chai.
Metharom throws a counter combo.#T2#
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Chai lands a nice shot that snaps Metharom's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai fails with the takedown
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dragon Li Chai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Chai catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metharom walks into a straight right hand from Chai.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Chai punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Chai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Chai is rocked!
OH! Chai has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Metharom smells blood and charges in for the finish! Metharom unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Chai sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Face 2
Date: May 06, 2022

#R1#
Jukola throws a leg kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom slips under a jab from Jukola.
Jukola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but Jukola avoids it.
Jukola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Jukola takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Jukola's body. Jukola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jukola moves forwards but Metharom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metharom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T1#
Jukola bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Jukola sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A nice leg kick from Jukola, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jukola fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Jukola lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Eero Jukola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Jukola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metharom under the eye.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jukola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Jukola takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jukola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Metharom backing away here, and Jukola unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jukola has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jukola tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Jukola.
Jukola throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Metharom walks into a straight right hand from Jukola.
Jukola misses with a leg kick
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Jukola displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jukola thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Metharom if he has to take too many more of those.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metharom 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.
Jukola fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Jukola.#T4#
Metharom blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metharom slips under a jab from Jukola.
A low kick lands for Jukola.
Jukola misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Jukola.
Metharom throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jukola finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jukola is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metharom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A slapping body kick lands there for Jukola.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola 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#
Jukola fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jukola throws a leg kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Jukola lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Jukola misses with a low kick as Metharom jumps back.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukola can pounce on him.
That kick from Jukola tenderised Metharom's leg. Metharom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Jukola was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jukola tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jukola.#T1#
Jukola throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Metharom might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Jukola buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jukola connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Jukola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jukola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jukola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Jukola scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jukola darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick from Jukola misses.
Jukola jabs at Metharom's body.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jukola. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Eero Jukola seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Jukola scores with a slapping 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!
Jukola thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Jukola lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jukola scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jukola misses with a hook.
Metharom will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Metharom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jukola connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jukola ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.#T3#
Jukola throws a chopping leg kick but Metharom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jukola throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jukola looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Metharom misses its target.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Jukola flicks out a counter leg kick but Metharom steps away.
Metharom fakes the leg kick and cracks Jukola in the body.
Jukola on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jukola.
Jukola lands an overhand right.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Jukola scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Jukola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice shot by Metharom.#T4#
Metharom slips a jab from Jukola.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jukola ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A jab from Jukola misses.
Jukola moves out of range of the body kick.
Jukola staying out of range there.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Jukola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Jukola missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Eero Jukola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Jukola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
A nice leg kick from Jukola, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Jukola's knee but Jukola avoids it well.
Metharom throws the left hand but Jukola avoids the punch easily.
Jukola lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jukola finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Jukola scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metharom doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there. #T1#
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jukola.
Jukola misses the jab.
Jukola misses with a low kick.
Jukola scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Jukola.
Jukola looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Jukola scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jukola.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metharom moves out of range as Jukola strikes.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jukola can pounce on him.
Jukola misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Jukola misses.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jukola.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jukola.
Metharom 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.
Jukola drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Jukola jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jukola loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Jukola fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Jukola's head but Jukola sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jukola manages to avoid it.
Jukola throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eero Jukola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jukola scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jukola lands a nice looking body shot.
Metharom takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jukola dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Jukola bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Jukola.
Jukola connects with a leg kick.
Jukola with a nice calf kick.
Jukola bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jukola lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Jukola's head back.
Jukola works Metharom's body with a nice hook.
Jukola lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eero Jukola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jukola 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 Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald 2
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Ho Soon scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
Ho Soon swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
Ho Soon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ho Soon lands with a nice combination. Metharom backs away looking to recover.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ho Soon throws out the jab.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon lands a head shot.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Ho Soon.
Ho Soon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ho Soon throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom is trying to counter with his kicks.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ho Soon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Metharom with a nice cross.
Ho Soon takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chu Ho Soon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Some wild striking there from Ho Soon.
Metharom works over Ho Soon's head and body with a nice combination.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Ho Soon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the head.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range. #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!
Ho Soon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho Soon misses with a body punch
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Ho Soon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho Soon misses the jab.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Ho Soon moved out of range.
Ho Soon is looking to counter punch.
Metharom clobbers Ho Soon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ho Soon lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ho Soon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho Soon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Ho Soon scores with a punch to the head.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Metharom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Ho Soon is out of range.
Ho Soon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ho Soon slips under a jab.
Ho Soon throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon misses with a two punch combination.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Metharom throws a body kick that misses
and Ho Soon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho Soon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom scores with a nice right hand.
Metharom moves out of range as Ho Soon strikes.
Ho Soon misses with a combination
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Ho Soon misses.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho Soon manages to avoid it.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Ho Soon is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ho Soon misses with a combination
and Metharom counters with a nice body shot.
Ho Soon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho Soon.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ho Soon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good shot there by Ho Soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Chu Ho Soon dominated that round.
That's time! Ho Soon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Ho Soon lands a really nice looking cross but Metharom seems unphased.
Ho Soon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ho Soon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ho Soon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
A countering left hand to the body from Metharom misses.
Some wild striking there from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ho Soon 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.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Ho Soon moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho Soon misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Ho Soon has got the better of the exchanges.
A big left from Ho Soon misses.
Metharom thumps Ho Soon with a low kick.
Metharom lands a two punch combo.
Ho Soon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom. #T1#
Ho Soon falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ho Soon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ho Soon misses the shot to the body.
Ho Soon throws a nice looking combination but Metharom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ho Soon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Metharom throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Metharom slips a straight right by Ho Soon.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ho Soon looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Soon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Ho Soon ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A punch lands to the side of Metharom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ho Soon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ho Soon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Ho Soon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Ho Soon ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom misses the jab.
Ho Soon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ho Soon staying out of range there.#T3#
Ho Soon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Ho Soon connects with a looping right hand.
Metharom scores with a sloppy right hand. Ho Soon should have avoided that one.
Ho Soon scores with a nice head shot.
Metharom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ho Soon misses with a hook.
Ho Soon lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Metharom.
Ho Soon misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Soon slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ho Soon misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a flying knee. Nice. #T4#
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Ho Soon is looking to counter punch.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Ho Soon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metharom under the eye.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Ho Soon lands a body shot.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ho Soon throws a right and a left that Metharom avoids nicely.
Metharom follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
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 Chu Ho Soon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Ho Soon throws a body shot but no joy.
Ho Soon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom staying out of range there.
A big right from Metharom misses.
It looked like Ho Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom dodges the punch combination from Ho Soon.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ho Soon was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Ho Soon's head back.
Ho Soon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho Soon. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ho Soon slips a jab and a cross from Metharom.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Metharom.
Ho Soon throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Ho Soon connects with a single shot there.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom slips under a jab from Ho Soon.
A left lands for Metharom.
Ho Soon dodges the punch combination from Metharom.
Ho Soon's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metharom under the eye.
Ho Soon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ho Soon throws a sloppy body shot
and Metharom counters with a head kick.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ho Soon looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Soon misses with the combination.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ho Soon scores with a nice right hand.
Metharom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ho Soon.
Ho Soon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chu Ho Soon is winning the standup battle so far.
Ho Soon tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ho Soon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metharom's hands.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Chu Ho Soon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Ho Soon slips the punch.
Ho Soon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Ho Soon.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Ho Soon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
Ho Soon throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom misses the jab.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ho Soon.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Ho Soon moved out of range.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
enabling Ho Soon to counter with a crisp jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ho Soon blocks the leg kick.
Ho Soon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Ho Soon misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ho Soon lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho Soon throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Ho Soon throws a big shot that misses.
Ho Soon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Metharom finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Ho Soon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ho Soon just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho Soon throws a lazy uppercut
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Chu Ho Soon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ho Soon 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Muller
Date: Apr 09, 2022

#R1#
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Vries looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Metharom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
De Vries slips a jab and a cross from Metharom.
De Vries was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Metharom scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom jabs De Vries right on the nose. De Vries blinks but takes it well.
Metharom lands a head shot.#ROC2#De Vries is rocked!
De Vries tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oh De Vries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metharom lands with an uppercut that bounces De Vries off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klahan Metharom!
After the big win, Klahan Metharom made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.

Event: SMASH: Chaos vs Bissainthe
Date: Mar 18, 2022

#R1#
River looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
We've been informed that River 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.
Good leg kick by River.
River slips a jab and a cross from Metharom.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from River.
Metharom takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
River slips under a jab.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on River's shoulder, as River tries to avoid the shot.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
River tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Charlie River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Good exchange - River coming out on top.
River misses with a hook.
River tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but River moved out of range.
Metharom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
River scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
River misses with the body kick
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and River is able to avoid easily.
No joy there for River, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Metharom duly obliges.
River connects with a right hand. Metharom shakes it off.
River lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Metharom moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Metharom - that will leave a mark!
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by River.
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!
River fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. River was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom throws a body punch but River moves out of range. #CL2#
River closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metharom digs a right hand underneath River's ribcage. River let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
River can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
River digs a right hand underneath Metharom's ribcage. Metharom let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, River scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from River.
River holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from River as the two fighters clinch.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from River.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Metharom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metharom scores with a shoulder strike.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
Metharom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of River backwards. #T3#
Metharom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as River controls the action.
River blocks a body shot from Metharom.
River tries a body shot but Metharom blocks it.
River misses with a body punch.
Metharom tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
River tries a body shot but Metharom blocks it.
River is working Metharom over against the cage.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
River gets through Metharom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
River blocks an uppercut.
River lands a left hand.
Metharom tries a body shot but River blocks it.
Metharom blocks a body shot from River.
River blocks a body shot from Metharom.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metharom or not.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom is trying to break the clinch but River is controlling him.
River misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of River backwards.
River softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
River tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River scores with a hook to the body.
Metharom has had enough of the clinch but River keeps him there for the moment.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
River tries a body shot but Metharom blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metharom's elbow.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
River blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom blocks a body shot from River.
River gets through Metharom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metharom lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Charlie River will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Metharom jabs River right on the nose. River blinks but takes it well.
River scores with a spinning back kick!
River goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by River.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
River's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metharom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! River scrambles back to his feet.
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
River works the jab nicely.
River lands a nice looking kick to the body. Metharom takes a step back to recover.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
River throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom lands with an uppercut that bounces River off the cage and back into range.
River misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
River takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Charlie River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from River.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom tries to move into range but River moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
River darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metharom tries to land a leg kick but River saw it coming and moves away.
River pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
River slips under a jab.
River avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
River pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
River lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
River scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from River.
Metharom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
River looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
River catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metharom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as River backs up against the cage.
River jabs at Metharom's body.
River misses with a combination
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Metharom moves out of range as River strikes.
Metharom misses with a kick to the body.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Metharom avoids the body shot from River.
River takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom misses with a hook.
River connects with a single shot there.
River looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metharom tries to bum rush River with a series of wild strikes but River uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
River moves out of range of the strikes.
River swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and River counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
River is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
River tries to bum rush Metharom with a series of wild strikes but Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
River cracks Metharom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but River avoids it.
River moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
River bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Metharom misses.
River digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Metharom blocks a jab.
A quick step to the side and Metharom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
River throws a one two combo.
Metharom defending well as River loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Metharom.
River scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Metharom throws out a loose jab but River uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Metharom.#CL2#
River has Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
River prevents a body shot from Metharom.
River taking a breather.
River will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Metharom up against the cage.
Metharom working aggressively here.
River blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
River misses with some punches.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom lands with a right to the head.
Metharom wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but River has him pressed against the cage.
River tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metharom's elbow.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River lands a left hand.
River lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom digs a right hand into River's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on River's gas tank.
River works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for River.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
River lands a hook that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River cracks Metharom with a nice body shot.
River lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Metharom.
River goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom is working River over against the cage.
Metharom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
River lands a shoulder strike.
River lands a shoulder 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!
River misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Charlie River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
River tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
River blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Metharom.
Metharom lands a body punch in the clinch.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
Nice body punch from River - that landed with a thud.
Metharom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down River.
Metharom works on River's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with River's elbow. #T3#
River tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River stalling in the clinch but Metharom improves position.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
River misses with some punches.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
River fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
River blocking some punches.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by River.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by River.
River misses with a body punch.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
River misses with a body punch. #T4#
River misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from River.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Metharom lands a body punch in the clinch.
River lands with a light punch inside.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metharom tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from River.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Metharom.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
River prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
River makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
River misses with a looping left.
Metharom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Metharom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Klahan Metharom.
Well River 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie River!
A very excited looking Charlie River 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: Chaos vs Kluba 2
Date: Feb 18, 2022

#R1#
De Vries connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
Metharom throws a body punch but De Vries moves out of range.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metharom, as that shot connected.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Vries throws out the jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Vries takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but De Vries is out of range.
A quick step to the side and De Vries tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Vries looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through De Vries's defenses.
De Vries missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Metharom tests De Vries's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metharom lands a glancing blow to the side of De Vries's head.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
De Vries misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Metharom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#De Vries is rocked!
De Vries moves forwards but Metharom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Oh De Vries is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from De Vries misses.
De Vries stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metharom.
Metharom cracks De Vries with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! De Vries falls to his knees and Metharom 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 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Johnson
Date: Jan 19, 2022

#R1#
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
De Vries misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but De Vries moved out of range nicely.
De Vries appears to be looking for a big counter.
De Vries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
Good shot there by Metharom.
Metharom throws a good cross that connects.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
De Vries swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
De Vries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Vries definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
De Vries lands a jab.#T1#
That kick from Metharom tenderised De Vries's leg. De Vries is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metharom dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on De Vries. That did some damage!
De Vries avoids the head kick by Metharom.
De Vries appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Metharom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Vries circles away quickly and effectively.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Vries.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metharom misses with a double jab
and De Vries counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom misses with a combination
and De Vries counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Vries.
De Vries tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from De Vries.
De Vries throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
De Vries takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
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!
De Vries takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries thows a left - swing and a miss!
De Vries takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Metharom lands with a straight right. De Vries didn't see that one coming.
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Metharom looks to throw a body kick
and De Vries connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from De Vries misses
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits De Vriess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom slips a straight right by De Vries.
De Vries throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from De Vries misses.
Metharom misses with a double jab. #T4#
Metharom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Vries at a distance.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Vries cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! De Vries had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Metharom scores with a nice right hand.
Metharom looks to land a combination but De Vries avoids it well.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Vries's head backwards.
De Vries staying out of range there.
Metharom lands with a hook. De Vries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Metharom throws a lazy body kick
enabling De Vries to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Metharom lands with a hook. De Vries tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
De Vries takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps De Vries's head back.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
De Vries misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom moves out of range as De Vries strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
De Vries swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
De Vries misses with a hook
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
De Vries avoids the body shot from Metharom. #T1#
De Vries gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metharom slips under a jab from De Vries.
Metharom connects with a good right hand that stumbles De Vries. De Vries circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
De Vries bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
enabling De Vries to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vries throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Metharom cracks De Vries with a good jab.
De Vries gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Vries scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Vries gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metharom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Vries.
De Vries takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Metharom takes a swing at De Vries's ribcage but misses.
De Vries moves out of range as Metharom throws a body kick.
De Vries is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Vries was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
De Vries with a nice cross.#T3#
De Vries misses with a body shot.
Metharom throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Vries just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
De Vries throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom cracks De Vries with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
De Vries stalks Metharom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Metharom's face. Metharom staggers backwards, shaken.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
De Vries throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Metharom. #T4#
Metharom throws a hook but De Vries blocks it.
De Vries is looking to counter punch.
De Vries scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom misses with a body punch
and De Vries counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De Vries takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
De Vries scores with a nice head shot.
De Vries moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Vries throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
De Vries loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
De Vries misses with an uppercut.
Metharom counters with a body kick.
Metharom throws a combination that misses
and De Vries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
De Vries looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metharom lands a body shot.
De Vries has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with De Vries's head.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Vries avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom unleashes a big counter combination but De Vries bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
De Vries is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
De Vries lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
enabling De Vries to counter with a crisp jab.
De Vries lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Metharom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Metharom.
De Vries fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stefan De Vries has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
De Vries misses with a wild combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Vries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
De Vries stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
A shot to the body from Metharom misses
and De Vries counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses De Vries's front leg but catches the back leg as De Vries tries to avoid it.
De Vries takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T3#
Metharom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between De Vries's hands.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
De Vries keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Vries is looking to counter punch.
De Vries avoids a punch combination nicely.
Metharom throws a low kick but De Vries moves out of range easily.
A jab from Metharom does it's job there.#T4#
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Vries throws out the jab.
De Vries drops his hands momentarily and Metharom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Metharom. That's going to slow De Vries down.
De Vries walks forward, straight into a front kick from Metharom.
De Vries misses with a looping right.
De Vries staying out of range there.
De Vries swings away with a body shot that misses
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom throws a left and a right that both miss
and De Vries counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Klahan Metharom waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Sonni
Date: Dec 08, 2021

#R1#
Metharom clobbers Bataglia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bataglia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bataglia.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bataglia lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Metharom down.
A head kick from Metharom lands but Bataglia takes it in his stride.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Bataglia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bataglia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Metharom throws a jab when Bataglia was well out of range.#T1#
Metharom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bataglia swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bataglia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Metharom scrambles back to his feet.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Bataglia looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
Bataglia misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom swinging wildly here.
Bataglia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom defending well as Bataglia loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Bataglia jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Metharom eats them both and turns towards Bataglia to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bataglia's head backwards.
Bataglia throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.
Bataglia throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bataglia.
Bataglia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Bataglia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Bataglia backs off Metharom throws a huge counter combo but Bataglia manages to avoid it all.#T3#
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Metharom throws a right hand that Bataglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bataglia also avoids with ease.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Metharom misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Metharom stuns Bataglia with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Bataglia is looking to counter with head kicks.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Bataglia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Bataglia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T4#
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bataglia with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a jab.
Bataglia lands a lovely overhand right.
Bataglia looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bataglia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bataglia moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Bataglia connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Bataglia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Bataglia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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 Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metharom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Bataglia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia misses with a hook
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC2#Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lorenzo Bataglia is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Bataglia.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Metharom throws a right hand that Bataglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bataglia also avoids with ease.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bataglia manages to avoid it.
Bataglia looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Bataglia throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Metharom 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.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bataglia.
Bataglia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Metharom thows a body kick. Bataglia tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Metharom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bataglia throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.#T2#
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Bataglia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom throws a body punch but Bataglia moves out of range.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Metharom connects with the punch.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donk. Metharom catches Bataglia right on the button with a cross.
Bataglia blocks a jab.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Bataglia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Bataglia slips the punch.
Bataglia is looking to counter with head kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Bataglia tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Metharom avoids them all with ease.
Bataglia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Bataglia lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
Bataglia misses with a looping left.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom misses with a wild combination. #T4#
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Bataglia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Bataglia didn't see that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom throws a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.
Nice shot lands for Bataglia.
Bataglia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metharom is able to avoid easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bataglia jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bataglia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Bataglia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bataglia throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a body kick that stops Bataglia in his tracks momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Bataglia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD2#
and Metharom counters with a head kick that drops Bataglia to the mat! Bataglia scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Metharom avoids the body shot from Bataglia.
Metharom unleashes a big counter combination but Bataglia bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Bataglia moves out of range easily.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bataglia lands with a kick to the temple. Metharom shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bataglia throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bataglia misses with a hook.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bataglia takes a step back to recover.
Bataglia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily. #T1#
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Metharom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bataglia. Bataglia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metharom misses the jab.
Bataglia loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that misses.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Bataglia misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom tries to land a front kick but Bataglia steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
A jab lands there for Metharom.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Metharom moves out of range.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom misses the jab.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metharom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Metharom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Metharom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bataglia misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Jab from Bataglia.#T3#
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Bataglia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A big left from Bataglia misses.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Bataglia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bataglia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bataglia fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bataglia takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bataglia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Metharom slips under a jab from Bataglia.#T4#
Metharom connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom lands a high kick!
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Bataglia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia lands with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Metharom.
Metharom connects with a single shot there.
Bataglia slips a jab from Metharom.
Bataglia fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Bataglia throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Bataglia moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMetharom.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bataglia doesn't seem phased though.
Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Bataglia dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Cruz
Date: Nov 12, 2021

#R1#
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fortythree scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fortythree throws a body shot but no joy.
Fortythree misses with a straight right.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Fortythree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fortythree is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Metharom with a body shot.
Fortythree misses with a right hand
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Fortythree.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Fortythree.
Fortythree ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metharom walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
One Fortythree seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fortythree throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fortythree.
Good exchange - Fortythree coming out on top.#T1#
A left lands for Fortythree.
Fortythree misses with a left hand
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Fortythree throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fortythree looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Fortythree misses.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Fortythree.
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Fortythree.
Fortythree uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fortythree! But no joy.
Fortythree misses with a wild body shot.
Fortythree uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom. #T2#
Fortythree jabs at Metharom's body.
Fortythree avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook to the body
and Fortythree counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fortythree scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fortythree paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fortythree misses with a looping left.
Metharom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fortythree misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a left and a right that stings Fortythree.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fortythree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fortythree counters with a nice uppercut.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Fortythree to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Fortythree takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fortythree keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fortythree throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Fortythree counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Still in the clinch, Fortythree scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fortythree prevents a body shot from Metharom.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fortythree.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Metharom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Fortythree.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Fortythree tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom pushes Fortythree back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fortythree misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom gets through Fortythree's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fortythree has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Fortythree goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Metharom.
Fortythree scores with a shoulder strike.
Fortythree has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Metharom seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fortythree can turn it around.
Metharom tries to work over Fortythree's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Fortythree avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Fortythree throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Fortythree avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

One Fortythree dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Fortythree cracks Metharom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Fortythree has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
One Fortythree seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Fortythree.
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
Fortythree throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Fortythree walks into a straight right hand from Metharom.
Fortythree thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Fortythree moved out of range.
Fortythree tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Fortythree misses.
Metharom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fortythree.#KD#
Metharom lands a big head kick that sends Fortythree tumbling to the mat! Metharom takes a step backwards and waves Fortythree back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Fortythree is rocked!#CUT#It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom connects with a nice cross there... Fortythree is looking wobbly and Metharom recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Fortythree to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Metharom jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Klahan Metharom!
An out of breath and clearly excited Klahan Metharom thanked KOMBAT KLOTHING for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Menshikov vs Kapisi
Date: Oct 09, 2021

#R1#
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Metharom takes one to the chin there.
Laine throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine cracks Metharom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Laine throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
Laine looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom slips a straight right by Laine.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Laine slips a straight right by Metharom.
Laine throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there. #T1#
Laine throws a solid leg kick but Metharom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Laine.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Muuka Laine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laine slips under a jab from Metharom.
Laine throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab from Metharom.
Laine looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laine throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Laine.
Laine throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Laine connects with a body shot.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Laine throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Laine throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Laine misses
and Metharom counters with a one-two to the body.
Laine lands a head kick. Metharom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Metharom punishes Laine's body with a nice straight punch.
Laine fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Laine lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Laine.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laine scores with a nice body kick.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Metharom 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.#T3#
Laine works the jab nicely.
Laine misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a good low kick that Laine was not able to check.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Laine.
A chopping leg kick lands by Laine.
Laine is looking to score with low kicks.
Metharom feints a counter leg kick.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Laine connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Laine attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Laine turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Laine is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Laine fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Metharom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laine scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Metharom misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laine throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Laine misses with a looping right.
Metharom takes one to the side of the head.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Laine.
Metharom connects with a body shot that sends Laine's belly button to the back.
Metharom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Laine.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Laine misses the target.
Metharom stalks Laine and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Laine's face. Laine staggers backwards, shaken.
Laine lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Laine lands the left hand.
Metharom takes one to the chin there.
Laine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Laine tries a head kick but it misses.
Laine lands with a hook. Metharom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Muuka Laine is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Laine is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Laine swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Laine digs a good hook to Metharom's body.
Laine scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Laine throws a nice head kick!
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Laine lands an overhand right.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Laine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laine ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Laine scores with a nice strike.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metharom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laine swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Laine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there. #T2#
Metharom throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Laine lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Laine moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Laine throws a quick counter kick to the body but Metharom avoids it.
Laine is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Laine misses with a body shot
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Laine connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laine catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Laine throws a half hearted mid kick.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Laine can pounce on him.
Laine moves out of range of the body kick.
Laine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.#T3#
Laine connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laine clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metharom moves out of range as Laine strikes.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laine manages to avoid it.
Laine fires out a quick counter leg kick but Metharom just manages to avoid it.
Laine misses with an attempted mid kick.
Laine punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metharom throws a hook but Laine avoids it easily.
Laine is looking to counter punch.
Laine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Laine has got the better of the exchanges.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Laine is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Laine.
Laine connects with a single shot there.
Laine swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Laine ducks down to avoid it.
Laine misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom scores with a punch to the head.
Laine is looking to land body kicks.
Laine needs to keep his hands up - Metharom had a free shot at his head there.
Laine lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Laine just misses with a punch to the body.
Laine scores with a hook to the body. Metharom takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Muuka Laine dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Laine throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Metharom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Laine throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laine swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Laine.
Laine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Laine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom misses with a kick to the body
and Laine counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Laine wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Laine bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Laine ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Laine feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Laine misses with a looping right.#T1#
Metharom 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.
Laine thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laine looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Laine.
Laine throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laine takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Laine throws a big shot that misses.
Laine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Laine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Laine with a nice cross.
Laine fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Laine lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Laine misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Laine scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Laine scores with a punch to the head.
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Laine throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Laine lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Laine counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laine throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom counters with a one-two to the body.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice shot by Laine.#T3#
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laine looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Laine's corner calls for a 1-2. Laine obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Laine misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laine. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Laine loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Laine sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Laine goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Metharom throws a body punch but Laine moves out of range.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick from Laine misses.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Laine moves out of range. #T4#
Laine keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Metharom tries to move into range but Laine moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Laine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Laine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Laine, as that shot connected.
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!
Laine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Laine misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Laine throws a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Laine.
Laine defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Laine misses with a hook.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Muuka Laine!
Muuka Laine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: SMASH: Lesnar vs Ike
Date: Aug 28, 2021

#R1#
A jab from Bataglia misses.
Sloppy strikes from Bataglia. Those never looked like landing.
Metharom slips a jab and a cross from Bataglia.
Metharom was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom blocks a jab.#T1#
Metharom throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Metharom with a series of wild strikes but Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bataglia with a body shot.
Bataglia's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metharom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bataglia scrambles back to his feet.
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Metharom lands with a cross.
Bataglia tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom throws a jab when Bataglia was well out of range.
Metharom throws a right and a left that Bataglia avoids nicely.
Bataglia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom cracks Bataglia with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A good leg kick by Bataglia. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia 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.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Bataglia counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bataglia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bataglia throws a leg kick
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bataglia's head backwards.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom scores with a sloppy right hand. Bataglia should have avoided that one.
Metharom throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Metharom looks to move away, Bataglia throws a big counter combo but Metharom just gets out of the way.
Bataglia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Bataglia.
Metharom flicks out a counter leg kick but Bataglia steps away.
Bataglia scores with a nice strike.#T4#
Bataglia misses with a looping left.
Bataglia throws out a leg kick but Metharom moves out of range and Bataglia only half commits.
Bataglia takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Bataglia ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bataglia misses with a jab to the body
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Metharom avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
Metharom is looking for the big counter here.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Metharom 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.
Bataglia misses with a straight right.
Bataglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bataglia lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom misses the body punch
letting Bataglia counter with a right hand.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.#T1#
Bataglia throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Bataglia tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bataglia. That one must have hurt.
Metharom throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bataglia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bataglia slips a jab and a cross from Metharom.
Nice straight punches there by Metharom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metharom.#T2#
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A head kick from Bataglia lands but Metharom takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bataglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom wants to slow Bataglia down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid body kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bataglia connects with a jab.
Bataglia delivers a nice body kick.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Bataglia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Metharom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Bataglia tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom lands with a slapping head kick.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Bataglia connects with a high kick. #T4#
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Bataglia.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Bataglia is out of range.
Bataglia scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom connects with a single shot there.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Bataglia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Metharom's head.
Bataglia throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
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 Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Metharom bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bataglia looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bataglia went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bataglia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metharom misses with a hook. Bataglia ducked under it nicely.
Bataglia blocks the body kick. #T1#
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bataglia connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bataglia throws a leg kick
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC2#Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An inside leg kick lands from Bataglia.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Bataglia misses its target.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Bataglia quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bataglia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Bataglia is looking to land body kicks.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Bataglia.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing. #T3#
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Bataglia avoids it with no problem.
Bataglia motions for Metharom to come forward. Bataglia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia 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.
Metharom scores with a kick to the body.
Metharom cracks Bataglia with a good jab.
Metharom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a right hand
letting Bataglia counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bataglia doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Bataglia takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom throws a push kick but Bataglia slaps the foot to one side.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia fires out a quick counter leg kick but Metharom just manages to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Bataglia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bataglia checks a leg kick.
Bataglia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KOMBAT KLOTHING logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Bataglia
Date: Jul 31, 2021

#R1#
Asai avoids a kick to the body.
Metharom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Asai on the side of the head.
Asai throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
Asai throws a leg kick that misses.
Asai takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metharom moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Good leg kick by Asai .
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Asai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asai misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T1#
A jab from Asai does it's job there.
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Asai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Asai wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom defending well as Asai loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Asai misses with an attempted mid kick.
Asai connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metharom misses with a kick to the body.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Asai .
Nice jab there from Asai .
Asai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asai throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily. #T2#
Asai misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Nice shot lands for Asai .
Asai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Asai has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Asai throws out the jab.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Asai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Asai connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Asai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asai misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Asai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Asai connects with a jab.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Asai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Metharom moves out of range as Asai strikes.
Asai connects with the punch.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Asai .
Asai jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Asai fakes the leg kick and cracks Metharom in the body.
Yoshihiro Asai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Asai cracks Metharom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Asai is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom jabs at Asai 's body.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Asai missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Asai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Asai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Asai throws a big shot that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Asai - that will leave a mark!
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Asai .
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Metharom backs away, Asai returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Asai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Asai blocks it well.
Asai 's corner calls for a 1-2. Asai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom throws a hook but Asai avoids it easily.
Asai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Asai .
Metharom misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yoshihiro Asai dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Asai in his tracks.
Asai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Asai feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Asai looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Asai thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
and Asai counters with a low kick, right behind Metharom 's knee.
Asai lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Yoshihiro Asai is winning the standup battle so far.
Asai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Asai throws a head kick that half lands.
Asai explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Metharom moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asai misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Asai thinking.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom checks the leg kick.#T1#
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Asai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asai misses with a head kick.
Asai thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Asai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Asai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Asai .
Metharom lands with a hook. Asai tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crunch! Metharom slams his shin into Asai 's torso.
Asai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Metharom 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Asai throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.
Metharom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T2#
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Metharom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Asai circles away quickly and effectively.
Metharom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Asai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asai attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
It looked like Asai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Asai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
Asai with a hook.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Asai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Asai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Asai wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Asai throws a body kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom swings for the body but Asai moves out of range.
Asai misses the body punch
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Asai is looking to land body kicks.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Asai thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Asai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts.
Asai misses with a body kick.
Asai avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Asai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Asai connects with a solid leg kick.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
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!
Asai avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Metharom throws a push kick but Asai slaps the foot to one side.
Asai misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Asai misses with a left hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Asai misses its intended target.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Asai throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Asai finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Metharom lands with a nice combination. Asai backs away looking to recover.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asai misses with a low kick as Metharom jumps back.
Asai throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Asai .
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 Yoshihiro Asai 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#
Asai lands a nice looking body kick.
Asai lands with an overhand left.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Asai .
Metharom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Metharom lands an overhand right.
Asai cracks Metharom with a good jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metharom moves forwards but Asai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metharom tries to land a body kick
and Asai counters with a body kick.
Metharom misses with a combination
and Asai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Asai .
Metharom takes a swing at Asai 's ribcage but misses.
Asai was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Asai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.#T1#
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Metharom misses the jab.
Asai misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Asai thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Asai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A big right from Asai misses.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Asai .
Metharom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Asai misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Asai , right into the meat of the thigh.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Good shot there by Metharom.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Asai slips the punch.
Asai connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Asai misses with a combination
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Asai scores with a jab. Metharom acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Asai defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom throws a one two combo.
Asai swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Asai cracks Metharom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Asai connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Asai thinks about countering with a head kick.
Asai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Asai .
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Asai shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Asai moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Asai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Asai has got the better of the exchanges.
Asai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Metharom works the jab nicely.
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Asai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Asai misses with a body shot.
Asai misses with a low kick.
Asai scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
Asai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Asai catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Asai half committed to a counter leg kick.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Metharom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Asai throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
Asai is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Asai is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A low kick from Asai misses
and Asai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Asai 's body. Asai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Asai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Asai .
A low kick from Asai misses
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yoshihiro Asai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Asai 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Asai !
Yoshihiro Asai took some time post fight to say the following; 'Thank You Alexander Biro And SMASH: What's Next?, But Im Gonna Sign With Odense MMA - Fight Or Die And Have 1 More Chance At Gold. 40 Wins , Still Got It.'.

Event: SMASH: Dilbrandt vs Asai
Date: Jul 10, 2021

#R1#
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strdoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Metharom tries to bum rush Strdoza with a series of wild strikes but Strdoza uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A clash of legs there as Strdoza blocks the low kick.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza counters with a one-two to the body.
Strdoza defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strdoza checks a leg kick.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Metharom backing up. Metharom nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Metharom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Metharom.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Strdoza is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Metharom with a body shot.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Strdoza moved out of range nicely.
Metharom misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Metharom backing up. Metharom nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Metharom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom misses with a hook
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Metharom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strdoza.
Strdoza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Strdoza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Metharom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Metharom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Strdoza momentarily.
Metharom misses the jab.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Metharom throws a hook but Strdoza blocks it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Strdoza defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom lands a front kick.#T4#
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A low kick from Metharom is predictable there
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metharom throws a combination that misses
enabling Strdoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat of the thigh.
Strdoza moves out of range of the body kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Strdoza avoids them all with ease.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Strdoza's head backwards.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
A cross from Metharom lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Metharom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combo that has Metharom backing up. Metharom nods at Strdoza to acknowledge the strikes.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Strdoza has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Metharom takes a swing at Strdoza's ribcage but misses.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.#T2#
Metharom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Strdoza backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Metharom catches Strdoza with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Strdoza ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Chad Strdoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metharom lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Strdoza circles away quickly and effectively.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T3#
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Strdoza's shoulder, as Strdoza tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Metharom.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but Strdoza avoids it.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Metharom throws a hook but Strdoza avoids it easily.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Strdoza counters with a nice uppercut.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strdoza.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Strdoza. Strdoza circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4#
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Strdoza counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Strdoza bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom throws the left hand but Strdoza avoids the punch easily.
Metharom lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Strdoza gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Strdoza counters with a series of strikes. Metharom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Strdoza moved out of range.
As Metharom backs off Strdoza throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Strdoza moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Metharom misses
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Metharom. #T1#
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
letting Strdoza counter with a right hand.
Metharom throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Metharom.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strdoza manages to avoid it.
Strdoza unleashes a big counter combination but Metharom bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Strdoza can do to turn this around?
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Strdoza counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Strdoza is just out of range.
Strdoza is looking for the big counter here.
Metharom scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Strdoza takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Strdoza makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Strdoza throws a counter combo.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Strdoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Strdoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Strdoza is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Strdoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom looks to throw a body kick
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Strdoza.
Strdoza throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.
Strdoza moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Strdoza appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Strdoza counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Despite the aggression on Strdoza's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Metharom swings for the body but Strdoza moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Strdoza misses.
Strdoza slips under a jab from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Strdoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Strdoza might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Metharom has got the better of the exchanges.
Metharom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Strdoza counters with a left and a right that stings Metharom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom scores with a jab. Strdoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Chad Strdoza.
Well Metharom has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: SMASH:7
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dilbrandt avoids a kick to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Dilbrandt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A low kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with a jab to the body
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dilbrandt.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Metharom blocks the low kick.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dilbrandt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dilbrandt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dilbrandt is looking to clinch.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom counters with a three punch combo that has Dilbrandt backing up. Dilbrandt nods at Metharom to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.#CL2#
Dilbrandt rushes Metharom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Metharom on the inside.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dilbrandt's elbow.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Metharom scores with a shot to the side of Dilbrandt's head.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Dilbrandt pushes Metharom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt misses with the head strike.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dilbrandt pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt scores with a shoulder strike.
Metharom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dilbrandt backwards.
Metharom tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Metharom tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
A short left from Dilbrandt.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metharom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Dilbrandt pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Dilbrandt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dilbrandt lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt blocking some punches.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dilbrandt.
A head punch on the inside from Dilbrandt fails to land.
Dilbrandt is leaning against Metharom and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with some punches.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Dilbrandt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Metharom lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Metharom.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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 Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Dilbrandt. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dilbrandt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dilbrandt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dilbrandt misses with a double jab.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dilbrandt missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Dilbrandt counters with a body kick that stops Metharom in his tracks momentarily.
Dilbrandt throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Dilbrandt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Dilbrandt checks a low kick from Metharom.
Dilbrandt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dilbrandt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Dilbrandt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Dilbrandt forces Metharom back against the cage and clinches.
Metharom gets through Dilbrandt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Metharom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dilbrandt lands with a right to the head.
Metharom avoiding damage as Dilbrandt throws knees to the body.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body.
Metharom misses with a body punch. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dilbrandt.
Metharom defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Dilbrandt misses.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dilbrandt thumps Metharom with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Metharom takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dilbrandt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T3#
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Dilbrandt catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom walks into a jab.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dilbrandt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses the jab.
Dilbrandt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Metharom swinging wildly here.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Dilbrandt catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Dilbrandt is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metharom is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt works over Metharom's head and body with a nice combination.
Dilbrandt misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dilbrandt throws a chopping leg kick but Metharom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Dilbrandt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dilbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dilbrandt lands a nice shot to the body.
Dilbrandt has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom moves out of range as Dilbrandt throws a body kick.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dilbrandt can pounce on him.
Metharom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Dilbrandt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt throws a nice head kick! #T1#
Dilbrandt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch.
Dilbrandt lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Dilbrandt takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dilbrandt throws out the jab. #T2#
Metharom walks into a jab.
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dilbrandt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dilbrandt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dilbrandt wants to clinch
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dilbrandt connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dilbrandt throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
Dilbrandt clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Dilbrandt throws a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses with the combination.
Metharom throws a big counter combination but Dilbrandt scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Metharom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dilbrandt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Dilbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Dilbrandt is just out of range.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metharom.
Dilbrandt punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.#T4#
Dilbrandt throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dilbrandt tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dilbrandt's head.
Dilbrandt misses with a hook.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Dilbrandt slips the punch.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dilbrandt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Dilbrandt fakes the leg kick and cracks Metharom in the body.
Dilbrandt throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom throws out a powerful jab.
Dilbrandt thuds his shin into the meat of Metharom's side.
Dilbrandt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Domonic Dilbrandt really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a double jab.
Dilbrandt dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Dilbrandt clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dilbrandt fails to land with a series of punches.
Metharom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dilbrandt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dilbrandt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dilbrandt scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice body kick.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Metharom tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Dilbrandt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.#T1#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Metharom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab from Metharom.
A countering left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metharom misses with a few strikes there.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dilbrandt looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice uppercut there from Metharom.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt obviously looking to wear him down.
Dilbrandt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.#CL2#
Dilbrandt moves into the clinch.
Dilbrandt throws an elbow but it misses.
Metharom will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Dilbrandt is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt lands a shoulder strike.
Dilbrandt struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom blocks an elbow strike.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom. #BC#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Dilbrandt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom scores with a one two! Dilbrandt had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T3#
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Dilbrandt.
Metharom is looking to score with low kicks.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body. #CL2#
Dilbrandt has managed to clinch.
Domonic Dilbrandt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom avoids the elbow strike from Dilbrandt, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
A short right from Dilbrandt on the inside. #BC2#
Dilbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Dilbrandt cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body kick.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Dilbrandt avoids them all with ease.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Dilbrandt scoring well with a low kick there.
Dilbrandt scores with a nice right hand. #T4#
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dilbrandt.
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!
Dilbrandt loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Metharom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Dilbrandt just manages to avoid it.
Dilbrandt cracks Metharom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Metharom looks to land a combination but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Metharom counters with a three punch combo that has Dilbrandt backing up. Dilbrandt nods at Metharom to acknowledge the strikes.
Dilbrandt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom with a jab.
Metharom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilbrandt scores with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Metharom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Metharom slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Metharom takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Metharom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dilbrandt - the referee stops the clock and Metharom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dilbrandt. Metharom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dilbrandt lands a jab.
Metharom slips under a jab from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt with the inside leg kick.
That kick from Dilbrandt tenderised Metharom's leg. Metharom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dilbrandt paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt throws a solid leg kick but Metharom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dilbrandt.
Donk. Dilbrandt catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt throws a right and a left that Metharom avoids nicely.
Good leg kick by Dilbrandt.
Metharom scores with a nice head shot.
Metharom on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dilbrandt connects with a single shot there.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Dilbrandt avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dilbrandt connects with an inside leg kick.
Dilbrandt misses with a body punch
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dilbrandt avoids it.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dilbrandt in his tracks.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
A nice leg kick from Dilbrandt, right into the meat of the thigh. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Dilbrandt.
Metharom tried to counter with a leg kick but Dilbrandt avoided it.
Dilbrandt moves out of range as Metharom throws a body kick.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dilbrandt throws a push kick but Metharom slaps the foot to one side.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dilbrandt darts in trying to clinch
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dilbrandt misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dilbrandt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Metharom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Dilbrandt thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.
Dilbrandt looks to land a combination but Metharom avoids it well.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dilbrandt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Metharom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Metharom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom slips under a jab.#T4#
Metharom throws a right and a left that Dilbrandt avoids nicely.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Dilbrandt's knee but Dilbrandt avoids it well.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom walks into a stiff left hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Dilbrandt moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dilbrandt.
A little jabbing left from Dilbrandt on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dilbrandt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a shot to the body.
Dilbrandt scores with a decent looking hook.
Dilbrandt rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metharom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
No joy there for Metharom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

And that's the end of the fight!
Domonic Dilbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dilbrandt 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 47:49
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 46:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domonic Dilbrandt!
Domonic Dilbrandt is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Domonic Dilbrandt thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Ribbit vs Edmond
Date: Jun 12, 2021

#R1#
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Bataglia throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bataglia looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bataglia is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Metharom jabs Bataglia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Bataglia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metharom's knee momentarily.
Metharom takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Bataglia's shoulder, as Bataglia tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bataglia swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Metharom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bataglia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Bataglia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Bataglia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bataglia misses with a jab to the body
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Bataglia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bataglia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bataglia on the side of the head.
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Bataglia moves away and avoids it.
Bataglia slips a straight right by Metharom.
Bataglia feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bataglia.
A solid body kick from Bataglia. #T2#
Metharom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bataglia throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia throws a nice looking combination but Metharom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bataglia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bataglia looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom tries to bum rush Bataglia with a series of wild strikes but Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bataglia half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bataglia lands a jab.
Bataglia lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Bataglia misses with a head kick. #T3#
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bataglia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Bataglia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well.
A head kick misses from Bataglia.
Bataglia walks into a left hand.
Metharom displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Metharom.#ROC2#Bataglia is rocked!
Bataglia is looking to land body kicks.
Oh Bataglia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bataglia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bataglia seems to have got his legs back now.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Bataglia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Bataglia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom swings for the body but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Metharom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bataglia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bataglia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bataglia jabs at Metharom's body.
Bataglia scores with a sloppy right hand. Metharom should have avoided that one.
Bataglia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Bataglia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom checks a low kick from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick there by Metharom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
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#
Metharom throws the left hand but Bataglia avoids the punch easily.
Bataglia ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Crunch! Metharom slams his shin into Bataglia's torso.
Metharom lands a head kick. Bataglia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Metharom with a nice calf kick.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom moves out of range as Bataglia strikes.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bataglia might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bataglia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Metharom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Bataglia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Metharom scores with a four punch combination!
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Bataglia moves out of range easily.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bataglia was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bataglia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Bataglia seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bataglia slips a jab from Metharom.
Bataglia is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Metharom feints a jab promting Bataglia to slip. Metharom then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bataglia slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bataglia lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.#T2#
Bataglia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Bataglia's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Bataglia saw that one coming.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good work by Metharom as he checks the leg kick.
Bataglia throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bataglia can pounce on him.
Bataglia throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Bataglia throws a right hand that Metharom ducks under and follows up with a left that Metharom also avoids with ease.
Bataglia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T3#
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bataglia takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom throws a counter combo.
Metharom punishes Bataglia's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom throws a body kick.
Bataglia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bataglia counters with a nice low kick that buckles Metharom's knee momentarily.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.#T4#
Metharom throws a head kick but Bataglia moves out of range.
Bataglia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bataglia misses with a head kick.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.
Bataglia throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Metharom's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick from Metharom.
Bataglia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bataglia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bataglia throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bataglia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Metharom avoids the head kick by Bataglia.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bataglia lands a slapping body shot.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Bataglia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bataglia wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Metharom thumps Bataglia with a low kick.
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Bataglia takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Bataglia feinted there with a counter leg kick.#T1#
Bataglia misses with a left hand
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Bataglia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Bataglia throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Bataglia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Metharom is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Metharom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bataglia cracks Metharom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bataglia moves away.
Bataglia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Bataglia is looking for a counter combo.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Bataglia lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Metharom throws a good cross that connects.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bataglia takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bataglia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bataglia can pounce on him.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Metharom works Bataglia's body with a nice hook.
Bataglia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom lands with a right hand.
Bataglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Bataglia tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bataglia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bataglia cracks a nice hook into Metharom's ribs.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Bataglia throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bataglia throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Bataglia moved out of range nicely.
Bataglia appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T4#
Bataglia moves out of range of the strikes.
Bataglia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Bataglia's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bataglia thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Bataglia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Metharom misses with a leg kick.
Bataglia with a nice cross.
Bataglia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Klahan Metharom just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Bataglia sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Bataglia scores with a nice right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Metharom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bataglia feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bataglia's head.
Metharom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom misses with a combination
and Bataglia counters with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bataglia feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down. #T1#
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bataglia throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
Metharom takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Bataglia throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Bataglia's head but Bataglia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom throws a right hand that Bataglia ducks under and follows up with a left that Bataglia also avoids with ease.
Bataglia will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A cross from Metharom lands.
Bataglia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metharom.
Bataglia throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bataglia.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bataglia lands a head shot.
Bataglia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bataglia fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bataglia.
Bataglia looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bataglia misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Bataglia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Metharom counters with a series of strikes. Bataglia will be more careful next time no doubt. #T3#
Bataglia 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.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Bataglia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bataglia. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom throws a body kick.
Bataglia swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Bataglia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Metharom misses with a hook.
Bataglia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Bataglia moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Bataglia clobbers Metharom with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bataglia throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bataglia shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bataglia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bataglia throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Lorenzo Bataglia will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Bataglia misses with an uppercut
and Metharom counters with a thumping low kick.
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bataglia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bataglia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bataglia throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses Bataglia's front leg but catches the back leg as Bataglia tries to avoid it.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A cross from Bataglia lands.#T1#
Metharom slips a jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bataglia.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Metharom.
Metharom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bataglia on the side of the head.
Bataglia loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bataglia throws a big counter combination but Metharom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bataglia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bataglia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lorenzo Bataglia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bataglia connects with the punch.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Bataglia throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom throws a hook but Bataglia blocks it.#T3#
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Bataglia moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bataglia.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Bataglia knows he should have avoided that one.
Bataglia throws a lazy head kick
and Metharom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bataglia's knee momentarily.
Bataglia connects with a leg kick.
Metharom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Metharom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Bataglia with an uppercut!
Metharom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bataglia swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T4#
Metharom misses with a body shot
and Bataglia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Metharom thinking.
A low kick from Bataglia is predictable there
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bataglia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Metharom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bataglia.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bataglia misses with a kick to the body.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
Bataglia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bataglia misses with a few strikes there.
A head kick by Bataglia misses
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Bataglia misses with a low kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klahan Metharom.
Well Metharom 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:50
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom is the new bantamweight champion!
Klahan Metharom made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Metharom vs Viktorov
Date: May 29, 2021

#R1#
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Viktorov.
Viktorov tries to clinch
and Viktorov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Viktorov gets a clinch.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Viktorov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viktorov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Metharom wants to stand but Viktorov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Viktorov working for a triangle but Metharom defends it easily. #SU#
Metharom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Viktorov moves into range and clinches up with Metharom.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Metharom lands a body punch. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viktorov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Viktorov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Viktorov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Viktorov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Viktorov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Metharom - the referee stops the clock and Viktorov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Metharom. Viktorov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL2#
Viktorov closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Viktorov moves into the clinch.
Viktorov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
A short body shot lands from Metharom as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.
Metharom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viktorovs head.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Viktorov controls his hands.
Metharom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Viktorov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL2#
Metharom tries to keep at a distance but Viktorov has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Metharom.
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Metharom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Viktorov or not.
A short left from Metharom.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Viktorov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Viktorov wants to clinch.#CL2#
Viktorov clinches.
Viktorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Metharom smiles and moves away.
Metharom throws a hook but Viktorov blocks it.#T4#
Metharom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viktorov wants to counter the offense by Metharom and move into the clinch position.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Viktorov has time to react.
Viktorov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Viktorov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Viktorov decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom wants to stand but Viktorov is controlling his posture from full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Viktorov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at My Yardâ„¢ï¸ Resurrect inform us that Viktorov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metharom wants to stand but Viktorov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Viktorov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Nice cross by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Viktorov closes the distance and pushes Metharom back into the cage.
Metharom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metharom to keep the fight standing.#TD2#
Viktorov decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Metharom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Viktorov dives in and grabs Metharom's left leg, looking for a takedown. Metharom pushes down on Viktorov's head and hops out.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Viktorov's head but Viktorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viktorov tries to clinch
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.#T1##CL2#
Viktorov clinches up against the cage.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viktorov's elbow.
Viktorov prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Viktorov takes a shot to the head.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metharom is leaning against Viktorov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom digs a right hand underneath Viktorov's ribcage. Viktorov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Metharom just stands there and leans against the cage.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Viktorov prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viktorov can do to turn this around?#BC#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Metharom misses with a hook. Viktorov ducked under it nicely.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viktorov manages to avoid it.
Viktorov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Viktorov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viktorov tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Viktorov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metharom walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viktorov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Viktorov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL2#
Viktorov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metharom keeps Viktorov at a distance using the push kick.
Viktorov blocks a jab.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Viktorov moves out of range. #T3##CL2#
Viktorov clinches.
Metharom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Viktorov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Metharom smiles and moves away.
Metharom throws a head kick but Viktorov moves out of range.
Viktorov tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Viktorov moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Viktorov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Viktorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL2#
Viktorov moves into the clinch.
Viktorov blocking some punches.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Viktorov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Viktorov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU#
Metharom gets to his feet - Viktorov follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Viktorov moves into range and clinches up with Metharom.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Klahan Metharom has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.
Viktorov is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Metharom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Metharom.
Viktorov blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Viktorov is breathing heavily.#BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
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##CL2#
Viktorov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Viktorov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet. #BC#
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Viktorov drops his hands momentarily and Metharom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Viktorov's head but Viktorov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viktorov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Metharom.
Viktorov avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Viktorov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viktorov fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Viktorov tries to clinch up
and Metharom counters with a left and a right that stings Viktorov. #TD2#
Viktorov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Metharom is not content to let Viktorov control the position.
Metharom is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Viktorov is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Viktorov swings around for an armbar but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Viktorov's guard.#SUB2#
Viktorov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Viktorov trying to keep a closed guard but Metharom is proving a slippery customer.
Aleksey Viktorov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SU#
Metharom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viktorov doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with a body shot #CL2#
and Viktorov counters by moving into the clinch.
Viktorov tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Viktorov drops back down to his feet.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Viktorov controls the action.
Metharom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viktorov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksey Viktorov.
Metharom tries to work over Viktorov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD2#
Viktorov pulls guard successfully.
Metharom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Metharom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Metharom works the jab nicely.#T3#
Viktorov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Viktorov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Viktorov is looking to clinch.
Viktorov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Viktorov closes the distance but Metharom moves to the side
and Metharom counters with a left and a right that stings Viktorov.
Metharom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metharom lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Viktorov is rocked!
Aleksey Viktorov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viktorov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Viktorov ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
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!
Viktorov fails to pull guard.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!
Viktorov is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
Viktorov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Viktorov has Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Metharom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Metharom.
Viktorov jumps guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Viktorov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Metharom walks away with a smile on his face. Viktorov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Viktorov.
Viktorov seems to have recovered his senses.
Metharom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Viktorovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metharom, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: SMASH: Nimoy vs Hazlehurst
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Kirk tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kirk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metharom tries to avoid it but Kirk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metharom to the ground. Metharom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL#
Kirk gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Kirk decides to pull guard.
Metharom wants to stand but Kirk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kirk working a defensive guard here.
Metharom tries to stand but Kirk is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom stopping the sweep attempt from Kirk.
Metharom wanted to stand there but Kirk had control of the position. #SUB#
Kirk has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metharom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T1##SU2#
Metharom stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kirk slips a jab from Metharom.
Kirk attempts a counter takedown but Metharom avoids it well and moves away.
Kirk takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kirk tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Metharom misses.
Kirk walks into a left hand.
Kirk blocks a jab.
Kirk fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kirk is defended easily by Metharom.
Kirk shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Kirk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kirk tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Metharom throws a nice head kick! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Kirk.
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!
Kirk takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Kirk has clasped his hands together around Metharom's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.

Metharom explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Kirk tries to clinch up.
Kirk wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metharom misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Kirk counters with a shoot takedown. Metharom fights it but they end up in guard. #T3##SUB#
Kirk drops back looking for a leg! Metharom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Metharom manages to kick Kirk off! Kirk jumps back into Metharom's guard.
Metharom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Metharom is looking to stand up but Kirk won't let him. #SUB#
Kirk looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirk's guard.#SU2#
Metharom stands up from Kirk's guard - Metharom perhaps looking for a knockout.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target. #CL#
Kirk forces Metharom back against the cage and clinches.
Kirk tries for a takedown. No joy. #T4#
Kirk misses with a knee strike.
Metharom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.#TD#
Kirk turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kirk manages to end up in side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Kirk working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metharom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Kirk is trying to get an arm triangle but Metharom is defending well.
Metharom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kirk working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Kirk is looking for a kimura but Metharom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kirk to get the leverage.
Metharom missing with punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Kirk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Metharom sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom 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#
Kirk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kirk tries to clinch up
letting Metharom counter with a right hand. #TD#
Kirk shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Metharom has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kirk is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kirk prevents a body shot from Metharom.
I was talking to Kirk's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Metharom.
Kirk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kirk tries for a takedown. No joy.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Kirk shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom. #T1#
Kirk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kirk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kirk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kirk fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Kirk shoots in and gets a takedown into Metharom's guard.
Metharom keeping full guard, as Kirk tries to pass. #SUB#
Kirk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Metharom looking for a sweep. Not yet Metharom, not yet.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kirk manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SU2#
Metharom stands and steps away. Kirk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Good leg kick by Kirk.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kirk moves out of range of the body kick from Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Kirk's head back.
Kirk tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metharom misses the jab.
Kirk shoots and misses
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Metharom moves into range and clinches up with Kirk.
Kirk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kirk.
Metharom lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3##TD#
Kirk jumps guard and drags Metharom to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Metharom wants to stand but Kirk is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kirk tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metharom is looking to stand up but Kirk won't let him. #SUB#
Kirk working for a triangle but Metharom defends it easily.
Metharom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB#
Kirk is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metharom is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Kirk looking for a guillotine here but Metharom defends easily.
Metharom wants to stand but Kirk has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4##SUB#
Kirk escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metharom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Metharom wants to stand but Kirk has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Metharom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Kirk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Metharom trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kirk's guard.#SU2#
Metharom gets to his feet - Kirk follows without any prompting.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kirk's sensitive parts.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
Metharom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Metharom moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom throws a head kick but Kirk moves out of range.
Metharom connects with a right hand. Kirk shakes it off.
Metharom scores with a hook.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kirk moves out of range as Metharom throws a body kick.
Kirk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kirk darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Kirk into the cage.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kirk jumps guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Kirk pulls guard successfully.
Metharom wants to get up but he can't break Kirk's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Kirk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU2#
Metharom stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kirk ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom.
Kirk walks into a jab.
Kirk shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilmat Kirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kirk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Gilmat Kirk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Kirk with that takedown attempt.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Kirk is out of range.
Kirk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
Kirk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Kirk's body. Kirk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #TD#
Kirk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Metharom on his heels. He'll look to pass Metharom's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kirk passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Metharom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kirk's best efforts.
Metharom gets full guard.
Kirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES2#
Metharom scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kirk manages to avoid it.
Kirk takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Kirk tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Metharom tries to get set, Kirk tries to push him back and clinch up but Metharom manages to avoid the attempt.
Kirk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kirk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kirk tries to counter by clinching up but Metharom breaks away and moves out of range.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
Kirk blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Kirk tries a head kick but it misses.
Kirk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
Metharom throws a jab when Kirk was well out of range.
Gilmat Kirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Kirk moves into the clinch.
Kirk is trying to pull guard but Metharom turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Kirk avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kirk backwards.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Kirk has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metharom after a bit of a struggle.
Kirk lands a shot to the body.
Kirk trying to land knees to the body.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Metharom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short uppercut from Metharom.
Metharom presses Kirk against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Kirk.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Metharom 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Ernesto darts in and clinches Metharom up against the cage.
Metharom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ernesto can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
Ernesto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ernesto backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ernesto fails to land.
Ernesto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ernesto.
Ernesto misses with a body punch.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metharom cracks Ernesto with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Ernesto fails to land.
Good body shot from Metharom.
Ernesto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ernesto lands a nice uppercut.
Ernesto misses with a body punch.
Metharom lands a body punch.
Ernesto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ernesto.
Ernesto takes a shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Metharom.
Ernesto misses with a body punch.
Ernesto misses with the head strike.
Metharom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ernesto throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metharom. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Ernesto can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
Metharom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metharom gets through Ernesto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ernesto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Metharom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ernesto tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ernesto throws a combination that misses
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ernesto doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
El Pablo Ernesto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ernesto is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Ernesto wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Ernesto tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand. #T2##CL#
Metharom clinches with his opponent.
Metharom digs a right hand into Ernesto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ernesto's gas tank.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ernesto.
Metharom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ernesto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metharom's elbow.
Metharom scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Ernesto swinging wildly here.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.
Ernesto throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Ernesto stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Metharom is on him like rabid pit bull! Ernesto slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
A very excited looking Klahan Metharom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated El Pablo Ernesto had this to say: 'i'll fuck your girl and your sister later.'.

Event: PANDA 87
Date: Feb 14, 2021

#R1#
Metharom leaves Miller with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Metharom digs a good body shot into Miller's ribs.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Miller's defenses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Metharom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Miller shoots for a takedown but Metharom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.#T1#
Miller cracks Metharom with a good jab.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Miller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Miller is out of range and Metharom settles back down. #TD2#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Miller is working for a submission of some sort.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Miller slips a nice elbow through Metharom's hands, connecting with Metharom's forehead.
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Miller.
Miller working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Metharom is trying to stand.
Metharom tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Miller has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Miller thows a huge punch but Metharom dodges it nicely.
Metharom is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Miller looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Metharom looks like he's trying to stand up. #T3##SUB2#
Miller is working for a kimura but Metharom is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller wants to free his trapped foot but Metharom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Miller connects with a nice short shot to Metharom's temple.
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Miller is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metharom wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miller wants to lay and pray for a moment but Metharom keeps working.
Miller prevents Metharom from improving his position.
Metharom is looking to escape.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Metharom misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T4#
Miller working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Metharom is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom gets back to full guard.
Miller stopping the sweep attempt from Metharom.
Metharom wants to stand but Miller is controlling the position.
Miller keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Metharom is keeping the position for now.
Miller with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Metharom's brow.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ken Miller dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Miller shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metharom counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Miller is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Miller knows he should have avoided that one.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
As Miller looks to move away, Metharom throws a big counter combo but Miller just gets out of the way.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD2#
and Miller counters with a single leg into guard. Metharom didn't expect that.
Metharom throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Miller passes Metharom's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Metharom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller prevents Metharom from improving his position.#SUB2#
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T1#
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Metharom is working away.
Miller lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Metharom is trying to stand back up but Miller is controlling him
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Miller tries to pass to full mount but Metharom defends it.
Metharom wants to get back to his feet.
Miller working over Metharom with some ground and pound. Metharom looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Metharom is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miller scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Miller.
Metharom flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA inform me that Miller has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Metharom wants to get back to his feet.
Metharom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Miller wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Miller working some strikes from top position.
Miller scoring with punches to the head and body.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Miller is working Metharom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Metharom looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Miller's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Miller is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metharom is aware though and is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Miller had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metharom defends it easily.#SU#
Metharom stands up and waves to Miller to follow him. #T3#
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom lands a head shot.
A jab from Miller finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Metharom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller tries for a takedown but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
Metharom throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Miller.
Miller darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Miller into the cage.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Miller manages to avoid it.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Miller fails with the takedown
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Miller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom tries to clinch but Miller is having none of it.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Miller is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Metharom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Metharom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Metharom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Miller off and has taken his back!#SU#
Metharom has Miller's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Miller steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Metharom. That one must have hurt.
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 Klahan Metharom 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#
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Miller, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metharom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Miller.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metharom's waist but Metharom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miller off to one side.
Metharom throws a push kick but Miller slaps the foot to one side.
Miller drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Metharom defends it well.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Metharom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Miller.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom connects with a leg kick.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metharom, as that shot connected.
Miller takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #TD2#
Metharom tries to sprawl but Miller drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metharom is trying to stand up here but Miller is controlling him well.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Miller is pressing down on Metharom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Metharom is holding on for now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Metharom tries to roll over but Miller keeps him under control.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom is looking to escape.
Metharom on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nice strikes from Miller there. #SUB2#
Miller is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metharom is just riding it out for now. Miller eventually gives up the hold.
Metharom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Metharom is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Miller stands up over Metharom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Miller is working Metharom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miller is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Miller is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SU#
Metharom gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller winds up and cracks Metharom with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller prevents Metharom from improving his position.
Miller working Metharom over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metharom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Ken Miller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Miller lands a couple of elbows.
Miller wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miller manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Miller looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Miller is looking for a triangle but Metharom pushes his legs off easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metharom 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: PANDA 73
Date: Jan 15, 2021

#R1#
Metharom swinging wildly here.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Mayer half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A swing and a miss from Mayer.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayer.
Mayer misses with a body shot.
Mayer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Metharom's waist but Metharom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mayer off to one side.
Metharom throws a right hand that Mayer ducks under and follows up with a left that Mayer also avoids with ease.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Mayer's shoulder, as Mayer tries to avoid the shot.
Mayer ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mayer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Metharom wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damen Mayer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
Mayer slips under a jab from Metharom.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom lands a jab to Mayer's midsection.#T1#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Mayer.
Mayer scores with a nice right hand.
Mayer shoots in but Metharom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Mayer clinches with his opponent.
Mayer wants to take the fight to the mat but Metharom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mayer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Mayer pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Metharom gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Metharom throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Mayer tries to clinch up.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom throws a hook but Mayer blocks it.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Mayer. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Mayer moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice jab there from Mayer.
Mayer shoots and misses
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mayer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Damen Mayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Mayer takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Mayer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mayer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Mayer attempts a counter takedown but Metharom avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Mayer lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Mayer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mayer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayer connects with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
Mayer looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Mayer closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Metharom throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Mayer blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Mayer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mayer lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
Mayer tries to bum rush Metharom with a series of wild strikes but Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T4#
Mayer throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mayer thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mayer.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mayer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Metharom won't be happy with that.
Metharom is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Mayer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Metharom pushes Mayer away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mayer gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Metharom sneaks back into half guard.
Metharom tries to roll over but Mayer keeps him under control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayer is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Metharom slips under a jab.
Mayer lands an overhand right.
Mayer dives in for a single leg takedown but Metharom sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Mayer manages to pull guard.
Metharom wants to stand but Mayer has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Mayer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Metharom would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mayer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Mayer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Metharom is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Metharom wants to stand and escape but instead Mayer has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Metharom wants to hit a sweep here but Mayer passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Metharom there!
Metharom tries to reverse the position but Mayer maintains control.#SUB#
Mayer looking for a guillotine from mount but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Mayer has control of Metharom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Metharom regains control of the situation pretty easily. #T2#
Metharom is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Mayer wants to finish this one by submission but Metharom is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mayer.
Damen Mayer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mayer prevents Metharom from getting the reversal.
Metharom manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Metharom scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mayer manages to mount him!
Metharom wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here. #T3#
Metharom tries to reverse the position but Mayer maintains control.#SUB#
Mayer looking for a guillotine from mount but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom regains half guard.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Mayer is looking for a kimura here.
Mayer prevents Metharom from improving his position.
Metharom is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Metharom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metharom moves into full guard.
Mayer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Metharom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mayer gets to mount! Metharom was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Metharom gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damen Mayer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Mayer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mayer tries to counter with a takedown but Metharom is quick to defend against it.
Mayer lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Metharom forces Mayer back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Mayer misses with the combination.
Metharom walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayer tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mayer slips a straight right by Metharom.
Mayer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T1#
Mayer throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom lands a jab.
Metharom misses with a right hand #TD#
so Mayer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Mayer trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayer stopping the sweep attempt from Metharom.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mayer's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Metharom wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Mayer's closed guard. He's half up but Mayer has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Mayer pivots and extends the arm, Metharom falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Mayer! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Damen Mayer!

Event: PANDA 62
Date: Dec 20, 2020

#R1#
Fortythree throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Fortythree's shoulder, as Fortythree tries to avoid the shot.
Fortythree is looking to counter punch.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Metharom throws a head kick that half lands. #CUT2#It looks like One Fortythree has been cut.
Fortythree misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Fortythree looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fortythree moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fortythree.
Metharom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fortythree throws a right hand that misses #CL2#
and Metharom moves into the clinch.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metharom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a jab.
Metharom connects with a body shot.
Fortythree throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC2#Fortythree is rocked!
Metharom cracks Fortythree on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Fortythree falls backwards against the cage. Metharom follows up with more strikes that drop Fortythree to his knees. Metharom keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Fortythree! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
A relieved looking Klahan Metharom 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: PANDA 51
Date: Nov 28, 2020

#R1#
A jab from Metharom does it's job there.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Metharom. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
Metharom unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Miller postures up and lands a big shot to Metharom's brow.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Metharom wants to stand and escape but Miller is having none of it.
Miller trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Miller is working Metharom over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller tries to free his leg and advance position but Metharom is retaining full guard.
Miller preventing the sweep.
Miller throwing strikes but missing.
Miller cracks Metharom with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Miller won't allow Metharom to get back to his feet. #T1#
Miller wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Miller is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Miller accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miller stops Metharom from standing up.
Metharom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Miller working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Metharom stands and steps away. Miller gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Metharom lands with an uppercut that bounces Miller off the cage and back into range.
Miller tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily#CL2#
and Metharom counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Miller wants to take the fight to the mat but Metharom manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Metharom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Miller blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Metharom is pressed up against the cage. Miller has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Metharom down to the mat. Metharom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller shoots and misses
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Metharom is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Metharom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Metharom has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Metharom manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Miller keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
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!
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metharom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Metharom is working Miller over against the cage.#TD#
Miller successfully pulls guard. #SU2#
Metharom stands up from Miller's guard - Metharom perhaps looking for a knockout.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miller. #T4#
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Miller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Metharom has managed to clinch.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Metharom is defending well.
Metharom tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
Miller blocking some punches.
Miller fails to pull guard.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Miller changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metharom tries to avoid it but Miller manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metharom to the ground. Metharom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Miller moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom 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#
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body. Miller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Metharom tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom lands a front kick.
Miller with a poor takedown #CL2#
and Metharom counters by clinching up.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller is trying to drag Metharom to the mat but Metharom just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Metharom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller drops down looking for an ankle pick but Metharom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Metharom lands with a nice body kick.
Miller has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Miller there as he acknowledges the shot.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Miller moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metharom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Metharom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Metharom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Metharom is staying active underneath Miller, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Metharom is defending well.
Metharom throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Miller landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Ground and pound from Miller.
Miller winds up and cracks Metharom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Metharom is looking to improve his position.
Miller drops an elbow to the side of Metharom's head.
Miller looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ken Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Metharom is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Metharom 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#
Metharom is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped. #SU2#
Metharom postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Miller to stand up.
Miller swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a leg kick. #T4#
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Metharom at a distance.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet.
Metharom throws a counter combo.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Miller misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Metharom swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Metharom scores with a body shot.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo!
Metharom jabs Miller to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miller with a poor takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Metharom clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klahan Metharom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
Metharom working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metharom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Metharom fights it off and pushes away nicely. #T1#
Metharom scores with a spinning back kick!
A cross from Metharom lands.#ROC2#Miller is rocked!
Metharom drops Miller with a big left hand! Miller is injured, injured bad! Metharom jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
During a confident post fight interview, Klahan Metharom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ken Miller stepped up to the mic, saying '129iq'.

Event: PANDA 39
Date: Nov 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennon moves in looking to clinch but Metharom pushes him off.
Lennon jabs at Metharom's body.
A low kick from Lennon is predictable there
and Metharom counters with a three punch combo that has Lennon backing up. Lennon nods at Metharom to acknowledge the strikes.#CL#
Lennon takes the fight into the clinch.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Lennon controls the action.
Metharom blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Lennon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Metharom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lennon tries a body shot but Metharom blocks it.
Lennon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Metharom's defenses.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Lennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lennon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lennon throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Lennon fails to land.
Metharom dodges an elbow strike from Lennon.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Lennon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lennon tries a body shot but Metharom blocks it. #T1#
Metharom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Lennon lands with a hook. Metharom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lennon. Lennon obviously looking to wear him down.
Lennon connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lennon. #CL2#
Metharom moves into range and clinches up with Lennon.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lennon.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lennon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Metharom's defenses.
Metharom scores with a shot to the side of Lennon's head.
Metharom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short uppercut from Metharom.
Lennon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lennon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lennon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lennon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Metharom.
Lennon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2##BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lennon throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a solid body kick.
John Lennon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Lennon does it's job there.
Lennon slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom scores with a jab.
Lennon misses with an uppercut
and Metharom counters with a two punch combo.
Lennon throws a wild body kick that Metharom sees coming a mile off.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lennon.
Lennon jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lennon tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metharom is able to avoid easily.
Lennon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lennon misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Lennon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab from Metharom.
Lennon takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Lennon. That snapped Metharom's head back.
Lennon misses with a kick to the body
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Lennon misses.
Metharom throws a big counter head kick but Lennon avoids it with no problem.
Lennon thows a leg kick but Metharom checks it
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#Lennon is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Metharom engages and cracks Lennon with a massive lead left hook - Lennon tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Metharom is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klahan Metharom!
During a confident post fight interview, Klahan Metharom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: PANDA 31
Date: Oct 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tupper tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Nice straight punches there by Tupper. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tupper.#CL2#
Metharom rushes Tupper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Tupper pulls Metharom into guard. #SUB#
Tupper escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Metharom gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tupper has a closed guard, preventing Metharom from standing up.
Tupper working a defensive guard here.
Metharom wants to stand but Tupper has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Metharom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tupper has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metharom has managed to get both his arms back between Tupper's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Metharom decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Tupper throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Tupper has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metharom.
Metharom works the jab nicely.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Tupper moved out of range.
Tupper throws a big counter combination but Metharom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tupper lands with an uppercut that bounces Metharom off the cage and back into range.
Tupper looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Metharom misses with a hook. Tupper ducked under it nicely.
Tupper throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tupper.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Tupper.
Metharom tries to move into range but Tupper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T2#
Metharom misses with the combination.
Metharom bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tupper's head backwards.#CL2#
Metharom gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tupper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tupper drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metharom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustine Tupper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metharom.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Tupper uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom lands a right hand. #T3#
Tupper misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom tries a body shot but Tupper blocks it.
Tupper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tupper changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Metharom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tupper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Tupper has his takedown stuffed
and Tupper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tupper closes the distance and clinches up with Metharom, looking for a takedown. Tupper pushes Metharom against the cage but Metharom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tupper blocks a jab.#CL#
Tupper moves into range and clinches up with Metharom.#T4##BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
and Tupper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupper blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Metharom moves into range and clinches up with Tupper.
Tupper digs a right hand underneath Metharom's ribcage. Metharom let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Tupper successfully pulls guard.
Metharom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Metharom stands and steps away. Tupper gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #CL2#
Metharom clinches.
Metharom is pressed up against the cage. Tupper has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Metharom down to the mat. Metharom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tupper.
Metharom slips a jab from Tupper.
Metharom follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#CL#
Tupper gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Tupper pulls Metharom into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Metharom moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metharom lands a slapping body shot.
Tupper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Tupper clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper wants to stall.
Metharom wants to break free but Tupper has control.
Tupper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metharom avoids it.
Metharom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metharom lands a body shot in the clinch. #T1#
Metharom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tupper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tupper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metharom tries a body shot but Tupper blocks it.
Metharom scores with a shoulder strike.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Tupper. #BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Tupper. Tupper gets slowly back to his feet.
Metharom misses the jab.#CL2#
Tupper tries to keep at a distance but Metharom has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Tupper with a nice calf kick.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tupper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tupper shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metharom sprawls well. Metharom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tupper gets slowly back to his feet.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustine Tupper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tupper swinging wildly here. #CL2#
Metharom gets a clinch. #T3#
A hook to the body from Metharom. #BC2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Tupper fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Metharom sprawls well initially but Tupper persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Metharom misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Tupper is looking to advance position but Metharom won't allow it.
Metharom tries to get to full guard but Tupper has control of the leg.
Tupper passes to side control.
Metharom is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tupper off and has taken his back!
Tupper can't escape the position. #T4##SU2#
Metharom has Tupper's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Metharom has managed to clinch.
A short right from Metharom.
Tupper blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Tupper lands a shot to the body.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Tupper avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tupper can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tupper tries to land knees in the clinch but Metharom avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Metharom as Tupper tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tupper moves out of range of the strikes.
It appears Tupper was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tupper closes this distance looking for a takedown but Metharom circles away.
Metharom misses with a hook. Tupper ducked under it nicely.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Tupper ducks down to avoid it.
Tupper takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tupper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper staying out of range there.
Tupper throws a quick counter kick to the body but Metharom avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Metharom as he connects with a hook.
Tupper closes the distance and clinches up with Metharom, looking for a takedown. Tupper pushes Metharom against the cage but Metharom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Tupper slips a jab from Metharom.
Metharom keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Augustine Tupper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tupper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Metharom clinches up against the cage.
Tupper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short left from Metharom.
Klahan Metharom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tupper tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Tupper drops back down to his feet. #TD#
Tupper pulls guard effortlessly. #SU2#
Metharom gets to his feet. Tupper looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tupper steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.#T2#
Tupper tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Tupper slips under a jab from Metharom.
Tupper fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Tupper ducks down to avoid it.
Tupper is looking to counter with a body kick.
Metharom throws a body punch but Tupper moves out of range.
Tupper looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Tupper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Tupper.
Augustine Tupper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Tupper darts in and clinches Metharom up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metharom, as that shot connected. #ROC2#Tupper is rocked!
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Tupper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metharom circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Tupper to the canvas! Tupper doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Metharom keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
An out of breath Klahan Metharom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Augustine Tupper had this to say: 'Yeah, so ya know...um huh?'.

Event: PANDA 20
Date: Sep 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Clark ! But no joy.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Clark .
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Clark .
Clark fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Clark saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clark fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Clark tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Clark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Clark checks a leg kick.
Clark scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
Metharom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Clark counters with a stiff right hand.
Clark misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Metharom has managed to clinch. #TD2#
Clark lands a takedown into guard.
Clark prevents Metharom from getting back to his feet.
Metharom being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Metharom looking for a sweep. Not yet Metharom, not yet.
Clark sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Clark loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clark preventing the sweep.
Clark is stalling in the full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Clark 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.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Metharom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Clark has passed into side control. #T3#
Metharom tries to bench press Clark off him but Clark keeps the position.
Metharom is working hard here to advance position.
Metharom manages to get back to half guard.
Metharom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Clark trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clark might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Metharom haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Metharom keeping full guard, as Clark tries to pass.
Clark lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Metharom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Metharom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Clark manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T4#
Clark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metharom wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Clark looking for a sweep. Not yet Clark , not yet.
Metharom wanted to stand there but Clark had control of the position.
Clark 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#
Metharom tries to roll over but Clark keeps him under control.
Clark slows the pace down in half guard.
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Clark is trying to control the action in half guard but Metharom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Clark connects with a nice short shot to Metharom's temple.
Metharom wants to improve his position but Clark is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Corey Clark 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#
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Clark counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Metharom lands an impressive looking overhand right. Clark doesn't seem phased though.
Clark keeps the fight on the outside.
Clark shoots in but Metharom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clark misses with a straight left. #T1#
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Clark 's head but Clark sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Clark throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Metharom pinned against the cage. Metharom gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metharom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Clark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom throws a push kick but Clark slaps the foot to one side.
Clark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Metharom stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Clark thinking.
Clark tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Metharom throws a poor cross that misses
and Clark cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Clark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Metharom pushes Clark up against the cage in a clinch.
Clark has Metharom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Metharom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Clark .
Metharom presses Clark against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clark tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Clark drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Clark misses with a straight right.
Clark looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Metharom throws a head kick that Clark semi-blocks. #ROC#Clark is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clark takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Metharom finish him?
Metharom avoids the body shot from Clark .
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Metharom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Metharom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Metharom wants to clinch but Clark slips to the side
and Clark counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Clark is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Clark shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Metharom.
Clark takes one on the button.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Clark .
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
A shot to the body from Clark misses
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Clark rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Clark darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom digs a good body shot into Clark 's ribs.
Clark moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Metharom clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clark .
Clark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Metharom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clark goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metharom prevents it.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Clark .
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Clark . #T3#
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Clark looking for a takedown.
Clark can't get the takedown.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metharom pushes Clark back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom lands a left hand.
Clark has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metharom after a bit of a struggle.
Metharom is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Metharom gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Clark controls the action. #BC#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Clark takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Clark doesn't seem bothered though.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Clark on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom blocks a jab.
Metharom wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Metharom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Clark wants to counter the offense by Metharom and move into the clinch position.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metharom 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: CACC MUAY THAI 2
Date: Jun 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzien is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tzien.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tzien sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tzien lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tzien drops his hands momentarily and Metharom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tzien misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Tzien slips the punch.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom misses the jab.
Tzien throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom slips a straight right by Tzien.
Tzien throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tzien.
Metharom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Both fighters circling a little - Tzien finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tzien rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tzien paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A good leg kick by Tzien.
Tzien punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Tzien is looking to score with low kicks.
Tzien throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Tzien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tzien wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tzien 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.
A left lands for Tzien.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tzien throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzien misses with a looping left.
Tzien getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Tzien tries to score with a low kick but Metharom moves his leg out of the way.
A bone on bone clash there as Tzien blocks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tzien misses the target.
Tzien takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Tzien counters with a low kick, right behind Metharom 's knee.
Metharom misses with a jab to the body
and Tzien counters with a nice uppercut.
Tzien scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Tzien connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Tzien.
Tzien throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Tzien's body.
A head kick misses from Tzien.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tzien feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hratch Tzien dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Metharom scores with a jab. Tzien acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tzien throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tzien jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Tzien throws a wild body kick that Metharom sees coming a mile off.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Tzien's shoulder, as Tzien tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Tzien misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tzien tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tzien.
Tzien cracks Metharom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Tzien saw that one coming.
Metharom lands with an overhand left.
Metharom throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Hratch Tzien has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Tzien throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily. #T1#
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Tzien dodges the punch combination from Metharom.
Tzien throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Metharom.
Tzien listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tzien thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tzien.
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tzien throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Tzien scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tzien misses with a low kick.
Hratch Tzien seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Tzien with a nice cross.
Tzien is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom slips a jab from Tzien.
Tzien turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tzien chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tzien throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Tzien throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tzien fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Tzien.
Tzien scores with a jab to the body.
Tzien throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tzien throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tzien with a body shot.
Tzien misses with a hook.
It looks like Tzien has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tzien throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom counters with a big head kick but Tzien shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tzien plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Hratch Tzien will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hratch Tzien's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom throws a hook but Tzien blocks it.
Tzien throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom wants to counter with a clinch but Tzien pushes him away.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tzien slips under a jab.
Tzien lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.
Metharom 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.
Hratch Tzien is winning the standup battle so far.
Tzien doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Tzien finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tzien manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzien moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from Tzien does it's job there.
Metharom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Tzien attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Tzien scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Tzien scores with a leg kick.
Tzien slips under a jab.
Tzien throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzien darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tzien throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Tzien uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Tzien tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Metharom blocks a leg kick.
Tzien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Tzien slips under a jab from Metharom.
Tzien lands with a shot to the body.
Tzien misses with a straight right.
Tzien moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMetharom.
Tzien throws a body kick that misses
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Tzien misses with a head kick. #T2#
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom throws a body punch but Tzien moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tzien looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Tzien connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tzien ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tzien.
Tzien lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tzien.
Tzien walks into a stiff left hand from Metharom.
Nice body kick from Tzien.
Tzien lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That kick from Tzien tenderised Metharom's leg. Metharom is trying to keep his angry face on.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tzien.
Hratch Tzien is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hratch Tzien showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tzien 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hratch Tzien!
A relieved looking Hratch Tzien 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: Striking Masters 19
Date: Apr 25, 2020

#R1#
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gower! But no joy.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gower counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Gower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Gower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Gower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Metharom lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
and Gower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gower at a distance.
Metharom misses with a combination
and Gower counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gower's head.
Gower is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gower blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gower looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Metharom pushes Gower up against the ropes in a clinch.
Gower blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Gower misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metharom.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Gower.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Gower. #T2#
Metharom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gower prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Gower prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Gower tries to land knees in the clinch but Metharom avoids the damage to the body.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Gower blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom managing to block the knees to the body from Gower.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Gower controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metharom 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.
Gower with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.
Metharom scores with a jab. Gower acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Metharom throws a hook but Gower blocks it.
Gower throws out a counter right but Metharom avoids it with no problem.
Gower avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gower takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metharom throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom tries to clinch up but Gower circles away and keeps his distance.#T1#
A left lands for Metharom.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gower moves away.
A little jabbing left from Gower on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom tries to clinch up.
Gower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gower counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
enabling Gower to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gower can do to turn this around?
Metharom throws a solid leg kick but Gower takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Metharom.
It seemed like Gower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Gower takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gower defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Gower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom misses the jab.
Gower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Metharom clinches with his opponent.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
letting Gower counter with a right hand.
Gower has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Metharom throws a combination that misses
letting Gower counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Metharom throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Gower slips the punch.
It seemed like Gower was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. Gower looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom misses with a jab to the body
and Gower counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom throws an off balance right hand
and Gower counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Gower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Metharom
and Gower connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom throws a chopping leg kick but Gower manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gower swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Metharom looks to throw a body kick
letting Gower counter with a right hand.
Sandy Gower is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Gower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom throws a lazy head kick
letting Gower counter with a right hand.
Metharom darts in trying to clinch
and Gower counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Gower to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T2#
A lazy body kick from Metharom
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom misses with a hook
and Gower counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Metharom catches Gower right on the button with a cross.
A punch lands to the side of Gower 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A low kick from Metharom misses
enabling Gower to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Gower's shoulder, as Gower tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sandy Gower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Metharom 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Striking Masters 13
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Mclovin throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Mclovin throws a body kick that misses
and Metharom counters with an outside leg kick.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom scores with a jab.
Mclovin throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Mclovin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mclovin under the eye.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
Mclovin misses with a jab to the body
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mclovin thinking.
Mclovin misses with a right hand
and Mclovin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom wants to clinch.
Mclovin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Metharom lands a front kick.
Mclovin misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
Metharom is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mclovin.
Mclovin throws a lazy head kick
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metharom moves out of range as Mclovin strikes.
Mclovin throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Mclovin looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Mclovin avoids them all with ease.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mclovin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mclovin throws a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Metharom slips a straight right by Mclovin.#T2#
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mclovin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mclovin.
Mclovin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mclovin misses with a double jab
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Metharom pushes Mclovin up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mclovin lands a nice knee to the body.
Metharom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom tries to work over Mclovin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom. #BC2#
Mclovin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Mclovin just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice shot lands for Mclovin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Mclovin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metharom needs to keep his hands up - Mclovin had a free shot at his head there.
Mclovin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mclovin takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Metharom throws a head kick but Mclovin moves out of range.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Mclovin blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mclovin doesn't seem bothered though.
Mclovin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Mclovin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mclovin throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Mclovin throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mclovin.
Mclovin scores with a hook.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mclovin misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom lunges at Mclovin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mclovin's hand.
Mclovin throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Mclovin misses with an uppercut.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Pony Mclovin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mclovin jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Mclovin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Metharom moves into range and clinches up with Mclovin.
Metharom tries to work over Mclovin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mclovin can do to turn this around?#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Mclovin trying to stall but Metharom improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.#BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Mclovin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mclovin 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.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom works the jab nicely.
Mclovin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Mclovin misses.
Mclovin punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mclovin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Pony Mclovin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mclovin throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Mclovin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Mclovin counters with a body kick.
Metharom tries to clinch up but Mclovin circles away and keeps his distance.
A big right from Mclovin misses.
Metharom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mclovin at a distance.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Mclovin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mclovin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mclovin lands a jab.
Good shot there by Mclovin.
Mclovin throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Mclovin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A punch combination from Mclovin misses.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Mclovin throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mclovin looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mclovin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
Metharom instigates a clinch.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Metharom is leaning against Mclovin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom presses Mclovin against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Mclovin moved out of range.
Mclovin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Mclovin's head but Mclovin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Mclovin.
Nice defenses there by Mclovin.
Mclovin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mclovin works the jab nicely.
Mclovin throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a good low kick that Mclovin was not able to check.
Mclovin misses with a hook.
Mclovin throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Mclovin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Mclovin manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mclovin throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: BCS 11
Date: Dec 13, 2019

#R1#
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Matonen saw that one coming.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matonen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Matonen, right into the meat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metharom.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Matonen throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Matonen throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Matonen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Matonen is able to avoid easily.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Matonen.
Matonen throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Matonen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Matonen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Matonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom misses with a kick to the body. #CL#
Matonen clinches. #T1#
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Matonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Matonen.
Metharom feints and then cracks Matonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matonen down.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matonen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Matonen blocks a jab.#CL#
Metharom gets tackled into the cage by Matonen. Matonen maintains the clinch.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Matonen as the two fighters clinch.
Matonen throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Matonen pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Matonen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Metharom. #BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Matonen avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Matonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom moves out of range as Matonen throws a body kick.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Matonen takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Matonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Matonen throws a nice looking combination but Metharom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matonen's calf.
Metharom checks a low kick from Matonen.
Matonen defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand. #T3#
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Matonen swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Matonen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Matonen swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Matonen catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Matonen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Matonen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metharom flicks out a counter leg kick but Matonen steps away.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom tried to score with a low kick but Matonen checks it.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.
Metharom throws a body kick that misses.
Metharom misses with a leg kick.
Matonen misses with a wild body shot.
Matonen is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matonen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Matonen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Matonen moves forwards but Metharom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matonen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A low kick from Metharom misses
and Matonen counters with a nice leg kick.
Metharom checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Metharom moves into the clinch successfully.
Metharom presses Matonen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Matonen drives through and clinches with Metharom against the cage.
Metharom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen working aggressively here.
Matonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matonen.
Matonen blocking some punches.
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 Usko Matonen will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL#
Matonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Matonen tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Matonen is trying to push Metharom away but Metharom has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Matonen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Matonen lands with a left to the head.
Matonen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Matonen lands a shoulder strike.
Metharom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Matonen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Metharom can turn it around.
Matonen taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Matonen manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Matonen rushes Metharom and presses him up against the cage.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matonen's elbow.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom has Matonen pressed against the cage, preventing Matonen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Matonen misses with the head strike.
Matonen throws a head punch that misses.
Matonen digs a right hand into Metharom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metharom's gas tank.
Metharom lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Matonen.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metharom lands a left hand.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Matonen cracks Metharom with a nice body shot.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Matonen lands with a short shot to the head.
Matonen is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Matonen.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Matonen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Matonen back against the cage.
Matonen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Matonen lands a shot to the body.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Matonen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Matonen's head back.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matonen's calf.
Matonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Metharom moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen moves out of range easily.
Matonen misses with a combination
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Matonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matonen.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Matonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Matonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom. #T3#
Matonen thuds his right hand into Metharom's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Matonen.
Metharom throws out a leg kick but Matonen moves out of range and Metharom only half commits.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Metharom slams his shin into Matonen's torso.
Metharom looks for the body kick but Matonen saw that one coming.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Matonen tries a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Matonen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom slips a jab from Matonen.
Matonen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matonen throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matonen throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Matonen misses with a body kick.
Metharom is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matonen misses the jab.
Matonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom. #T4#
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matonen slips a straight right by Metharom.
Jab by Metharom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Matonen seems unphased.
Metharom stuns Matonen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Metharom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Metharom throws a low kick but Matonen avoids it.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Matonen's body.
Matonen swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Matonen misses with a kick to the body.
Matonen connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matonen lands with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Usko Matonen dominated that second round.
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#
Metharom connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Matonen lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Donk. Matonen catches Metharom right on the button with a cross.
Matonen misses with a hook.
Matonen avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Metharom throws a front kick that sends Matonen stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metharom.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick.
Matonen wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Matonen moves out of range of the body kick from Metharom.
Matonen 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.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matonen blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matonen.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Matonen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Metharom swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Matonen.
That kick from Metharom tenderised Matonen's leg. Matonen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Matonen knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Matonen has closed the distance and engaged Metharom in a clinch.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom lands a body punch.
Matonen wants to get back to striking at distance but Metharom won't allow it.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Matonen lands a body shot.
Metharom tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Matonen stalling.
Matonen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Usko Matonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Matonen backwards.
Matonen blocking some punches.
Metharom works on Matonen's body with a couple of short 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!
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Matonen blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Matonen. #T3#
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Metharom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metharom digs a right hand into Matonen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matonen's gas tank.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metharom struggles to land a body shot inside as Matonen controls his hands.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Matonen misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom tries a body shot but Matonen blocks it.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Metharom.
Metharom misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Matonen.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Matonen.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Matonen avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Matonen prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Matonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Matonen 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Usko Matonen!
Usko Matonen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: EMP Verygood vs Dong
Date: May 24, 2019

#R1#
Caunt misses with a looping right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metharom. That's going to slow Caunt down.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom tries to clinch but Caunt moves out of range.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
A slow jab from Caunt misses its intended target.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
A chopping leg kick lands by Caunt.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Caunt.
Caunt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Caunt misses.
Good shot there by Caunt.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Caunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Caunt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Caunt moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom takes a jab right on the kisser.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Caunt throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Caunt with a body shot.
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Caunt throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Caunt lands with a good body shot.
A solid body kick from Caunt.
Metharom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Caunt saw that one coming.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caunt misses with a looping right.
Metharom tests Caunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Metharom cracks Caunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A shot to the body from Metharom misses
and Caunt counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Caunt misses the shot to the body.
Caunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Caunt connects with a single shot there.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Caunt moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMetharom.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom 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.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Caunt checks it.
Metharom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt thuds his shin into the meat of Metharom's side.
Metharom tests Caunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Caunt scores with a nice right hand.
Metharom thumps Caunt with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Caunt moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Caunt.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #T3#
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Caunt.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Caunt scores with a nice head shot.
Metharom looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Caunt scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Metharom throws a jab when Caunt was well out of range.
Caunt scores with a punch to the head.
Caunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Caunt looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Metharom throws a head kick that Caunt semi-blocks.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caunt.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
A decent looking cross lands there for Caunt.
Metharom thuds his shin into the meat of Caunt's side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom throws a body punch but Caunt moves out of range.
Caunt is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T4#
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
An inside leg kick from Metharom misses.
Caunt misses with a straight right.
Caunt throws a leg kick but Metharom moved away.
Caunt looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Metharom checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Caunt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Caunt on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caunt is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circling - Caunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Caunt sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Caunt moved out of range nicely.
Caunt throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Caunt.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 Dick Caunt will probably get the nod.
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#
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
Caunt feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Caunt is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
An inside leg kick lands from Caunt.
Caunt lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Caunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Caunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Caunt cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Caunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caunt connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metharom's hands.
Metharom lands with an overhand left.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Metharom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom fails with an attempt to clinch. #T1#
Caunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
and Caunt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Caunt throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Caunt connects with a leg kick. Metharom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Caunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caunt has time to react.
Caunt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Caunt tries to land a front kick but Metharom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caunt doesn't seem bothered though.
Caunt misses the jab.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Caunt connects with a right hand. Metharom shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caunt tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Metharom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Caunt tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Caunt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Metharom circles away quickly and effectively.
Caunt avoids a punch combination nicely.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
Caunt tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Caunt moves away and avoids it.
Metharom keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice defenses there by Caunt.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom wants to clinch up but Caunt keeps it at a distance.
Caunt looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Caunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Caunt tries to land a front kick but Metharom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Caunt throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Caunt scores with a shot to the body.
Caunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Metharom checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Caunt takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Caunt with a jab.
Caunt throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Caunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
A jab from Caunt finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom slips under a jab from Caunt.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Caunt throws a low kick but Metharom avoids it.
Caunt connects with an inside leg kick.
Caunt misses with a low kick.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Caunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
A big right from Caunt misses.
Caunt connects with a solid leg kick.
Metharom lunges at Caunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caunt's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt cracks Metharom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Caunt tries to work over Metharom's front leg with a kick but Metharom checks it.
A big right from Metharom misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Caunt moves out of range easily.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom is looking for the big counter here.
Metharom takes one on the button.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good work by Caunt as he checks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a low kick as Caunt jumps back.
Dick Caunt is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice uppercut there from Metharom.
Caunt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Metharom might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Caunt has got the better of the exchanges.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Caunt is looking for a counter combo.
Caunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Caunt moves out of range of the strikes.
Caunt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dick Caunt dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Caunt.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses
and Caunt makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom's corner calls for a 1-2. Metharom obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Caunt moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good shot there by Metharom.
Metharom blocks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Caunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Caunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Metharom defending well as Caunt loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom throws a hook but Caunt avoids it easily.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Caunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Caunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom checks a low kick from Caunt.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Caunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Caunt, as that shot connected.
A jab from Metharom misses.
It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Caunt ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Caunt wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Caunt throws a front kick that sends Metharom stumbling back into the cage.
Caunt moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Metharom moves out of range of the leg kick from Caunt.
Caunt tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Caunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Caunt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
Caunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metharom. Metharom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Metharom misses with a hook. Caunt ducked under it nicely.
Caunt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Caunt moves away.
Metharom scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Caunt gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T2#
Caunt lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
Metharom rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Caunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caunt.
Caunt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Caunt pushes Metharom away with a front kick.
Metharom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Caunt.
Metharom scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Dick Caunt has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Caunt. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Caunt throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crunch! Caunt slams his shin into Metharom's torso.#CL2#
Metharom clinches up with Caunt and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Caunt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Caunt's head but Caunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Caunt misses the target.
Caunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Good work by Metharom as he checks the leg kick.
Metharom misses with a jab, cross combination.
It looked like Caunt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Caunt tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Caunt is looking to slow Metharom down with leg kicks.
Metharom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Caunt misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Metharom lunges at Caunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Caunt's hand.
Caunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Caunt thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Caunt uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Caunt slips a straight right by Metharom.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caunt moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Metharom throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Caunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Metharom throws the left hand but Caunt avoids the punch easily.
Metharom tries to land a leg kick but Caunt saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Metharom slips a straight right by Caunt.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Caunt chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Metharom.
Metharom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Caunt.
Caunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Caunt scores with a hook.
Caunt misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Caunt checks a low kick from Metharom.
Caunt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dick Caunt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caunt is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Caunt avoids the body shot from Metharom.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dick Caunt.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caunt, 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dick Caunt!
A very excited looking Dick Caunt 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: EMP WW Tourney - Round 2
Date: Apr 26, 2019

#R1#
Amodei misses with a body shot.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Metharom with a hook.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei scores with a kick to the midsection.
Amodei looks to land a body kick but Metharom moved away.
Metharom lands a jab.
Amodei avoids the head kick by Metharom.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Amodei's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom scores with a head kick. Amodei tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL2#
Metharom rushes Amodei and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Amodei fails to land.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1##BC2#
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Amodei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.#CL2#
Metharom clinches with his opponent.
Amodei has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom. #BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Metharom darts in and clinches Amodei up against the cage.
Amodei has Metharom pressed against the cage, preventing Metharom from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Amodei struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands. #BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Amodei takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Metharom throws a nice head kick!
Amodei misses with a body shot. #T2#
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Amodei blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Amodei throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Amodei dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom cracks Amodei with a good jab.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Amodei moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amodei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Metharom momentarily.
Metharom closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Amodei didn't see that one coming.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Amodei tried to score with a low kick but Metharom checks it.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Metharom throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amodei stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Metharom but Metharom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Amodei's head back.
Amodei bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Amodei with an uppercut!#TD#
Amodei shoots in and bounces Metharom off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Metharom manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom keeps control of Amodei as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Amodei swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei prevents a body shot from Metharom. #BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Amodei lands with an overhand left.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amodei.
Metharom scores with a jab.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Amodei throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
Amodei tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Metharom throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Amodei fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom works the jab nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom 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#
Amodei lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Amodei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amodei moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Amodei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Amodei connects with a leg kick. Metharom looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Amodei lands a slapping body shot.
Amodei with a hook.
Metharom misses the jab.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Amodei looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Amodei tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Metharom throws a leg kick #TD#
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Amodei wants to free his trapped foot but Metharom is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Metharom tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg. #T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metharom is trying to stand up here but Amodei is controlling him well.
Metharom tries to get to full guard but Amodei has control of the leg.
Amodei prevents Metharom from standing back up.
Metharom regains full guard. Nicely done.
Metharom has his hands on Amodei's head, controlling the position.
Amodei wants to pass the guard but Metharom is keeping the position.
Amodei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metharom bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Amodei's guard. #REVB#
Metharom wanted to stand there but Amodei had control of the position. #SU2#
Metharom gets to his feet - Amodei follows without any prompting.
Metharom throws a nice looking combination but Amodei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom moves in looking to clinch but Amodei pushes him off.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Amodei sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Metharom slips a jab from Amodei.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Amodei drops down looking for a counter takedown but Metharom sprawls and moves away.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Amodei.#T3#
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Amodei swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amodei.
Amodei throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Nice cross by Amodei.
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a straight right hand.
Amodei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Amodei has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Amodei's head.
Amodei misses with an uppercut.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Amodei ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom.
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!
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from Amodei.
Amodei takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Metharom lands a body shot.
Amodei misses with a takedown attempt - Metharom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Amodei tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Amodei swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom thuds his right hand into Amodei's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Metharom tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Metharom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Amodei is out of range.
Amodei looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amodei punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom scores with a jab. Amodei acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Metharom scores with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Metharom. No joy for Amodei on that attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amodei 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 Metharom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Metharom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.
Amodei changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Amodei.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amodei walks into a stiff left hand from Metharom.
Amodei gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Amodei throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range. #T1#
Amodei lands a jab to the nose.
Amodei throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Metharom clobbers Amodei with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Amodei looks to land a combination but Metharom avoids it well. #TD#
Metharom gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Amodei to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Metharom is adopting a defensive guard.
Amodei pushes down on Metharom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Metharom is trying to stand back up but Amodei is controlling him
Giuseppe Amodei has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Amodei wants to control but Metharom is keeping him busy. #ES2#
Metharom makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Amodei misses the target.
Amodei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A left and a right from Metharom both land. Nice combination.
Metharom 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.
Amodei blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metharom throws a leg kick that misses.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Amodei lands a nice looking body shot.
Amodei fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Metharom checks it well. #T3#
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Amodei throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Metharom tries a quick counter leg kick but Amodei is wise to it.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Amodei.
Amodei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom wants to clinch.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Metharom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amodeis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metharom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Amodei's body. Amodei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom lands with a right hand.
Amodei throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Amodei ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom catches Amodei with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amodei.#CL2#
Metharom moves into the clinch.
Amodei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a right hand that Amodei ducks under and follows up with a left that Amodei also avoids with ease.
Amodei throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei lands with a kick to the ribs.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Amodei lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: EMP Heavyweight vs IsMore
Date: Mar 31, 2019

#R1#
Pena scores with a nice right hand.
Pena fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Pena tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pena misses with a takedown
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demarte Pena.
Pena has his takedown stuffed
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pena fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pena throws a lazy body kick
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Metharom! Pena is out on his feet! Metharom rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Pena is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Pena is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
An out of breath Klahan Metharom thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Demarte Pena stepped up to the mic, saying 'This was not the end. It is just the Begin of you end. '.

Event: EMP SF 2: Gray vs Cooke
Date: Dec 15, 2018

#R1#
Metharom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Visions 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.
Visions throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Visions.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visions throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
A shot in the inside from Metharom.
Visions blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Visions.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Visions uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom takes a shot to the head.
Visions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visions makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Visions tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Visions working aggressively here.
Visions is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Visions doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Visions tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metharom's elbow.
Metharom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Visions backwards.
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Visions slips under a jab.
Visions throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Visions's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metharom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Visions scrambles back to his feet.
Visions misses with a body shot.
Visions lands a slapping body shot.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Visions throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Visions throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom throws a front kick that sends Visions stumbling back into the cage.
Visions bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Visions throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Visions misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.
Visions misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook but Visions blocks it.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Visions.
Visions is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping body kick lands there for Metharom.
Visions throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Metharom throws a leg kick
and Visions cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Visions.#T3#
Metharom scores with a nice strike.
Visions misses with a looping right.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Visions.#CL#
Visions closes the distance and clinches.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Visions.
Metharom stalling the fight.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom blocks an uppercut.
Metharom lands a hook that snaps the head of Visions backwards.
Metharom scores with a shot to the side of Visions's head.
Visions tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Visions checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Visions throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Visions throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Visions misses with an uppercut.
Visions moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metharom goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visions takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Visions manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Visions misses the target.
Jab from Metharom.
Visions is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom slips under a jab from Visions.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Visions takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visions moves out of range of the strikes.
Visions tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Visions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and Visions settles back down.
Metharom unleashes a big counter combination but Visions bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
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#
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Visions's shoulder, as Visions tries to avoid the shot.
Visions fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Visions.
Metharom with a nice cross.
Metharom scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Visions lands a glancing blow to the side of Metharom's head.
Visions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Visions misses with a double jab.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Visions.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Visions's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Visions.
Visions blocks a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Metharom.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Visions changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Metharom scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but Visions sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Visions jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Visions checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Metharom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Visions tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Visions does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Visions moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Visions misses the shot to the body.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Visions will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Metharom throws a leg kick that misses. #T2#
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Visions.
Some bone on bone action there as Visions checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Visions sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Visions takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Visions tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Visions is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Visions misses with a straight left.
Visions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A shot to the body from Visions misses
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Metharom fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Visions checks it well.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Metharom lands a leg kick that knocks Visions off balance momentarily.#CL#
Metharom tries to keep at a distance but Visions has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land. #T3##BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Visions misses with a two punch combination.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Visions moves out of range.
Visions pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and Visions settles back down.
Visions scoring well with a low kick there.
Metharom misses with a low kick as Visions jumps back.
Visions throws a big counter combination but Metharom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Visions has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metharom.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Visions.
Visions throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Visions's defenses.
A jab lands there for Metharom.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. Visions looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Metharom comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Metharom defending well as Visions loads up on a big left hand.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Visions throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Visions.
It looked like Visions was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Metharom.
Metharom jabs Visions right on the nose. Visions blinks but takes it well.
Nice sprawl there from Metharom as Visions shoots in.
Metharom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Visions is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Visions moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Metharom throws a jab when Visions was well out of range.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Visions just misses with a punch to the body.
Visions defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Visions misses the target.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Visions throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Visions thows a left - swing and a miss!
Visions is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Metharom tries to score with a low kick but Visions moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Visions.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Visions, as that shot connected.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Visions dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Visions manages to avoid it.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Visions slips the punch.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Visions is able to avoid easily.#CL#
Visions pushes Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Visions lands a nice uppercut.
Visions lands with a right to the head.
Visions stalling in the clinch but Metharom improves position.
Visions will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom lands a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Metharom scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
A shot to the body from Visions misses
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Visions misses the target.
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses Visions's front leg but catches the back leg as Visions tries to avoid it.
Visions swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a right hand
and Visions counters with a straight right hand.
Visions ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Visions walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy body kick from Visions
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Visions looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Visions looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Visions wants to clinch
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Metharom slips a jab from Visions.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Visions swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Metharom throws a leg kick but Visions checks it.
Metharom tests Visions's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Visions throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Visions.
Metharom shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Visions eats them both and turns towards Metharom to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice sprawl there from Metharom as Visions shoots in.
Visions misses the jab.
Visions wants to clinch.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Visions drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Visions cracks Metharom with an open hand slap.
Metharom is looking to slow Visions down with leg kicks.
Visions throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Visions uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
Visions ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom punishes Visions's body with a nice straight punch.
Visions misses the shot to the body.
Metharom takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL#
Visions moves into the clinch.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Visions misses with a punch to the body.
Visions tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Visions back against the cage.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Visions working aggressively here.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Visions working aggressively here. #T4#
Visions misses with a short punch on the inside.
Klahan Metharom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Visions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Visions on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Visions fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Visions trying to stall but Metharom improves his position.
Come on Metharom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense. #BC2#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tragic Visions has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom misses with a hook.
A big right from Visions misses.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Visions looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klahan Metharom.
I've got Metharom 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: TGC 81
Date: Nov 17, 2018

#R1#
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Narz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Metharom counters with a big head kick but Narz shrugs it off.
We've been told by Narz's head coaches at Tōshi that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Narz slips a straight right by Metharom.
Narz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Narz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good exchange - Metharom coming out on top.
Metharom lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Narz's shoulder, as Narz tries to avoid the shot.
Narz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Metharom lands with a cross.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom scores with a hook.
Narz cracks a nice hook into Metharom's ribs.#T1#
Narz throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Narz blocks it well.
Narz misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
Narz is looking to wear down Metharom with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Metharom cracks Narz with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Narz jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Narz misses with a shot to the body
and Metharom counters with a left to the body.
Metharom scores with a nice head shot.
Metharom scores with a push kick.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Narz was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Narz scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metharom doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom with a hook.
Metharom is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Narz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Narz takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Narz moved out of range.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Narz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Narz misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom digs a good hook to Narz's body.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Narz.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz throws a sloppy body shot
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Narz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz misses with a wild combination.
Metharom slips a jab and a cross from Narz.
A left lands for Metharom.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Narz's calf.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab by Metharom.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Metharom
and Narz counters with a left to the body.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Narz throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Narz takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Narz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Narz on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Narz takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narz. #T4#
Narz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Narz.
Narz misses with a body shot
and Metharom counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Narz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom throws a jab when Narz was well out of range.
Narz is looking to counter punch.
Narz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Narz tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Narz throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Narz lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Narz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Narz staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Narz lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Narz throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
That's time! Narz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Narz moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Narz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Narz might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A punch combination from Narz misses.
Metharom flicks out a counter leg kick but Narz steps away.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Narz.
Metharom feints and then cracks Narz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Narz down.
Narz connects with a body shot that sends Metharom's belly button to the back.
Metharom has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Narz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metharom throws a leg kick but Narz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz tries to clinch up.
Narz tries to move into range but Metharom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Narz.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick. #T1#
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz walks into a jab.
Narz lands a nice hook to Metharom's body. Metharom takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narz misses with a body shot
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom slips a straight right by Narz.
Good exchange - Narz coming out on top.
Narz works Metharom's body with a nice hook.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom misses the jab.
Metharom scores with a body shot.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Metharom lands.#T2#
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Narz shoots in but no luck this time.
Despite the aggression on Metharom's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Metharom sprawls well. Metharom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Narz gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Metharom is looking to slow Narz down with leg kicks.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Narz.
A quick step to the side and Narz tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donk. Metharom catches Narz right on the button with a cross.
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz jabs Metharom to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range. #T3#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Narz.
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body kick there by Metharom.
Narz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz throws a nice looking combination but Metharom bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Narz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom shapes to counter with a head kick.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Narz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Narz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Narz.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Narz at a distance. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom throws a low kick but Narz avoids it.
Metharom dodges the punch combination from Narz.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narz.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Narz misses with a body shot.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Narz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Narz moves away.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom connects with a leg kick. Narz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom leaves Narz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Narz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Narz misses with a jab to the body
and Narz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom misses with a wild combination.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Narz 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.#CL#
Narz closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Metharom. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Narz saw that one coming.
Narz misses with a hook to the body
and Metharom counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metharom cracks the inside of Narz's front leg. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Narz. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Narz misses with a wild body shot.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Metharom swings for the body but Narz moves out of range.
Narz throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Narz will feel that in the morning.
Narz shoots in and drives through. Metharom sprawls well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Narz moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Some bone on bone action there as Narz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Metharom throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom throws a half hearted mid kick.#T2#
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Metharom throws a hook but Narz blocks it.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Narz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metharom moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Metharom catches Narz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Narz misses with a body shot.
Metharom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Narz walks into a stiff left hand from Metharom.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Narz looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Narz has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Metharom finds it's way round the side to connect with Narz's head. #T3#
Metharom misses with a kick to the body
and Narz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Metharom misses with a hook. Narz ducked under it nicely.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Narz looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Metharom thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Narz if he has to take too many more of those.
Narz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metharom.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Narz is just out of range.
It looked like Narz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Metharom.
Narz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Narz.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Narz ducks down to avoid it.
Narz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T4#
Narz just misses with a punch to the body.
Narz doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Narz takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Narz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Narz, as that shot connected. #CL#
Metharom tries to keep at a distance but Narz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Peter Narz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Metharom 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: TGC 75
Date: Oct 06, 2018

#R1#
Metharom lands with a cross.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Friman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Friman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Friman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Friman tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Friman shoots in looking for a takedown but Metharom manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Friman throws out the jab.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Friman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Friman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Friman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Friman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Friman wants to clinch.
Friman has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Secret Lab in the buildup to the fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metharom. That's going to slow Friman down. #T1#
Friman misses the jab.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Metharom lunges at Friman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Friman's hand.
Friman misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Friman.
Friman lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Friman tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Friman throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom throws the left hand but Friman avoids the punch easily.
Friman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.#CL#
Friman drives through and clinches with Metharom against the cage.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Friman avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage. #BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom lands with an uppercut that bounces Friman off the cage and back into range.
Metharom throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses Friman's front leg but catches the back leg as Friman tries to avoid it.
Friman throws a series of punches but Metharom avoids them all with ease.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom cracks Friman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Friman.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Friman.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Friman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Friman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom slips a jab from Friman.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Metharom stuffs the takedown attempt from Friman. Friman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oskar Friman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Friman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Friman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Friman looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
A head kick misses from Metharom. #T3#
Nice straight punches there by Metharom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metharom.
Friman throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Friman throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Friman.
Friman throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Friman digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Metharom thumps Friman with a low kick.
Metharom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Friman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Decent striking displayed by Metharom there.
Friman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
Metharom sizes up Friman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Friman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks. #T4#
Horrible takedown attempt by Friman or perhaps it was just good defense by Metharom, which made it look bad.
Friman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Friman tries to bum rush Metharom with a series of wild strikes but Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Metharom misses.
A slow jab from Friman misses its intended target.
Friman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Friman misses with a looping left.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Friman.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Friman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Friman.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Friman moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Metharom slaps away a takedown attempt from Friman, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Metharom slips a jab from Friman.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Friman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
That's time! Friman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Friman tries to clinch up
and Friman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Friman looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Metharom is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Friman is controlling him.
Friman won't allow Metharom to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Metharom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friman looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Metharom not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Friman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Friman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Metharom looking to pass the guard.
Metharom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Metharom stopping the sweep attempt from Friman.
Metharom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Friman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Friman pulls Metharom in to control the position. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Friman keeping moving, preventing Metharom from controlling successfully.
Metharom wants to stand but Friman has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Friman blocks a jab.
Friman misses with an uppercut.
Friman misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Friman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Friman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom lands a slapping body shot.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metharom moves out of range as Friman strikes.
Friman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Friman tries to counter with a takedown but Metharom is quick to defend against it.
Friman just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Friman looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Friman's shoulder, as Friman tries to avoid the shot.
Friman attempts a counter takedown but Metharom avoids it well and moves away.
Friman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metharom.#T3#
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Friman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Friman moves out of range easily.
Friman moves out of range of the body kick.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Friman.
Friman listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Friman dives in and scores a takedown into Metharom's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Friman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Metharom has momentary wrist control but Friman slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Friman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Metharom utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Friman throwing strikes but missing. #T4#
Metharom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Metharom seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Friman preventing the sweep.
Friman landing some decent shots from 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!
Metharom keeping full guard, as Friman tries to pass.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metharom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Oskar Friman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Metharom staying out of range there.#CL#
Friman closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Metharom.
Metharom misses with some punches.
Friman has Metharom pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Metharom manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Friman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Friman wants to get back to striking at distance but Metharom won't allow it.
Friman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Friman moves in looking to clinch but Metharom pushes him off.
Metharom misses with a left hand #TD#
and Friman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Metharom is looking to get back to is feet but Friman passes into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Friman 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. #T1#
Metharom tries to improve position but can't.
Friman tries to score with some ground and pound. Metharom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Friman is looking to take a break and control but Metharom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Metharom manages to get back to half guard.
Friman 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.
Friman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Metharom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Friman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Metharom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Friman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Metharom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Friman.
The fighters are battling for position here. Metharom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Friman being controlled here momentarily.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Friman stands up over Metharom, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Friman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Friman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Metharom is on top in guard. #REVB#
Metharom looking to pass the guard.
Friman controls Metharom momentarily but Metharom frees himself.
Metharom passes Friman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metharom in particular looking to stall.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Metharom is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Friman tries to roll over but Metharom keeps him under control.
Friman moves into full guard.
Metharom won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Metharom slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Metharom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Metharom won't allow Friman to sweep him here.
Friman is trying to keep Metharom in close. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Metharom is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Friman defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Metharom connects with a body shot.
Good exchange - Friman coming out on top.
Friman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metharoms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
Friman throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Friman shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Metharom wants to sweep here but Friman controlling him for the moment.
Friman working some strikes from top position.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Oskar Friman.
I think Friman 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Oskar Friman!
A less than humble Oskar Friman misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: TGC Crucible 30
Date: Aug 15, 2018

#R1#
Metharom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom misses with a leg kick.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
Dong throws a series of punches but Metharom avoids them all with ease.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Dong as he checks the leg kick.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Metharom scores with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Metharom just manages to avoid it.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab lands there for Metharom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom misses with a straight right.
Metharom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Dong moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
Dong tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Dong will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom lands a jab to Dong's midsection.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Dong scores with a kick to the midsection.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Dong is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Metharom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Metharom throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Dong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Dong. That snapped Metharom's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him. #T2#
Dong misses with a body kick.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom connects with a right hand. Dong shakes it off.
Metharom defending well as Dong loads up on a big left hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Metharom. That's going to slow Dong down.
Dong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Metharom back to the cage. Dong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Metharom throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice uppercut lands for Dong. That snapped Metharom's head back.
Dong tries to clinch up
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though.
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dong scores with a body shot. #T3#
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
Dong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom checks the leg kick.
Good shot there by Metharom.
Metharom lands with a hook. Dong tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dong tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dong swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Dong blocks the body kick.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dong just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Metharom darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Dong throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
An inside leg kick from Metharom misses.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Dong throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dong 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 Metharom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Metharom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dong cracks Metharom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Dong scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Metharom walks into a straight right hand from Dong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong.
Dong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom unleashes a big counter combination but Dong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong is looking to counter with a body kick.
Dong 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.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dong thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Metharom cracks Dong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body kick from Dong.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
Dong misses the jab.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dong's calf.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Metharom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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 Metharom finds it's way through Dong's defenses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Metharom takes a kick to the side of the head.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Metharom.
Dong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Metharom blocks the leg kick.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there. #CL#
Dong rushes Metharom and presses him up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Metharom.
Dong is trying to stall.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dong misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Dong tries a body shot but Metharom blocks it. #BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Dong throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dong takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A cross from Metharom lands.
Metharom throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Metharom lands a leg kick that knocks Dong off balance momentarily.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong blocks a jab.
It appears Dong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Metharom throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Metharom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Metharom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T3#
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Dong avoids them all with ease.
Dong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Metharom 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.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Metharom misses with a right hand
and Dong counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A slapping body kick lands there for Metharom.
Metharom throws a series of punches but Dong moves out of range.
Metharom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Metharom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dong.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Metharom rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dong is looking to land body kicks.
Metharom blocks the body kick.
Metharom moves forwards but Dong connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metharom moves away from the strike by Dong.
Dong tried to score with a low kick but Metharom checks it.
Dong throws a solid leg kick but Metharom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dong.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dong takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Dong throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom flicks out a counter leg kick but Dong steps away.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom lands a right hook to the body.
Dong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dong misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good work by Metharom as he checks the leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Dong.
Metharom swings widly with a right hand
and Dong counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dong.
Dong avoids the head kick by Metharom.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Dong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong thows a body kick. Metharom tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dong ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Metharom avoided it.
Dong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dong swinging wildly here.
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Dong scores with a nice body kick.
Dong blocks a head kick by Metharom. #CL#
Dong closes the distance and clinches.
Metharom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dong.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom wants to stall.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Dong tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Dong working aggressively here.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Yung Hung Dong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Dong uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Dong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Metharom only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dong swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
Metharom lands a glancing blow to the side of Dong's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch lands to the side of Dong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
A jab from Dong misses.
Metharom moves out of range of the leg kick from Dong.
Dong walks forward, straight into a front kick from Metharom.
Good standup being displayed there by Dong as he connects with a hook.
Dong looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.#T3#
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dong throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Dong misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Dong.
Dong throws a chopping leg kick but Metharom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Metharom lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom looks to land a combination but Dong avoids it well.
Dong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Metharom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Dong gets a clinch. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dong struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
A short right from Dong on the inside.
Metharom has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dong seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Metharom can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dong.
Dong letting Metharom take a breather here.
Dong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
Dong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dong stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Metharom tries to break the clinch but Dong is controlling the position.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yung Hung Dong.
I think Metharom 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
During a confident post fight interview, Klahan Metharom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC Crucible 27
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Ruenroeng slips a jab from Metharom.
Ruenroeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Metharom.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Ruenroeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ruenroeng slips a straight right by Metharom.
Ruenroeng lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts. #CL#
Ruenroeng clinches.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom is looking to control Ruenroeng's arms but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns him. Now Metharom has his back to the cage.
Ruenroeng lands a hook that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ruenroeng 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.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Metharom.#T1#
Ruenroeng lands with a left to the head.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Ruenroeng scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Metharom cracks Ruenroeng with a nice body shot.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Metharom's head.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Metharom wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Metharom avoids the elbow strike from Ruenroeng, against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Metharom. #T2#
Metharom misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land.
A short uppercut from Metharom.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Metharom's head.
A short left from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Ruenroeng back against the cage.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metharom lands with a right to the head.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruenroeng scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruenroeng. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Ruenroeng.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Ruenroeng tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metharom's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Good body shot from Ruenroeng.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ruenroeng swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Metharom lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land.
Metharom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Metharom tries a body shot but Ruenroeng blocks it. #T4#
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here. #BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Ruenroeng checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metharom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Ruenroeng has closed the distance and engaged Metharom in a clinch.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metharom has Ruenroeng pressed against the cage.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Ruenroeng dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Ruenroeng.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Metharom misses with a body punch #CL#
and Ruenroeng moves into the clinch.
Metharom blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ruenroeng working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom stalling in the clinch.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ruenroeng working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ruenroeng fails to land.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Ruenroeng.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng. #T1#
Metharom blocking some punches.
A short right from Metharom.
Metharom is trying to maintain a safe position but Ruenroeng gets an underhook and turns Metharom into the cage.
Ruenroeng is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Metharom digs a right hand into Ruenroeng's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ruenroeng's gas tank.
Ruenroeng tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metharom avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Ruenroeng scores with a shot to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom takes a knee to the side of the body.
Metharom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruenroeng backwards.
A short left from Metharom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng misses with the head strike.
Ruenroeng misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom lands with a right to the head.
Metharom takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Ruenroeng lands a right hand.
Ruenroeng's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Metharom taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ruenroeng misses with an elbow strike.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng. #BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ruenroeng. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Metharom with a nice cross.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Metharom finds it's target.#T3#
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruenroeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klahan Metharom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ruenroeng lands a jab to the nose.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Metharom connects with a right hand. Ruenroeng shakes it off.#CL#
Ruenroeng takes the fight into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Samak Ruenroeng has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ruenroeng throws an elbow but it misses.
Ruenroeng tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Ruenroeng blocking some punches.
Ruenroeng scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Ruenroeng lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Ruenroeng has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng digs a right hand into Metharom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metharom's gas tank.
Ruenroeng scores a nice knee to the body.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Metharom lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Metharom on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Ruenroeng misses with some punches.
Ruenroeng lands an uppercut.
Ruenroeng throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside that Metharom shrugs off.
Ruenroeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Ruenroeng dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch.
Metharom misses with a shot to the body
and Ruenroeng counters with a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng tried to score with a low kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom wants to counter with a clinch but Ruenroeng pushes him away.
Metharom is looking to chop away at Ruenroeng's legs.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch up but Metharom keeps it at a distance.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Metharom throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Ruenroeng wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ruenroeng steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom scores with a body shot.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ruenroeng.
Metharom looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Metharom throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Metharom scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Ruenroeng wants to clinch.
Ruenroeng tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Ruenroeng blocks a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Metharom. That snapped Ruenroeng's head back.
Ruenroeng throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Ruenroeng ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Sloppy strikes from Metharom. Those never looked like landing.
Metharom loads up on a big right hand but Ruenroeng slips the punch.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up.#T2#
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Ruenroeng moved out of range.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ruenroeng throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Ruenroeng lands with a cross.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter the offense by Metharom and move into the clinch.
Nice cross by Metharom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Ruenroeng. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ruenroeng.
Metharom lands with a shot to the body.
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ruenroeng checks the leg kick.
Ruenroeng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ruenroeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Ruenroeng moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ruenroeng throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Metharom moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Ruenroeng fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metharom's hands.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Ruenroeng ducks down to avoid it.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter the offense by Metharom and move into the clinch.
Ruenroeng staying out of range there.
Ruenroeng moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Metharom manages to circle out of the way.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruenroeng jabs Metharom right on the nose. Metharom blinks but takes it well.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruenroeng is just out of range.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Ruenroeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up.
Metharom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Metharom manages to circle out of the way.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up but Metharom circles away and keeps his distance.
Ruenroeng throws a series of strikes that have Metharom backpedaling.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ruenroeng thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Ruenroeng throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruenroeng.#CL#
Ruenroeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Metharom.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metharom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Ruenroeng 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samak Ruenroeng!

Event: TGC 65: Boaz vs Yoshida 2
Date: Jul 14, 2018

#R1#
McDonald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McDonald takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
McDonald closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Metharom wants to stall.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McDonald's elbow.
McDonald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've been informed that McDonald 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.
Metharom looking to stall. #BC2#
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald dips to his left and cracks Metharom with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald tries to clinch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom staying out of range there.
McDonald checks the leg kick.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom is looking to slow McDonald down with leg kicks.
McDonald misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and Metharom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Metharom.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1#
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Metharom throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Metharom.
McDonald throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald lands an uppercut.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McDonald lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McDonald.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom taking a breather. #T2#
Metharom blocks a body shot from McDonald.
McDonald works on Metharom's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
McDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom slips under a jab from McDonald.
Metharom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom takes one to the side of the head.
Trevor McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but McDonald ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McDonald's head.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but McDonald is out of range.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Metharom has time to react.
McDonald 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.#T3#
McDonald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McDonald uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McDonald swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McDonald ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonald is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom misses with the body kick
and McDonald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McDonald uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
McDonald moves away from the strike by Metharom.
McDonald tries a quick counter leg kick but Metharom is wise to it.
McDonald waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom throws a leg kick
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Metharom slips under a jab.
McDonald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Metharom had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
McDonald bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Metharom's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
McDonald scores with a body shot.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Metharom moves forwards but McDonald connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McDonald.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Metharom.#CL2#
McDonald has closed the distance and engaged Metharom in a clinch.
Metharom is trying to stall.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McDonald looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
McDonald scores with a nice hook to the head.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
McDonald stalling against the cage.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald prevents a body shot from Metharom.
McDonald throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metharoms head.
A right hand to the body from McDonald.
A short left from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metharom is trying to push McDonald away but McDonald has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Trevor McDonald 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#
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald staying out of range there.
McDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and McDonald takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Metharom gets tackled into the cage by McDonald. McDonald maintains the clinch.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by McDonald.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from Metharom as the two fighters clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Trevor McDonald seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McDonald working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Metharom.
McDonald avoiding damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom scores with a nice hook to the head.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
Metharom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McDonald or not.
Still in the clinch, Metharom scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
McDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Metharom gets an underhook and turns McDonald into the cage.#T1#
McDonald misses with a punch to the body.
McDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald stalls.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
A leg kick checked by McDonald.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
McDonald slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDonald takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
McDonald misses with a looping right.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Metharom moves away from the strike by McDonald.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald. #T2#
Metharom tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Metharom takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from McDonald.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonald.
McDonald is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
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!
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McDonald defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
McDonald moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
McDonald misses the body punch
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
It seemed like McDonald was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McDonald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McDonald on the side of the head.
Metharom cracks the inside of McDonald's front leg.
McDonald slips under a jab from Metharom.
McDonald tries to land a leg kick but Metharom saw it coming and moves away.
Trevor McDonald seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
McDonald throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDonald.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McDonald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom slips a jab from McDonald.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
McDonald throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
McDonald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McDonald, as that shot connected.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Metharom checks the leg kick nicely there.
McDonald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
McDonald slips a straight right by Metharom.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T4#
McDonald scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McDonald throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
McDonald misses with an uppercut
and Metharom counters with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a good cross that connects.
McDonald steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Metharom was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McDonald.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab from McDonald finds it's way through Metharom's defenses.
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
McDonald is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom throws a leg kick but McDonald sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and McDonald settles back down.
McDonald connects with a right hand. Metharom shakes it off.
McDonald lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Trevor McDonald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McDonald.
McDonald misses with a wild body shot.
McDonald's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McDonald scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Metharom throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from McDonald.
Metharom moves out of range as McDonald strikes.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Metharom 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.
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
McDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McDonald just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McDonald fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.#T1#
A jab from Metharom misses.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by McDonald.
Metharom throws a lazy right hand but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonald is just out of range.
McDonald throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonald.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but McDonald manages to avoid it.
McDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
McDonald avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McDonald throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom avoids the body shot from McDonald.
A jab from Metharom misses.
McDonald lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Metharom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McDonald fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
McDonald takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom slips under a jab.
Metharom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Metharom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonald moves away.
Metharom scores with a jab to the head.
McDonald throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom missing with a left hand there. McDonald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McDonald gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDonald.
Metharom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
McDonald throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.#T3#
Metharom throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McDonald's head.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McDonald is able to avoid easily.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
McDonald lands a jab to Metharom's midsection.
A big left from McDonald misses.
McDonald connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Metharom gets cracked there but stands up to it.
McDonald comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good work by McDonald as he checks the leg kick.
Metharom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#ROC#
McDonald is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Metharom! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Klahan Metharom!
Klahan Metharom seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TGC 64: Hepple vs Melodies
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
Metharom cracks Agnarsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Agnarsson throws a hook but Metharom avoids it easily.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metharom with a jab.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Agnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Agnarsson throws out the jab.
Agnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Agnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Agnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Agnarsson. That snapped Metharom's head back.
Agnarsson throws a sloppy body shot
and Agnarsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Agnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Agnarsson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Agnarsson throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom tests Agnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Agnarsson misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A leg kick checked by Agnarsson.
Agnarsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Agnarsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Agnarsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Metharom. Agnarsson shrugs it off though.
A shot to the liver by Metharom. Beautiful body shot.
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!
Metharom lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Metharom throws a sloppy head kick and Agnarsson moves out of range easily.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Agnarsson lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Agnarsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Agnarsson throwing a counter right hand but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Agnarsson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Agnarsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Agnarsson tries to clinch but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom cracks Agnarsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#
Agnarsson is rocked!
Metharom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oh Agnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Agnarsson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dark Corner in the buildup to the fight.
Agnarsson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Metharom counters with a low kick, right behind Agnarsson 's knee.
Metharom throws a monster overhand right that drops Agnarsson! Metharom follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klahan Metharom!
Our winner, Klahan Metharom, 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: TGC 59: Malcolm vs San Diego
Date: Jun 09, 2018

#R1#
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Strålman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strålman moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metharom throws an overhand right that lands on Strålman's shoulder, as Strålman tries to avoid the shot.
Strålman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metharom. Metharom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Anton Strålman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Strålman pushes Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strålman backwards.
Metharom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Metharom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metharom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Strålman fails to land.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Strålman working aggressively here.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Strålman lands a right hand.
Strålman cracks Metharom with a nice body shot.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Metharom scores with a shot to the side of Strålman's head.
Strålman has a couple of punches blocked by Metharom.
Strålman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman lands a body shot in the clinch.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strålman.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Strålman swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Strålman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Strålman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Metharom's elbow.
Strålman taking a breather.
Strålman scores with a hook to the body.
Strålman misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Strålman pushes Metharom back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Strålman misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Metharom.
Metharom has a couple of punches blocked by Strålman.
Strålman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Metharom.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman lands a right hand.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Strålman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman lands with a left to the head.
Strålman is working Metharom over against the cage.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Strålman.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman is looking for a takedown.#T4#
Strålman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman lands with a light punch inside.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strålman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metharoms head.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Strålman.
Strålman pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Metharom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Strålman misses with the head strike.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Anton Strålman dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Good shot there by Metharom.
Strålman tries to clinch up.
Strålman scores with a leg kick.
Metharom throws the left hand but Strålman avoids the punch easily.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Strålman.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Strålman moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Strålman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Strålman misses with a wild combination.
Metharom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Strålman.
Strålman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Strålman misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strålman scores with the left hand. Metharom knows he should have avoided that one.
Strålman just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strålman looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Strålman takes one to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good work by Metharom as he checks the leg kick.
Strålman lands with a nice body punch.
Strålman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Metharom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Strålman misses with an uppercut
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Strålman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Strålman looks to land a right hand but Metharom moved out of range.
Metharom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Strålman throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Strålman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Metharom is out of range and Strålman settles back down.
Strålman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strålman.
Strålman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Strålman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Strålman takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Strålman misses the jab.
Strålman misses with a looping right.#T2#
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Strålman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Strålman.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Strålman.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Strålman lands with a shot to the body.
Strålman is looking to clinch.
Anton Strålman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Strålman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Strålman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Metharom on the side of the head.
Strålman takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Strålman misses with a low kick.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Metharom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Strålman looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strålman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Metharom.
Strålman ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Strålman lands a leg kick that knocks Metharom off balance momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Strålman.
Strålman scores with a hook.
Strålman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Strålman can pounce on him.
A lazy left from Strålman finds it's target.
A big right from Strålman misses.
Metharom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Metharom misses the jab.
Strålman lands a high kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Strålman walks into a straight right hand from Metharom.#T4#
Metharom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strålman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metharom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom throws a hook but Strålman blocks it.
Strålman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.#CL2#
Strålman closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Metharom working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metharom stalling the fight.
Metharom blocks an uppercut.
Strålman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Strålman pushes Metharom back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom lands with a short shot to the head.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Anton Strålman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Strålman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Strålman slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Strålman.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by Strålman.
Metharom was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Strålman lands a high kick!
Strålman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Strålman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Strålman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strålman throws a looping overhand right but Metharom ducks down to avoid it.
Strålman checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Strålman misses.
Metharom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Strålman throws a leg kick
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Strålman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Metharom under the eye.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
A punch combination from Metharom misses.
Strålman throws out a leg kick but Metharom moves out of range and Strålman only half commits.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Strålman's head but Strålman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Strålman lands a body shot.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Strålman.
Metharom misses the shot to the body.
Strålman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strålman misses with a straight left.
Metharom slips a jab from Strålman.
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Metharom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Strålman takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Strålman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Strålman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom throws a hook but Strålman avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Strålman! But no joy.
Strålman walks into a jab.
Metharom throws a jab when Strålman was well out of range.
Metharom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Strålman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Strålman moves out of range of the body kick.#CL#
Metharom gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Strålman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Metharom looking to stall.
Metharom digs a right hand underneath Strålman's ribcage. Strålman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strålman throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strålman.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metharom.
Strålman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strålman blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom. #T3#
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Metharom pushes Strålman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Metharom.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Strålman struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
Strålman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Strålman can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
Strålman misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but Strålman avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as Strålman controls the action.
Strålman looking for a takedown.
Strålman throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Strålman on the inside.
Strålman tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strålman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Strålman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strålman blocking some punches.
Strålman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strålman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strålman.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Metharom.
Strålman tries to throw a body punch but Metharom avoids it by throwing Strålman back against the cage.
Strålman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metharom or not.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anton Strålman.
Well Strålman 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 28:30
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anton Strålman!
Anton Strålman 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: TGC 55: Dong vs Yoshida
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Metharom misses the jab.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
UrFace checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
UrFace misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
A big right from Metharom misses.
Metharom jabs at UrFace's body.
UrFace doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by UrFace.
UrFace digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
UrFace takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
UrFace moves in looking to clinch but Metharom pushes him off.
UrFace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
UrFace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
UrFace looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
UrFace misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - UrFace throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
UrFace misses the shot to the body.
Metharom swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
UrFace uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
UrFace is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Metharom.
Nice straight punches there by Metharom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metharom.
UrFace catches Metharom with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Metharom lands a nice looking body shot.
UrFace tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
Metharom misses with the combination.
Metharom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
UrFace misses with a straight right.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but UrFace uses good head movement to avoid it.
UrFace connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Metharom's hands.
Metharom ducks right into an uppercut from UrFace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
UrFace cracks Metharom with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Metharom throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
UrFace rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
UrFace connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
UrFace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
UrFace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
UrFace fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Good leg kick by Metharom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
UrFace avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - UrFace looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
UrFace misses with an uppercut. Metharom saw that one coming.#CL2#
Metharom darts in and clinches UrFace up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Metharom.
UrFace working aggressively here.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with UrFace's elbow.
Metharom blocking some punches.
UrFace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
UrFace misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
UrFace blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom working aggressively here.
UrFace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
UrFace lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Metharom.
UrFace swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
UrFace goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from UrFace.
Metharom blocking some punches.
UrFace tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom tries to work over UrFace's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as UrFace controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from UrFace.
Metharom takes a shot to the head.
UrFace lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
Metharom tries a body shot but UrFace blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
Metharom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt UrFace or not.
UrFace misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
Metharom lands a body shot. #T4#
UrFace swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as UrFace controls the action.
UrFace scores with a shot to the side of Metharom's head.
Metharom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt UrFace or not.
UrFace digs a right hand into Metharom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metharom's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by UrFace.
UrFace throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
UrFace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Metharom prevents a body shot from UrFace.
Metharom is leaning against UrFace and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
UrFace misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from UrFace fails to land.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from UrFace.
UrFace blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom lands on the inside with an uppercut.
UrFace lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Metharom fails to land.
Metharom misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from UrFace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ButtStrike UrFace dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
UrFace misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
UrFace cracks Metharom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
UrFace throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
UrFace loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Metharom has managed to clinch.
UrFace misses with the head strike.
A right hook to the body lands for UrFace.
UrFace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Metharoms head.
UrFace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
UrFace working aggressively here.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom blocking some punches.
UrFace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, UrFace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Metharom pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
UrFace misses the shot to the body.
UrFace digs a good hook to Metharom's body.
UrFace throws a body punch but Metharom moves out of range. #T1#
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
UrFace walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from UrFace. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom swats away the attempt to clinch by UrFace.
UrFace lunges at Metharom with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Metharom's hand.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Metharom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Metharom lands a nice hook to UrFace's body. UrFace takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Metharom moves into the clinch.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
UrFace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
UrFace misses with a body punch.
UrFace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, UrFace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
UrFace tries a body shot but Metharom blocks it.
UrFace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
A body shot lands from UrFace.
UrFace misses with a punch on the inside.
UrFace prevents Metharom from breaking the clinch.
UrFace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ButtStrike UrFace has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good body shot from Metharom.
UrFace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom can't find room to land a body shot as UrFace controls the action.
UrFace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metharom or not.
UrFace swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
UrFace is working Metharom over against the cage.
UrFace tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A hook to the body from Metharom.
UrFace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
Metharom lands a hook to the side of the head.
UrFace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
UrFace blocking some punches.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
UrFace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
UrFace misses with a punch to the body.
UrFace lands a body shot.
UrFace swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
UrFace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
UrFace digs a right hand into Metharom's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Metharom's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
UrFace lands with a right to the head.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
UrFace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Metharom misses with a hook from the clinch.
UrFace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
UrFace tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
UrFace struggles to land a body shot inside as Metharom controls his hands.
A short right from UrFace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom blocks a body shot from UrFace. #T4#
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by UrFace.
UrFace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
UrFace scores with a shot to the side of Metharom's head.
UrFace misses with a short punch on the inside.
UrFace lands a body punch.
UrFace tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
UrFace can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metharom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
UrFace throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
UrFace working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
UrFace lands with a short shot to the head.
UrFace lands with a light punch inside.
UrFace lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Metharom or not.
Metharom is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from UrFace.
Metharom tries a body shot but UrFace blocks it.
UrFace lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
Metharom digs a right hand underneath UrFace's ribcage. UrFace let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ButtStrike UrFace dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom slips a straight right by UrFace.
Metharom is clearly trying to counter these attacks from UrFace with a body shot.
Metharom takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
UrFace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
UrFace scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metharom doesn't seem bothered though.
UrFace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
UrFace connects with a looping right hand.
Metharom throws a head kick but UrFace moves out of range.
UrFace scores with a shot to the body. #CL#
UrFace closes the distance and pushes Metharom back into the cage.
UrFace works on Metharom's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Metharom.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom working aggressively here.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
UrFace lands a left hand.
UrFace works on Metharom's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
UrFace lands with a right to the head.
Metharom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
UrFace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from UrFace.
A right hook to the body lands for UrFace.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
UrFace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
UrFace lands an uppercut.
UrFace prevents a body shot from Metharom.
A short right from UrFace on the inside.
UrFace fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
UrFace misses with a punch on the inside.
Come on Metharom - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
UrFace lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Metharom backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
UrFace lands a body punch.
Metharom tries to throw a body punch but UrFace avoids it by throwing Metharom back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for UrFace.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ButtStrike UrFace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by UrFace.
UrFace tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
UrFace lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
UrFace blocking some punches.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metharom is working UrFace over against the cage.
Metharom misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Metharom.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, UrFace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
UrFace swings wildly with an uppercut but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
UrFace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with UrFace's elbow.
Metharom misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
UrFace blocks an uppercut.
Metharom leaning against his opponent.
Metharom throws a head punch that misses.
UrFace blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with UrFace's elbow.
UrFace prevents a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom works on UrFace's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
UrFace throws a head punch that misses.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
UrFace blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for UrFace.
UrFace blocks an uppercut.
Metharom working aggressively here.
UrFace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Metharom lands with a right to the head.
Metharom tries a body shot but UrFace blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.

And that's the end of the fight!
ButtStrike UrFace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well UrFace 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... ButtStrike UrFace!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, ButtStrike UrFace made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: TGC Crucible 13
Date: Apr 18, 2018

#R1#
Knuckles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckles tries for a takedown but Metharom circles away easily
and Metharom counters with a low kick, right behind Knuckles 's knee.
Knuckles tries to clinch there but Metharom circles away.
No luck for Knuckles with that takedown attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ashton Knuckles.
Knuckles fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Metharom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Metharom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Knuckles fails with the takedown
and Metharom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Metharom cracks Knuckles with a good jab.
Metharom scores with a body shot. #T1#
Knuckles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Knuckles's head back.
Nice straight punches there by Metharom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Metharom.
Knuckles gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Knuckles goes for a double leg but Metharom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Metharom continues to drive forward.
Knuckles looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Knuckles darts in trying to clinch
and Metharom counters with a good low kick that Knuckles was not able to check.
Knuckles looks winded!
Knuckles throws a left and a right that both miss #KD#
and Metharom counters with a crisp right hand that drops Knuckles! Metharom lets Knuckles back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Knuckles is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knuckles ducks into an uppercut from Metharom and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klahan Metharom!
Our winner, Klahan Metharom, 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: TGC Crucible 10
Date: Mar 21, 2018

#R1#
Metharom motions for Reynolds to come forward. Metharom throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Reynolds cracks Metharom with a good jab.
Metharom scores with a leg kick.
Reynolds looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Reynolds fakes the leg kick and cracks Metharom in the body.
Reynolds throws a front kick that sends Metharom stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reynolds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Metharom misses with a two punch combination.
Reynolds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metharom.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Reynolds.
Metharom scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reynolds has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Top Dawg in the buildup to the fight.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Reynolds throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Reynolds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reynolds manages to avoid it.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Metharom.
Reynolds scores with a nice strike.
Reynolds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Reynolds.
Metharom misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reynolds was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Reynolds.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Metharom misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Metharom misses with a lunging right hand
letting Reynolds counter with a right hand.
Metharom jabs Reynolds right on the nose. Reynolds blinks but takes it well.
Reynolds wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Reynolds misses the target.
Reynolds lands a nice looking kick to the body. Metharom takes a step back to recover.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Metharom. #T2#
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Reynolds misses with a low kick.
Metharom let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Reynolds throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with an inside leg kick.
Reynolds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Reynolds moves away from the strike by Metharom.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Reynolds.
A jab from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Metharom tried to score with a low kick but Reynolds checks it.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Metharom.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Metharom swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reynolds, right into the meat.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Reynolds tried to counter with a leg kick but Metharom avoided it.#T3#
Metharom doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reynolds throws a head kick that half lands.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reynolds is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Reynolds misses with the body kick
and Metharom counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reynolds throws out the jab.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Cole Reynolds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling a little - Reynolds finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reynolds throws out a leg kick but Metharom moves out of range and Reynolds only half commits.
Reynolds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Reynolds checks a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Metharom 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 Reynolds has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reynolds and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A jab from Reynolds does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reynolds looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
Reynolds misses with a looping left.#T4#
Metharom avoids the body shot from Reynolds.
Reynolds connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reynolds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reynolds lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reynolds looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Metharom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Reynolds looks for the body kick but Metharom saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Reynolds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Reynolds moves away and avoids it.
Reynolds just misses with a punch to the body.
Metharom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Reynolds walks into a jab.
Nice body kick there by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a nice outside leg kick.
Reynolds throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds 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#
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Cole Reynolds is winning the standup battle so far.
Reynolds connects with a single shot there.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Reynolds ducks down to avoid it.
Reynolds scoring well with a low kick there.
Reynolds tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Reynolds takes the fight into the clinch.
Metharom misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Reynolds breaks the clinch.
Reynolds takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reynolds bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Metharom's head backwards.
Reynolds connects with a high kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Reynolds.
Metharom connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Reynolds's hands.
Reynolds blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Reynolds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Reynolds tries to land a front kick but Metharom steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Metharom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reynolds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Metharom.#T1#
Reynolds throws a half hearted mid kick.
Reynolds throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Reynolds. Beautiful body shot.
Reynolds fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reynolds throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Metharom misses with a hook. Reynolds ducked under it nicely.
Metharom swings for the body but Reynolds moves out of range.
Reynolds appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Reynolds slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Reynolds lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom misses with a low kick.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reynolds looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Reynolds sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Reynolds lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Reynolds misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reynolds swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Metharom drops his hands momentarily and Reynolds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reynolds.
Reynolds is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom throws a leg kick
and Reynolds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Reynolds.
Reynolds throws a leg kick which misses Metharom's front leg but catches the back leg as Metharom tries to avoid it.
Reynolds misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick from Reynolds misses.
Reynolds misses with a kick to the body
and Metharom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Reynolds's knee momentarily.
Reynolds slips under a jab from Metharom.
Metharom lands a head shot.
Reynolds wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom wants to land a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Metharom slips a straight right by Reynolds.
Metharom walks into a straight right hand from Reynolds.#T3#
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Reynolds defending well as Metharom loads up on a big left hand.
Reynolds thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Reynolds throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reynolds dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Metharom misses with a straight right.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reynolds. That's going to slow Metharom down.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Reynolds's body. Reynolds takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reynolds lands with a right hand.
Metharom chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Reynolds can pounce on him.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reynolds lands with a hook. Metharom tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reynolds feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metharoms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reynolds throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T4#
Reynolds changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reynolds tries to score with a low kick but Metharom moves his leg out of the way.
Reynolds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Reynolds with a nice cross.
Reynolds staying out of range there.
Reynolds throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reynolds blocks a jab.
Reynolds throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
Metharom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
Metharom stuns Reynolds with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reynolds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom checks a low kick from Reynolds.
Metharom now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reynolds lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Reynolds. Reynolds obviously looking to wear him down.
Metharom moves out of range of the leg kick from Reynolds.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cole Reynolds dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Reynolds misses with a looping right.
Good exchange - Metharom coming out on top.
Reynolds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Reynolds with a nice cross.
Metharom throws a push kick but Reynolds slaps the foot to one side.
Metharom has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Reynolds.
Reynolds is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Metharom.
Reynolds doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Reynolds avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Reynolds scores with a punch to the head.
Metharom misses with an uppercut. Reynolds saw that one coming.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
Reynolds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Reynolds moves out of range of the body kick.
Reynolds quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Metharom has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reynolds.
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!
Reynolds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Reynolds uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Reynolds.#T1#
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Reynolds lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Reynolds lands a head kick. Metharom smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Reynolds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Reynolds loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Reynolds lands a nice leg kick that just misses Metharom's sensitive parts.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Metharom checks a leg kick.
Reynolds will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Metharom misses with a body shot.
Reynolds misses with a hook.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Reynolds finds it's way round the side to connect with Metharom's head.
Metharom blocks a low kick nicely.
Metharom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reynolds was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.#T2##CL#
Reynolds fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Metharom, pushing him back against the cage.
Metharom doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metharom tries to work over Reynolds's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reynolds working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Metharom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reynolds backwards.
Reynolds misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom misses with a hook.
Metharom lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Reynolds.
Reynolds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Metharom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Reynolds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Metharom checks a leg kick nicely.
Metharom steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reynolds. That one must have hurt.
Metharom connects with a nice looking jab.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Reynolds moved out of range nicely.
Reynolds scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reynolds - that will leave a mark!
A slow jab from Metharom misses its intended target.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Reynolds.
The fighters circling - Reynolds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom punishes Reynolds's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reynolds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom cracks a nice hook into Reynolds's ribs.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Metharom misses.
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Reynolds ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Reynolds slips a jab from Metharom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reynolds connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reynolds moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Reynolds scores with a body shot.
Metharom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reynolds sizes up Metharom with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Reynolds lands a front kick.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Reynolds counters with a stiff right hand.
Reynolds lands with a nice body kick.
Metharom attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom slips a jab from Reynolds.
Metharom looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Metharom misses with an uppercut
and Reynolds connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reynolds is out of range.
Reynolds lands with an uppercut that bounces Metharom off the cage and back into range.
Reynolds closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Metharom fails to land with a series of punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cole Reynolds showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reynolds 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Reynolds!
Cole Reynolds 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: TGC 44: Cobb vs Tskhadaia
Date: Feb 24, 2018

#R1#
Metharom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yoshida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom misses with a looping right.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshida looks to throw the jab but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yoshida connects with a good right hand that stumbles Metharom. Metharom circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yoshida blocks a jab.
Yoshida lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Yoshida jabs at Metharom's body.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Metharom moves out of range as Yoshida strikes.
Metharom flicks out a counter leg kick but Yoshida steps away.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Yoshida scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida misses with a low kick.
Yoshida checks a leg kick nicely.
Yoshida slips under a jab from Metharom.
Yoshida moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a good low kick that Yoshida was not able to check. #T1#
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida thumps Metharom with a low kick.
Metharom throws a jab but it's blocked by Yoshida.
A leg kick checked by Yoshida.
Yoshida connects with a body shot.
Yoshida throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot lands for Metharom.
Metharom takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Yoshida cracks Metharom with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida throws a shot to the body.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Metharom slips a jab from Yoshida.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it. #T2#
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Metharom checks it.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yoshida is looking to score with low kicks.
Metharom checks a leg kick.
Metharom tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yoshida slips under a jab.
As Metharom backs away, Yoshida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Metharom misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Yoshida counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Metharom.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yoshida.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yoshida takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takashi Yoshida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yoshida checks a low kick from Metharom.
Yoshida was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom looks to throw the jab but Yoshida is out of range. #T3#
Yoshida loads up on a big right hand but Metharom slips the punch.
It seemed like Metharom was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Yoshida throws a combination. Metharom tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yoshida feints and then cracks Metharom's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Metharom down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yoshida.
Metharom throws a hook but Yoshida avoids it easily.#CL#
Yoshida clinches up with Metharom and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yoshida throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshida misses with a head kick.
Yoshida will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a body kick.
Yoshida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yoshida manages to avoid it.
Yoshida swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yoshida lands a jab.#T4#
Yoshida ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Yoshida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom tries a quick counter leg kick but Yoshida is wise to it.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Yoshida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Metharom! But no joy.
Yoshida throws a big shot that misses.
Yoshida throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yoshida connects with a solid leg kick.
Metharom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Metharom shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yoshida.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yoshida 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 Metharom has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Metharom and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A left and a right from Metharom both land. Nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Yoshida.
Metharom connects with a body shot that sends Yoshida's belly button to the back.
Metharom has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Metharom there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yoshida is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yoshida. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takashi Yoshida dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Metharom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yoshida has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Yoshida throws out a powerful jab.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yoshida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yoshida punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Takashi Yoshida is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Yoshida seems unphased.
Yoshida dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Metharom. That did some damage!
Metharom checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Nice body kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida cracks the inside of Metharom's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yoshida checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Yoshida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Yoshida darts in and clinches Metharom up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Metharom.
Metharom goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Yoshida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yoshida misses with the head strike.
Metharom lands a nice shot to the body.
Metharom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yoshida tries to work over Metharom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom tries to break the clinch but Yoshida is controlling the position.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Metharom.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom blocks an uppercut.
Metharom working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Metharom blocking some punches.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Metharom blocks a body shot from Yoshida.
Metharom lands an uppercut.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Yoshida fails to land.
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!
Yoshida is working Metharom over against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Yoshida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yoshida. #T2#
Metharom gets through Yoshida's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Metharom.
Metharom misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Metharom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom.
Yoshida misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Metharom.#BC2#
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Yoshida lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Yoshida swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yoshida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yoshida turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Yoshida throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yoshida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Yoshida pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metharom can do to turn this around?
Metharom cracks the inside of Yoshida's front leg.
Yoshida just misses with a punch to the body.
Yoshida throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Metharom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yoshida misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Metharom moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoshida takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
Metharom throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yoshida scores with a nice right hand.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Metharom listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Yoshida misses.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Metharom throws a push kick but Yoshida slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Yoshida is looking to counter punch.
Metharom 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.
Yoshida misses with a right hand
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
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!
Yoshida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Metharom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Yoshida ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Yoshida's body. Yoshida takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yoshida connects with an inside leg kick.
Yoshida 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.
Metharom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a lovely overhand right.
Metharom misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoshida swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL#
Yoshida instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Metharom. #BC2#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Yoshida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yoshida lands with a straight right. Metharom didn't see that one coming.
Yoshida with a nice cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Takashi Yoshida will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Metharom steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Yoshida is looking to chop away at Metharom's legs.
Metharom keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yoshida.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Yoshida tried to counter with a leg kick but Metharom avoided it.
Metharom slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida misses with a body shot.
Yoshida lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom scores with a jab to the body.
Yoshida looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.
Metharom takes a swing at Yoshida's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Yoshida does it's job there.
Metharom throws a body shot but no joy.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Yoshida.
Metharom stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Yoshida lands with a shot to the body.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Yoshida.
Yoshida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Metharom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoshida was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom defending well as Yoshida loads up on a big left hand.
Yoshida throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Yoshida knows he should have avoided that one.
Yoshida checks a leg kick.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yoshida.
Yoshida throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yoshida throws a body kick that misses.
Yoshida slips a straight right by Metharom.
Metharom walks into a stiff left hand from Yoshida.
A cross from Yoshida lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom slips a jab from Yoshida.
Yoshida tests Metharom's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.#T2#
Yoshida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yoshida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Metharom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yoshida is out of range and Metharom settles back down.
A left lands for Yoshida.
Yoshida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Yoshida.
Yoshida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoshida scores with a leg kick.
Yoshida throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Yoshida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yoshida takes one to the chin there.
Metharom jabs Yoshida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yoshida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Metharom is able to avoid easily.
Yoshida throws a lazy right hand but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yoshida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klahan Metharom has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Nice defenses there by Yoshida.
Metharom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Yoshida slips a jab from Metharom.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida throws a front kick aimed at Metharom's knee but Metharom avoids it well.
Metharom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yoshida momentarily.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yoshida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Metharom walks into a left hand.
Yoshida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Metharom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A big left from Yoshida misses.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A leg kick checked by Metharom.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Metharom looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoshida is just out of range.
Yoshida throws a body shot but no joy.
Yoshida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Yoshida.
Yoshida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yoshida throws the kick towards the body but Metharom avoids it.
Yoshida thuds a left hand into Metharom's body.
Yoshida digs a good body shot into Metharom's ribs.
Metharom throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoshida.
Takashi Yoshida is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metharom tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoshida is able to avoid easily.
Yoshida scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Metharom doesn't seem bothered though.
Yoshida ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yoshida lands with an uppercut that bounces Metharom off the cage and back into range.
Yoshida takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yoshida scores with a hook.
Metharom has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yoshida wants to land a leg kick but Metharom is out of range.
Metharom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takashi Yoshida!

Event: TGC 39: Johnson vs Wangler 2
Date: Jan 20, 2018

#R1#
Metharom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boaz.
Boaz throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Metharom scores with a punch to the head.
Boaz misses with a series of wild punches.
Metharom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Boaz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
Metharom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Boaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Metharom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Boaz is out of range.
Wamberto Boaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boaz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boaz moves away from the strike by Metharom.
A nice combination there by Metharom.
Boaz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Boaz.
Boaz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Boaz has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boaz misses with a hook
and Boaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom connects with a solid leg kick.
Boaz throws a jab when Metharom was well out of range.
As Boaz backs away, Metharom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Metharom does no damage.
Boaz takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boaz misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Boaz missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boaz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Metharom.
Boaz dodges the punch combination from Metharom.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom misses with a body punch
and Boaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Boaz lands with an uppercut that bounces Metharom off the cage and back into range.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Boaz! But no joy.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz.
Metharom takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T3#
Metharom ducks under a wild hook from Boaz.
The fighters circling - Boaz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metharom looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Boaz lands a nice shot that snaps Metharom's head back.
Boaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metharom as he jumps to the side.
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Boaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boaz throws an overhand right that lands on Metharom's shoulder, as Metharom tries to avoid the shot.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Metharom looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Boaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Metharom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boaz stays in close to Metharom's body and controls the position. #T4#
Metharom is trying to keep Boaz in close.
Boaz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boaz pushes down on Metharom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boaz perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Metharom tries to roll over but Boaz keeps him under control.
Metharom knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Boaz on the ground.
Still in half guard, Boaz seems content to control.#SUB2#
Boaz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metharom is just riding it out for now. Boaz eventually gives up the hold.
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 Klahan Metharom will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Metharom on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metharom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boaz misses with a head kick.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boaz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Boaz.
Metharom went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Metharom checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Metharom connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Boaz misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Boaz misses with a leg kick.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boaz ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick from Boaz.
Boaz cracks a nice hook into Metharom's ribs.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Boaz takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boaz swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
Metharom throws a right and a left that Boaz avoids nicely.
Boaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #T2#
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Metharom throws a looping overhand right but Boaz ducks down to avoid it.
Metharom swings for the body but Boaz moves out of range. #TD2#
Boaz drives through with a takedown into Metharom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Boaz wants to pass the guard but Metharom is keeping the position.
Metharom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Boaz passes Metharom's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boaz slows the pace down in half guard.
Metharom controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T3#
Boaz is trying to control. Metharom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boaz controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Boaz is looking for a kimura but Metharom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boaz to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Metharom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Metharom trying to control here.
Metharom is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boaz is trying to control. Metharom wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Metharom connects with a body shot.
Metharom scores with a jab to the head.
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
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#
Boaz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Metharom counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boaz misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Metharom lands a head kick!
Boaz scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boaz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Metharom.
Wamberto Boaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boaz misses the jab.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Boaz manages to avoid it.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaz throws a right hand that misses
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Boaz backs away, Metharom returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Boaz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom slips a jab from Boaz.#T1#
Boaz avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Boaz missing with a left hand there. Metharom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boaz throws out a loose jab but Metharom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Boaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Boaz throws a jab but it's blocked by Metharom.
Metharom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Boaz misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a low kick, right behind Boaz 's knee.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boaz.
Metharom swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Boaz looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Boaz misses with a looping left.
Boaz throws a lazy uppercut
and Metharom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boaz throws a hook but Metharom blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Boaz misses its intended target.
A low kick from Boaz misses
and Metharom counters with a nice body shot.
Metharom defending well as Boaz loads up on a big left hand.
Boaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Boaz misses with a straight right.
Metharom moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Metharom takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boaz on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Klahan Metharom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Boaz misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Boaz misses
and Metharom counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A shot to the body from Boaz misses
and Boaz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Metharom stuns Boaz with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Boaz throws a poor cross that misses
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Boaz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom lands a jab.
Boaz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Metharom. Boaz shrugs it off though.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boaz in his tracks.
Metharom scores with a sloppy right hand. Boaz should have avoided that one.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Boaz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boaz takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Metharom misses its target.
Boaz avoids the body shot from Metharom.
It seemed like Boaz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Boaz misses.
Metharom changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boaz misses with a body shot
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boaz throws the left hand but Metharom avoids the punch easily.
Metharom seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boaz on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Metharom clobbers Boaz with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metharom digs a good body shot into Boaz's ribs.
Boaz lands a body shot.
Metharom staying out of range there.
Metharom fires out a quick counter leg kick but Boaz just manages to avoid it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metharom, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: TGC 35: Wangler vs Johnson
Date: Dec 23, 2017

#R1#
Santana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Santana ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a head kick.
Metharom throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santana! But no joy.
Santana misses with a hook
and Metharom counters with a thumping low kick.
A big left from Metharom misses.
Metharom misses with a leg kick
and Santana counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Santana misses with an uppercut
and Metharom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santana thinking.
Santana looks to score with a jab to the body but Metharom is just out of range.#CL2#
Santana rushes Metharom and presses him up against the cage.
Metharom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Metharom tries to work over Santana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom misses with a body punch.
Metharom misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Santana breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Santana closes the distance and pushes Metharom back into the cage.#BC2#
Santana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.#T1#
Santana lands with a cross.
Santana throws a chopping leg kick but Metharom manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Santana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Santana.
Santana pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Santana shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Metharom defends it nicely.
Metharom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Santana.#TD2#
Santana gets a takedown into half guard.
Santana controlling the action here. #T2#
Let's hope that Santana has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santana is keen to just control but Metharom is a slippery customer.
Santana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana content just to control the position here. #T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Santana.
Santana wants to control the pace but Metharom is squirming around nicely.
Santana sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Santana looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Santana goes for an armbar but Metharom turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Metharom.
Santana told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Santana working a defensive guard here. #T4#
Santana controlling the position.#SUB2#
Metharom got a little sloppy there for a moment and Santana has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Metharom has managed to get both his arms back between Santana's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Santana wants to hit a switch here but Metharom passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Santana there!
Santana working to try and regain half guard.
Metharom controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marcus Santana will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Metharom misses with an uppercut.
Santana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metharom manages to avoid it.
Metharom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Metharom falls off balance throwing a combination
and Metharom takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Santana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom pivots, looking for a leg kick but Santana is out of range and Metharom settles back down.
As Metharom backs off Santana throws a huge counter combo but Metharom manages to avoid it all.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Santana didn't see that one coming.
Metharom scores with the left hand. Santana knows he should have avoided that one.
Santana throws a series of punches but Metharom 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!
Metharom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Metharom.
A big right from Santana misses.
Santana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, jab by Santana - just one landing.
A jab from Santana misses.
Santana takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Santana misses with a lunging right hand
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Santana walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch up but Metharom swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Metharom with a jab.#CL2#
Santana has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom is working Santana over against the cage.
Santana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow. #T2#
Metharom just leaning against Santana, taking a breather.
Santana lands a nice uppercut.
Metharom is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Metharom taking a breather.
A left hand lands to the body for Santana.
Santana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Santana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Metharom is defending well for now.
Metharom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Santana lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Santana staying out of range there.
Metharom looks to land a left hand but Santana moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Santana closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
A lull in the action here.#SU2#
Santana stands up and beckons Metharom to his feet. #T3#
Nice sprawl there from Metharom as Santana shoots in.
Santana is looking to clinch but Metharom is avoiding it.
Metharom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santana checks a low kick from Metharom.
A slow jab from Santana misses its intended target.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Santana moves out of range of the body kick from Metharom.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Santana! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Metharom misses the target.
Santana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Metharom.
Santana takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Santana slips a jab from Metharom.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Santana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom digs a good hook to Santana's body.
Metharom tries to score with a low kick but Santana moves his leg out of the way.#T4#
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Santana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Metharom misses.
Metharom throws a front kick aimed at Santana's knee but Santana avoids it well.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Santana lands a really nice looking cross but Metharom seems unphased.
Santana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santana misses with the combination. #CL2#
Santana moves into the clinch.
Santana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Santana blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Santana lands with a short head shot on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Santana throws an off balance right hand
and Metharom counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santana throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses.
Santana shoots for a takedown but Metharom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Santana fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Metharom misses the target.
Metharom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Santana on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Santana throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Santana misses the jab.
A low kick from Santana is predictable there
and Metharom counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Santana drives through and clinches with Metharom against the cage.
Santana tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Metharom avoids it.
Metharom throws a punch but it's blocked by Santana.
Santana lands a body punch.
Metharom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Santana just leaning against Metharom, taking a breather. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metharom.
Santana stalling in the clinch but Metharom improves position.
Santana fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santana is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Santana pulls Metharom into guard.
Santana is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Metharom 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Santana can do anything to dispel that myth.
Santana wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Metharom wants to control from the top but Santana keeps moving.
Santana is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SU#
Metharom gets to his feet. Santana looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Metharom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santana takes a swing at Metharom's ribcage but misses.
Santana avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Metharom looks to land a body kick but Santana moved away.
Santana on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Santana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Santana tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
Santana wants to clinch but Metharom slips to the side
and Metharom counters with a nice uppercut.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
Metharom pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Santana shoots in but no luck this time.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Santana.
Metharom slips under a jab from Santana.
Santana misses with a hook. Metharom ducked under it nicely.
Santana avoids the body shot from Metharom. #CL2#
Santana rushes Metharom and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Metharom lands a right hand.
Metharom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Santana - that landed with a thud.
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Metharom tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santana's elbow. #T4#
Metharom pushes Santana back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Metharom lands a body shot in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santana tries a body shot but Metharom blocks it. #BC2#
Santana breaks the clinch.
Metharom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Santana misses the target.
Metharom uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Santana.
Santana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Metharom moves away.
Metharom scores with a head kick. Santana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Santana attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Santana manages to circle out of the way.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
Metharom getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Metharom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Santana's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Metharom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL2#
Santana takes the fight into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Metharom 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!
During a confident post fight interview, Klahan Metharom thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: TGC 31: Bush vs Fodetudo
Date: Nov 25, 2017

#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metharom.
Knuckles shoots for a double leg takedown but Metharom sprawls well. He's pushed Knuckles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metharom tries to land a body kick
and Knuckles counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Knuckles.
Knuckles looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metharom is fending him off so far but Knuckles persists. Nope, Metharom circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Metharom clinches up with Knuckles and pushes him back against the cage.
A short right from Metharom.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Knuckles drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom wants to clinch.
Knuckles throws a low kick, looking for Metharom's leg but Metharom calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knuckles tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Knuckles's calf.
Knuckles swats away the attempt to clinch by Metharom.
Knuckles fires out a quick counter leg kick but Metharom just manages to avoid it.
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knuckles doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom feints and then cracks Knuckles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Knuckles down.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Knuckles is defended easily by Metharom.
Metharom is looking to clinch.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Metharom missing with a left hand there. Knuckles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
Knuckles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knuckles gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Knuckles throws a front kick that sends Metharom stumbling back into the cage.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Knuckles's body. Knuckles takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Knuckles drives through with a takedown into Metharom's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knuckles is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Knuckles postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Metharom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Knuckles, into his guard. #REVB#
Metharom stays in close to Knuckles's body and controls the position. #T3#
Knuckles trying to keep a closed guard but Metharom is proving a slippery customer.
Metharom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Knuckles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Metharom doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Metharom manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Knuckles wants to sweep here but Metharom controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Knuckles isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Metharom stacks Knuckles on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Metharom!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Knuckles tries to buck Metharom off but Metharom is having none of it.
Metharom taking a breather here.
Knuckles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Knuckles wants to control but Metharom postures up.
Metharom controlling from side mount.
Knuckles struggling a bit here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Metharom clobbers Knuckles with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Metharom fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Metharom wants to clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metharom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Metharom throws a head kick that half lands.
Metharom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knuckles was well out of range. Poor timing from Metharom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom.
Knuckles takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knuckles on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Metharom connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Metharom clinches.
Metharom lands a shot to the body.
Knuckles blocks a body shot from Metharom.
Knuckles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Metharom after a bit of a struggle.
Knuckles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Metharom.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Metharom forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ashton Knuckles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metharom stalls. #BC#
Knuckles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knuckles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Metharom throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2#
Metharom clinches with his opponent.
A short right from Metharom on the inside.
Knuckles is trying to break the clinch but Metharom is controlling him.#T2#
Metharom lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Metharom - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metharom lands a nice uppercut.
Metharom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Metharom gets underhooks to prevent Knuckles's takedown attempt.
Metharom taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Metharom tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Metharom cracks Knuckles with a nice body shot.#TD#
Knuckles turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Knuckles manages to end up in side control.#ES2#
Metharom throws Knuckles to one side and escapes!
Knuckles tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Metharom counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Knuckles chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him. #CL2#
Metharom has Knuckles up against the cage in a clinch.
Metharom misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Knuckles obliges.
Still in the clinch, Metharom scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knuckles tries to pull guard but Metharom holds him up against the cage and eventually Knuckles drops back down to his feet.
Metharom stops a takedown attempt from Knuckles.
Metharom lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD#
Knuckles manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Metharom controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Knuckles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Knuckles throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Knuckles wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Metharom is now in half guard. #T4#
Knuckles wants to control but Metharom is keeping busy.
Metharom content to control rather than advance.
Knuckles throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Knuckles is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Metharom's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Metharom's back!
You can see the frustration on Metharom's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Knuckles struggling to land strikes to the head as Metharom covers up. #SUB#
Metharom is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB#
Knuckles has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Metharom is defending well but eventually Knuckles manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Metharom has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ashton Knuckles!
Ashton Knuckles managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Juggernaut And Gladiators, into his post fight interview.

Event: TGC 24: Fidnhasieunch vs Bush
Date: Oct 07, 2017

#R1#
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Metharom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Jims gets a takedown into half guard.
Jims keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Metharom is not content to let Jims control the position.
Jims trying to pass the guard but Metharom defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom tries to roll over but Jims keeps him under control.#T1#
Well, if Jims is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jims trying to control from half guard but Metharom is working away.
Metharom is trying to get back to full guard.
Jims keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Metharom is looking for a sweep. Jims is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Metharom scores with a leg kick. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Klahan Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Metharom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Metharom punishes Jims's body with a nice straight punch.
Jims shoots in and drives through. Metharom sprawls well.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom jabs Jims right on the nose. Jims blinks but takes it well.
Jims ducks right into an uppercut from Metharom.
A shot to the liver by Metharom. Beautiful body shot.
Metharom works Jims's body with a nice hook.
Jims darts in looking for a takedown but Metharom gets double underhooks and turns Jims into the cage.
Jims misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Metharom connects with an inside leg kick.
Jims tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Metharom swivels and escapes.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jims.
Jims shoots in but no luck this time.
Jims looks winded!#T3#
Jims changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Metharom tries to avoid it but Jims manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Metharom to the ground. Metharom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jims walks forward, straight into a front kick from Metharom.
Jims throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Metharom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Metharom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Metharom digs a good hook to Jims's body.
Metharom jabs at Jims's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Metharom. Jims shrugs it off though.
Good leg kick by Metharom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Metharom 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.
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
A shot to the body from Jims misses
and Metharom counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jims closes the distance and clinches up with Metharom, looking for a takedown. Jims pushes Metharom against the cage but Metharom circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Metharom jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Metharom - just one landing.
Jims takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jims takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T4#
Metharom connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A left lands for Metharom.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Jims's defenses.
Metharom thumps Jims with a low kick.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jims throws a hook to the side of Metharom's head but Metharom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom lands a right hook to the body.
Metharom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jims on the side of the head.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jims.
Jims takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jims takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Metharom thows a body kick. Jims tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A solid body kick from Metharom.
Metharom lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Metharom finds it's target.
Metharom scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom 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#
Metharom connects with a looping right hand.
Jims fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Metharom avoids it really well and circles away.
Jims moves forwards but Metharom connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Jims.
Jims closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jims tries for a takedown but Metharom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Metharom explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That kick from Metharom tenderised Jims's leg. Jims is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jims is breathing heavily.
Metharom plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jims throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jims swings widly with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Metharom jabs at Jims's body.#T1#
Metharom digs a good body shot into Jims's ribs.
Jims takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jims has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Metharom.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Jims's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jims drops his hands momentarily and Metharom takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metharom.
Jims has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Metharom lands with a straight right. Jims didn't see that one coming.
Metharom scores with a push kick.
Jims misses with a takedown
and Metharom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klahan Metharom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jim Jims.
Metharom lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Metharom.
Jims gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jims gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Metharom thumps Jims with a low kick.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Jims's head back.
A solid leg kick lands there for Metharom. #T2#
Jims throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Metharom defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jims.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jims crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Metharom - the referee stops the clock and Jims gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Metharom. Jims manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Metharom digs a good hook to Jims's body.
Jims has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Metharom.
Metharom lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jims takes a step back to recover.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jims's calf.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jims shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metharom as he avoids it easily.
Metharom lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jims momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Metharom as he connects with a hook.
A slapping body kick lands there for Metharom.
Metharom scores with a leg kick. #T3#
Metharom scores with a jab. Jims acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Metharom throws a nice head kick!
Metharom keeps Jims at a distance using the push kick.
Metharom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Jims takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jims waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Metharom.
Metharom lands a glancing blow to the side of Jims's head.
Metharom lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jims at a distance.
Metharom lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metharom lands a slapping body shot.
Metharom connects with a body shot.
Jims takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw.#T4#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metharom, as that shot connected.
Metharom scores with a nice body kick.
Metharom with a hook.
Jims will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Jims looks to move away, Metharom throws a big counter combo but Jims just gets out of the way.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
A cross from Metharom lands.
Metharom lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab by Metharom.
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jims chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Metharom throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Metharom sizes up Jims with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jims swings for the body but Metharom moves out of range.
Jims takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Metharom scores with a spinning back kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
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#
Jims takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jims doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jims walks into a left hand.
Crunch! Metharom slams his shin into Jims's torso.
Metharom jabs Jims to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A nice leg kick lands there from Metharom.
Jims looks to land a left hand but Metharom moved out of range nicely.
Jims thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Metharom does it's job there.
Metharom scores with a nice body kick.
Metharom with a nice cross.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jims doesn't seem bothered though.
Metharom lands a lovely overhand right.
Jims takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jims fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Metharom stuns Jims with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jims shoots in looking for a takedown. Metharom tries to sprawl out of it but Jims keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Metharom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Metharom lands a nice hook to Jims's body. Jims takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Metharom lands the left hand.
Metharom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jims can do to turn this around?
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Metharom scores with a nice strike.
Metharom works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jims takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom lands with a right hand.
Metharom cracks the inside of Jims's front leg.
Metharom throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jims throws a leg kick but Metharom sees it coming and moves out of range.
Metharom quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jims tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metharom was well out of range. Poor timing from Jims.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Jims shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Metharom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Metharom is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Jims moves into full mount! Metharom won't be happy about that!
Metharom is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Jims working for a submission but Metharom is keeping him at bay.
Metharom is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jims looking for a guillotine from mount but Metharom is having none of it. #T4#
Metharom is wriggling around trying to escape.
Metharom wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jims.
Jims controlling his opponent.
Jims wants to control the pace but Metharom is squirming around nicely.
Metharom bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metharom, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!

Event: TGC 20: Bush vs Payakarakatong
Date: Sep 09, 2017

#R1#
Ruenroeng has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruenroeng there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Ruenroeng 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.
Metharom scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruenroeng in his tracks.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Metharom appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ruenroeng has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metharom.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng 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.
Metharom misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Metharom circles away from the clinch attempt
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Ruenroeng. Metharom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom moves out of range of the body kick.
Metharom with a jab.
Ruenroeng takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T1#
Metharom tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom is looking to counter punch.
Metharom lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metharom.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick.
Metharom misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ruenroeng.
Metharom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom lands a nice looking body kick.
Metharom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Metharom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
Ruenroeng throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Metharom counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Ruenroeng pushes Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Metharom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Metharom dips to his left and cracks Ruenroeng with an uppercut!#CL2#
Ruenroeng has closed the distance and engaged Metharom in a clinch.
Ruenroeng blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Metharom. #BC#
Metharom escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Metharom tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Metharom avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Metharom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruenroengs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metharom lands a really nice looking cross but Ruenroeng seems unphased.
Danga de danga de dang - Metharom scores with a four punch combination!
Metharom fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ruenroeng looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Metharom throws a head kick that half lands.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Metharom jabs at Ruenroeng's body.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom lands with a kick to the ribs.
We've been told by Metharom's head coaches at St. Brutus' Center for Incurably Criminal Boys that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ruenroeng's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Metharom connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ruenroeng scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Metharom connects with a crisp jab.
Metharom avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng.
Metharom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruenroeng will feel that in the morning.
Ruenroeng blocks a head kick by Metharom.
Ruenroeng with the counter takedown but Metharom avoids it easily.
Ruenroeng uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
Ruenroeng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Metharom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ruenroeng takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ruenroeng misses with a left hand
and Metharom counters with a nice body kick.
Ruenroeng throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ruenroeng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A left lands for Metharom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Metharom paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ruenroeng takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Ruenroeng walks into a straight right hand from Metharom.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Metharom scores with a leg kick.
Metharom keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Metharom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ruenroengs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metharom scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Metharom fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ruenroeng.
Metharom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Metharom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruenroeng misses with a right hand
and Metharom counters with a stiff right hand.
Ruenroeng misses the jab.
Metharom thows a body kick. Ruenroeng tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Ruenroeng walks into a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Metharom throws a front kick that sends Ruenroeng stumbling back into the cage.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Metharom scores with a shot to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom throwing a counter right hand but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Metharom scores with a jab. Ruenroeng acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Metharom lands a nice shot that snaps Ruenroeng's head back.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Metharom lands with an overhand left.
Metharom jabs Ruenroeng right on the nose. Ruenroeng blinks but takes it well.
Ruenroeng has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Metharom.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut.
Metharom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng throws a lazy head kick
and Metharom counters with a solid body kick.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Klahan Metharom is winning the standup battle so far.
Metharom slips a straight right by Ruenroeng.
Metharom fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruenroeng in the body.
Metharom avoids a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Ruenroeng misses with a low kick.
Metharom half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metharom.
Ruenroeng takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
A good leg kick by Metharom.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Metharom throws a shot to the body.
Metharom jabs Ruenroeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruenroeng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Metharom.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lands with a cross.
Metharom cracks a nice hook into Ruenroeng's ribs.
Metharom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruenroeng can do to turn this around?
Metharom avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Metharom lands with a cross.
Metharom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ruenroeng wants to slow Metharom down by chopping away at his legs.
Both fighters circling a little - Metharom finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick by Ruenroeng misses
and Metharom makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A head kick by Ruenroeng misses
and Metharom counters with a nice leg kick.
A head kick by Ruenroeng misses
and Metharom counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruenroeng takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom punishes Ruenroeng's body with a nice straight punch.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruenroeng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ruenroeng takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ruenroeng's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Metharom moves into range and connects with a jab.
Metharom avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng walks forward, straight into a front kick from Metharom.#T3#
Ruenroeng gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Metharom.
A left lands for Metharom.
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ruenroeng takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Metharom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Metharom misses with a body kick.
Ruenroeng lands a nice looking kick to the body. Metharom takes a step back to recover.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Metharom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Metharom turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch.
A lazy body kick from Ruenroeng
and Metharom counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruenroeng's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ruenroeng misses with a wild body shot.
Metharom scoring well with a low kick there.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range. #T4#
Metharom lands a glancing blow to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Metharom scores with a nice body kick.
Metharom lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruenroeng will feel that in the morning.
Metharom 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.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Ruenroeng is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Metharom bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruenroeng's head.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Ruenroeng's body.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Metharom scores with a decent looking hook.
Ruenroeng gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ruenroeng doesn't manage to clinch there - Metharom circles away.
Metharom throws a quick inside leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Metharom works the jab nicely.
Ruenroeng throws a wild body kick that Metharom sees coming a mile off.
Metharom looks for the body kick but Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Metharom keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Klahan Metharom dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Metharom fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Ruenroeng has managed to clinch. #BC#
Metharom breaks the clinch.
Metharom uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ruenroeng has time to react.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Metharom cracks the inside of Ruenroeng's front leg.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Metharom catches Ruenroeng with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Metharom moves out of range.
Ruenroeng is looking to clinch.
Metharom throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Ruenroeng tries a head kick but it misses.
Metharom lands a body shot.
Ruenroeng has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ruenroeng throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Metharom's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Ruenroeng misses
letting Metharom counter with a right hand.
Ruenroeng takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Metharom scores with a sloppy right hand. Ruenroeng should have avoided that one.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Metharom jabs Ruenroeng right on the nose. Ruenroeng blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Ruenroeng looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Metharom jabs Ruenroeng to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Metharom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Metharom tried to counter with a leg kick but Ruenroeng avoided it.
Metharom lands with an overhand left.
Metharom feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ruenroeng's calf.
Ruenroeng takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ruenroeng misses with a body shot.
Metharom is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Metharom lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ruenroeng doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Metharom throws a nice inside leg kick.
Metharom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ruenroeng on the side of the head.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Metharom moves out of range easily.
Ruenroeng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ruenroeng looks to clinch
and Metharom counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samak Ruenroeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Metharom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Metharom takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Metharom lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ruenroeng with a jab.
Metharom feints and then cracks Ruenroeng's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ruenroeng down.
Ruenroeng on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Metharom. Metharom obviously looking to wear him down.
Ruenroeng takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Ruenroeng with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.
Ruenroeng has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Metharom.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Metharom.
Nice body punch from Metharom.
Metharom scores with a hook to the body. Ruenroeng takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Metharom moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Metharom.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Metharom was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ruenroeng shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Ruenroeng throws a lazy body kick
enabling Metharom to counter with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Metharom.
Metharom lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Metharom lands with an uppercut that bounces Ruenroeng off the cage and back into range.
Metharom lands a jab to the head.
Metharom on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Metharom scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A lazy left from Metharom finds it's target.
Ruenroeng tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Metharom paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ruenroeng closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ruenroeng gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruenroeng stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Metharom.
Metharom punishes Ruenroeng's body with a nice straight punch.
Metharom scores with a head kick. Ruenroeng tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruenroeng takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ruenroeng misses with an attempted mid kick.
Metharom throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Metharom connects with a jab.
Metharom blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Metharom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ruenroeng pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metharom fakes the leg kick and cracks Ruenroeng in the body.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Metharom can pounce on him.
Metharom with a hook.
Jab by Metharom.
Ruenroeng tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ruenroeng takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ruenroeng looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Metharom scores with a jab to the head.
Metharom lands with a right hand.
Ruenroeng misses with an uppercut
and Metharom counters with an outside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Metharom, 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klahan Metharom!

Event: Shiv Fight Night
Date: Apr 19, 2017

#R1#
Abel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Metharom to score with a decent uppercut.
Abel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Metharom, as that shot connected.
Metharom moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Metharom throws a leg kick which misses Abel's front leg but catches the back leg as Abel tries to avoid it.
Abel avoids the body shot from Metharom.
Abel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abel moves out of range as Metharom strikes.
As Metharom looks to move away, Abel throws a big counter combo but Metharom just gets out of the way.
Metharom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Metharom lands a front kick.
Abel avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Metharom catches Abel right on the button with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T1#
Metharom lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Abel walks forward, straight into a front kick from Metharom.
A jab from Metharom finds it's way through Abel's defenses.
Metharom lands with a nice body punch.
Metharom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Metharom misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Klahan Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Metharom throws out the jab.
Abel went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Metharom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Metharom throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abel is looking to counter with head kicks.
Good leg kick by Metharom there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Aristides Abel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klahan Metharom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Metharom.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Abel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom throws the kick towards the body but Abel avoids it.
Metharom misses with a hook. Abel ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Abel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Metharom connects with the punch.
Metharom throws a push kick but Abel slaps the foot to one side.
As Metharom looks to move away, Abel throws a big counter combo but Metharom just gets out of the way.
Metharom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abel manages to avoid it.
Abel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Abel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Metharom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abel moves away.
As Metharom looks to move away, Abel throws a big counter combo but Metharom just gets out of the way.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Metharom, right into the meat.
Metharom lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.

And that's the end of the fight!
Klahan Metharom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Metharom 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight for Klahan Metharom!
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight for Klahan Metharom!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Klahan Metharom!

Klahan Metharom wins by unanimous decision!

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