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Event: RISE 61: Maestre v Smith     
Date:   May 08, 2022
#R1#
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Amodei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but Amodei shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei throws a low kick but Suluhu avoids it.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Suluhu dives in for a single leg takedown but Amodei sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Amodei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice uppercut lands for Amodei. That snapped Suluhu's head back.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amodei.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Suluhu checks it.
Suluhu looks for a takedown but Amodei sprawls well.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suluhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amodei throws a hook but Suluhu blocks it.
Amodei throws a leg kick that misses. #T1#
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Amodei swings widly with a right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amodei thinking.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Amodei appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amodei slaps away a takedown attempt from Suluhu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Amodei looks to land a body kick but Suluhu moved away.
Amodei tried to score with a low kick but Suluhu checks it.
Suluhu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Amodei fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suluhu just manages to avoid it.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suluhu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amodei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Suluhu keeps Amodei at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Amodei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Horrible takedown attempt by Suluhu or perhaps it was just good defense by Amodei, which made it look bad.
Suluhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Amodei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Amodei misses the target.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Amodei moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu scores with a body shot.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amodei rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu scores with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Amodei. Suluhu shrugs it off though.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.
And Suluhu tries to counter it with a takedown but Amodei pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Amodei.
Amodei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Amodei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei tries to score with a low kick but Suluhu moves his leg out of the way.
Amodei moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Amodei will feel that in the morning.
Suluhu takes a swing at Amodei's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Amodei scores with a takedown into Suluhu's guard.
Amodei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Amodei wants to control from the top but Suluhu keeps moving.
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet but Amodei is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T4#
Amodei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suluhu is keeping the position for now.
Suluhu wants to stand but Amodei is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Amodei controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amodei misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters with a good low kick that Amodei was not able to check.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Amodei lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Suluhu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Amodei is looking to slow Suluhu down with leg kicks.
Amodei slips under a jab.#CL#
Amodei pushes Suluhu up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Suluhu is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Amodei can't fight it off and eventually Suluhu manages to take the fight to the floor. Amodei looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suluhu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Suluhu trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Suluhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suluhu trying to control but Amodei is working from the bottom.
Suluhu looking to sit in guard and control but Amodei gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Suluhu wants to stand up but Amodei is controlling him. #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.
Amodei engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Amodei stops Suluhu from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suluhu defending well as Amodei loads up on a big left hand.
Suluhu swings for the body but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suluhu. That did some damage!
Suluhu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Amodei counters with a nice body shot.
Suluhu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amodei counters with a leg kick.
Amodei walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suluhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Amodei is looking to slow Suluhu down with leg kicks.
Amodei misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Amodei thinking.
Suluhu slips under a jab.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Suluhu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amodei sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Amodei scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suluhu.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Amodei lands with a slapping head kick.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Amodei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Amodei counters with a shoot takedown. Suluhu fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Amodei has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Suluhu wants to stand up but Amodei is controlling him.
Amodei is standing up over Suluhu. Suluhu looks to escape but Amodei dives into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Amodei tries to advance to mount but Suluhu denies him.
Suluhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Amodei. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Suluhu is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Giuseppe Amodei dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Amodei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suluhu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Amodei is fending him off so far but Suluhu persists. Nope, Amodei circles away and we're back to standing.
Suluhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amodei attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Amodei drives through and clinches with Suluhu against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Amodei creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Amodei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suluhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amodei looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amodei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amodei throws the left hand but Suluhu avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Amodei scores with a leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Suluhu down.
Amodei takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suluhu slips under a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Amodei.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Amodei moved away.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Amodei feints and then cracks Suluhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suluhu down.
Suluhu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Amodei connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Suluhu scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Amodei misses.
Amodei scores with a body shot.
Amodei misses with a body kick.#T2#
Amodei loads up on a big right hand but Suluhu slips the punch.
Amodei takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Amodei slaps the foot to one side.
Amodei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amodei counters with a stiff right hand.
Amodei wants to land a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
A cross from Amodei lands.
Suluhu slips a jab from Amodei.
Suluhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Giuseppe Amodei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amodei was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amodei, as that shot connected.
Suluhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Amodei connects with a body shot.#T3#
Amodei throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suluhu checks a leg kick.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Amodei's belly button to the back.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Amodei.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Giuseppe Amodei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut there from Amodei.
Amodei throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suluhu counters with an inside leg kick.
A cross from Amodei lands.
Amodei throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Amodei. No joy for Suluhu on that attempt.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suluhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Amodei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Amodei fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.
Amodei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Amodei feints and then cracks Suluhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suluhu down.
Suluhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Amodei. Amodei obviously looking to wear him down.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Suluhu misses with an uppercut.
Amodei tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
Suluhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amodei stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Amodei but Amodei pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Amodei 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 Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!

Giuseppe Amodei bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: RISE 54: Smith v Femme     
Date:   Apr 17, 2022
#R1#
Immanuel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Immanuel blocks it well.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Suluhu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Immanuel circles away.#CL#
Immanuel moves into the clinch.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Suluhu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Immanuel gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Immanuel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Suluhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suluhu blocking some punches.
Immanuel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suluhu. #T1#
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel. #TD2#
Suluhu wants the takedown. Immanuel is fighting it off but Suluhu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Immanuel's guard against the cage.
Suluhu is in close to Immanuel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Immanuel doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Immanuel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Immanuel striking off his back but it's not causing Suluhu any problems.
Immanuel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Suluhu stopping the sweep attempt from Immanuel.
Immanuel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Suluhu lands a couple of elbows.
Immanuel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Suluhu tries to stand but Immanuel is controlling from the bottom.
Immanuel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Immanuel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Immanuel tries to strike from the bottom.
Immanuel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back. #T2#
Suluhu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Immanuel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Immanuel keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Immanuel throws some sloppy strikes off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Immanuel is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it. #CL#
Immanuel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suluhu wants to take the fight to the mat but Immanuel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel prevents the takedown attempt.
Suluhu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Immanuel gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Suluhu. #T3#
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Immanuel.
A nice left hand lands by Immanuel.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suluhu. #TD2#
Immanuel is fighting off a takedown attempt but Suluhu is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Immanuel to the mat. Immanuel regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Suluhu 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.
Immanuel will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Immanuel trying to strike off his back.
Immanuel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Immanuel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suluhu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Immanuel working some strikes from top position.
Immanuel throwing strikes but missing.
Immanuel won't allow Suluhu to get back to his feet. #T4#
Immanuel cracks Suluhu with a solid left hand.
Immanuel is looking to work some ground and pound but Suluhu has wrist control.
Immanuel throwing strikes but missing.
Immanuel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC#Suluhu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Immanuel gets to his feet and stands over Suluhu, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Suluhu felt that one! Immanuel unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Suluhu from any more punishment!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yeshua Immanuel!
A very excited looking Yeshua Immanuel 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: RISE 37: West v Halo     
Date:   Mar 06, 2022
#R1#
Tynkkynen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD#
Suluhu scores with a takedown into Tynkkynen's guard.

Tynkkynen pushes Suluhu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tynkkynen. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Tynkkynen moves out of range.
Tynkkynen cracks Suluhu with a good jab.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tynkkynen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suluhu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tynkkynen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
Suluhu takes a swing at Tynkkynen's ribcage but misses.
Tynkkynen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suluhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tynkkynen stuffs the takedown.
Miro Tynkkynen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Tynkkynen slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt - Tynkkynen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Tynkkynen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Tynkkynen.
It looked like Suluhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tynkkynen.
Suluhu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tynkkynen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suluhu.
Tynkkynen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suluhu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tynkkynen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tynkkynen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Suluhu fails with the takedown.
Suluhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Tynkkynen tries to sprawl out of it but Suluhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tynkkynen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tynkkynen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tynkkynen scores with a body shot. #T2#
Jab, jab by Tynkkynen - just one landing.
Tynkkynen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #ROC2#Suluhu is rocked!
A jab from Tynkkynen does it's job there.
Oh Suluhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu drops his hands momentarily. Tynkkynen doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Suluhu staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Suluhu doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miro Tynkkynen!
A relieved looking Miro Tynkkynen 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: RISE 27: Ship v Ihantala     
Date:   Feb 06, 2022
#R1#
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Barnes really felt that one!
Barnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mentor Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suluhu shoots in but no luck this time.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A quick step to the side and Barnes tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD2#
and Suluhu counters with a shoot takedown. Barnes fights it but they end up in guard.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully.
Suluhu lands a couple of elbows.#ES#
Barnes pushes Suluhu off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu! #T1#
Suluhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barnes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suluhu thinking.
Suluhu swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Suluhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Barnes moved away.
Barnes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Barnes in his tracks momentarily.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barnes sprawls well. Barnes wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suluhu gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD2#
Suluhu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Suluhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barnes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Barnes is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suluhu off and has taken his back!
Barnes missing with punches from the back.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Barnes is working the ground and pound. Can Suluhu escape?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Barnes controls the action.
Suluhu has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Barnes.
Suluhu avoids the strikes from Barnes.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Barnes misses with a punch to the head.
Barnes just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
Barnes biding his time, looking for the opening.
Suluhu trying to get back to his feet but Barnes is in full control for now.
Barnes controls the action.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but Barnes has full control of the position and if anything, Suluhu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
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 Bob Barnes 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#
Barnes throws a leg kick but Suluhu moved away.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a three punch combo that has Suluhu backing up. Suluhu nods at Barnes to acknowledge the strikes.
Suluhu shoots in but no luck this time.
Barnes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Barnes manages to step out the way in time.
Barnes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
As Suluhu backs away, Barnes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes leaves Suluhu with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Barnes swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Barnes swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T1#
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
Barnes catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Barnes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suluhu is able to avoid easily.
Barnes moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Bob Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu tries to work over Barnes's front leg with a kick but Barnes checks it.
Suluhu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suluhu.
Suluhu is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Suluhu happy to just control the position for now.
Check out the look on Suluhu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Barnes is trying to get back to his feet.
Barnes is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes tries to get to full guard but Suluhu has control of the leg.
Suluhu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barnes does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T3#
Barnes has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suluhu is working away from the top position though.
Barnes is staying active underneath Suluhu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Barnes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Suluhu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suluhu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet.
Barnes wants to control but Suluhu is keeping him busy. #T4#
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Suluhu blocking the ground and pound attempt from Barnes.
Barnes 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.
Suluhu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barnes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Suluhu dodges it nicely.
Suluhu is trying to stand.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suluhu is trying to stand up here but Barnes is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Barnes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barnes shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bob Barnes 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#
Suluhu checks a leg kick nicely.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barnes with a body shot.
Suluhu checks the leg kick.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Barnes appears to be looking for a big counter.
Barnes looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
A low kick from Barnes misses #TD2#
and Suluhu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes is looking for a sweep. Suluhu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Barnes moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Suluhu controlling him for the moment.
Barnes is looking to stand up but Suluhu isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Barnes wants to sweep here but Suluhu controlling him for the moment.
Suluhu stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Suluhu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Barnes misses with a double jab. #T2#
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Barnes thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes is looking to counter punch.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Barnes tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Decent striking displayed by Suluhu there.
Suluhu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suluhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Suluhu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barnes doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu moves out of range of the leg kick from Barnes.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.#T3#
Barnes tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Barnes's body. Barnes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Barnes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Barnes throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes dips to his left and cracks Suluhu with an uppercut!
Barnes throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a body kick. #T4#
Barnes throws a low kick, looking for Suluhu's leg but Suluhu calmly moves out of range.
Barnes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barnes rather than just go for the knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes throws a chopping leg kick but Suluhu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Suluhu punishes Barnes's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Barnes slaps the foot to one side.
Barnes looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Suluhu swings away with a leg kick that misses.#TD2#
Suluhu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Suluhu is in Barnes's guard.

Barnes scrambles and gets back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Barnes showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Barnes 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Barnes!

Bob Barnes thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Proud FC Eternally Grateful     
Date:   Jan 14, 2022
#R1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suluhu checks a leg kick.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu throws a hook but Adderley blocks it.
Adderley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Adderley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suluhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Adderley misses with a lunging right hand
letting Suluhu counter with a right hand.
Adderley 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.
Adderley throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Adderley misses with a low kick.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
Suluhu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Adderley's body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Adderley. That's going to slow Suluhu down.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Adderley in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Suluhu jabs Adderley to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Adderley.
Hakeem Adderley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Adderley.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adderley moves away.
Adderley is looking to score with low kicks.
Adderley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Adderley feints a jab promting Suluhu to slip. Adderley then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Suluhu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Adderley throws a low kick but Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Adderley fails in his attempt to clinch.
Adderley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Adderley avoids it.
Adderley is looking to counter punch.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Adderley if he has to take too many more of those.
Adderley attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Adderley slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Adderley thumps Suluhu with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Adderley takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Adderley throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Adderley throws a front kick aimed at Suluhu's knee but Suluhu avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Suluhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Adderley tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adderley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adderley moves away.
Adderley throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu misses with a shot to the body
enabling Adderley to counter with a crisp jab.
Suluhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Adderley makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Adderley looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Adderley moves out of range.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Adderley sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Suluhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hakeem Adderley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Adderley throws out a powerful jab.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu with the inside leg kick.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adderley looks to land a right hand but Suluhu moved out of range.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley 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.
Adderley is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Adderley closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adderley avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Adderley misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Adderley throws a counter high kick but Suluhu was just alert enough to avoid it.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Adderley throws a leg kick
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu cracks Adderley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Adderley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Adderley's body.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Adderley.
Adderley tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Adderley.
Adderley lands with a cross.
Adderley throws a low kick, looking for Suluhu's leg but Suluhu calmly moves out of range.
Suluhu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Suluhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suluhu with a nice cross.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Adderley rather than just go for the knockout.
Adderley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Adderley takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Adderley loads up on a big right hand but Suluhu slips the punch.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Adderley blocks it well.
Adderley throws a hook to the side of Suluhu's head but Suluhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick from Adderley misses.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Suluhu punishes Adderley's body with a nice straight punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu 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#
Adderley misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL#
Adderley gets a clinch.
Adderley swings wildly with an uppercut but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suluhu.
Adderley doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Adderley looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Adderley lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Adderley misses its intended target.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Adderley tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Adderley moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu. #T1#
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Suluhu tenderised Adderley's leg. Adderley is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Adderley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Adderley.
Adderley is looking to clinch.
Suluhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu stuns Adderley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Adderley throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adderley manages to avoid it.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A bone on bone clash there as Suluhu blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Adderley clinches up with Suluhu and pushes him back against the ropes.
Suluhu blocking some punches. #BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Adderley rushes Suluhu and presses him up against the ropes.#T2#
Adderley has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu.
Adderley lands with a light punch 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!
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but Adderley keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Adderley.
A short left from Adderley.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Adderley fails to land.
Suluhu is trying to break free.
Adderley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adderley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Suluhu blocks an uppercut.
Adderley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suluhu blocks a body shot from Adderley.
Adderley misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adderley jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Adderley scores with a body shot. #T3#
Adderley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suluhu.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Adderley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Adderley lands with a cross.
Nice body punch from Adderley. #CL#
Adderley clinches.
Adderley misses with some punches.
Adderley struggles to land a body shot inside as Suluhu controls his hands.
Adderley is working Suluhu over against the ropes.
Suluhu is looking to break free of the clinch but Adderley has double underhooks.
Adderley tries to work over Suluhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hakeem Adderley has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Adderley cracks Suluhu with a nice body shot.
Adderley misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suluhu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A bone on bone clash there as Suluhu blocks the leg kick. #T4#
Suluhu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Adderley throws a hook to the side of Suluhu's head but Suluhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Adderley throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adderley manages to avoid it.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Adderley is just out of range.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Adderley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adderley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Adderley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Adderley swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Adderley jabs at Suluhu's body.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Adderley is just out of range.
Adderley with the inside leg kick.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Hakeem Adderley 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#
Adderley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Adderley steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Adderley avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Adderley throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Adderley moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Adderley.
Suluhu blocks a low kick nicely.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Adderley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suluhu misses with a low kick.
Adderley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Adderley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Suluhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Adderley can pounce on him. #T1#
Suluhu takes a swing at Adderley's ribcage but misses.
Adderley throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Adderley throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Adderley avoids a kick to the body.
Adderley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Adderley moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Adderley misses with a shot to the body
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws a shot from downtown. Adderley moves away and avoids it.
Adderley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Adderley throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adderley fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suluhu just manages to avoid it.
Adderley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Adderley manages to avoid it.
Adderley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Adderley down. #T2#
Suluhu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Adderley.
Adderley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suluhu checks it well.
Suluhu blocks a leg kick.
Suluhu swings for the body but Adderley moves out of range.
Adderley throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Adderley scores with a sloppy right hand. Suluhu should have avoided that one.
Suluhu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Adderley clinches up with Suluhu and pushes him back against the ropes.
Suluhu is trying to break free.
Adderley has Suluhu pressed against the ropes, preventing Suluhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Adderley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Adderley catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.#T3#
Adderley misses with a straight right.
Suluhu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Suluhu takes one on the button.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Adderley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suluhu.
Suluhu moves out of range of the body kick.
Adderley misses with a combination
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suluhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Adderley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adderley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Adderley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Adderley throws a leg kick but Suluhu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.#T4#
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Adderley.
Suluhu punishes Adderley's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Adderley moves away.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Adderley.
Adderley misses with a hook to the body
and Suluhu counters with an outside leg kick.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu throws a body punch but Adderley moves out of range.
Suluhu staying out of range there.
Suluhu jabs Adderley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Adderley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice shot by Adderley.
Adderley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
Adderley throws a head kick that Suluhu semi-blocks.
Adderley looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kassim Suluhu.
I think Suluhu 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu 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: Proud FC 19 - Seppuku     
Date:   Jan 07, 2022
#R1#
An inside leg kick lands from Chai.
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chai doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suluhu drops his hands momentarily and Chai takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chai misses with a straight right.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Chai.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suluhu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suluhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
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.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Chai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suluhu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. Chai catches Suluhu right on the button with a cross.
Chai misses the jab.
Suluhu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Suluhu at a distance.
Suluhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai lands with a cross.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Suluhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chai. Chai obviously looking to wear him down.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pinero Chai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A good leg kick by Suluhu.
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Chai is looking to chop away at Suluhu's legs.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chai manages to avoid it.#T2#
Chai lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Chai rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Chai connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suluhu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chai blocks a low kick nicely.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suluhu defending well as Chai loads up on a big left hand.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suluhu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Chai sees coming a mile off.
Chai connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Chai tenderised Suluhu's leg. Suluhu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suluhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Chai stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chai thinking.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Chai takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suluhu is able to avoid easily.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suluhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chai is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chai ducks under a wild hook from Suluhu.#T4#
Chai swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chai scores with a hook.
Chai lands with a nice body punch.
Chai throws a front kick aimed at Suluhu's knee but Suluhu avoids it well.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Chai throws a low kick but Suluhu moves out of range easily.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.
An inside leg kick from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Chai thuds a left hand into Suluhu's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu checks the leg kick.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Suluhu counters with a thumping low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
That's time! Chai's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Pinero Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Chai moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu checks a low kick from Chai.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai digs a good body shot into Suluhu's ribs.
Chai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu slips under a jab from Chai.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a low kick.
A leg kick checked by Suluhu.
Suluhu walks into a left hand.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai throws a solid leg kick but Suluhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chai.#T1#
Chai scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chai jabs at Suluhu's body.
A swing and a miss from Suluhu.
Chai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai.
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Suluhu's belly button to the back.
Chai bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suluhu's head.
Chai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Suluhu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chai.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
Chai looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Suluhu misses with a hook
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Suluhu's knee momentarily.
Suluhu misses with a body kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Chai slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Chai misses with a hook.
Chai lands with an overhand left.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Suluhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chai 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 Suluhu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suluhu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suluhu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T3#
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Chai avoids it.
Chai slips a jab from Suluhu.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chai.
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Chai moved away.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Chai as he connects with a hook.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Suluhu's leg but Suluhu calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai dips to his left and cracks Suluhu with an uppercut!
Chai is looking to chop away at Suluhu's legs. #T4#
Chai blocks the body kick.
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai misses with a low kick as Suluhu jumps back.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chai throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suluhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Chai shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
Chai throws a shot to the body.
Chai moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Chai lands with a good body shot.
Chai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chai throws a low kick but Suluhu moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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#
Suluhu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chai.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai throws a leg kick but Suluhu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suluhu walks into a jab.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Chai.
Chai throws a leg kick but Suluhu sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Chai thumps Suluhu with a low kick.
Chai scores with a nice head shot.
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Chai feints and then cracks Suluhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suluhu down.
Suluhu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body. #T1#
Chai with a hook.
Chai lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Suluhu misses with a leg kick
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Suluhu was not able to check.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Chai shrugs it off though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Chai throws a leg kick but Suluhu moved away.
Chai throws a low kick, looking for Suluhu's leg but Suluhu calmly moves out of range.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chai turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Suluhu down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Suluhu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chai is looking to slow Suluhu down with leg kicks.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Chai. #T2#
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chai lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Chai throws a leg kick but Suluhu moved away.
Suluhu throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Chai moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chai darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Chai misses with a leg kick
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Chai manages to step out the way in time.
Chai throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chai.
Chai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.#T3#
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Chai.
Suluhu takes a swing at Chai's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chai. That's going to slow Suluhu down.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pinero Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chai stuns Suluhu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suluhu takes one on the button.
Chai scoring well with a low kick there.
Chai swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Chai misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Chai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Chai throws a low kick but Suluhu avoids it.
Chai connects with an inside leg kick.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chai misses with a body shot
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Chai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suluhu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suluhu walks into a stiff left hand from Chai.
Chai attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suluhu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chai 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pinero Chai!

Our winner, Pinero Chai, 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: Proud FC 15     
Date:   Dec 17, 2021
#R1#
Suluhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Beest.
Van Beest thinks about the counter body kick.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suluhu misses with a body punch
enabling Van Beest to counter with a crisp jab.
Van Beest connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Van Beest looks for the body kick but Suluhu saw that one coming.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and Van Beest counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Van Beest misses with a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Suluhu misses its target.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Beest is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Van Beest stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Van Beest connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suluhu momentarily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Beest walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Van Beest looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Beest tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.#T1#
Van Beest misses with some punches.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Van Beest has him pressed against the ropes.
Van Beest tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Van Beest slowing the pace effectively.
Suluhu prevents a body shot from Van Beest.
Van Beest has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#BC#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Van Beest throws a lazy head kick
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Van Beest swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Van Beest moved away.#CL2#
Van Beest forces Suluhu back against the ropes and clinches.
Suluhu dodges an elbow strike from Van Beest.
Van Beest throws a knee to the head but misses.
Van Beest is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2##BC#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Beest. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Beest is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Van Beest pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Beest fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu slips a straight right by Van Beest.
Suluhu cracks a nice hook into Van Beest's ribs.
Van Beest takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu walks into a left hand.
Van Beest moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Van Beest misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Beest throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Suluhu. That snapped Van Beest's head back.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Beest manages to avoid it.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suluhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Beest. That did some damage!#T3#
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Van Beest throws the left hand but Suluhu avoids the punch easily.
It appears Suluhu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Van Beest with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A low kick from Suluhu misses
and Van Beest counters with a straight right hand.
Van Beest scores with a kick to the body.
Van Beest throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Van Beest misses with a jab, cross combination.
Van Beest misses with a combination
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Beest misses with a head kick.
Van Beest throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Van Beest misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Beest fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Van Beest, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dirk Van Beest is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Beest throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Van Beest moved away.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Beest throws a lazy right hand but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suluhu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Suluhu slips a jab from Van Beest.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Van Beest moves into range and clinches up with Suluhu.
Van Beest's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Knees to the body from Van Beest.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Van Beest misses with some punches.
Van Beest is trying to maintain a safe position but Suluhu gets an underhook and turns Van Beest into the ropes.#BC#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Beest throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Beest.
Van Beest feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suluhus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Beest connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Beest misses with a wild body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Van Beest dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Van Beest throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Beest scores with a spinning back kick!
Van Beest darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Van Beest looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Beest uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Van Beest on the side of the head.
Van Beest has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Beest swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Van Beest misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu defending well as Van Beest loads up on a big left hand.
Van Beest throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Van Beest sees coming a mile off.
Van Beest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Van Beest does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Beest appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Van Beest.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Beest.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Beest goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu swings for the body but Van Beest moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Van Beest.#CL2#
Van Beest closes the distance and clinches.
Van Beest misses with the head strike.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but Van Beest keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Van Beest pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Decent striking displayed by Van Beest there.
Van Beest misses with a body kick. #T2#
Suluhu moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Van Beest connects with a high kick.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Van Beest avoids it.
Van Beest connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Van Beest tries to clinch up.
Van Beest checks a leg kick.
A big right from Van Beest misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Beest looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Suluhu tries to keep at a distance but Van Beest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Beest has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu prevents a body shot from Van Beest. #T3#
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suluhu tries to break free but Van Beest pushes him back against the ropes.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but Van Beest keeps him there for the moment.
Suluhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Beest has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good work by Suluhu as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Suluhu tries to keep at a distance but Van Beest has taken the fight into the clinch.
Van Beest working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Suluhu managing to block the knees to the body from Van Beest.
Van Beest swings wildly with an uppercut but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Beest looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to push Van Beest away but Van Beest has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
A knee to the head by Van Beest.
Van Beest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
Van Beest can't find room to land a body shot as Suluhu controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Van Beest.
Suluhu prevents a body shot from Van Beest.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Van Beest scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Van Beest.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to break free.
Suluhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Van Beest has him pressed against the ropes.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but Van Beest keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dirk Van Beest 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! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Suluhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Van Beest to counter with a crisp jab.
Suluhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Beest sizes up Suluhu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Van Beest walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Van Beest gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice jab there from Suluhu.
Van Beest walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suluhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Van Beest throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Beest tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Van Beest tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Dirk Van Beest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Van Beest scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Van Beest.#T1#
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Beest tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Van Beest blocks the leg kick.
Van Beest rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Van Beest connects with a body shot.
Van Beest jabs Suluhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Beest tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Van Beest's torso.
Suluhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Beest. That did some damage!
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suluhu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Van Beest - the referee stops the clock and Suluhu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Van Beest. Suluhu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Van Beest has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suluhu.
Suluhu blocks a jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body kick from Van Beest.
Van Beest darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Van Beest looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Van Beest looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Beest moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Beest.
Van Beest looks for the body kick but Suluhu saw that one coming.
Van Beest misses with the combination.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Van Beest throws a head kick that misses.
Van Beest takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses. #T3#
Van Beest walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suluhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suluhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Van Beest throws out a counter right but Suluhu avoids it with no problem.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Van Beest.
Van Beest tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Van Beest.
Van Beest missing with a left hand there. Suluhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick.
Suluhu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Van Beest's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Van Beest manages to avoid it.
Van Beest cracks Suluhu with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL2#
Van Beest clinches up against the ropes.
Van Beest has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu avoids the elbow strike from Van Beest, against the ropes.
Van Beest misses with a knee to the head.
Van Beest keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.#T4#
Van Beest lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Van Beest tries a body shot but Suluhu blocks it.
Van Beest stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Suluhu wants to break free but Van Beest has control. #BC#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Van Beest.
A counter left hand to the body from Suluhu misses its target.
Dirk Van Beest is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Van Beest throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Van Beest.
Van Beest scores with a nice head shot.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Van Beest steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Beest throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suluhu jabs Van Beest right on the nose. Van Beest blinks but takes it well.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and Van Beest finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dirk Van Beest.
Well Van Beest 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dirk Van Beest!

During a confident post fight interview, Dirk Van Beest thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Proud FC 13 - Altered State     
Date:   Dec 03, 2021
#R1#
King connects with a jab.
A jab from King misses.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suluhu has time to react.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
King moves into the clinch successfully.
Suluhu blocks an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King lands a head shot.#CL#
King clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King missing with knees to the body.
King is working Suluhu over against the ropes.#T1#
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
King misses with a body punch.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
King scores with a one two! Suluhu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King defending well as Suluhu loads up on a big left hand.
King slips under a jab from Suluhu.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu throws a solid leg kick but King takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King connects with a body shot that sends Suluhu's belly button to the back.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King throws a body kick that misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King with a nice calf kick.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suluhu.
King feints and then cracks Suluhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suluhu down.
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suluhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws the kick towards the body but Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu swings for the body but King moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
King misses with a leg kick
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. King really felt that one!
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a front kick aimed at King's knee but King avoids it well.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
King is looking to wear down Suluhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suluhu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
King throws a leg kick but Suluhu checks it. #T3#
A low kick lands for King.
King connects with a solid leg kick.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
King moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but King blocks it well.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King works Suluhu's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suluhu.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Suluhu breaks away and moves out of range.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
King lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from King.
King avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
King tests Suluhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suluhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Suluhu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suluhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suluhu on the side of the head.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
King fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
King lands with a kick to the temple. Suluhu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Suluhu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
King has Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suluhu takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
King lands with an overhand left.
Suluhu takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from King.
King checks a low kick from Suluhu.
King seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
King lands a jab.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
King throws a right hand that misses
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from King - that will leave a mark!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the ropes and back into range.#T2#
King attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from King.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
King is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
King throws a head kick that Suluhu semi-blocks.
A leg kick checked by Suluhu.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but King manages to step out the way in time.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
King keeps Suluhu at a distance using the push kick.
King drops his hands momentarily and Suluhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu throws a low kick but King avoids it.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King misses with a kick to the body.
King throws a head kick that half lands.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Suluhu checks a low kick from King.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL#
King closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the ropes.
Suluhu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his elbows in the gym.
King misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King misses with a knee strike. #T4#
Suluhu wants to break free but King has control.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King tries a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks it.
King with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Suluhu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu takes a kick to the side of the head.
King moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suluhu lands a front kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
King throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
King looks to land a body kick but Suluhu moved away.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James King will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Suluhu tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suluhu manages to circle out of the way.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
King connects with a body shot.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
King misses with a body kick.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu lands a jab to King's midsection.#T1#
A head kick by King misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Suluhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suluhu moves out of range of the body kick.
King checks a leg kick nicely.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
King explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu lands a nice shot that snaps King's head back.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King blocks the body kick.
King throws a head kick that misses
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.
Suluhu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts King, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King is looking to clinch.
King looks for the body kick but Suluhu saw that one coming.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
A head kick misses from King.
Suluhu misses with a looping left.
King scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body #CL#
and King counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by King.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.#T3#
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Suluhu tries to break free but King pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And King counters with a quick kick to the body but Suluhu blocks it.
Suluhu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu. #T4#
King throws the kick towards the body but Suluhu avoids it.
King swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suluhu throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King misses with a straight left.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suluhu.
A telegraphed right hand from King misses the target.
Suluhu slips a jab from King.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from King.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by King.

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 James King.
Well King 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James King!

James King very nearly forgot to thank Vegan Gains 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: Proud FC 9 - Shockwave     
Date:   Nov 05, 2021
#R1##CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Snow. Snow maintains the clinch.
Suluhu blocking some punches.
Snow throws a head punch that misses.
Suluhu wants to break free but Snow has control.
Snow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Suluhu wants to get back to striking at distance but Snow won't allow it.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Snow.
Suluhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Snow.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Snow closes the distance and clinches.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snow working aggressively here.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Snow fails to land.
Suluhu blocking some punches. #T1#
Suluhu blocking some punches.
Snow keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
Suluhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Snow has him pressed against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Snow scores with a nice short uppercut.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow has Suluhu pressed against the ropes, preventing Suluhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Snow clinches.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Suluhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jon Snow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Snow really felt that one!
Snow tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Snow wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suluhu jabs at Snow's body.#CL#
Snow moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suluhu blocking some punches.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Snow tries to clinch up.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Snow's torso.
Snow avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Snow throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Snow forces Suluhu back against the ropes and clinches.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T3#
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Snow closes the distance looking to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suluhu.
Snow wants to clinch.#CL#
Snow closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Snow moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Snow closes the distance but Suluhu moves to the side
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Snow in his tracks momentarily.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Snow saw that one coming. #T4#
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Snow rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snow wants to clinch but Suluhu slips to the side
and Suluhu counters with a left 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!
Snow wants to clinch.
Suluhu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu scores with a hook.
Snow tries to clinch but Suluhu moves away
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Suluhu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snow looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Snow gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Snow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snow throws a punch but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Snow working aggressively here.
Snow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Suluhu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snow is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Snow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snow tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Snow wants to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Snow slaps the foot to one side.
Snow wants to clinch.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Jab from Suluhu.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick. #T2#
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Snow wants to clinch.
Snow tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Snow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Snow will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Snow instigates a clinch.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Snow has him pressed against the ropes.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Snow.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snow scores with a shot to the side of Suluhu's head.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Snow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu can't break the clinch. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.#T4#
Snow walks into a left hand.
Snow tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Snow sees coming a mile off.
Snow takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Snow takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Snow tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Snow clinches.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but Snow keeps him there for the moment.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suluhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Suluhu cracks Snow with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jon Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Snow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Snow tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snow fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snow has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Snow.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Snow wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu connects with the punch.
Suluhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Snow tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away. #T1#
Snow tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Snow blocks it well.
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Snow tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Snow in his tracks momentarily.
Snow tries to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Snow tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Snow darts in trying to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Snow doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
Snow is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Snow manages to step out the way in time.#T2#
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Snow wants to clinch but Suluhu slips to the side
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snow looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu cracks Snow with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snow tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suluhu lands a jab to Snow's midsection.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Snow stumbling back into the ropes.
Snow tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu connects with a looping right hand.
Snow closes the distance but Suluhu moves to the side
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Snow really felt that one!
Snow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suluhu scores with a body shot. #T3#
Snow wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snow takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Snow's side.
Suluhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Snow wants to clinch but Suluhu slips to the side
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Snow is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Snow pushes Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suluhu blocking some punches.
Snow misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Snow needs to keep his hands up - Suluhu had a free shot at his head there.
Snow tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
Snow is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it. #T4#
Suluhu is looking to slow Snow down with leg kicks.
Snow darts in trying to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Snow shrugs it off.
Snow is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Snow moves to clinch but Suluhu breaks away
and Suluhu counters with a solid body kick.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Snow tries to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Snow is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Snow moves into the clinch successfully.
Snow swings wildly with an uppercut but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snow keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Snow has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suluhu 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 26:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

A less than humble Kassim Suluhu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: 8L 94 - Larry Bird     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Doodle with a nice cross.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Doodle saw that one coming.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu swings for the body but Doodle moves out of range.
Doodle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doodle counters with a nice uppercut.
Doodle misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Doodle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Doodle momentarily.
Doodle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Doodle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good work by Suluhu as he checks the leg kick.#T1#
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Doodle avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Doodle 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 Suluhu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suluhu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doodle looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Suluhu takes one to the chin there.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Doodle takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
Suluhu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Doodle finds it's way round the side to connect with Suluhu's head.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.#T2#
A shot to the body from Suluhu misses
and Doodle counters with an outside leg kick.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doodle was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Doodle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Doodle was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suluhu.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Doodle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doodle is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Doodle cracks Suluhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doodle lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Doodle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Doodle is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Doodle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Doodle does a little dance to reset his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Doodle's side.
Doodle looks to land a right hand but Suluhu moved out of range.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Doodle is just out of range.
Donk. Doodle catches Suluhu right on the button with a cross.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Doodle in the body.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doodle rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu swings for the body but Doodle moves out of range.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Doodle.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Doodle fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Doodle throws a right hand that misses
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Doodle saw that one coming.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Doodle catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Doodle scores with a hook.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doodle.
Suluhu fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Doodle on the side of the head.
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and Doodle counters with a stiff right hand.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Suluhu swings for the body but Doodle moves out of range.
Doodle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Doodle avoids it.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Doodle swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Snicker Doodle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Doodle sees coming a mile off.
Doodle throws a front kick aimed at Suluhu's knee but Suluhu avoids it well.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu misses the body punch
and Doodle counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Doodle does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Doodle misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Doodle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Doodle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Doodle steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Doodle is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Doodle.#T1#
Suluhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Doodle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doodle.
Suluhu slips a jab from Doodle.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suluhu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doodle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Suluhu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Doodle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Doodle lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Doodle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and Doodle counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doodle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suluhu missing with a left hand there. Doodle was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Snicker Doodle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doodle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Doodle.
Doodle with a nice calf kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Richard Clark scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu wins by unanimous decision!

Kassim Suluhu tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: 8L 89 - Hype Hunters #1     
Date:   Jul 28, 2021
#R1#
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu 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.#CL#
$tone darts in and clinches Suluhu up against the ropes.#BC#
$tone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
$tone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
$tone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but $tone is just out of range.
$tone throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
$tone avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
$tone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
$tone works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
$tone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu staying out of range there.
$tone throws a leg kick but Suluhu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1##CL#
$tone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
$tone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
$tone tries a body shot but Suluhu blocks it. #BC#
$tone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
$tone closes the distance and clinches.
Suluhu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Suluhu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rob $tone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from $tone.
$tone staying out of range there.
$tone doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
$tone scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Suluhu misses the target.
$tone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from $tone.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
$tone wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as $tone throws out the jab.
$tone connects with a right hand. Suluhu shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu looks for the body kick but $tone saw that one coming.
$tone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for $tone.
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and $tone makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#CL#
$tone moves into range and clinches up with Suluhu.
$tone misses with a body punch.
$tone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from $tone.
$tone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
$tone tries to work over Suluhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
$tone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
$tone misses with some punches. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
$tone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rob $tone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
$tone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
$tone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu scores with a leg kick.
$tone throws a hook but Suluhu blocks it.
$tone scores with a head kick. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
$tone can't find room to land a body shot as Suluhu controls the action.
$tone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
$tone keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by $tone. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but $tone is just out of range.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
$tone clinches up against the ropes.
$tone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1##BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
$tone scores with a jab. Suluhu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
$tone jabs at Suluhu's body.
$tone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
A head kick misses from $tone.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. $tone takes a step back to recover.
$tone throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks $tone in the body.
$tone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
$tone connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
$tone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but $tone blocks it well.
Suluhu staying out of range there.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down $tone rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Suluhu lands a nice leg kick that just misses $tone's sensitive parts.
$tone tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but $tone moves away.
Suluhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
$tone throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
$tone wants to clinch.
A big right from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. $tone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
$tone tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
$tone throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from $tone.
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 Rob $tone will probably get the nod.
That's time! $tone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
$tone gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rob $tone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
$tone throws a lazy right hand but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but $tone manages to step out the way in time.
Suluhu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
$tone wants to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suluhu 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 $tone has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from $tone and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Suluhu takes a swing at $tone's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu defending well as $tone loads up on a big left hand.
$tone swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body
and $tone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from $tone.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
$tone is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. $tone does a little dance to reset his feet.
$tone takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
$tone misses with a looping right.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but $tone blocks it well.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
$tone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
$tone throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
$tone avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Nice defenses there by $tone.
$tone scores with a punch to the head.
$tone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
$tone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suluhu lands a leg kick that knocks $tone off balance momentarily.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu drops his hands momentarily and $tone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but $tone moves away.#CL#
$tone rushes Suluhu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
$tone throws a punch but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu takes a shot to the head.
$tone misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
$tone has Suluhu pressed against the ropes, preventing Suluhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
$tone is looking to clinch.
Suluhu swings for the body but $tone moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
$tone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rob $tone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
$tone throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
$tone lands a slapping body shot.
$tone checks the leg kick nicely there.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
$tone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
$tone throws a quick counter head kick but Suluhu was just out of range.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big right from Suluhu misses.
An attempted straight right counter from $tone misses the target.
$tone punishes Suluhu's body with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kassim Suluhu.
I think $tone 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 for Rob $tone!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Rob $tone!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Rob $tone!

Rob $tone wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking Rob $tone 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: 8L 85 - Not near scones     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with the combination.
King looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
King throws a looping overhand right but Suluhu ducks down to avoid it.
King throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
King walks into a left hand.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Suluhu jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King misses the jab.
King connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into King's body.
King scores with a hook.
King throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Suluhu lands a leg kick that knocks King off balance momentarily.
King scores with a three punch combo!
King misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Suluhu tests King's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King wants to land a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
And Suluhu counters with a quick kick to the body but King blocks it.
Dwayne King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Suluhu is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suluhu looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
King cracks Suluhu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#ROC2#Suluhu is rocked!
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
Oh Suluhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming. #T2#
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from King! But no joy.
Suluhu seems to have got his legs back now.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dwayne King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suluhu slips under a jab from King.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
King 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.
A big left from King misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Suluhu misses the target.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suluhus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on King if he has to take too many more of those.
King closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice jab there from King.
King looks to land a right hand but Suluhu moved out of range.
A quick step to the side and Suluhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwayne King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Suluhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from King.
King misses with a looping right.
Suluhu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a looping overhand right but Suluhu ducks down to avoid it.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as King throws out the jab.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Suluhu slips under a jab.
Suluhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suluhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. King will feel that in the morning.
Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Suluhu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Suluhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and King has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dwayne King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King avoids a kick to the body.
King moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
A combination from King does no damage.
Suluhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice cross by King.
Suluhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T2#
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
Suluhu throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. King shrugs it off though.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Suluhu slips a jab from King.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by King.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
King rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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#
King slips under a jab from Suluhu.
King now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from King.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A jab from King misses.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by King.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a thumping low kick.
King has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suluhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Suluhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. King doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
King takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A low kick lands for Suluhu.
King feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suluhus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A good leg kick by Suluhu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for King.
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that King sees coming a mile off.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
King looking to land some kicks to the body here.
King looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Suluhu blocks the body kick.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King tries to land a leg kick but Suluhu saw it coming and moves away.
Suluhu throws a quick counter kick to the body but King avoids it.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
King throws a body kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Suluhu swings for the body but King moves out of range.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
A swing and a miss from King.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by King.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suluhu 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu wins by unanimous decision!

In his post fight interview, Kassim Suluhu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: 8L 80 - Lorry Driver     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Suluhu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by King.
King tries to land a body kick
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
King tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Suluhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King swinging wildly here.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
King throws a nice outside leg kick.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suluhu thinks about countering with a body kick.
James King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King. #CL2#
King clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch. #T1#
King tries to score with a low kick but Suluhu moves his leg out of the way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
King digs a good hook to Suluhu's body.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King looks for the body kick but Suluhu saw that one coming.
It looked like Suluhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
King pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by King.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by King.
A quick step to the side and Suluhu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses. #T2#
King chopping away at his opponent's legs.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King throws a leg kick but Suluhu checks it.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suluhu is looking to wear down King with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
King moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King throws out a counter right but Suluhu avoids it with no problem.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks King in the body.
Some bone on bone action there as King checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
King with a nice cross.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but James King will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
It seemed like King was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
King throws a predictable looking body shot
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.
King misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
King darts in and clinches Suluhu up against the ropes.
Suluhu wants to get back to striking at distance but King won't allow it.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suluhu is defending well for now.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King with the inside leg kick. #T1#
King throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Suluhu on the side of the head.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suluhu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
King throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King throws a counter combo.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends King's belly button to the back.
King misses with the body kick
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King throws a jab when Suluhu was well out of range.
Suluhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
King is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by King.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu walks into a stiff left hand from King.#T2#
King is looking to clinch.
King throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King with a jab.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
King looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suluhu works King's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before King can pounce on him.
Suluhu takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
King misses with a body kick.
Suluhu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King throws a leg kick but Suluhu moved away.
King throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
It appears Suluhu was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but James King 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#
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the ropes.
King looks to clinch
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Suluhu throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
King closes the distance and clinches.
King missing with knees to the body.
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Suluhu is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King looking to throw knees to the head but Suluhu is blocking nicely.
King works on Suluhu's body with a couple of short punches.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
King misses with a knee to the head.
Suluhu can't break the clinch. #T1#
Suluhu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King throws a knee to the head but misses.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
King misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu lands a jab to King's midsection.
Suluhu blocks the body kick.
A jab lands there for King.#CL2#
King has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
King trying to land knees to the body.
King misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by King. King maintains the clinch.
King has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suluhu.#BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from King. Those never looked like landing.
King tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu blocks the body kick.
Suluhu swings for the body but King moves out of range.
King avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
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!
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King throws a front kick that sends Suluhu stumbling back into the ropes.
Suluhu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu throws a leg kick which misses King's front leg but catches the back leg as King tries to avoid it.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
King thinks about the counter body kick.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
King throws a push kick but Suluhu slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
King fails to land with a series of punches.
It looked like Suluhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from King.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
King is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James King.
I've got King 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for James King!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for James King!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for James King!

James King wins by unanimous decision!

A very excited looking James King 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: 8L 74 - Fast Charger     
Date:   May 27, 2021
#R1#
Keenan wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.
Keenan throws out a leg kick but Suluhu moves out of range and Keenan only half commits.
Suluhu throws out a counter right but Keenan avoids it with no problem.
Keenan looks for the body kick but Suluhu saw that one coming. #CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Keenan. Keenan maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Keenan fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keenan.
Suluhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keenan.
Keenan scores with a hook to the body.
Suluhu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keenan takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Ryan Keenan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Keenan manages to step out the way in time.
A combination from Keenan does no damage.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan lands a glancing blow to the side of Suluhu's head.#T1#
A punch combination from Keenan misses.
Good leg kick by Suluhu.
Keenan tries to land a front kick but Suluhu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Keenan misses with an uppercut.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Keenan misses the target.
Keenan has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fairtex MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Keenan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Keenan 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.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Keenan tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Keenan 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.
Keenan looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Keenan.
Suluhu throws a low kick, looking for Keenan's leg but Keenan calmly moves out of range.
Keenan slips a jab from Suluhu.#T2#
Keenan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suluhus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ryan Keenan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Keenan cracks Suluhu with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suluhu.
Keenan throws a nice head kick!
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Keenan.
Suluhu misses with a hook.
Keenan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suluhu manages to circle out of the way.
Keenan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Suluhu tries to get set, Keenan tries to push him back and clinch up but Suluhu manages to avoid the attempt.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Suluhu's leg but Suluhu calmly moves out of range.
Keenan is looking to score with low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suluhu.
Keenan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Suluhu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Keenan misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ryan Keenan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu jabs Keenan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Keenan saw that one coming.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Good leg kick by Keenan.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away.
Suluhu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Keenan finds it's way round the side to connect with Suluhu's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suluhu.
Suluhu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Keenan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Keenan misses with a head kick. #T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Keenan.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Keenan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Keenan rather than just go for the knockout.
Keenan throws a looping overhand right but Suluhu ducks down to avoid it.
Keenan misses with a leg kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keenan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keenan doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A big left from Keenan misses.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Keenan moves out of range.
Keenan is looking to clinch.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Keenan throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Keenan gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Keenan avoids the body shot from Suluhu. #T2#
Keenan throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Suluhu slips under a jab from Keenan.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Keenan.
Keenan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Keenan lands a front kick.
Jab by Keenan.
Keenan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
Suluhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keenan throws a lazy uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Keenan is predictable there
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Keenan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Keenan misses with a leg kick
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Keenan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Keenan cracks a nice hook into Suluhu's ribs.
Keenan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu throws a low kick but Keenan avoids it.
Keenan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Suluhu tries to score with a low kick but Keenan moves his leg out of the way.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan throws a low kick, looking for Suluhu's leg but Suluhu calmly moves out of range.
Keenan ducks right into an uppercut from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Keenan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Keenan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Keenan lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keenan misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
That kick from Keenan tenderised Suluhu's leg. Suluhu is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Keenan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ryan Keenan is winning the standup battle so far.
Keenan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu slips a straight right by Keenan.
Good leg kick by Keenan.
Keenan misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Keenan shrugs it off.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Keenan is just out of range.
Keenan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Keenan throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Keenan slips a jab from Suluhu.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Keenan.
Keenan checks the leg kick.
Keenan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suluhu.
Suluhu moves out of range as Keenan throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Keenan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suluhu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
A slapping leg kick lands for Keenan.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Keenan misses the jab.
Keenan swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Keenan looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keenan is able to avoid easily.
Keenan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Keenan moved away.
Keenan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kassim Suluhu.
I think Suluhu 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight for Ryan Keenan!
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight for Ryan Keenan!
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight for Ryan Keenan!

Ryan Keenan wins by unanimous decision!

Ryan Keenan 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: 8L 70 - PenPineApple     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Hunter throws a low kick but Suluhu avoids it.
A low kick from Hunter is predictable there
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Hunter saw that one coming.
Hunter moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Hunter avoids it.
Hunter looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hunter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hunter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Hunter defending well as Suluhu loads up on a big left hand.
Suluhu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hunter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Deer Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suluhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses.
Hunter misses with a leg kick
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunter wants to counter the offense by Suluhu and move into the clinch position.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Hunter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suluhu's head backwards.
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Suluhu takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Hunter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunter misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Hunter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hunter throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Hunter drives through and clinches with Suluhu against the ropes. #BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hunter swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Suluhu misses the target.
Suluhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunter with a nice calf kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hunter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deer Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hunter. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
A low kick from Hunter is predictable there
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hunter really felt that one!
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 Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Hunter counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hunter.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu lands a front kick.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Suluhu moves out of range as Hunter throws a body kick.
Kassim Suluhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Suluhu looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Hunter with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hunter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hunter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suluhu checks it well. #T1#
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Hunter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice jab there from Suluhu.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range. #CL2#
Hunter clinches up with Suluhu and pushes him back against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Hunter looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
Hunter doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Suluhu blocks a body shot from Hunter. #BC#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter is looking to slow Suluhu down with leg kicks.
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!
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suluhu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter blocks a jab.
Hunter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Deer Hunter will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hunter throws an off balance right hand
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hunter really felt that one!
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Hunter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suluhu.#CL2#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Suluhu avoiding damage as Hunter throws knees to the body.
Hunter landing knees to the head.
Suluhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunter gets through Suluhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunter tries a body shot but Suluhu blocks it.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but Hunter keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Hunter.
Suluhu blocks a leg kick.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Hunter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunter looks for the body kick but Suluhu saw that one coming. #T1#
Hunter looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hunter thumps Suluhu with a low kick.
Hunter waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Suluhu sees it coming and moves out of range.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter wants to land a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
And Suluhu counters with a quick kick to the body but Hunter blocks it.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter throws a body kick that misses.
Hunter blocks the body kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunter.
Nice shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu. #T2#
Hunter avoids a kick to the body.
Hunter slips a straight right by Suluhu.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Hunter moved away.
Hunter tries to work over Suluhu's front leg with a kick but Suluhu checks it.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu moves out of range of the body kick.
Hunter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Suluhu.
Hunter wants to slow Suluhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Suluhu's head.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

And that's the end of the fight!
Deer Hunter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hunter 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Deer Hunter!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Deer Hunter!

Deer Hunter wins by majority decision!

 

Event: 8L 64 - Allardyce     
Date:   Apr 14, 2021
#R1#
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Magomedov doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Magomedov drives through and clinches with Suluhu against the ropes. #BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Magomedov throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu. #CL#
Magomedov closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Magomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Suluhu. #BC#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #KD#
Magomedov clips Suluhu with a right and a left that makes him do the chicken dance for a couple of seconds. He touched his left hand down on the canvas so the referee steps between the fighters to give Suluhu a standing 8 count before we can continue the bout.
Suluhu is looking to slow Magomedov down with leg kicks.
Magomedov tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Magomedov moves into range and clinches up with Suluhu.#T1#
Suluhu wants to break free but Magomedov has control.
Magomedov keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Magomedov.
Magomedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Magomedov throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Magomedov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu walks into a left hand.
Magomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Magomedov tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Magomedov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Suluhu dips to his left and cracks Magomedov with an uppercut!
Magomedov tries to clinch up.
Suluhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Magomedov shrugs it off though.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Magomedov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Magomedov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Magomedov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Magomedov throws a sloppy head kick
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
Magomedov is breathing heavily.
Suluhu cracks Magomedov with a good jab.
Magomedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Magomedov throws a lazy head kick
and Suluhu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Magomedov's knee momentarily.
A head kick by Magomedov misses
and Suluhu counters with a solid body kick.
Suluhu throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Magomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Magomedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Magomedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Magomedov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Magomedov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suluhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Suluhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
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!
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Magomedov.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Magomed Magomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Magomedov in the body.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Suluhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Magomedov saw that one coming.
Magomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov fails to land with a series of punches.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suluhu lands a jab to the nose.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Magomedov shrugs it off though.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Suluhu slips to the side
letting Suluhu counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu digs a good hook to Magomedov's body.
Magomedov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Magomedov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Magomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Magomedov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Magomed Magomedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu jabs at Magomedov's body.#T2#
Suluhu lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Magomedov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Magomedov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Magomedov darts in trying to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Magomedov misses with a head kick.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it well.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Magomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Suluhu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Magomedov has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magomedov wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Magomedov blocks it well.
Suluhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magomedov takes a step back to recover.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Magomedov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suluhu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suluhu pushes Magomedov away with a front kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Magomedov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Magomedov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Magomedov wants to clinch but Suluhu slips to the side
and Suluhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu lands a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu moves out of range as Magomedov strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suluhu takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suluhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magomedov has time to react.
Magomedov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Magomedov throws a right and a left that Suluhu avoids nicely.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Magomedov's body. Magomedov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Magomedov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Magomedov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Suluhu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Magomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Magomedov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Magomedov. That did some damage!
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Magomedov in the body.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Magomedov's ribs.
Magomedov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
Suluhu stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Magomedov at a distance.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Magomedov takes a step back to recover.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Suluhu stuns Magomedov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Magomed Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Magomedov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Magomedov's side.
A head kick misses from Magomedov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suluhu 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu wins by unanimous decision!

Kassim Suluhu 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: 8L 60 - Oh to be a Gooner     
Date:   Mar 20, 2021
#R1#
Hunter wants to clinch.
Hunter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
Hunter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hunter counters with a body kick that stops Suluhu in his tracks momentarily.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Hunter sees coming a mile off.
Deer Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body
and Hunter counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#Suluhu is rocked!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.#T1#
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suluhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hunter lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hunter thows a leg kick but Suluhu checks it
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hunter thinking.
Suluhu stuns Hunter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunter.
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Suluhu slips a jab from Hunter.
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Hunter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deer Hunter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hunter scores with a leg kick.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter. #CL#
Hunter clinches with his opponent.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suluhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hunter has him pressed against the ropes.#T2#
Suluhu tries to break free but Hunter pushes him back against the ropes.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunter works on Suluhu's body with a couple of short punches.
Suluhu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hunter was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suluhu.
Hunter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#CL#
Hunter pushes Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Suluhu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hunter.
Suluhu blocks the elbow strike.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hunter tries to land knees in the clinch but Suluhu avoids the damage to the body.
Suluhu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunter lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deer Hunter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hunter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hunter scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunter rather than just go for the knockout.
Hunter misses with a right hand
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hunter - that will leave a mark!
Hunter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Crunch! Hunter slams his shin into Suluhu's torso.
Suluhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Hunter lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunter was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Hunter swings widly with a right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Hunter chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suluhu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hunter checks it well.
Hunter moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu blocks a low kick nicely.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suluhu just manages to avoid it.
Hunter throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Suluhu sees it coming and moves out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Suluhu blocks the leg kick.
Hunter lands with a straight right. Suluhu didn't see that one coming.
Jab, jab by Hunter - just one landing.
Suluhu slips under a jab.#T2#
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Suluhu lands the left hand.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
A big left from Hunter misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu thows a body kick. Hunter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Hunter is looking to clinch.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunter throws a series of strikes that have Suluhu backpedaling.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunter bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suluhu's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Deer Hunter 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#
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suluhu checks it well.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Suluhu as he checks the leg kick.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Suluhu lands a jab to Hunter's midsection.
Hunter tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Hunter clinches up against the ropes.
Deer Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Deer Hunter is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Suluhu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Suluhu blocks the leg kick.
Hunter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.#CL#
Hunter moves into range and clinches up with Suluhu.
Hunter trying to land knees to the body.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Hunter has Suluhu pressed against the ropes, preventing Suluhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Hunter.
Hunter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suluhu prevents a body shot from Hunter.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2##BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Hunter misses
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Suluhu wants to slow Hunter down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Suluhu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Suluhu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suluhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter lands an overhand right.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter thows a leg kick but Suluhu checks it
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kassim Suluhu.
Well Hunter 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Deer Hunter!
Judge James Glass scores the fight for Deer Hunter!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Deer Hunter!

Deer Hunter wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: 8L 55 - Lawn mower     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021

Hakeem Oki had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 163.1, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Kassim Suluhu was cancelled.

 

Event: 8L 50 - Teflon     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
King lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
King throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suluhu jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and King counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
King darts in and clinches Suluhu up against the ropes.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suluhu is defending well for now.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu. #T1#
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King pushes Suluhu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Suluhu avoiding damage as King throws knees to the body.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Suluhu's elbow.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Suluhu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
King lands a good knee to the midsection. Suluhu won't want to take too many of those.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
King takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and King counters with a leg kick.
King tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
King misses with a head kick.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Suluhu throws a leg kick but King moved away.
King lands with a hook. Suluhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
King tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suluhu manages to circle out of the way.
Suluhu lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
Suluhu misses with an uppercut.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suluhu takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu jabs at King's body.
Suluhu looks to throw a body kick
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.
Suluhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu wants to slow King down by chopping away at his legs.
Suluhu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T1#
King getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu checks a low kick from King.
James King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Suluhu looks to move away, King throws a big counter combo but Suluhu just gets out of the way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow King down.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu misses with a telegraphed body shot #CL#
and King moves into the clinch.
Suluhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the ropes.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from King.
King landing knees to the body.
Our sources have told us that King has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King with a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T2#
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
King landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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!
King with an attempt at a knee that misses.
King pushes Suluhu back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King has Suluhu pressed against the ropes, preventing Suluhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu is trying to break free.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Suluhu avoids the damage to the body.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Suluhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

James King dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
James King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
King throws the kick towards the body but Suluhu avoids it.
A slow jab from Suluhu misses its intended target.
Suluhu moves out of range as King throws a body kick.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice uppercut there from King.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
King misses with an uppercut.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from King.
King fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but King steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King tries to land a leg kick but Suluhu saw it coming and moves away.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Suluhu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T2#
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
King misses with a series of wild punches.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King tries to counter by clinching up but Suluhu breaks away and moves out of range.
Suluhu misses with a low kick.#CL#
King takes the fight into the clinch.
James King has scored more points in the clinch so far.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kassim Suluhu.
I think Suluhu 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight for James King!
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for James King!
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for James King!

James King wins by unanimous decision!

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

 

Event: 8L 44 - Lil show     
Date:   Dec 31, 2020
#R1#
Suluhu is looking to chop away at King's legs.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
King throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for King.
A low kick lands for Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks King in the body.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but King shrugs it off.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu slips under a jab from King.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Suluhu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
King scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King misses with an attempted mid kick.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
A head kick misses from King.
Suluhu feints a counter leg kick.
King scores with a jab to the head.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
King misses with a straight right. #T1#
King takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King throws a hook but Suluhu blocks it.
Suluhu misses with the body kick
and King makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from King.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into King's torso.
King misses with a body kick.
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big right from King misses.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
King blocks the body kick.
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu slips under a jab.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
King throws a looping overhand right but Suluhu ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Suluhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
King takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu moves out of range as King strikes.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from King.
King misses with a few strikes there.
Suluhu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
King avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King throws a hook but Suluhu blocks it.
Suluhu feints a counter leg kick.
King will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suluhu thows a body kick. King tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King misses the jab.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
King throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Suluhu slips a jab from King.
Suluhu throws a leg kick but King sees it coming and checks it nicely.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
King scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by King.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King swings widly with a right hand
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a jab when Suluhu was well out of range.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
King throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
King tries a head kick but it misses.
King jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Suluhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suluhu.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! King crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and King gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. King manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
King misses with a straight right.
Suluhu throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
A low kick from King misses
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suluhu jabs at King's body.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suluhu jabs at King's body.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A head kick by King misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick.
King has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suluhu finds it's way round the side to connect with King's head. #T2#
Suluhu slips under a jab.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
King moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but King moved away.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from King.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
King takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suluhu tries to move into range but King moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
King moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
King misses with a two punch combination.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
A little feinted left hand from King on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suluhu moves out of range as King strikes.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
King misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu throws a push kick but King slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
King throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King moves out of range of the body kick.
King steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
King appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dwayne King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
King missing with a left hand there. Suluhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King misses with a low kick as Suluhu jumps back.
King fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King misses with a head kick.
Dwayne King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Suluhu stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suluhu keeps King at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu 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 Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. King takes a step back to recover.
Suluhu lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
King takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suluhu lands a jab to King's midsection.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suluhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
King throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
Suluhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu wins by unanimous decision!

Kassim Suluhu 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: 8L XL - The Big Show     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Green.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
The fight stays on the outside here - Green looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu throws a sloppy body shot
letting Green counter with a right hand.
Suluhu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Green blocks it well.
Green tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Suluhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Green misses the target.
Suluhu works Green's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Green was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Green has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Power Plant MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Green is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suluhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Green connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Green is looking to clinch.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Green moved away.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Green rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Green sees coming a mile off.
Green throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu takes a swing at Green's ribcage but misses.
Green is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Green throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green misses with a straight left.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Green steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Green closes the distance looking to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Green swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Suluhu counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Green misses its intended target.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu with the inside leg kick.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Green misses with a straight left.
Green tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Green blocks the body kick.
A quick step to the side and Green tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Green moves into the clinch.
Green tries to throw a body punch but Suluhu avoids it by throwing Green back against the ropes.
Suluhu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suluhu walks into a left hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Suluhu. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Green on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Green blocks the body kick.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Green uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Green avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body
and Green counters with a nice uppercut.
Green swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Green avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Suluhu misses the target.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Green's belly button to the back.#T2#
Suluhu slips a straight right by Green.
Green gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suluhu wants to slow Green down by chopping away at his legs.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Green.
Green lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Green shrugs it off though.
Suluhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Green takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Green saw that one coming.
Green misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suluhu swings widly with a right hand
and Green counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Green as he connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Green's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mick Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Green takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Green throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Green's body.
Suluhu staying out of range there.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Green just misses with a punch to the body.
Green scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Green stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suluhu.
Green takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Green lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu works Green's body with a nice hook.
Green tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Green was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Green swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Suluhu counter with a right hand.
Green with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Green takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Green tests Suluhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Green slips under a jab from Suluhu.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Green blocks the body kick.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Green scores with a shot to the body.
Mick Green is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Green lands a really nice looking cross but Suluhu seems unphased.
Suluhu misses with a straight right.
Green appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Green. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suluhu 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu wins by unanimous decision!

Kassim Suluhu 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: Eight Limbs XXXVII - Ezequiel     
Date:   Nov 25, 2020
#R1##CL#
Suluhu tries to keep at a distance but Tellkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellkins.
Tellkins working aggressively here. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellkins fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Tellkins's ribs.#CL#
Tellkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tellkins prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Darren Tellkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tellkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Tellkins misses its intended target.
Tellkins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suluhu's head backwards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tellkins, as that shot connected.
Jab from Tellkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tellkins.
Tellkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu. #T1#
Suluhu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tellkins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tellkins.
Nice shot lands for Tellkins.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Tellkins moved away.
Tellkins swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Tellkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Tellkins throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tellkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tellkins is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
Tellkins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suluhu jabs Tellkins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tellkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tellkins lands with a straight right. Suluhu didn't see that one coming.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Tellkins.
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 Suluhu 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
Suluhu swings for the body but Tellkins moves out of range.
Tellkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tellkins is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Suluhu misses.
Tellkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tellkins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tellkins throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a looping left.
Tellkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Tellkins.
Tellkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tellkins misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Tellkins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suluhu, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellkins won't allow it. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tellkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Tellkins moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Tellkins 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#
Tellkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suluhu! But no joy.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Tellkins stumbling back into the ropes.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tellkins misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Tellkins has Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tellkins with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tellkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!#CL#
Tellkins pushes Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suluhu is trying to push Tellkins away but Tellkins has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellkins looking to slow down the pace here.
Tellkins trying to stall but Suluhu improves his position.
Tellkins looking to throw knees to the head but Suluhu is blocking nicely.
Tellkins tries to throw a body punch but Suluhu avoids it by throwing Tellkins back against the ropes. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Tellkins misses the shot to the body.
Tellkins tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Tellkins moves into range and clinches up with Suluhu.
Tellkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Tellkins.
Tellkins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Suluhu tries to circle away but Tellkins has him pinned against the ropes.
Suluhu wants to get back to striking at distance but Tellkins won't allow it.
Suluhu is looking to break free of the clinch but Tellkins has double underhooks.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but Tellkins has the dominant position.
Tellkins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tellkins can't find room to land a body shot as Suluhu controls the action. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Tellkins is looking to control Suluhu's arms but Suluhu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tellkins has his back to the ropes.
Tellkins misses with a punch to the body.
Tellkins prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tellkins tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tellkins moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Darren Tellkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That kick from Suluhu tenderised Tellkins's leg. Tellkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tellkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
Tellkins throws a looping overhand right but Suluhu ducks down to avoid it.
Suluhu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Tellkins moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Tellkins misses its target.
Tellkins moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Tellkins dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Nice cross by Tellkins.
A lazy left from Tellkins finds it's target.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Tellkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Tellkins.
Suluhu is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suluhu takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Suluhu. That snapped Tellkins's head back.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Tellkins throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
Darren Tellkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Tellkins throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Tellkins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Tellkins avoids it.#T1#
Tellkins lands a jab to the nose.
Tellkins throws a lazy right hand but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tellkins moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with an uppercut.
That kick from Suluhu tenderised Tellkins's leg. Tellkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Tellkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little feinted left hand from Tellkins on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suluhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tellkins.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Tellkins.
Tellkins throws a right and a left that Suluhu avoids nicely.
Tellkins throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Tellkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Tellkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tellkins loads up on a big right hand but Suluhu slips the punch.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tellkins.#T2#
Tellkins throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Darren Tellkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tellkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Tellkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tellkins throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Tellkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Tellkins saw that one coming.
Tellkins throws the left hand but Suluhu avoids the punch easily.
Suluhu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tellkins tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Tellkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Tellkins slaps the foot to one side.
Tellkins is looking to counter punch.
Suluhu takes one to the side of the head.
Tellkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tellkins swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suluhu.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tellkins blocks the body kick.
Tellkins tries to clinch up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Tellkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tellkins 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Darren Tellkins!

Darren Tellkins wins by unanimous decision!

 

Event: EK 22_ Wubba Wubba Dub Dub     
Date:   Nov 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saiyan Prince swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince throws a front kick aimed at Suluhu's knee but Suluhu avoids it well.
Saiyan Prince misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saiyan Prince pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saiyan Prince slips under a jab.
Suluhu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saiyan Prince slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Saiyan Prince tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Saiyan Prince.
Vegeta Saiyan Prince seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saiyan Prince misses with an uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Saiyan Prince down.
A lazy left from Saiyan Prince finds it's target.
Saiyan Prince 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.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Saiyan Prince steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Saiyan Prince as he connects with a hook.#T1#
Saiyan Prince lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Saiyan Prince slaps the foot to one side.
Saiyan Prince throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Saiyan Prince.
Suluhu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saiyan Prince slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suluhu defending well as Saiyan Prince loads up on a big left hand.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saiyan Prince moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saiyan Prince digs a good hook to Suluhu's body.
Saiyan Prince throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Suluhu checks a leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saiyan Prince is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Saiyan Prince fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
Nice body kick from Suluhu.#T2#
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Saiyan Prince saw that one coming.
Saiyan Prince throws a looping overhand right but Suluhu ducks down to avoid it.
Saiyan Prince lands a glancing blow to the side of Suluhu's head.
Suluhu walks into a straight right hand from Saiyan Prince.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saiyan Prince misses with a body shot.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Saiyan Prince throws a hook to the side of Suluhu's head but Suluhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saiyan Prince rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Saiyan Prince saw that one coming.
A jab from Saiyan Prince finds it's way through Suluhu's defenses.
Saiyan Prince misses with a hook to the body
enabling Suluhu to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saiyan Prince is looking to chop away at Suluhu's legs.
It looks like Saiyan Prince has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saiyan Prince misses with a wild body shot.
Saiyan Prince looks to land a right hand but Suluhu moved out of range.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vegeta Saiyan Prince dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saiyan Prince throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vegeta Saiyan Prince is winning the standup battle so far.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suluhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saiyan Prince is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Saiyan Prince uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Saiyan Prince 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.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Saiyan Prince is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Saiyan Prince's torso.
Suluhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saiyan Prince.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saiyan Prince throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saiyan Prince looks to land a right hand but Suluhu moved out of range.
Saiyan Prince motions for Suluhu to come forward. Saiyan Prince throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saiyan Prince with a body shot.
Suluhu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Saiyan Prince lands a slapping body shot.
Saiyan Prince blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Saiyan Prince on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Saiyan Prince misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Saiyan Prince throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Saiyan Prince in the body.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Saiyan Prince with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saiyan Prince misses with a right hand
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu throws a hook but Saiyan Prince avoids it easily.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saiyan Prince avoids a kick to the body.
Saiyan Prince throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Suluhu's head.
Vegeta Saiyan Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu checks a leg kick.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Saiyan Prince.
Suluhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saiyan Princes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saiyan Prince throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
Saiyan Prince scores with a spinning back kick!
That kick from Saiyan Prince tenderised Suluhu's leg. Suluhu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saiyan Prince misses with a straight right.
Saiyan Prince will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suluhu cracks Saiyan Prince with a right hand to the side of the head.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a low kick.
Suluhu swings for the body but Saiyan Prince moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Saiyan Prince slaps the foot to one side.
Saiyan Prince throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Saiyan Prince throws a leg kick
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Saiyan Prince throws a solid leg kick but Suluhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saiyan Prince.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saiyan Prince throws out the jab.
Suluhu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Vegeta Saiyan Prince dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Saiyan Prince tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Saiyan Prince attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saiyan Prince walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saiyan Prince connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saiyan Prince lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suluhu backs up against the ropes.
Suluhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Suluhu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saiyan Prince - the referee stops the clock and Suluhu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saiyan Prince. Suluhu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Saiyan Prince will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Saiyan Prince.
Suluhu checks the leg kick.#T1#
Saiyan Prince moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suluhu scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Saiyan Prince avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
A quick step to the side and Saiyan Prince tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saiyan Prince connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saiyan Prince fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suluhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saiyan Prince looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Suluhu cracks Saiyan Prince with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saiyan Prince throws a low kick but it's checked well by Suluhu.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saiyan Prince misses with a body shot.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suluhu can pounce on him. #T2#
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saiyan Prince moves away.
Saiyan Prince connects with a body shot.
Saiyan Prince's corner calls for a 1-2. Saiyan Prince obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suluhu takes a swing at Saiyan Prince's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu throws out a leg kick but Saiyan Prince moves out of range and Suluhu only half commits.
Saiyan Prince misses with a leg kick.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Saiyan Prince misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws a hook to the side of Saiyan Prince's head but Saiyan Prince sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saiyan Prince appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Saiyan Prince's torso.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Saiyan Prince avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saiyan Prince misses with a jab to the body
enabling Suluhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Saiyan Prince.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Saiyan Prince 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.
Saiyan Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Suluhu.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Saiyan Prince connects with a looping right hand.
Suluhu jabs at Saiyan Prince's body.
Saiyan Prince lands with an overhand left.
Saiyan Prince tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suluhu is able to avoid easily.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suluhu slips under a jab.
Saiyan Prince throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Saiyan Prince throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saiyan Prince pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saiyan Prince throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu moves out of range of the body kick from Saiyan Prince. #T1#
Saiyan Prince misses with a hook.
Saiyan Prince takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suluhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saiyan Prince has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saiyan Prince takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saiyan Prince.
Saiyan Prince takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saiyan Prince throws out a leg kick but Suluhu moves out of range and Saiyan Prince only half commits.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saiyan Prince connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slapping body kick lands there for Saiyan Prince.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saiyan Prince.
Suluhu with the inside leg kick.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saiyan Prince slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saiyan Prince lands with a good body shot.#T2#
Suluhu moves out of range of the body kick from Saiyan Prince.
Suluhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Saiyan Prince.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saiyan Prince!
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a leg kick which misses Saiyan Prince's front leg but catches the back leg as Saiyan Prince tries to avoid it.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Saiyan Prince throws a leg kick
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Saiyan Prince in the body.
Saiyan Prince throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saiyan Prince throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Saiyan Prince will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Vegeta Saiyan Prince will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saiyan Prince's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Suluhu misses with a body shot
enabling Saiyan Prince to counter with a crisp jab.
Suluhu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Saiyan Prince's body.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saiyan Prince moves away.
As Suluhu backs away, Saiyan Prince returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Saiyan Prince's body.
Saiyan Prince throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Saiyan Prince tries to land a leg kick but Suluhu saw it coming and moves away.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saiyan Prince takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saiyan Prince takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saiyan Prince cracks Suluhu with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Suluhu is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saiyan Prince crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Saiyan Prince gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Saiyan Prince manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Saiyan Prince finish him?
Suluhu swings for the body but Saiyan Prince moves out of range.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saiyan Prince moves away.#T1#
Suluhu lands with a right hand.
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saiyan Prince stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A low kick from Saiyan Prince misses
and Saiyan Prince takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saiyan Prince throws a leg kick
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Suluhu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu misses with a looping right.
Saiyan Prince lands a lovely overhand right.
Saiyan Prince throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Saiyan Prince.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saiyan Prince throws out the jab.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Saiyan Prince sees coming a mile off.
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Saiyan Prince sees coming a mile off.
Saiyan Prince sizes up Suluhu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saiyan Prince misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saiyan Prince blocks the body kick.
Saiyan Prince is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saiyan Prince takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Saiyan Prince throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
Saiyan Prince thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Saiyan Prince moved away.
Suluhu slips a jab from Saiyan Prince.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saiyan Prince tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saiyan Prince takes a step back to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saiyan Prince has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 48:47
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vegeta Saiyan Prince!

 

Event: EK 19_LUMINIFEROUS AETHER     
Date:   Oct 24, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Por Pramuk moves away.
Por Pramuk misses with a head kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu jabs Por Pramuk right on the nose. Por Pramuk blinks but takes it well.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Por Pramuk moves out of range.
Suluhu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
It looked like Por Pramuk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Por Pramuk. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Por Pramuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Por Pramuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Por Pramuk scores with a hook.
Por Pramuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Suluhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1##CL#
Por Pramuk has Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Por Pramuk breaks the clinch. #CL#
Por Pramuk moves into the clinch.
Por Pramuk throws a knee to the head but misses.
Por Pramuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Por Pramuk lands an elbow just above Suluhu 's eye.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Por Pramuk avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu works Por Pramuk's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Por Pramuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Por Pramuk delivers a nice body kick.
Por Pramuk jabs Suluhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Por Pramuk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu throws a body punch but Por Pramuk moves out of range. #CL#
Por Pramuk takes the fight into the clinch.
Por Pramuk lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Por Pramuk misses with an elbow over the top.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Por Pramuk is controlling him.
Por Pramuk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Por Pramuk prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.
Por Pramuk pushes off an throws an elbow but Suluhu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Por Pramuk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Por Pramuk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieselnoi Por Pramuk dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Suluhu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Por Pramuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
Suluhu walks into a left hand.
Por Pramuk wants to clinch.
Suluhu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Por Pramuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Por Pramuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk is looking to wear down Suluhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slapping leg kick lands for Por Pramuk.
Suluhu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Por Pramuk is out of range.
Por Pramuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Por Pramuk missing with a left hand there. Suluhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Por Pramuk avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Por Pramuk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Por Pramuk throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Por Pramuk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Por Pramuk swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Por Pramuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.#T2#
Suluhu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Por Pramuk misses with a head kick.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Por Pramuk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Por Pramuk blocks it well.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Por Pramuk blocks a jab.
Por Pramuk blocks the body kick.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Por Pramuk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suluhu. Suluhu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick lands from Por Pramuk.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Por Pramuk doesn't seem bothered though.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot
and Suluhu counters with an outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieselnoi Por Pramuk dominated that second round.
That's time! Por Pramuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Por Pramuk walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Por Pramuk is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Por Pramuk works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Por Pramuk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Por Pramuk moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Por Pramuk takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Por Pramuk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Por Pramuk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Por Pramuk saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Por Pramuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Suluhu avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Por Pramuk connects with a body shot that sends Suluhu's belly button to the back.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Por Pramuk. #T1#
Por Pramuk is looking to slow Suluhu down with leg kicks.
Suluhu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Por Pramuk misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Por Pramuk lands a nice hook to Suluhu's body. Suluhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Por Pramuk misses with a low kick.
Por Pramuk lands a nice looking body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk throws a lazy uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suluhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Por Pramuk has time to react.
Por Pramuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Por Pramuk thumps Suluhu with a low kick.
Nice jab there from Suluhu.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Por Pramuk. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Por Pramuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Por Pramuk scores with a one two! Suluhu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Por Pramuk has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Por Pramuk throws a lazy head kick
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Suluhu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Por Pramuk tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Por Pramuk appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Por Pramuk with a body shot.
Por Pramuk rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Suluhu stuns Por Pramuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Por Pramuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Por Pramuk moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suluhu tests Por Pramuk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Kassim Suluhu just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Por Pramuk.
Suluhu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Por Pramuk can pounce on him.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Por Pramuk avoids it.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.
Por Pramuk jabs Suluhu right on the nose. Suluhu blinks but takes it well.#CL#
Por Pramuk has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Por Pramuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Por Pramuk takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suluhu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu lands a leg kick that knocks Por Pramuk off balance momentarily.
Por Pramuk thuds a left hand into Suluhu's body.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Por Pramuk's body.
Por Pramuk slips a jab from Suluhu.
Suluhu swings for the body but Por Pramuk moves out of range.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk lands a head kick!
Suluhu connects with a looping right hand.
Por Pramuk throws a leg kick which misses Suluhu's front leg but catches the back leg as Suluhu tries to avoid it.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Por Pramuk. #T2#
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Por Pramuk.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Por Pramuk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Por Pramuk moves out of range of the strikes.
Suluhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Por Pramuk to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Por Pramuk.
A slow jab from Por Pramuk misses its intended target. #CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk maintains the clinch.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Por Pramuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suluhu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Por Pramuk appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suluhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Por Pramuk counters with a solid body kick.
Por Pramuk avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieselnoi Por Pramuk had his way with Kassim Suluhu in that round.
That's time! Por Pramuk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Por Pramuk slaps the foot to one side.
Por Pramuk misses with a straight left.
Por Pramuk takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #CL#
Por Pramuk closes the distance and clinches.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Por Pramuk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Por Pramuk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suluhu scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Por Pramuk moves away.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Por Pramuk.#CL#
Por Pramuk closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Suluhu is trying to push Por Pramuk away but Por Pramuk has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Por Pramuk misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut there from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk blocks the body kick.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Por Pramuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Por Pramuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Por Pramuk tries to land a leg kick but Suluhu saw it coming and moves away.
Por Pramuk tries a low kick but Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Suluhu throws a low kick, looking for Por Pramuk's leg but Por Pramuk calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Por Pramuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Por Pramuk fails in his attempt to clinch.
Por Pramuk throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Por Pramuk scores with a jab to the head.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses. #CL#
Por Pramuk clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Por Pramuk tries a body shot but Suluhu blocks it.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Suluhu tries to circle away but Por Pramuk has him pinned against the ropes.
Por Pramuk tries a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks it. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Por Pramuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Por Pramuk swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Por Pramuk misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Por Pramuk throws a head kick that misses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 48:47
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!

As Dieselnoi Por Pramuk got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: This is the beginning of the new era of Dieselnoi! '.

 

Event: EK 11_APEX REVOLUTION     
Date:   Aug 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suluhu digs a good hook to Baker's body.
Suluhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suluhu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Baker scores with a nice head shot.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Baker throws a lazy uppercut
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Baker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Baker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
An inside leg kick lands from Suluhu. #T1#
Baker throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu scores with a body shot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Baker backing away here, and Suluhu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu slips a jab from Baker.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suluhu works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice body 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!
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Baker misses the target.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Baker moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Tom Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Nice straight punches there by Suluhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suluhu.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.
Baker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Baker throws a hook to the side of Suluhu's head but Suluhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baker rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Baker lunges at Suluhu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Suluhu's hand.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a solid body kick.
Baker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Baker misses with a body shot.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Baker's torso.
Baker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suluhu lands a front kick.
Suluhu keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.#T4#
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Baker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suluhu.
Baker misses with the combination.
Baker throws a right hand that misses
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suluhu. Suluhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Baker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baker misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suluhu stuns Baker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Baker.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Baker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Baker misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Good exchange - Suluhu coming out on top.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Baker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Baker misses with a body punch
and Suluhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Suluhu.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Baker moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Baker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Baker stumbling back into the ropes.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Baker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Baker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick.
Baker throws a sloppy body shot
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Baker misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Baker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T3#
Baker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Suluhu lands the left hand.
Baker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suluhu keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Suluhu lands a jab to Baker's midsection.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baker will feel that in the morning.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baker takes a step back to recover.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Baker if he has to take too many more of those. #T4#
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suluhu cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Baker at a distance.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Baker shrugs it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Baker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Baker throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suluhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Baker's torso.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Baker moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Baker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Suluhu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suluhu.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Baker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Suluhu throws a good cross that connects.
Baker jabs Suluhu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Baker.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick. #T1#
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Baker thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Suluhu lands a jab to the nose.
Baker throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu pushes Baker away with a front kick.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Baker will feel that in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
A solid body kick from Suluhu. #T2#
Baker looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Baker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suluhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Baker's head.
Baker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Baker avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a jab to the head.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Suluhu jabs Baker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu swings for the body but Baker moves out of range.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Baker's sensitive parts.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suluhu slips under a jab.#T3#
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Baker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Baker misses with the combination.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Baker needs to keep his hands up - Suluhu had a free shot at his head there.
Baker misses with a looping left.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.
Baker throws a right and a left that Suluhu avoids nicely. #T4#
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker takes one on the button.
Suluhu works Baker's body with a nice hook.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Baker down.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu keeps Baker at a distance using the push kick.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Baker takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Baker shrugs it off.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu pushes Baker away with a front kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

After the fight, Kassim Suluhu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
The defeated Tom Baker had this to say: 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'.

 

Event: ETERNAL COMBAT     
Date:   Jul 18, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suluhu needs to keep his hands up - Blackmane 🐺 had a free shot at his head there.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch but Suluhu moves away
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Blackmane 🐺 closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the ropes.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a punch to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Blackmane 🐺 has him pressed against the ropes.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Blackmane 🐺 has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a body shot.
Suluhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Suluhu wants to break free but Blackmane 🐺 has control.
Suluhu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a left hand
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Suluhu misses the target.
Blackmane 🐺 sizes up Suluhu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu swings for the body but Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Suluhu tries to land a body kick
and Blackmane 🐺 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Blackmane 🐺 .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suluhu! But no joy.
Blackmane 🐺 lands with a slapping head kick.
Blackmane 🐺 with a nice calf kick.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a nice leg kick that just misses Suluhu's sensitive parts.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Suluhu has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a looping left.
Suluhu was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Blackmane 🐺 . Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackmane 🐺 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suluhu under the eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackmane 🐺 takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a looping overhand right but Suluhu ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Blackmane 🐺 misses with an uppercut. Suluhu saw that one coming.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with an uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suluhu is able to avoid easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Blackmane 🐺 misses the target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suluhu.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Blackmane 🐺 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.
Suluhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Blackmane 🐺 sizes up Suluhu with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blackmane 🐺 takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Blackmane 🐺 moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Blackmane 🐺 chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Suluhu throws a leg kick
and Blackmane 🐺 counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 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#
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Blackmane 🐺 avoids it.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Blackmane 🐺 does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blackmane 🐺 throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Blackmane 🐺 dips to his left and cracks Suluhu with an uppercut!
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blackmane 🐺 .
Suluhu scores with a body shot.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Blackmane 🐺 .
Some bone on bone action there as Suluhu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A big left from Blackmane 🐺 misses.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu connects with the punch.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a jab to the head.
Blackmane 🐺 swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blackmane 🐺 . #T1#
Suluhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Blackmane 🐺 looks to land a right hand but Suluhu moved out of range.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blackmane 🐺 with a body shot.
Suluhu takes a swing at Blackmane 🐺 's ribcage but misses.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a really nice looking cross but Suluhu seems unphased.
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a solid leg kick.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Blackmane 🐺 saw that one coming.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 throws out a powerful jab.
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and Blackmane 🐺 connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackmane 🐺 misses with a wild body shot.
Blackmane 🐺 cracks Suluhu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a low kick but Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Suluhu slips a straight right by Blackmane 🐺 .
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Blackmane 🐺 throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blackmane 🐺 throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range. #T2#
Blackmane 🐺 looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Blackmane 🐺 connects with a looping right hand.
Suluhu moves out of range as Blackmane 🐺 strikes.#CL#
Blackmane 🐺 closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suluhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 working aggressively here.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Blackmane 🐺 keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks with his arms.
Blackmane 🐺 tries to land a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks with his arms.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Blackmane 🐺 keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards. #BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3##CL#
Blackmane 🐺 gets a clinch.
Suluhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a nice knee to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blackmane 🐺 .
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blackmane 🐺 lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blackmane 🐺 scores with a knee to the head. #ROC#Suluhu is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Blackmane 🐺 .
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Blackmane 🐺 finish him?
Blackmane 🐺 is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blackmane 🐺 breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Suluhu with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Suluhu looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Suluhu get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 !
Post fight, an emotional Ragnar Blackmane 🐺 said 'HoWwwwwlllllll.'.

 

Event: Friday Shootout 6     
Date:   Jun 19, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crespo misses with a wild combination. #CL#
Crespo moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crespo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Crespo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crespo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crespo misses with a knee to the head.
Crespo scores with a shot to the side of Suluhu's head. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Sloppy strikes from Crespo. Those never looked like landing.
Crespo wants to slow Suluhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Crespo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Suluhus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crespo avoids a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a body punch but Crespo moves out of range. #CL#
Crespo clinches. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crespo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Crespo sees coming a mile off.
Crespo misses with a combination
and Suluhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crespo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Crespo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silvio Crespo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Crespo misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Crespo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crespo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Crespo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Suluhu counters with a good low kick that Crespo was not able to check.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crespo scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Crespo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crespo throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely. #T2#
Crespo misses with a series of wild punches.
Crespo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Crespo tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Crespo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crespo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Suluhu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Crespo manages to step out the way in time.
Crespo tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Crespo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Crespo pushes Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Crespo tries a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks it. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Crespo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Silvio Crespo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Crespo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suluhu is able to avoid easily.
Silvio Crespo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Crespo down.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
Crespo is looking to clinch.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Crespo throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crespo looks to land a combination but Suluhu avoids it well. #CL#
Crespo closes the distance and clinches.
Crespo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Crespo misses with the head strike.
Crespo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Crespo takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Crespo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Crespo throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu is looking to slow Crespo down with leg kicks.
Crespo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Crespo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
A low kick from Crespo is predictable there
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Crespo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Silvio Crespo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crespo throws out the jab.
Suluhu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crespo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crespo doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Suluhu! But no joy.
Crespo throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crespo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Crespo.
Crespo tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Crespo misses with a double jab
letting Suluhu counter with a right hand.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Crespo rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Crespo is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Crespo thows a leg kick but Suluhu checks it
and Suluhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Crespo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Crespo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Crespo moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu jabs at Crespo's body.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Crespo's body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crespo throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crespo moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu scores with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Crespo.
Suluhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Crespo moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Crespo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Crespo throws a leg kick but Suluhu moved away.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Crespo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Suluhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suluhu moves out of range as Crespo strikes.
Crespo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crespo at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu punishes Crespo's body with a nice straight punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crespo throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Crespo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crespo thinking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Crespo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crespo looks to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A combination from Crespo does no damage.
Crespo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crespo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crespo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu with a nice cross.
Crespo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range and Crespo settles back down.
Crespo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range.
Suluhu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Crespo looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Crespo tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T2#
Crespo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crespo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crespo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Crespo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.
Suluhu lands a really nice looking cross but Crespo seems unphased.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Crespo down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suluhu 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

A less than humble Kassim Suluhu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: E : 1 - GRACIE vs SCORPION 2     
Date:   Jun 10, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Bonney pushes Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Bonney lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Bonney.
Bonney swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Bonney throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Bonney thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Bonney closes the distance and clinches.
Bonney stalling the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Bonney. #BC2#
Bonney breaks the clinch.
William Henry Bonney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Bonney sees coming a mile off.
Bonney tries to score with a low kick but Suluhu moves his leg out of the way.
Bonney pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Suluhu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bonney avoids it.#T1#
A head kick by Bonney misses
and Suluhu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bonney dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.
Bonney rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
William Henry Bonney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Bonney sees coming a mile off.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Bonney steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bonney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bonney swinging wildly here.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonney.
Bonney takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bonney lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T2#
Bonney moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Bonney throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suluhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bonney misses with a double jab.
Bonney throws the left hand but Suluhu avoids the punch easily.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bonney.
Suluhu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bonney misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Bonney is looking for the big counter here.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but William Henry Bonney 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#
Bonney throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bonney! But no joy.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Bonney with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bonney 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.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Bonney tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bonney throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kassim Suluhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Bonney scoring well with a low kick there.
Suluhu stuns Bonney with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bonney keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonney lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu misses with a body shot
and Bonney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonney scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu connects with a right hand. Bonney shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonney throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonney moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Bonney avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bonney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
William Henry Bonney is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Bonney finds it's target.
Suluhu scores with a nice head shot.
Bonney lands a head shot.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Bonney moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Bonney.
Bonney just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.#T2#
Suluhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bonney takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in 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!
Suluhu throws a body punch but Bonney moves out of range.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonney is just out of range.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonney scores with a head kick. Suluhu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bonney connects with a jab.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Bonney slaps the foot to one side.
A swing and a miss from Bonney.
Bonney swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
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 Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Some wild striking there from Bonney.
A counter left hand to the body from Suluhu misses its target.
Bonney wants to clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Bonney connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suluhu momentarily.
Bonney tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Good work by Bonney as he checks the leg kick.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Bonney counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Bonney moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Bonney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Bonney's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bonney will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suluhu to score with a decent uppercut.
Bonney misses the jab.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bonney wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.
Bonney avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Bonney throws a sloppy head kick
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bonney really felt that one!
Bonney misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Bonney is looking to chop away at Suluhu's legs. #T2#
Bonney misses with a body shot.
Bonney tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonney moves out of range as Suluhu strikes.
A big right from Bonney misses.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bonney is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonney missing with a left hand there. Suluhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That kick from Suluhu tenderised Bonney's leg. Bonney is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bonney cracks Suluhu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bonney cracks Suluhu with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bonney misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a leg kick.
Bonney goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#ROC2#Suluhu is rocked!

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Henry Bonney.
I think Bonney 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: Shut up and Fight 4     
Date:   May 27, 2020
#R1#
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Por Pramuk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Por Pramuk with a jab.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Por Pramuk moves away.
Por Pramuk moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu. #CL#
Por Pramuk has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Por Pramuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Por Pramuk thuds his right hand into Suluhu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Por Pramuk throws a lazy head kick
and Suluhu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Por Pramuk thinking.
Por Pramuk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Suluhu's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Por Pramuk moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Por Pramuk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Por Pramuk is just out of range.
Por Pramuk is looking to counter the offense by Suluhu and move into the clinch.
Por Pramuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.#T1#
Por Pramuk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Por Pramuk scores with a hook to the body. Suluhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Por Pramuk blocks the body kick.
Por Pramuk is looking to counter the offense by Suluhu and move into the clinch.
Por Pramuk scores with a kick to the midsection.
Por Pramuk lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Por Pramuk has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Por Pramuk moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Por Pramuk finish him?
Por Pramuk is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Por Pramuk looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Por Pramuk connects with a body shot.
Suluhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Por Pramuk drives through and clinches with Suluhu against the ropes. #BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Por Pramuk crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Por Pramuk gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Por Pramuk manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Por Pramuk.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Por Pramuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk obviously looking to wear him down.
Suluhu pushes Por Pramuk away with a front kick.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Por Pramuk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Suluhu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Por Pramuk tries to counter by clinching up but Suluhu breaks away and moves out of range.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Por Pramuk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Por Pramuk rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Por Pramuk manages to avoid it.
Por Pramuk throws a big shot that misses.
Por Pramuk takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Por Pramuk takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Por Pramuk takes the fight into the clinch.
Por Pramuk pushes off an throws an elbow but Suluhu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Por Pramuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu wants to get back to striking at distance but Por Pramuk won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dieselnoi Por Pramuk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Por Pramuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Por Pramuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Por Pramuk throws a front kick aimed at Suluhu's knee but Suluhu avoids it well.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk backing away here, and Suluhu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Por Pramuk. That did some damage!
Por Pramuk motions for Suluhu to come forward. Por Pramuk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Por Pramuk moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Por Pramuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Por Pramuk throws a body shot but no joy.
A clash of legs there as Suluhu blocks the low kick.
Por Pramuk moves out of range of the body kick.
Por Pramuk tries to counter by clinching up but Suluhu breaks away and moves out of range.
Suluhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T1#
Por Pramuk throws a lazy head kick
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Por Pramuk really felt that one!#CL#
Por Pramuk clinches up against the ropes.
Por Pramuk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Por Pramuk lands a damaging elbow.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but Por Pramuk has the dominant position.
Por Pramuk lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Suluhu or not. #BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Por Pramuk closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the ropes.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suluhu blocks an elbow strike.
Por Pramuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Por Pramuk connects with a jab.#CL#
Por Pramuk instigates a clinch. #T2##BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Por Pramuk throws a low kick, looking for Suluhu's leg but Suluhu calmly moves out of range.
Por Pramuk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suluhu throws a leg kick which misses Por Pramuk's front leg but catches the back leg as Por Pramuk tries to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.#CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Por Pramuk. Por Pramuk maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Por Pramuk looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A looping hook to the body misses from Por Pramuk. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Por Pramuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu checks a low kick from Por Pramuk.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Por Pramuk.#CL#
Por Pramuk drives through and clinches with Suluhu against the ropes.
Suluhu is looking to break free of the clinch but Por Pramuk has double underhooks.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Suluhu tries to circle away but Por Pramuk has him pinned against the ropes.
Por Pramuk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Por Pramuk tries to land knees in the clinch but Suluhu avoids the damage to the body.
Por Pramuk keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice elbow from Por Pramuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Por Pramuk misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suluhu.
Suluhu blocks an elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk lands a nice shot to the body.
Por Pramuk tries to work over Suluhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Suluhu dodges an elbow strike from Por Pramuk.
Por Pramuk pushes off an throws an elbow but Suluhu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.#T1#
Por Pramuk is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suluhu is defending well for now.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Por Pramuk throws a chopping leg kick but Suluhu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Por Pramuk moves out of range of the body kick.
Por Pramuk seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Por Pramuk tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Por Pramuk scores with a sloppy right hand. Suluhu should have avoided that one.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Por Pramuk.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Por Pramuk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suluhu checks a leg kick.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Por Pramuk.
Suluhu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Por Pramuk tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Por Pramuk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Por Pramuk is just out of range.
Por Pramuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Por Pramuk scores with a hook to the body. Suluhu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Por Pramuk scores with a jab.
A low kick from Por Pramuk is predictable there
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Por Pramuk closes the distance and clinches.
Por Pramuk misses with a body punch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suluhu tries to break free but Por Pramuk pushes him back against the ropes.
Suluhu blocks the elbow strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dieselnoi Por Pramuk showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Por Pramuk 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dieselnoi Por Pramuk!

A relieved looking Dieselnoi Por Pramuk 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: Friday Shootout 4     
Date:   May 15, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Baker tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Baker is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Baker misses with a double jab.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Baker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suluhu is looking to slow Baker down with leg kicks.
Baker moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
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!
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Good exchange - Suluhu coming out on top.
Baker lands a jab to Suluhu's midsection.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Baker throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Suluhu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Baker.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Baker throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Suluhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Baker.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu pushes Baker away with a front kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Baker misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Baker throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Baker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Suluhu slips under a jab.
Tom Baker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Baker. That did some damage!
Baker throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Baker misses its target.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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.


Suluhu staying out of range there.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Baker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Baker in his tracks momentarily.
Baker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suluhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baker misses with a few strikes there.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Baker. Those never looked like landing.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jab, jab by Suluhu - just one landing.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Baker swinging wildly here.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Baker cracks Suluhu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Baker throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Baker misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Baker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suluhu. Suluhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Baker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
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!
Baker throws an off balance right hand
and Suluhu counters with a low kick, right behind Baker 's knee.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Baker's body.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baker.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Baker throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Suluhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Suluhu punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Baker rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Baker is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Suluhu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Suluhu takes a swing at Baker's ribcage but misses.
Baker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Baker misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Baker crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Baker gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Baker manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!


Baker takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Baker misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Baker's side.
Baker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Baker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suluhu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Baker misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker throws a right and a left that Suluhu avoids nicely.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suluhu cracks a nice hook into Baker's ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Baker's belly button to the back.
Baker takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Baker lands with a nice combination. Suluhu backs away looking to recover.
Baker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suluhu.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Baker.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Baker's body.
Suluhu jabs at Baker's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suluhu.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Baker manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Suluhu moves out of range as Baker strikes.
Baker walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baker misses with a looping right.
Baker misses the body punch
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Baker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Suluhu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Tom Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Baker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Baker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Baker throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Baker shrugs it off though.
Baker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suluhu, as that shot connected.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu 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.
Tom Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'.

 

Event: RR 12     
Date:   May 01, 2020
#R1#
Tellkins takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suluhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tellkins tries to land a leg kick but Suluhu saw it coming and moves away.
Tellkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suluhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tellkins scores with a jab. Suluhu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tellkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Tellkins tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Tellkins's body.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tellkins moves away.
Tellkins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tellkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Suluhu lands a nice shot 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!
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Darren Tellkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tellkins is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
Tellkins cracks Suluhu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tellkins is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Tellkins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Tellkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu slips a jab from Tellkins.
Tellkins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suluhu.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Tellkins avoids it.
An inside leg kick lands from Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a glancing blow to the side of Tellkins's head.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tellkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Tellkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Tellkins punishes Suluhu's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tellkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.#T2#
Suluhu moves out of range of the strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tellkins.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tellkins is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tellkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
Tellkins throws a leg kick
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Tellkins throws out a powerful jab.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Suluhu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tellkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tellkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tellkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tellkins looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Tellkins.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tellkins blocks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu swings for the body but Tellkins moves out of range.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tellkins throws out the jab.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Tellkins manages to step out the way in time.
Suluhu takes one to the side of the head.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tellkins connects with a looping right hand.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Tellkins.
Tellkins misses with a hook to the body
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tellkins really felt that one!
Suluhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Suluhu swings for the body but Tellkins moves out of range.
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Tellkins saw that one coming.
Tellkins went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tellkins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tellkins blocks the body kick.
Tellkins misses with a body shot.
Tellkins throws a sloppy head kick
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Tellkins is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T1#
Tellkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tellkins really felt that one!
Suluhu throws a push kick but Tellkins slaps the foot to one side.
Tellkins fires out a quick counter leg kick but Suluhu just manages to avoid it.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Tellkins slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tellkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tellkins throws the left hand but Suluhu avoids the punch easily.
Tellkins blocks the body kick.
Tellkins misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu throws a sloppy body shot
and Tellkins counters with a nice body shot.
Suluhu slips a straight right by Tellkins.
Tellkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Tellkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu misses with the body kick
enabling Tellkins to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Tellkins misses with a two punch combination.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Tellkins saw that one coming.
Tellkins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Tellkins moves out of range.
Tellkins swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Tellkins.
Tellkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Suluhu throws out the jab.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tellkins.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tellkins throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tellkins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Suluhu as he connects with a hook.
Suluhu lands with a right hand.
Tellkins takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
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 Darren Tellkins 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#
Tellkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tellkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tellkins misses with a body shot.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Tellkins is just out of range.
Darren Tellkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Tellkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Tellkins's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Tellkins.
Tellkins moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
An attempted straight right counter from Tellkins misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Tellkins.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
Suluhu scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
A big left from Tellkins misses.
Tellkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Tellkins's ribs.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tellkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tellkins rather than just go for the knockout.
Tellkins avoids a kick to the body.
Tellkins misses with an uppercut. Suluhu saw that one coming.
A jab from Tellkins finds it's way through Suluhu's defenses.
Tellkins scores with a punch to the head.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
That kick from Tellkins tenderised Suluhu's leg. Suluhu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tellkins moves away.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tellkins.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Tellkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Tellkins drives through and clinches with Suluhu against the ropes. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Tellkins in the body.
Suluhu tries to land a body kick
and Tellkins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tellkins scores with a body shot.
Tellkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tellkins misses with a body punch
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tellkins moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tellkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tellkins tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tellkins tries to land a leg kick but Suluhu saw it coming and moves away.
Darren Tellkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Tellkins's belly button to the back.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kassim Suluhu.
I think Suluhu 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu 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: Midweek Meltdown 1     
Date:   Apr 01, 2020
#R1#
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Buchanan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've been informed that Suluhu 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.
Buchanan avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Buchanan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suluhu is able to avoid easily.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Buchanan avoids it.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick. Buchanan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suluhu jabs Buchanan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu lands a leg kick that knocks Buchanan off balance momentarily.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Buchanan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Buchanan shrugs it off.
Buchanan slips a straight right by Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Buchanan's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick lands from Buchanan. #T1#
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Buchanan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Suluhu is looking to slow Buchanan down with leg kicks.
Ross Buchanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu works the jab nicely.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Buchanan.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body
and Buchanan counters with a two punch combo.
Suluhu is looking to slow Buchanan down with leg kicks.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Buchanan moves out of range of the body kick.
Buchanan fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Buchanan down.
Suluhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu swings for the body but Buchanan moves out of range. #T2#
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Buchanan was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Buchanan's body.
Buchanan lands a body shot. #CL#
Buchanan closes the distance and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Buchanan.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Buchanan is controlling him.
Buchanan swings wildly with an uppercut but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suluhu blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Suluhu moves out of range as Buchanan throws a body kick.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Buchanan.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Buchanan.
Suluhu throws a leg kick but Buchanan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Buchanan throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buchanan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buchanan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Buchanan.
Suluhu tries a low kick but Buchanan avoids it.
A combination from Buchanan does no damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Buchanan shrugs it off though.
Buchanan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Buchanan.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Buchanan with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Buchanan looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Buchanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Buchanan tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Buchanan looks to land a body kick but Suluhu moved away.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Buchanan moves out of range.
Suluhu moves out of range as Buchanan strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Buchanan if he has to take too many more of those.
Buchanan throws a leg kick that misses.
Buchanan takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Buchanan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Buchanan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Buchanan throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Suluhu keeps Buchanan at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Buchanan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Buchanan misses the target.
Buchanan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Suluhu checks it well.
Buchanan is looking to wear down Suluhu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2##CL#
Buchanan moves into the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to push Buchanan away but Buchanan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Buchanan lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but Buchanan has the dominant position.#BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buchanan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buchanan wants to clinch.#CL#
Buchanan rushes Suluhu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Buchanan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Buchanan tries a body shot but Suluhu blocks it.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Ross Buchanan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu throws a looping overhand right but Buchanan ducks down to avoid it.
Buchanan misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Buchanan misses with a left hand
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Suluhu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Buchanan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Buchanan blocks the body kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suluhu. That did some damage!
Buchanan avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu cracks the inside of Buchanan's front leg.
Suluhu pushes Buchanan away with a front kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Buchanan throws a sloppy body shot
and Suluhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Buchanan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Buchanan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Suluhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Buchanan. Buchanan maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Buchanan.
Buchanan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Buchanan slaps the foot to one side.
Buchanan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Suluhu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Suluhu.
Buchanan is looking to clinch.
Buchanan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Buchanan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Buchanan moves out of range.
Buchanan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suluhu slips a straight right by Buchanan.
Suluhu throws a hook but Buchanan blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Buchanan misses the target.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Buchanan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suluhu.
Buchanan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Buchanan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suluhu 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu 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: AKT 16     
Date:   Mar 08, 2020
#R1#
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Labosky tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suluhu manages to circle out of the way.
Labosky lands with a nice combination. Suluhu backs away looking to recover.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suluhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Suluhu scores with a leg kick.
Labosky rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Labosky throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease. #CL#
Labosky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Labosky tries to work over Suluhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Labosky closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Labosky ducks under a wild hook from Suluhu.
Labosky takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Suluhu throws a body punch but Labosky moves out of range.
Suluhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Labosky avoids it.
Labosky blocks the body kick.
No joy there for Labosky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Labosky takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Labosky at a distance.
A good leg kick by Labosky.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labosky moves away.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Labosky seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Labosky darts in and clinches Suluhu up against the ropes.#BC#
Labosky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Labosky takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu misses with the body kick
and Labosky counters with a right hand to the body.
Labosky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Labosky counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu swings for the body but Labosky moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
No joy there for Labosky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labosky moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu takes a swing at Labosky's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Labosky's ribs.
Labosky is looking to clinch.
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 Jean Labosky will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Suluhu jabs Labosky to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu punishes Labosky's body with a nice straight punch.
Labosky fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Labosky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Labosky lands with a nice combination. Suluhu backs away looking to recover.
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!
Labosky throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Labosky is just out of range.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Labosky tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T1#
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#CL#
Labosky pushes Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Suluhu blocks a body shot from Labosky. #BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Labosky to score with a decent uppercut.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Labosky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Labosky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labosky manages to avoid it.
Labosky uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suluhu. #T2#
Labosky lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Labosky blocks the body kick.
It looked like Labosky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Suluhu throws a big shot that misses.
Labosky appears to be looking for a big counter.
Labosky throws a lazy right hand but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Labosky is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Labosky throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Labosky's corner calls for a 1-2. Labosky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Labosky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu with a hook.
Jean Labosky is winning the standup battle so far.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Labosky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Labosky takes one to the side of the head.
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 Jean Labosky will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Labosky closes the distance but Suluhu moves to the side
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu jabs at Labosky's body.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Suluhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Labosky throws a head kick that misses.
Labosky fails in his attempt to clinch.
Labosky throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Labosky moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Labosky is looking for a counter combo.
Labosky with a jab.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labosky moves away.#T1#
Labosky scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Labosky finish him?
A head kick misses from Labosky.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Labosky is looking for a counter combo.
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Labosky takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Labosky pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Labosky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suluhu takes a swing at Labosky's ribcage but misses.
Labosky pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Labosky rather than just go for the knockout.
Labosky wants to clinch but Suluhu slips to the side
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu misses with a shot to the body
and Labosky counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Labosky's side.
Labosky sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T2#
Labosky tries to score with a low kick but Suluhu moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Labosky's belly button to the back.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu lands a jab to Labosky's midsection.
Suluhu misses with a low kick.
Labosky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Suluhu.
Labosky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu wants to slow Labosky down by chopping away at his legs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Labosky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Labosky doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jean Labosky is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Labosky will feel that in the morning.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Labosky 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Labosky!

 

Event: Grand Prix SYDNEY     
Date:   Feb 14, 2020
#R1#
Labosky 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.
Labosky misses with a double jab.
Labosky throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Labosky's body. Labosky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Labosky's ribs.
Suluhu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labosky was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labosky throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu moves out of range as Labosky throws a body kick.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Suluhu is predictable there
and Labosky counters with a series of strikes. Suluhu will be more careful next time no doubt.
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!
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Labosky misses the target.#T1#
Labosky keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Labosky was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Labosky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Suluhu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Labosky finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Labosky shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suluhu eats them both and turns towards Labosky to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Labosky misses.
Suluhu stuns Labosky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Labosky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu jabs at Labosky's body.#KD#
Labosky closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Suluhu crashing to the mat! Suluhu uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Labosky finish him?
Labosky throws a push kick but Suluhu slaps the foot to one side.
It seemed like Suluhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Labosky fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suluhu on the side of the head.#T2#
Suluhu checks a low kick from Labosky.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu misses with the body kick
and Labosky counters with a one-two to the body.
Suluhu lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Labosky throws a leg kick but Suluhu moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu swings for the body but Labosky moves out of range.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Labosky saw that one coming. #CL#
Labosky clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Labosky should take that round, based on the knockdown.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Labosky saw that one coming.
Labosky moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Labosky is able to avoid easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Labosky shrugs it off though.
Labosky throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Labosky sees coming a mile off.
Labosky tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it. #CL#
Labosky closes the distance and clinches.#T1##BC#
Labosky pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Labosky doesn't seem bothered though.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Labosky throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu swings for the body but Labosky moves out of range.
Labosky misses with a low kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
As Suluhu looks to move away, Labosky throws a big counter combo but Suluhu just gets out of the way.
Labosky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Labosky misses with a series of wild punches.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Labosky counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T2#
Labosky is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
Jean Labosky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Labosky tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu pushes Labosky away with a front kick.
Labosky moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Labosky attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Labosky looks to clinch
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Labosky really felt that one!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Labosky moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Labosky saw that one coming.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Labosky manages to avoid it.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Labosky tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Labosky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Suluhu stuns Labosky with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Labosky thumps Suluhu with a low kick.
Labosky lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Suluhu backs up against the ropes.
Labosky lands a nice shot to the body.
Labosky defending well as Suluhu loads up on a big left hand.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Labosky instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Labosky has been working on his elbows in the gym.#BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Labosky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Labosky moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Labosky rather than just go for the knockout.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Labosky is predictable there
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu misses the body punch
and Labosky counters with a right hand to the body.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Labosky.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Labosky walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu works Labosky's body with a nice hook.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Labosky wants to clinch.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Labosky moved away.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Labosky throws a right and a left that Suluhu avoids nicely.
Labosky misses with a looping right.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Labosky moves away.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Labosky was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Labosky's body. Labosky takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Labosky moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Suluhu 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 28:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: AKT 13     
Date:   Jan 24, 2020
#R1#
Buchanan misses with a double jab.
Buchanan throws a jab when Suluhu was well out of range.
Suluhu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Buchanan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Buchanan misses with a body shot.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buchanan moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Buchanan misses the target.
Buchanan moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Buchanan moved away.
Buchanan misses with a leg kick.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Buchanan moves out of range.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Buchanan swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Buchanan throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Buchanan manages to avoid it.#T1#
Suluhu throws a push kick but Buchanan slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Buchanan moved away.
Suluhu misses with a low kick.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buchanan rather than just go for the knockout.
Buchanan closes the distance but Suluhu moves to the side
and Suluhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ross Buchanan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu keeps Buchanan at a distance using the push kick.
Buchanan looks to land a body kick but Suluhu moved away.
Buchanan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Buchanan misses with a body shot.
Buchanan scores with a hook.
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Ross Buchanan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Buchanan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Buchanan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Buchanan. #T2#
Buchanan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Buchanan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Buchanan walks into a left hand.
Buchanan blocks the body kick.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Buchanan.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land a body kick
and Buchanan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Buchanan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Buchanan counters with a two punch combo.
Buchanan misses with a two punch combination.
Buchanan scores with a leg kick.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Buchanan looks to land a right hand but Suluhu moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Buchanan looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Buchanan.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Both fighters circling a little - Buchanan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Buchanan is just out of range.
It looked like Buchanan was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Buchanan. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Buchanan tries to clinch
and Suluhu counters with a thumping low kick.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu swings for the body but Buchanan moves out of range.
Buchanan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buchanan throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Buchanan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Suluhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Buchanan with a nice cross.
Ross Buchanan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Buchanan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Buchanan.
Buchanan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Buchanan tries to clinch
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Buchanan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
A low kick from Buchanan is predictable there
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Buchanan tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
Suluhu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suluhu jabs at Buchanan's body.
Buchanan swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Buchanan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Buchanan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T2#
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Buchanan saw that one coming.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Buchanan doesn't seem bothered though.
Buchanan staying out of range there.
Buchanan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Buchanan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Buchanan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Buchanan stumbling back into the ropes.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Buchanan tries a head kick but it misses.
Buchanan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Buchanan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suluhu. That did some damage!
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Buchanan misses the shot to the body.
Buchanan tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Buchanan. Buchanan maintains the clinch.
Suluhu tries to break free but Buchanan pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Buchanan moves out of range of the body kick.
Buchanan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Buchanan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Buchanan moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Buchanan's body.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
Buchanan checks the leg kick.
Ross Buchanan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Suluhu tries to keep at a distance but Buchanan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Buchanan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to push Buchanan away but Buchanan has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Suluhu wants to break free but Buchanan has control.
Suluhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Buchanan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Buchanan misses with some punches.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suluhu tries to break the clinch but Buchanan is controlling the position. #T2#
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suluhu tries to break free but Buchanan pushes him back against the ropes.
Buchanan has a couple of punches blocked by Suluhu.
Buchanan misses with a punch on the inside.
Buchanan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Buchanan.
Buchanan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
Buchanan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buchanan lands a head kick!
Buchanan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu jabs Buchanan right on the nose. Buchanan blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ross Buchanan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Suluhu 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kassim Suluhu!

In his post fight interview, Kassim Suluhu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: RR #4     
Date:   Jan 10, 2020
#R1#
Fighter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fighter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Fighter works over Suluhu's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suluhu keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fighter at a distance.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Fighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fighter moves away from the strike by Suluhu.
Fighter throws a combination. Suluhu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
A nice combination there by Fighter.
Suluhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fighter has time to react.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Suluhu avoids nicely.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Fighter's ribs.
Fighter throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fighter.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches. #T3#
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fighter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fighter scores with a one two! Suluhu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Fighter avoids it.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Fighter's torso.
Nameless Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
Fighter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T4#
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fighter if he has to take too many more of those.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fighter is working the combinations to good effect here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Fighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fighter will feel that in the morning.
Fighter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Fighter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Fighter shrugs it off though.
Suluhu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a low kick, right behind Fighter 's knee.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
Fighter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu pushes Fighter away with a front kick.#T1#
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Suluhu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suluhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suluhu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fighter in his tracks.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter with a body shot.
Fighter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fighter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Fighter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suluhu sizes up Fighter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fighter on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #T2#
Fighter looks to land a combination but Suluhu avoids it well.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suluhu thumps Fighter with a low kick.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu works Fighter's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu connects with an inside leg kick.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fighter misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Suluhu cracks Fighter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a leg kick.
Fighter's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Suluhu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fighter scrambles back to his feet.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu lands an overhand right.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Fighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Suluhu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Fighter shrugs it off though. #T4#
Fighter lands a jab-cross combination.
Fighter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Suluhu scores with a decent looking hook.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suluhu takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
A little jabbing left from Suluhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Suluhu avoids it well.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu works Fighter's body with a nice hook.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fighter takes a step back to recover.
Some wild striking there from Fighter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Fighter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T1#
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fighter will feel that in the morning.
Fighter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suluhu stuns Fighter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Suluhu keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Suluhu digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter throws a right and a left that Suluhu avoids nicely.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Nameless Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu connects with a leg kick. Fighter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Fighter blocks the body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Suluhu. That snapped Fighter's head back.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.#T3#
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fighter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Suluhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fighter takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suluhu jabs Fighter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.#T4#
Fighter walks into a stiff left hand from Suluhu.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fighter throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu pushes Fighter away with a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fighter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fighter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suluhu can pounce on him.
Fighter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu 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.
The defeated Nameless Fighter had this to say: 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.

 

Event: AKT 8!     
Date:   Dec 12, 2019
#R1#
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Fighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Suluhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Fighter tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fighter misses with the combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fighter tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suluhu throws a hook but Fighter avoids it easily.#T1#
Suluhu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fighter has time to react.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Fighter's body. Fighter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Suluhu avoids it well.
Good work by Fighter as he checks the leg kick.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Suluhu avoids it well.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fighter manages to avoid it.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Suluhu jabs at Fighter's body.
Suluhu throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
We've been told by Fighter's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fighter moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Suluhu.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fighter moves away.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Fighter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu tries to work over Fighter's front leg with a kick but Fighter checks it. #T3#
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Fighter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Fighter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fighter really felt that one!
Fighter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
Nice shot lands for Suluhu.
Fighter misses with a two punch combination. #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!
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fighter takes a step back to recover.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Fighter shrugs it off though.
Fighter sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suluhu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nameless Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fighter was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Fighter works over Suluhu's head and body with a nice combination.
No joy there for Fighter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Suluhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter checks a leg kick.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter blocks it well.
Fighter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Fighter throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Suluhu avoids it well.
Suluhu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Fighter moved away.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
enabling Suluhu to counter with a crisp jab.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Fighter throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Fighter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fighter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Fighter is looking for a counter combo.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Fighter sees coming a mile off.
Fighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Fighter misses with a combination
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Fighter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Suluhu keeps Fighter at a distance using the push kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Fighter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fighter crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Fighter gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Fighter manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fighter misses with a double jab.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Suluhu. That's going to slow Fighter down.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
Fighter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Fighter is just out of range.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fighter if he has to take too many more of those.
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fighter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fighter avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu scores with a nice strike.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T3#
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Fighter.
Suluhu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suluhu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fighter.
Fighter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #T4#
Fighter tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Fighter misses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Fighter shrugs it off though.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Suluhu swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Fighter's belly button to the back.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Fighter moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu lands an overhand right.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fighter.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Fighter slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fighter takes a step back to recover.
Fighter blocks the body kick.
Fighter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Suluhu catches Fighter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Fighter avoids it.
Fighter misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suluhu.#T1#
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Fighter sees coming a mile off.
Fighter throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
It seemed like Suluhu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fighter 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.
Fighter throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Fighter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
Fighter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Suluhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fighter throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Fighter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Fighter avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fighter.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nameless Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu stuns Fighter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suluhu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Suluhu scores with a leg kick.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Suluhu lands.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Fighter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Fighter in the body.
Fighter takes one on the button.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fighter throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
Fighter takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Fighter in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Fighter lands a jab-cross combination.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
Fighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Fighter shrugs it off though.
Fighter takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the head.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with an outside leg kick.
Suluhu lands with a cross.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good exchange - Suluhu coming out on top.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fighter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Blasius scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu wins by unanimous decision!

After the fight, Kassim Suluhu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Nameless Fighter was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.

 

Event: AKT : New Starts     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Mancini swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Mancini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mancini is looking to counter punch.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Suluhu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mancini is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suluhu misses with a straight left.
Mancini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mancini throws a solid leg kick but Suluhu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mancini.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.#CL#
Mancini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mancini misses with some punches. #BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Mancini swinging wildly here.
Mancini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Mancini throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
No joy there for Mancini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mancini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mancini checks a leg kick.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Donk. Mancini catches Suluhu right on the button with a cross.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mancini moves away.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Mancini slaps the foot to one side.
Mancini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suluhu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mancini is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mancini throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mancini throws a right hand that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Mancini throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Mancini throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mancini.#CL#
Mancini closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mancini scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mancini takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mancini cracks Suluhu with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mancini darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mancini counters with a stiff right hand.
Mancini misses with a body shot
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Mancini shrugs it off.
Mancini is looking to clinch.
Mancini pivots, looking for a leg kick but Suluhu is out of range and Mancini settles back down.
Mancini misses with the combination.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Suluhu moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC2#
Mancini is rocked!
Mancini on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Oh Mancini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mancini is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mancini takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mancini seems to have got his legs back now.
Mancini misses the shot to the body.
Mancini misses with a body kick.
Mancini wants to clinch.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mancini blocks it well.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Mancini throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suluhu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Mancini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Mancini is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mancini throws a push kick but Suluhu slaps the foot to one side.
Mancini will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Mancini's body. Mancini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mancini takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mancini is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mancini throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Mancini misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mancini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu jabs Mancini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mancini dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suluhu. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Mancini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.#CL#
Mancini pushes Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mancini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suluhu is keeping busy.
Mancini misses with some punches.
Mancini misses with a hook to the ribs.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Suluhu wants to break free but Mancini has control. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mancini tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mancini misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Mancini throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu misses with a hook to the body
and Mancini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Mancini.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mancini lands a two punch combo. #T1#
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu lands a front kick.
A left lands for Suluhu.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Mancini avoids a kick to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Mancini misses its target.
Mancini takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu checks a leg kick.
Suluhu slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mancini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mancini avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Mancini throws a hook to the side of Suluhu's head but Suluhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mancini misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T2#
Mancini throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Mancini blocks a low kick nicely.
Mancini went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Mancini has Suluhu up against the ropes in a clinch.
Mancini keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mancini misses with a punch on the inside.
Mancini gets through Suluhu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mancini throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Suluhu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Suluhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Suluhu blocking some punches.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Mancini is controlling him.
Mancini misses with the head strike.
Mancini dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.#T3#
Mancini keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Mancini.
Mancini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mancini at a distance.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Mancini avoids it.
Mancini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mancini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mancini moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Mancini thows a body kick. Suluhu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Mancini pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. #T4#
Mancini tries to land a body kick
and Suluhu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mancini's knee momentarily.
Mancini misses with a few strikes there.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Mancini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mancini blocks the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mancini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suluhu doesn't seem bothered though.
Ray Mancini is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Mancini closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Mancini.
Mancini lands with a short shot to the head.
Suluhu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mancini scores with a shot to the side of Suluhu's head.
Mancini tries to throw a body punch but Suluhu avoids it by throwing Mancini back against the ropes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mancini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ray Mancini 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#
Mancini keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mancini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suluhu.
Mancini thows a left - swing and a miss!
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mancini rather than just go for the knockout.
Mancini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Suluhu is looking to slow Mancini down with leg kicks.
Mancini swinging wildly here.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mancini blocks it well.
Mancini 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mancini keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu throws a chopping leg kick but Mancini manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mancini connects with a right hand. Suluhu shakes it off.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mancini takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mancini misses with an uppercut.
Mancini tries a head kick but it misses.
Ray Mancini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mancini misses with the combination.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and Mancini counters with a nice uppercut.
Mancini rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Mancini shrugs it off.
Mancini throws the kick towards the body but Suluhu avoids it.
Mancini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mancini moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Mancini sees coming a mile off.
Mancini throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Mancini lands with a nice body punch.
Suluhu takes a swing at Mancini's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu takes a swing at Mancini's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Mancini misses.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A punch combination from Mancini misses.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Mancini works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mancini connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mancini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Suluhu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Suluhu misses with a shot to the body
and Mancini counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mancini lands a nice shot that snaps Suluhu's head back. #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Mancini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Mancini finish him?
Mancini avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Suluhu scores with a nice right hand.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Mancini's body. Mancini takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mancini lands with an overhand left.#T4#
Mancini misses with a straight left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
It looked like Mancini was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mancini with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mancini wants to slow Suluhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Suluhu throws a lazy right hand but Mancini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Mancini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ray Mancini is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Mancini avoids it.
Mancini appears to be looking for a big counter.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suluhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mancini bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mancini lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Mancini showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mancini 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight for Ray Mancini!
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Ray Mancini!
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight for Ray Mancini!

Ray Mancini wins by unanimous decision!

After the fight, Ray Mancini was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: RH98     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Labosky connects with a body shot that sends Suluhu's belly button to the back.
Labosky clobbers Suluhu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu moves out of range as Labosky throws a body kick.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
letting Labosky counter with a right hand.
Labosky grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Suluhu takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Labosky cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jean Labosky!

 

Event: RH84     
Date:   Sep 11, 2019
#R1#
Suluhu slips a straight right by Shann.
Shann fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Shann, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shann walks into a left hand.
Suluhu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Shanns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Shann. Those never looked like landing.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Shann's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu misses with a looping right.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shann takes a step back to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suluhu eats them both and turns towards Shann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Shann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shann moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Shann misses with a double jab.
Suluhu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shann misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Shann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Shann really felt that one!
Shann tries to move into range but Suluhu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Shann with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shann.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu looks to throw the jab but Shann is out of range.
A jab from Shann misses.
Shann misses with a series of wild punches.
Suluhu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Shann misses with a looping left.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Shann shrugs it off. #T2#
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Shann saw that one coming.
Shann misses with a two punch combination.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shann.
Suluhu scoring well with a low kick there.
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kurt Shann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Kurt Shann is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shann swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Shann steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Shann misses with a wild combination.
Shann scores with a one two! Suluhu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
That's time! Suluhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shann.
Shann shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suluhu eats them both and turns towards Shann to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A punch combination from Shann misses.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Shann.
Suluhu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Shann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Shann stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shann throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shann on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shann takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shann swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu is looking to counter punch.
Shann throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Shann misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Suluhu stuns Shann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shann is breathing heavily.
Shann misses with a series of wild punches.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Shann stumbling back into the cage.
Suluhu works the jab nicely.
Shann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with an outside leg kick.
Suluhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Shann tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shann has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suluhu.
Shann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a nice body kick.
Shann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shann doesn't seem bothered though.
Kurt Shann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shann.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Shann shrugs it off though.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Suluhu keeps Shann at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Suluhu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shann misses with a series of wild punches.
Suluhu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Shann avoids it.
Shann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shann.
Shann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shann misses with a two punch combination.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A right-left combo lands from Shann.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shann at a distance.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Shann throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shann can do to turn this around?
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a leg kick which misses Shann's front leg but catches the back leg as Shann tries to avoid it.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Shann avoids it.
Shann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Shann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Shann sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shann at a distance.
Shann takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Shann doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Shann falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Shann's belly button to the back.
Kassim Suluhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Shann misses with a wild combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Suluhu misses its target.
Shann takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Shann moved away.
Shann misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shann throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shann's calf.
Shann throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Shann's ribs.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Shann's body. Shann takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Suluhu scores with a body shot. #T2#
Shann takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Suluhu lands a front kick.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Kurt Shann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shann takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Suluhu stuns Shann with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Shann takes a step back to recover.
Shann takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shann fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shann's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shann throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu scores with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suluhu 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu 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: RH73     
Date:   Aug 21, 2019
#R1##CL#
John fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suluhu, pushing him back against the ropes.
John lands a knee to the head.
John prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and John counters with a right hand to the body.
Suluhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a left to the body. #CL#
John gets a clinch.
Suluhu is trying to push John away but John has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
John has Suluhu pressed against the ropes, preventing Suluhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
John creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Suluhu's defenses.
John is trying to stall.
John lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
John tries a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
John taking a breather.
John is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Suluhu is keeping busy.
Suluhu is looking to break free of the clinch but John has double underhooks. #T1#
John misses with a body punch.
Suluhu takes an elbow to the temple.
John tries to land knees in the clinch but Suluhu avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from John.
John lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Papa John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but John steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Suluhu moves forwards but John connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Suluhu throws a body punch but John moves out of range.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily. #T2#
John throws a head kick that misses
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
John moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A decent looking cross lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping John at a distance.
John swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Suluhu jabs at John's body.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Suluhu throws a push kick but John slaps the foot to one side.
John wants to clinch.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Suluhu pivots, looking for a leg kick but John is out of range and Suluhu settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa John dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
John throws a right and a left that both miss.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but John saw that one coming. #CL#
John rushes Suluhu and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Suluhu tries to circle away but John has him pinned against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that John has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
John tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
John fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
John closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu is trying to break free.
Suluhu is trying to break free.
John using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Suluhu wants to break free but John has control.
Suluhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
John throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suluhu blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from John.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suluhu as John tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Suluhu prevents a body shot from John.
Suluhu tries to break the clinch but John is controlling the position.
John misses with some punches.
John misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
John checks a low kick from Suluhu.
As Suluhu looks to move away, John throws a big counter combo but Suluhu just gets out of the way.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu pushes John away with a front kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu looks to land a left hand but John moved out of range nicely.
Papa John is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
John misses the shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
John wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Suluhu swings away with a body shot that misses
and John counters with a series of strikes. Suluhu will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
John takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu takes an elbow to the forehead.
John using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Suluhu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?#CL#
John clinches up against the ropes.
John keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
John tries to land a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks with his arms.
John throws a knee to the head but misses.
Papa John has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Papa John dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
John swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
John is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
John looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suluhu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu lands a front kick.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down John rather than just go for the knockout.
John thumps Suluhu with a low kick.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
A big left from John misses.
Suluhu punishes John's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu misses with a body shot
and John makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
John misses with a leg kick
and Suluhu counters with a leg kick.
Suluhu connects with an inside leg kick.
Suluhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and John counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
John blocks the body kick.
John thinks about countering with a head kick.
John takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away. #T2#
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
John moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - John looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Good leg kick by Suluhu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Papa John is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
John wants to clinch.
John avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
John scores with a head kick. Suluhu tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John tries to clinch up.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think John 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Papa John!

 

Event: RH63     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
Deal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Deal catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Deal throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Deal fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suluhu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Deal.
Suluhu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Deal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Deal avoids it.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Deal misses with a few strikes there.
Deal throws a head kick that misses
and Suluhu finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Chris Deal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu loads up on a big right hand but Deal slips the punch.
Deal throws a counter combo.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Deal scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suluhu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Deal misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a nice uppercut.
Deal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Deal blocks the body kick.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick.
Deal throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Deal misses its intended target.
Suluhu swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Deal throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu swings for the body but Deal moves out of range.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Suluhu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Deal throws a leg kick which misses Suluhu's front leg but catches the back leg as Suluhu tries to avoid it.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Deal moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Deal tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deal throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Deal looks winded!
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Deal throws a big shot that misses.
Deal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Deal moves out of range as Suluhu strikes.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Deal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deal looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Deal misses the target.
Deal keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Deal saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
A lazy left from Suluhu finds it's target.
Suluhu misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Suluhu misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chris Deal dominated that round.
That's time! Suluhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu throws a leg kick but Deal moved away.
Suluhu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Deal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
It looked like Suluhu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Deal.
Deal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chris Deal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Deal.
Deal ducks under a wild hook from Suluhu.
Deal throws a nice head kick!
Deal has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Deal turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Deal as he checks the leg kick.
Deal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A jab from Suluhu misses.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Deal with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Deal. Deal obviously looking to wear him down.
Deal avoids the body shot from Suluhu. #T1#
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Deal.
And Suluhu counters with a quick kick to the body but Deal blocks it.
Deal moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Deal lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Suluhu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Suluhu misses its target.
Deal is breathing heavily.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Deal misses with a low kick as Suluhu jumps back.
Deal lands a jab-cross combination.
Chris Deal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick.
A low kick from Deal misses
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Deal looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Suluhu throwing a counter right hand but Deal manages to avoid it.
Chris Deal is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Deal moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Deal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Deal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Deal with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Deal throws a head kick that misses
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Deal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Deal throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Suluhu swings for the body but Deal moves out of range.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Suluhu tried to score with a low kick but Deal checks it.
Deal misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Deal misses with a straight left.
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deal moves away.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Deal counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Chris Deal 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#
Suluhu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Deal avoids it.
Suluhu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDeal.
Suluhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Deal slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Deal pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Deal will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Suluhu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Deal.
Suluhu takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Deal.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Deal sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Deal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Deal throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Deal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deal throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Deal takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Deal. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Deal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a leg kick.
A big right from Deal misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Suluhu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Deal lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Suluhu misses the target.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Deal does no damage.
Deal throws an overhand right that lands on Suluhu's shoulder, as Suluhu tries to avoid the shot.
Deal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Deal misses with a hook.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deal.
Deal misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Deal tries a head kick but it misses. #T2#
Suluhu throws a leg kick that misses.
Suluhu checks the leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suluhu.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Deal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Deal moves out of range of the leg kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An inside leg kick lands from Deal.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Deal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Deal.
Suluhu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deal throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Deal chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suluhu can pounce on him.
Suluhu takes a swing at Deal's ribcage but misses.
Deal is looking for the big counter here.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deal.
Deal fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Deal just manages to avoid it.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Deal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Deal 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Chris Deal!

Chris Deal 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: RH53     
Date:   Jul 13, 2019
#R1#
Suluhu lands with a nice body kick.
Abaddon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abaddon finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abaddon misses with a straight right.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Abaddon misses with a hook.
Suluhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Suluhu on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abaddon throws a hook to the side of Suluhu's head but Suluhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ezekyle Abaddon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abaddon lands a really nice looking cross but Suluhu seems unphased.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Abaddon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abaddon misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Abaddon 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.
Abaddon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abaddon will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abaddon.
Abaddon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Suluhu.
Suluhu checks a leg kick nicely.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abaddon. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Suluhu lands with a thumping leg kick. #T1#
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ezekyle Abaddon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abaddon stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abaddon looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Abaddon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Suluhu cracks Abaddon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abaddon jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Abaddon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abaddon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Suluhu counters with a quick kick to the body but Abaddon blocks it.
Abaddon throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Abaddon.
Abaddon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abaddon.
A nice side step and Abaddon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu blocks the body kick.
Suluhu throwing a counter right hand but Abaddon manages to avoid it.
Abaddon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Suluhu is looking to chop away at Abaddon's legs.
Abaddon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abaddon throws out the jab.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abaddon throws a lazy right hand but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Abaddon will feel that in the morning.
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Suluhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Abaddon blocks the body kick.
Abaddon is trying to counter with his kicks.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Abaddon jabs Suluhu right on the nose. Suluhu blinks but takes it well.
Abaddon thumps Suluhu with a low kick.
Abaddon thows a leg kick but Suluhu checks it
and Suluhu counters with an inside leg kick.
Abaddon misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu keeps Abaddon at a distance using the push kick.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Abaddon tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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 Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Abaddon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Suluhu tries to land a body kick
and Abaddon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suluhu jabs at Abaddon's body.
Kassim Suluhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abaddon.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Abaddon.
Suluhu blocks a jab.
Abaddon is looking to chop away at Suluhu's legs.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abaddon misses with a low kick as Suluhu jumps back.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abaddon dips to his left and cracks Suluhu with an uppercut!
Abaddon throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abaddon was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abaddon was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
A head kick from Abaddon lands but Suluhu takes it in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Abaddon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abaddon scores with a shot to the body.
Abaddon moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abaddon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Abaddon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Abaddon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Abaddon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abaddon throws an off balance right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abaddon is breathing heavily.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Abaddon throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice cross by Suluhu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Abaddon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Suluhu with a body shot.
Suluhu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Abaddon misses.
Suluhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Abaddon moved away.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abaddon moves out of range of the body kick.
Abaddon lands a nice shot that snaps Suluhu's head back.
Abaddon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Abaddon's body.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Abaddon.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Abaddon.
Suluhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abaddon looks to throw the jab but Suluhu is out of range.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Abaddon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abaddon drops his hands momentarily and Suluhu takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abaddon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Abaddon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Abaddon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
And Abaddon responds with a good body kick, but Suluhu manages to step out the way in time.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Abaddon's ribs.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Abaddon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abaddon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Abaddon avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That kick from Suluhu tenderised Abaddon's leg. Abaddon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abaddon moves out of range of the body kick.
Abaddon moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abaddon can do to turn this around?
Abaddon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Abaddon has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suluhu.
Abaddon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Abaddon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Suluhu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abaddon.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Abaddon in the body.
Suluhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abaddon counters with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Abaddon takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu lands with a good body shot.
Suluhu cracks Abaddon with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ezekyle Abaddon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Abaddon moved away.
Abaddon steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abaddon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Abaddon throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Suluhu - that will leave a mark!
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Abaddon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abaddon misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick. #T2#
Suluhu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abaddon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Suluhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Suluhu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Abaddon's ribs.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abaddon's head backwards.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Abaddon.
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abaddon takes a step back to recover.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suluhu 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

After the fight, Kassim Suluhu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Ezekyle Abaddon was interviewed post fight and said 'you win or you learn.'.

 

Event: RH41     
Date:   Jun 22, 2019
#R1#
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Fighter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL#
Fighter closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the ropes.
Suluhu dodges an elbow strike from Fighter.
A head punch on the inside from Fighter fails to land.
Fighter misses with a punch on the inside.
Suluhu blocking some punches. #BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fighter throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
Fighter misses with a double jab
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Fighter shrugs it off.
Suluhu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fighter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Fighter clinches up against the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Fighter avoids it.#CL#
Fighter moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Suluhu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Fighter shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Suluhu eats them both and turns towards Fighter to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Suluhu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fighter on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
Nameless Fighter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fighter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fighter on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fighter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fighter wants to clinch.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Fighter in the body.
Fighter wants to clinch up but Suluhu keeps it at a distance.
Fighter misses with a combination
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Nameless Fighter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Fighter. Those never looked like landing.
Fighter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Fighter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fighter looks to land a combination but Suluhu avoids it well.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Fighter's body.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Suluhu swings for the body but Fighter moves out of range.
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Fighter blocks it well.
Suluhu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fighter misses with the combination.
Fighter is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fighter scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Suluhu works Fighter's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Suluhu takes a swing at Fighter's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu thumps Fighter with a low kick.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Fighter saw that one coming.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Fighter avoids it.
Fighter fails in his attempt to clinch.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fighter with a body shot.
Fighter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Fighter forces Suluhu back against the ropes and clinches.
Fighter swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Fighter tries to clinch there but Suluhu circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Fighter does no damage.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fighter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fighter misses with a few strikes there.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Nameless Fighter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Suluhu lands with a kick to the ribs.
Suluhu lands a jab to Fighter's midsection.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
A jab from Suluhu does it's job there.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fighter if he has to take too many more of those.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fighter swinging wildly here.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Fighter tries to clinch but Suluhu moves away
and Suluhu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fighter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T2#
Fighter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fighter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Fighter misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu pushes Fighter away with a front kick.
Suluhu punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Fighter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Fighter misses with a series of wild punches.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suluhu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu lands a front kick.
Nameless Fighter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fighter rather than just go for the knockout.
Fighter tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Suluhu punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fighter tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fighter tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Fighter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fighter tries to clinch up
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Fighter fails with an attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fighter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Suluhu tries a quick counter leg kick but Fighter is wise to it.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Fighter misses with a two punch combination.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fighter throws a left and a right that both miss
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Suluhu lands a leg kick that knocks Fighter off balance momentarily.
Suluhu scores with a hook to the body. Fighter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Fighter in the body.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fighter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Suluhu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fighter's sensitive parts.
Fighter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Suluhu jabs Fighter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu thuds a left hand into Fighter's body.
Suluhu keeps the fight on the outside.
Fighter backing away here, and Suluhu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fighter if he has to take too many more of those. #T2#
Suluhu works Fighter's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fighter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fighter walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fighter doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu thows a body kick. Fighter tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fighter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Fighter in his tracks momentarily.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suluhu punishes Fighter's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fighter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fighter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Suluhu explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suluhu 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 26:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Nameless Fighter spoke after the fight, saying 'I will be back And I`ll win YOU MOTH****CKERS!'.

 

Event: RH31     
Date:   Jun 01, 2019
#R1#
Steel Penn throws a combination. Suluhu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Suluhu stuns Steel Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel Penn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Steel Penn.
We've been hearing reports that Steel Penn has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steel Penn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Steel Penn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Suluhu.
Steel Penn wants to clinch.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Steel Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the 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!
Good standup being displayed there by Suluhu as he connects with a hook.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
Steel Penn avoids a kick to the body.
Steel Penn is looking to counter the offense by Suluhu and move into the clinch.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Steel Penn slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Suluhu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Steel Penn moved away.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Steel Penn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Suluhu.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Steel Penn sees coming a mile off.
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Steel Penn saw that one coming.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Steel Penn moved away.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu lands a jab to Steel Penn's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body.
Steel Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Penn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Steel Penn moves into the clinch successfully.
Steel Penn tries to throw a body punch but Suluhu avoids it by throwing Steel Penn back against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Steel Penn moves in looking to clinch but Suluhu pushes him off.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steel Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a solid body kick.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A left lands for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CL#
Steel Penn moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Suluhu. Steel Penn shrugs it off though.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Steel Penn is looking for a counter combo.
Suluhu is looking to slow Steel Penn down with leg kicks. #T1#
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Suluhu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steel Penn throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel Penn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu scoring well with a low kick there.
Suluhu lands a lovely overhand right.
Suluhu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Steel Penn doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Steel Penn stumbling back into the ropes.
Steel Penn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Steel Penn misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu fakes the leg kick and cracks Steel Penn in the body.
Steel Penn wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Steel Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Steel Penn throws a big counter combination but Suluhu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Nice body punch from Steel Penn.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
Free Agent Steel Penn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steel Penn fails to land with a series of punches. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu works Steel Penn's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu lands a head shot.
Steel Penn moves out of range of the strikes.
No joy there for Steel Penn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt.
Suluhu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and Steel Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Steel Penn avoids it.#CL#
Steel Penn has closed the distance and engaged Suluhu in a clinch.
Suluhu blocks a body shot from Steel Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Steel Penn manages to avoid it.
Steel Penn seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Steel Penn.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steel Penn tries to close the distance and clinch up but Suluhu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel Penn fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Steel Penn moves into the clinch successfully. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Free Agent Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steel Penn tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suluhu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel Penn swings for the body but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn swings away with a body shot that misses
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Steel Penn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steel Penn misses with a body shot.
Steel Penn misses with a hook to the body
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Steel Penn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Steel Penn is looking to clinch.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Suluhu finds it's way round the side to connect with Steel Penn's head.
Steel Penn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu takes a swing at Steel Penn's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suluhu 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

A less than humble Kassim Suluhu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: RH18     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Suluhu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Bruise saw that one coming.
Bruise throws an overhand right that lands on Suluhu's shoulder, as Suluhu tries to avoid the shot.
Suluhu tries to land a body kick
and Bruise counters with a series of strikes. Suluhu will be more careful next time no doubt.
A shot to the body from Bruise misses
and Suluhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Suluhu misses
and Bruise counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruise misses the target.
We've been told by Bruise's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Bruise.
Good shot there by Suluhu.
Bruise misses with a body kick.
Suluhu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bruise counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu swings away with a body shot that misses #CL#
and Bruise counters by moving into the clinch.
Suluhu tries to break the clinch but Bruise is controlling the position.
Bruise prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Suluhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Bruise with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bruise lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bruise lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bruise lands the left hand.
Suluhu misses with a looping right.
Bruise tried to counter with a leg kick but Suluhu avoided it.
Suluhu shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Bruise.
Bruise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruise lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dominick Bruise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu lands with a nice body punch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Suluhu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Bruise moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruise was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bruise moves away from the strike by Suluhu.
Bruise feints a jab promting Suluhu to slip. Bruise then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Suluhu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bruise throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suluhu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bruise 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.
Suluhu misses with a hook
and Bruise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bruise throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Bruise connects with the punch.
A slow jab from Bruise misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Bruise dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bruise moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Bruise.
Suluhu flicks out a counter leg kick but Bruise steps away.
Bruise lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Suluhu throws a jab but it's blocked by Bruise.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bruise.
Bruise misses with a straight left.
Bruise on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruise takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruise misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Bruise connects with a crisp jab.
Bruise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
Bruise fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suluhu on the side of the head.
Bruise lands with a nice combination. Suluhu backs away looking to recover.
Bruise misses with a body punch
letting Suluhu counter with a right hand.
Suluhu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bruise counters with a right hand to the body.
A lazy body kick from Suluhu
and Bruise counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bruise throws an off balance right hand
and Suluhu counters with a good, hard body kick but Bruise shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bruise tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
Bruise throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Bruise manages to step out the way in time.
Bruise takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Bruise slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bruise misses with a hook.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Bruise avoids a kick to the body.
Bruise looks to land a right hand but Suluhu moved out of range.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Bruise slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body.
Suluhu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bruise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruise misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
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 Dominick Bruise will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bruise rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu misses with a hook to the body
letting Bruise counter with a right hand.
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruise's jab looks to have found its range, popping Suluhu under the eye.
Bruise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruise checks a low kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sloppy strikes from Bruise. Those never looked like landing.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Bruise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suluhu momentarily.
Dominick Bruise is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T1#
Bruise misses with a looping left.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bruise uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Suluhu.
Bruise is looking to counter punch.
Suluhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Suluhu thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL#
Bruise instigates a clinch.
Bruise with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bruise lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Bruise is controlling him.
Suluhu wants to get back to striking at distance but Bruise won't allow it.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Bruise leaning his opponent against the ropes.#BC#
Bruise breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Bruise keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Suluhu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bruise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice uppercut lands for Bruise. That snapped Suluhu's head back.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bruise.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bruise counters with a three punch combo that has Suluhu backing up. Suluhu nods at Bruise to acknowledge the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruise misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bruise checks a leg kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Bruise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruise misses the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Bruise showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bruise 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 Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:27
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Bruise!

 

Event: RH13     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Cuida throws an overhand right that lands on Suluhu's shoulder, as Suluhu tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Cuida gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cuida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suluhu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Suluhu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Suluhu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cuida crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Suluhu - the referee stops the clock and Cuida gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Suluhu. Cuida manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cuida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cuida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gray Cuida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuida throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Cuida finds it's target.
Suluhu digs a good hook to Cuida's body.
Suluhu misses with a shot to the body
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu swings for the body but Cuida moves out of range. #T1#
Suluhu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Suluhu 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.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cuida tried to counter with a leg kick but Suluhu avoided it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suluhu 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 Cuida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cuida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cuida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cuida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cuida tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Cuida tries to close the distance and clinch but Suluhu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suluhu throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuida connects with a body shot.#CL#
Cuida has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuida lands an elbow that stopped Suluhu in his tracks for a moment.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suluhu dodges an elbow strike from Cuida. #BC2#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch. #T2##CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu is trying to break free.
Cuida misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuida slows down the pace here.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but Cuida has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cuida with a knee to the head.
Cuida landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cuida trying to stall but Suluhu improves his position.
Cuida prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break free but Cuida has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Suluhu blocks it with crossed arms.
Cuida lands a knee to the body.
Cuida displaying some good clinch control by pressing Suluhu up against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Suluhu as Cuida tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu scores with a jab. Cuida acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Cuida clinches up with Suluhu and pushes him back against the ropes.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuida throws an elbow that misses. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cuida stalls.
Suluhu tries to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling the position.
Gray Cuida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Suluhu wants to break free but Cuida has control.
Cuida landing knees to the body.
Suluhu tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the ropes.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cuida rather than just go for the knockout.#CL#
Suluhu gets tackled into the ropes by Cuida. Cuida maintains the clinch.
Cuida is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Suluhu is defending well for now.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but Cuida has the dominant position.#T2#
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC2#
Suluhu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Suluhu walks into a jab.#CL#
Cuida gets a clinch. #BC2#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cuida rushes Suluhu and presses him up against the ropes.
Suluhu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cuida keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
Suluhu tries to circle away but Cuida has him pinned against the ropes.
Cuida leaning against his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suluhu tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the ropes.
Cuida landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Suluhu is trying to push Cuida away but Cuida has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gray Cuida dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cuida connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looks like Cuida has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL#
Cuida rushes Suluhu and presses him up against the ropes.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Suluhu is blocking nicely.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Suluhu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Suluhu looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cuida stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Suluhu tries to break free but Cuida pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Suluhu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Cuida leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Cuida crunches a lovely knee into Suluhu's ribcage.#T1#
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Cuida is controlling him.#BC2#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Cuida counter with a right hand.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Cuida avoids it.
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu scoring well with a low kick there.
Cuida feints and then cracks Suluhu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Suluhu down.
Suluhu takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Cuida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cuida tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Suluhu works Cuida's body with a nice hook.
Cuida lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cuida will feel that in the morning.
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Cuida finish him?#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Cuida staggers Suluhu with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Suluhu looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! No! He's back down again! 9...10 - he's can't beat the count and Cuida is victorious!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gray Cuida!
Gray Cuida seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Apr 06, 2019
#R1#
Bruise scores with a shot to the body.
Bruise tries to land a leg kick but Suluhu saw it coming and moves away.
Suluhu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Suluhu motions for Bruise to come forward. Suluhu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bruise 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.
Bruise throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bruise works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Suluhu goes for a double leg but Bruise avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bruise continues to drive forward.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Suluhu cracks the inside of Bruise's front leg.
Bruise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but Bruise shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Bruise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Suluhu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Suluhu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruise avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Bruise counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bruise is taking a breather. Suluhu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suluhu is looking to escape.
Bruise is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bruise stops Suluhu from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Bruise looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bruise prevents Suluhu from standing back up.
Bruise looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Suluhu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bruise throwing shots but Suluhu is blocking nicely.
Suluhu is trying to stand up here but Bruise is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suluhu staying out of range there.
Suluhu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bruise counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suluhu throws a lazy right hand but Bruise sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bruise throws a counter combo.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruise connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Bruise sees coming a mile off.#T3#
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Suluhu.
Suluhu closes the distance and clinches up with Bruise, looking for a takedown. Suluhu pushes Bruise against the cage but Bruise circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bruise unleashes a big counter combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bruise.
Good work by Bruise as he checks the leg kick.
Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bruise.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Bruise slaps the foot to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Bruise misses the target.
Suluhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Suluhu tries to land a body kick
and Bruise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bruise throws out the jab.
Bruise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suluhu.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Bruise saw that one coming.
Bruise bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T4#
Bruise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruise.
Bruise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bruise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu stuns Bruise with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bruise moves out of range of the body kick.
Bruise changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bruise slaps away a takedown attempt from Suluhu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Bruise saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu misses with the body kick
and Bruise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Bruise saw that one coming.
Bruise takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Bruise 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#
Bruise tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Suluhu defends well and Bruise ends up having to push Suluhu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Suluhu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruise.
A good leg kick by Suluhu.
Good shot there by Bruise.
Suluhu misses with a low kick.
Bruise throws a lazy right hand but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bruise connects with a good right hand that stumbles Suluhu. Suluhu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bruise throws a looping overhand right but Suluhu ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Bruise gets caught flat footed, as Suluhu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bruise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suluhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bruise works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suluhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bruise has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Bruise wants to sweep but no luck.
Suluhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bruise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruise bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suluhu's guard. #REVB#
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet but Bruise is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bruise's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruise lands a couple of elbows.
Bruise scoring with some ground and pound.
Bruise postures up and lands a big shot to Suluhu's brow.
Bruise tries to free his leg and advance position but Suluhu is retaining full guard.
Bruise trying to control but Suluhu is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bruise postures up and lands a big shot to Suluhu's brow.
Bruise chips away with some ground and pound.
Bruise prevents Suluhu from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A jab lands there for Bruise.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bruise. #T3#
Bruise working the head and body with strikes.
Suluhu is letting Bruise control him for a moment.
Suluhu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bruise has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Suluhu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruise misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Suluhu is pushing Bruise's head away, looking to escape. Bruise manages to hold on to the position though.
Bruise throwing strikes but Suluhu manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Bruise is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T4#
Suluhu wants to control but Bruise is keeping him busy.
Dominick Bruise has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bruise gets back to full guard.
Bruise has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bruise is pulling down on Suluhu's head. It's preventing any offense from Suluhu, at least for the moment.
Bruise manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Suluhu manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Suluhu looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bruise controls from within his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bruise stops Suluhu from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dominick Bruise 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#
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Bruise misses its intended target.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Bruise with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Bruise misses.
Bruise chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Suluhu can pounce on him.
Suluhu walks into a left hand.
Suluhu takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Bruise does it's job there.#ROC2#
Suluhu is rocked!#TD#
Suluhu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bruise to the ground. Suluhu is now in Bruise's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu stands up over Bruise, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bruise looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Suluhu throwing strikes from guard but Bruise blocks nicely.
Suluhu is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Bruise is pulling down on Suluhu's head. It's preventing any offense from Suluhu, at least for the moment.
Bruise looking for a sweep. Not yet Bruise, not yet.
Suluhu throws a big right hand that misses.
Bruise lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Bruise is working Suluhu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bruise chips away with some ground and pound.
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet but Bruise is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bruise's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bruise won't allow Suluhu to get back to his feet.
Bruise sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
And Bruise tries to counter it with a takedown but Suluhu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suluhu misses with a looping left.
Bruise now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dominick Bruise is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bruise keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu swings for the body but Bruise moves out of range.
Bruise catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suluhu misses with a jab to the body
and Bruise counters with a straight right hand.
Suluhu misses with the body kick
enabling Bruise to counter with a crisp jab.
Suluhu slips a jab and a cross from Bruise.
Bruise connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Suluhu momentarily.
Suluhu fails with the takedown.
Suluhu tries to work over Bruise's front leg with a kick but Bruise checks it.
Bruise misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a leg kick
and Bruise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Bruise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Suluhu slips a jab from Bruise.
Bruise jabs Suluhu right on the nose. Suluhu blinks but takes it well.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruise moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Bruise sees coming a mile off.
Nice takedown defense from Bruise. No joy for Suluhu on that attempt.
Bruise is looking to slow Suluhu down with leg kicks.
Bruise throws an overhand right that lands on Suluhu's shoulder, as Suluhu tries to avoid the shot.
Bruise throws a hook to the side of Suluhu's head but Suluhu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Suluhu slips a straight right by Bruise.
Suluhu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bruise misses with a looping right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dominick Bruise comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bruise 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominick Bruise!

 

Event: ADWGC Tokyo 3     
Date:   Mar 17, 2019

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brian Marais (ranked 4558 p4p, 204 weight class) and Kassim Suluhu (ranked 3995 p4p, 184 weight class). Marais comes to the cage accompanied by The Offspring - Come Out And Play. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




168 cm
20 yrs
138 lbs



165 cm
27 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Brian Marais! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yasuomi Hirokawa.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Marais shoots in but Suluhu avoids the takedown attempt easily.

Suluhu gets a double leg takedown into Marais's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marais (0) vs (2) Suluhu
Marais trying to control the position.
Suluhu wants to pass the guard but Marais is keeping the position.

Marais working for submissions but it's allowed Suluhu to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Suluhu passes to full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (5) Suluhu
Marais manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Marais trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Suluhu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (8) Suluhu
Marais is desperately trying to improve his position but Suluhu has a good base and remains in mount.
Suluhu controlling his opponent.
It looks like Suluhu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marais wants to control but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Marais wants to hold on but Suluhu pushes him away.
Marais is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu controlling from the full mount.

Suluhu working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Marais is wriggling around trying to escape.
Suluhu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu is looking to work his way around to Marais's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Suluhu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Marais regains half guard.
Marais is looking to get back to full guard here but Suluhu has managed to pass to side control instead.
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (0) vs (11) Suluhu
Marais is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 805 Beast's House, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Suluhu advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Marais (0) vs (13) Suluhu
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu controlling the pace for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Suluhu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Marais bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marais (2) vs (13) Suluhu
Suluhu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Marais trying to control the position from guard on top but Suluhu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marais wants to pass the guard but Suluhu is keeping the position.
Suluhu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Marais is one step ahead there.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu wants to hit a switch here but Marais passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Suluhu there!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (5) vs (13) Suluhu
Marais is looking to work his way around to Suluhu's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Marais trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Suluhu slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marais trying to control the action but Suluhu is working from the bottom.
Suluhu keeping control of the position.
Marais trying to control from half guard but Suluhu is working away.
Suluhu keeping control of the position.
Marais trying to control from Suluhu's half guard. Suluhu has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Marais stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suluhu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Suluhu wants to sweep but no luck.

Marais drops back, looking for a kneebar! Suluhu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Suluhu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Suluhu!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Marais (5) vs (17) Suluhu
Suluhu advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Marais (5) vs (19) Suluhu
Marais is trying to escape the mount.
Marais has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Marais (5) vs (22) Suluhu

That's eight minutes gone in the round.

Suluhu working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

Marais is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Suluhu gets his way!
Marais trying to control but not successfully.

Suluhu is looking for the choke from the back position but Marais is controlling his hands well.
Suluhu controlling from the back.

Suluhu is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Marais knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Marais for a finish.
Suluhu biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Marais tries to roll but Suluhu sticks to his back.

Marais is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Suluhu gets his way!
Marais rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Marais wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Marais wants to get back to full guard.
Marais trying to control here.
Marais wants to get back to full guard.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suluhu is thwarting Marais's attempts to control the position.
Suluhu is taking a breather. Marais says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Marais trying to hold on to Suluhu's head to control him but Suluhu postures up.
Marais is trying to control but Suluhu manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Marais (5) vs (25) Suluhu
Marais prevents Suluhu from taking his back.
Suluhu controlling from the full mount.

Suluhu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Marais has managed to escape the submission attempt.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marais is looking to improve his position but Suluhu isn't that keen on the idea.
Suluhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Marais tries to hold on but Suluhu postures up.
Marais sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Suluhu seems content to control.
Let's hope that Suluhu 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.
Marais works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marais being controlled here, momentarily.
Marais looking for a sweep. Not yet Marais, not yet.
Suluhu postures up.
Suluhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Marais is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Marais (7) vs (25) Suluhu
Suluhu keeping hold of Marais's head, controlling as best he can.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Suluhu wants to get back to full guard.
Marais trying to control the action but Suluhu is working from the bottom.
Suluhu wants to improve his position but Marais is controlling well.
Marais trying to control from half guard but Suluhu is working away.
Suluhu keeping hold of Marais's head, controlling as best he can.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Marais looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Marais seems to be looking for submissions.
Marais wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suluhu keeps working.
Suluhu is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marais slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Suluhu wins on points by 25 to 7.
In his post fight interview, Kassim Suluhu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Brian Marais spoke after the fight, saying 'Not to get too technical, but according to chemistry, alcohol is a solution.'.

 

Event: EMP Escobar vs P.Sitsongrit     
Date:   Mar 02, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bak was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Suluhu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Suluhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bak is looking to stand up but Suluhu isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Let's hope that Suluhu 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bak working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suluhu. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Gun Seok Bak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu fails with a takedown attempt.
Bak loads up on a big right hand but Suluhu slips the punch.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Bak moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Bak does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bak misses with a straight right.
Bak throws a lazy uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a left to the body.
Suluhu with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bak.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bak scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bak is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
Bak defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Gun Seok Bak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Bak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the head.
Suluhu moves away from the strike by Bak.
Suluhu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bak with a body shot.
Suluhu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bak.
Bak misses with a hook.
Gun Seok Bak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bak bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suluhu's head backwards.#T3#
Bak misses with an uppercut. Suluhu saw that one coming.
And Suluhu tries to counter it with a takedown but Bak pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Suluhu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bak was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bak throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Bak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the liver by Suluhu. Beautiful body shot.
Bak slaps away a takedown attempt from Suluhu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bak moves out of range of the body kick.
Bak throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Suluhu walks into a jab.
Bak scores with a nice head shot.
Suluhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T4#
Bak throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Suluhu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bak throws a body shot but no joy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bak. #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bak. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bak rather than just go for the knockout.
Bak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu with the counter takedown but Bak avoids it easily.#KD#
Bak drops Suluhu with a beautiful combination! Suluhu stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bak is looking for the KO!
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Bak finish him?
Bak is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bak throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Suluhu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bak misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Suluhu connects with a right hand. Bak shakes it off.
Suluhu is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Bak moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Seok Bak!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gun Seok Bak made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: EMP Grabber vs Pripyat     
Date:   Jan 27, 2019
#R1#
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
John attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu prevents John from improving his position.
John wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy.
Suluhu prevents John from standing back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
John is looking for a sweep. Suluhu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suluhu is controlling the pace.
John trying to control here. #T1#
John wants to get back to his feet.
Suluhu wants to lay and pray for a moment but John keeps working.
Suluhu prevents John from standing back up.
Suluhu wants to pass to mount but John is defending the position.
Suluhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suluhu controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Suluhu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for John!#T2#
John managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Suluhu.
John is letting Suluhu control him for a moment.
John is trying to control Suluhu's posture but Suluhu avoids it.
John is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Suluhu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
John is trying to control Suluhu's posture but Suluhu avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
John taking a bit of punishment here - Suluhu scoring with strikes.
John is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on John's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Suluhu lands a few punches from side control.
John is trying to get back to his feet.
John manages to get back to half guard.
Suluhu controlling the pace.
Suluhu is keen to just control but John is a slippery customer.
John trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no! #T4#
Suluhu looking to control but John is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
John tries to hold on but Suluhu postures up.
Suluhu controlling his opponent.
John tries to hold on but Suluhu pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
John really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Suluhu looking to finish John with some ground and pound. This is bad for John!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
That's time! John's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from John finds it's way through Suluhu's defenses.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
John takes a shot to the body in his stride.
John fails in his attempt to clinch.
John lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Suluhu circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Suluhu dives in and scores a takedown into John's guard.
Suluhu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Suluhu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
John looking for a guillotine here but Suluhu defends easily.
Suluhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SUB#
John has an active guard here but Suluhu has managed to pass into half guard.
John on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Suluhu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
John punching from the bottom.
John pushes Suluhu off looking to stand but Suluhu dives back in and keeps control.
Suluhu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but John does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suluhu prevents John from standing back up.
John is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at 3Band MMA ($800/week), so we'll see if he gets out of it.
John trying to control here.
Kassim Suluhu has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suluhu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Suluhu lands strikes from half guard.
Suluhu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
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. Suluhu connects with a nice short shot to John's temple.
John is trying to control but can't.
Suluhu is looking to take a break and control but John is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suluhu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3#
Suluhu is keen to just control but John is a slippery customer.
John trying to control here.
Suluhu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
John wants to get back to full guard.
John misses with some strikes from the bottom.
John wants to improve his position but Suluhu is controlling well.
Suluhu stops John from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Suluhu scores with a takedown into John's guard.
John is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Suluhu dives into side control. #T4##REVR##SU2#
Suluhu stands up and beckons John to his feet.
John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from John.
Suluhu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Suluhu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Suluhu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but John defends it well.
John goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
John misses with a looping right.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suluhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
John keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
John uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
John fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #TD2#
Suluhu feints and as John raises his hands in defense, Suluhu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
John throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
John is looking to stand up but Suluhu isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
John is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Suluhu is aware though and is defending well.
Suluhu lands a couple of digs.
Suluhu distracts John with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
John is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
John is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suluhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
John is looking for a triangle but Suluhu pushes his legs off easily.
John looking to control.
Suluhu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
John keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suluhu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suluhu not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
John is trying to control the position but Suluhu postures up.
Suluhu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Suluhu throws a big elbow that misses. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down John rather than just go for the knockout.#TD2#
Suluhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
John controls Suluhu momentarily but Suluhu frees himself.
John tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Suluhu tries to free his leg and advance position but John is retaining full guard. #SUB#
John looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Suluhu has picked John up and slammed him! John can't keep hold of the triangle and Suluhu manages to pass to side control!
Suluhu working away.
John takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T3#
John struggling a bit here.
John being controlled for a moment.
Suluhu working away.
Suluhu prevents John from escaping the position.
John tries to control but Suluhu manages to take his back.
John is covering up but some of the strikes from Suluhu are getting through and doing damage.
John covers up after that shot from Suluhu.
John is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T4#
Suluhu is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
John tries to escape but Suluhu has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
John rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Suluhu lands a nice short elbow.
Suluhu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Suluhu looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
John trying to control from the bottom.
Papa John has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu winds up and cracks John with a swinging punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Suluhu 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

A less than humble Kassim Suluhu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: EMP Tower vs Wolff     
Date:   Dec 28, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Narz now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Narz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Suluhu is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Narz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Narz misses with a body shot.
Narz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Narz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Suluhu rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
Narz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Narz.
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
Narz takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narz.
A counter left hand to the body from Suluhu misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
Suluhu connects with the punch.
Narz throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suluhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suluhu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Narz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suluhu off and has taken his back!#T1##SUB2#
Suluhu defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Narz's arms. #SUB2#
Narz working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Suluhu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but Narz has full control of the position and if anything, Suluhu has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suluhu staying busy and making it hard for Narz to control.
Suluhu trying to get back to his feet but Narz is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Narz is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Suluhu fending off the submission attempt from Narz. #SUB2#
Narz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Suluhu is defending well though. Narz let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Narz is looking for the choke from the back position but Suluhu is controlling his hands well.
Narz wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Narz is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Suluhu defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Narz trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Narz tightening his grip on Suluhu, looking for the choke.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but Narz has full control of the position and if anything, Suluhu has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Narz trying to control.
Suluhu trying to get back to his feet but Narz is in full control for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Suluhu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Narz gets his way!
Suluhu looking very determined here, making life difficult for Narz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz 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##TD#
Suluhu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Narz on his heels. He'll look to pass Narz's guard now, I'm sure.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Narz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu stopping the sweep attempt from Narz.
Suluhu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Suluhu looking to pass the guard.
Peter Narz has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Narz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Suluhu defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narz looking for a sweep. Not yet Narz, not yet.
We've been hearing that Suluhu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Suluhu trying to control but Narz is working from the bottom.
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T1#
Narz is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Narz trying to control but Suluhu is working from the bottom.
Suluhu can't keep his opponent in guard - Narz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Narz passes to side control. #SUB2#
Narz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Narz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet but Narz drags him back down.
Narz tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Narz is looking to take a break and control but Suluhu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Suluhu tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Narz wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Narz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Narz trying to control.#SUB2#
Narz has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Narz on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Suluhu is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Narz is looking for the choke from the back position but Suluhu is controlling his hands well.
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Narz looking for the choke but no joy. #T4##SUB2#
Narz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
Suluhu showing good submission defense here.
Suluhu prevents Narz from getting a body triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Narz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Suluhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Narz stumbling back into the cage.
Suluhu digs a good body shot into Narz's ribs.
Narz misses the shot to the body.
Narz moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Narz throws a body shot but no joy.
Narz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suluhu's head backwards.
Suluhu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Suluhu just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu lands a jab to Narz's midsection.
Narz takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Narz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu missing with a left hand there. Narz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Suluhu tries to keep at a distance but Narz has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Suluhu gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #T1#
Narz controls Suluhu momentarily but Suluhu frees himself. #SUB2#
Narz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Suluhu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Suluhu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Narz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suluhu preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Narz looking for a guillotine here but Suluhu defends easily.
Narz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Narz stops Suluhu from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narz passes Suluhu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Narz stalling.
Narz has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Narz is trying to take his opponent's back.
Suluhu is trying to stand up.
Narz trying to control but Suluhu is having none of it. #T3#
Suluhu's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Narz tries to take his opponent's back but Suluhu turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work.
Suluhu content to stall in guard here.
Suluhu postures up. #T4#
Suluhu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Narz is on top in guard. #REVB#
Narz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Narz has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Suluhu!#SUB2#
Narz goes for an armbar but Suluhu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Suluhu.
Narz wants to sweep here but Suluhu controlling him for the moment.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Narz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu's corner is telling him to maintain position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Peter Narz.
Well Narz 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Narz!

A very excited looking Peter Narz 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: TGC 82     
Date:   Nov 24, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Pena moved away.
Pena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Suluhu avoids it really well and circles away.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu closes the distance and clinches up with Pena, looking for a takedown. Suluhu pushes Pena against the cage but Pena circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Pena on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Suluhu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu throws the left hand but Pena avoids the punch easily.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu misses with a takedown #KD#
and Pena counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Suluhu! #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Pena scores with a big shot! Suluhu's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Suluhu! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Demarte Pena!
Demarte Pena took some time post fight to say the following; 'I did not won the war it was just a fight, thanks to all u that tonight watch this duel. My team, my family all u i love u. thanks'.

 

Event: CCF 36     
Date:   Sep 15, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu fails to land the takedown.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Moru misses with an uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a body kick.
Moru lands a body shot.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Moru moves out of range as Suluhu throws a body kick.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Moru.
Suluhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Moru sprawls well. He's pushed Suluhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Moru works Suluhu's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru doesn't manage to clinch there - Suluhu circles away.
Moru has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Moru takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Moru tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Moru.
Moru throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu blocks the body kick.
Suluhu lands a front kick.
Moru missing with a left hand there. Suluhu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Moru lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moru misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Suluhu looks to throw the jab but Moru is out of range.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Moru avoids a kick to the body.
Moru was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Moru.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Moru tries a head kick but it misses.
Suluhu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suluhu dives in and grabs Moru's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moru pushes down on Suluhu's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moru is looking to clinch but Suluhu is avoiding it.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Moru is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Suluhu rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Moru throws a head kick that half lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moru wants to slow Suluhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Moru scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Moru tries to clinch but Suluhu is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Moru.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Moru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #TD#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Moru slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Suluhu won't allow Moru to sweep him here.
Suluhu is in close to Moru's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Suluhu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Suluhu being controlled here momentarily.
Moru is looking to sweep but instead, Suluhu has passed into half guard.
Moru wants to get back to his feet.
Moru has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suluhu is working away from the top position though.
Moru is concentrating on defense, preventing Suluhu from advancing position.
Suluhu is thwarting Moru's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Suluhu tries to pass to full mount but Moru defends it.
Suluhu prevents Moru from standing back up.
Suluhu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suluhu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moru keeps working.
Moru is looking to control Suluhu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Moru avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suluhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moru pinned against the cage. Moru gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Moru is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ma Moru will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suluhu is defended easily by Moru.
Suluhu lands a lovely overhand right.
Ma Moru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moru throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Moru rushes Suluhu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Moru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu darts in looking for a takedown but Moru gets double underhooks and turns Suluhu into the cage.
Moru appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Moru slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Moru looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Moru moves out of range of the body kick.
Suluhu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Moru jabs at Suluhu's body.#CL2#
Moru clinches with his opponent. #T1#
Suluhu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moru.
Moru stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Moru lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
Suluhu avoiding damage as Moru throws knees to the body.
Suluhu wants to take the fight to the mat but Moru manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Moru tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu is trying to break the clinch but Moru has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Moru moves into the clinch.
Suluhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Moru has him pressed against the cage.
Suluhu changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moru fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Moru gets a clinch.
Moru stalling in the clinch but Suluhu improves position. #T2#
Moru lands a knee to the body. #BC2#
Moru pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Moru throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu shoots in but Moru avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Moru.
Suluhu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Suluhu lets loose with a powerful body kick. Moru will feel that in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moru tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ma Moru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Moru punishes Suluhu's body with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Moru saw that one coming.
Suluhu swings for the body but Moru moves out of range.
Ma Moru is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moru throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Suluhu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Moru's guard.
Suluhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T3#
Moru wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suluhu wants to control from the top but Moru keeps moving.
Moru has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Moru trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moru is controlling Suluhu's posture.
Moru wants to sweep here but Suluhu controlling him for the moment.
Moru wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu passes into half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Moru trying to control from the bottom.
Moru is trying to control but Suluhu passes into side control!
Suluhu working the body and head with strikes.
Moru can't do much from the bottom here.
Moru is looking to regain half guard here but Suluhu keeps moving and retains side control.
Suluhu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moru is not content to let Suluhu control the position.
Moru is trying to work for a sweep but Suluhu has mounted him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ma Moru 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#
Moru misses with a body shot.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Moru.
A swing and a miss from Suluhu.
A right-left combo lands from Moru.
Moru scoring well with a low kick there.
Moru tries to clinch but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.
Moru displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suluhu.
Suluhu takes a swing at Moru's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moru throws a front kick aimed at Suluhu's knee but Suluhu avoids it well.
Suluhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Suluhu moves out of range as Moru throws a body kick.
Moru throws a nice looking combination but Suluhu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Moru loads up on a big right hand but Suluhu slips the punch.
Moru throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.#TD#
Moru gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Moru wants to stand and escape but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu is stalling in the full guard.
Moru working a defensive guard here.
Suluhu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Moru is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Moru wants to stand up but Suluhu is controlling him.
Moru controls Suluhu momentarily but Suluhu frees himself.
Suluhu connects with a couple of short punches.
Moru is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moru managing to control the position.
Moru being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Suluhu moves out of range as Moru strikes.
Moru tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Suluhu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Moru!
Moru is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Suluhu asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Suluhu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Suluhu trying to control the action but Moru is working from the bottom. #T4#
Moru can't do much from the bottom here.
Suluhu works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moru is looking to regain half guard here but Suluhu keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Suluhu decides to stand back up.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Moru looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Moru walks into a stiff left hand from Suluhu.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Moru tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Moru throws a sloppy head kick
and Suluhu makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ma Moru is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Suluhu connects with a body shot.

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 Kassim Suluhu.
I think Moru 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ma Moru!

An out of breath Ma Moru thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: CCF 34     
Date:   Aug 31, 2018
#R1#
Pacheco steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Suluhu. That one must have hurt.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Suluhu lands a front kick.
Pacheco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Suluhu as he jumps to the side.
Suluhu lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Suluhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suluhu is keen to just control but Pacheco is a slippery customer.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Suluhu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Suluhu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Pacheco taking some punishment here, with Suluhu in his half guard.
Suluhu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Suluhu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Suluhu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suluhu wants to pass to mount but Pacheco is defending the position.
Pacheco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T2#
Pacheco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pacheco wants to stand and escape but Suluhu is having none of it.
Pacheco controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pacheco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suluhu. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Suluhu as Pacheco shoots in.
Pacheco dives in and grabs Suluhu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Suluhu pushes down on Pacheco's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suluhu lands a body shot.
Suluhu stuns Pacheco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#TD2#
Suluhu shoots in and bounces Pacheco off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T3#
Suluhu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pacheco seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Suluhu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Suluhu won't allow Pacheco to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pacheco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Suluhu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suluhu trying to control but Pacheco is working from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suluhu postures up in Pacheco's guard and throws a big left but Pacheco blocks it.
Pacheco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suluhu is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pacheco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Suluhu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Suluhu wants to control from the top but Pacheco keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pacheco fails with the takedown
and Suluhu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Suluhu 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.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pacheco misses with a takedown
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Pacheco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suluhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES#
Pacheco scrambles and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Suluhu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pacheco is trying to defend but Suluhu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
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. Suluhu connects with a nice short shot to Pacheco's temple.
Suluhu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suluhu missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T1#
Suluhu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Suluhu prevents Pacheco from standing back up.
Ground and pound from Suluhu. #ROC2#
Pacheco is rocked!
Pacheco has hold of Suluhu's hands but Suluhu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Oh Pacheco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacheco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pacheco seems to have got his legs back now.
Pacheco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Suluhu controls the pace.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pacheco really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T2#
Suluhu won't allow Pacheco to get back to his feet.
Pacheco preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully.
Pacheco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suluhu is one step ahead there.
Suluhu postures up in Pacheco's guard and throws a big left but Pacheco blocks it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Suluhu preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.
Pacheco shoots in looking for a takedown but Suluhu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pacheco's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T3#
Pacheco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Suluhu drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pacheco defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu!
Suluhu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pacheco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD#
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Suluhu kicks off Pacheco and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Suluhu slips a nice elbow through Pacheco's hands, connecting with Pacheco's forehead.#T4#
Pacheco won't allow Suluhu to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacheco wants to get back to full guard.
Suluhu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pacheco keeps working.
Suluhu throwing shots but Pacheco is blocking nicely.
Suluhu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Suluhu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Suluhu thows a huge punch but Pacheco dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
Pacheco misses with a takedown
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.#TD2#
Suluhu gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Pacheco explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Nice sprawl there from Suluhu as Pacheco shoots in.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pacheco rather than just go for the knockout.
Suluhu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pacheco at a distance.
Jose Pacheco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Suluhu drives through with a takedown into Pacheco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Suluhu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Pacheco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pacheco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Suluhu pushes down on Pacheco's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Suluhu thows a huge punch but Pacheco dodges it nicely.
Suluhu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Suluhu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pacheco defending well though.
Well, if Suluhu 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.
Pacheco is pressing down on Suluhu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suluhu landing with the ground and pound.
Suluhu throws a big elbow that misses.
Pacheco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pacheco keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Pacheco shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jose Pacheco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pacheco shoots and misses
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T3#
Pacheco on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suluhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pacheco tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Suluhu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Suluhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kassim Suluhu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suluhu can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pacheco is looking to escape.
Suluhu lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jose Pacheco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Suluhu controlling the position easily from mount.
Pacheco is desperately trying to improve his position but Suluhu has a good base and remains in mount.
Suluhu lands a big shot there that rocks Pacheco but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco taking shots to the head.
Pacheco working to try and regain half guard.
Suluhu postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Pacheco out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Suluhu goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kassim Suluhu!
A very excited looking Kassim Suluhu 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: EFA 79 Carsara vs Nuutti     
Date:   Jun 29, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pikkarainen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu swings for the body but Pikkarainen moves out of range.
Suluhu delivers a nice body kick.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pikkarainen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Suluhu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Pikkarainen does it's job there.
Pikkarainen misses with a left hand
and Suluhu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Suluhu moves out of range of the strikes.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Suluhu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suluhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pikkarainen avoids it really well and circles away.
Pekka Pikkarainen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.#T1#
Pikkarainen misses the shot to the body.
Pikkarainen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2#
Suluhu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pikkarainen is trying to defend but Suluhu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pikkarainen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Suluhu's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Suluhu's back!
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet.
Pikkarainen throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Suluhu!
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T2#
Can Suluhu hold on?! Pikkarainen is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Pikkarainen is punishing Suluhu with strikes - can he finish him?!
Pikkarainen throwing strikes and Suluhu squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Pikkarainen scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Pikkarainen.#ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Pikkarainen looking to finish with strikes here!
Pikkarainen 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.
Pikkarainen looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Suluhu is still in real trouble! Can Pikkarainen finish him?
Pikkarainen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suluhu can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #T3#
Pikkarainen lands a big shot there that rocks Suluhu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Pikkarainen cracks Suluhu with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pekka Pikkarainen!
An out of breath Pekka Pikkarainen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: EFA 69 Urani vs Ho Joy     
Date:   May 30, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Suluhu scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Suluhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Suluhu winds up and cracks Aristova with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Suluhu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Aristova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Suluhu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aristova is trying to get back to full guard.
Suluhu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Aristova on the ground.#T1#
Aristova keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aristova is looking to improve his position.
Aristova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suluhu is working away from the top position though.
Aristova is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Aristova wants to improve his position but Suluhu is controlling well.
Suluhu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suluhu throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Aristova is looking to improve his position. #T2#
Suluhu is looking to advance position but Aristova won't allow it.
Suluhu is controlling the pace.
Aristova wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy.
Suluhu 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. #T3#
Suluhu works his way into full mount!
Aristova wants to hold on but Suluhu pushes him away.
Suluhu raining down hammerfists from mount.
Aristova is trying desperately to improve position.
Suluhu controlling from the full mount.
Aristova sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Suluhu is controlling the pace. #T4#
Suluhu is nestled in close to Aristova, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Suluhu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Suluhu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suluhu stops Aristova from getting back to his feet.
Suluhu content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Suluhu jabs Aristova to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Aristova closes the distance and clinches up with Suluhu, looking for a takedown. Aristova pushes Suluhu against the cage but Suluhu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aristova with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Suluhu to score with a decent uppercut.
Suluhu bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#TD#
Suluhu looking to score a takedown here. Aristova is defending well but Suluhu drives through and ends up in Aristova's guard.
Suluhu wants to pass the guard but Aristova is keeping the position.
Aristova trying to control the position.
Suluhu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Suluhu passes Aristova's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Aristova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Suluhu is working away from the top position though.
Suluhu lands with a punch from half guard.
Suluhu not doing much here.
Suluhu is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Suluhu is looking to advance position but Aristova won't allow it.
Kassim Suluhu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aristova wants to improve his position but Suluhu is controlling well.
Suluhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aristova can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Suluhu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Suluhu trying to control from Aristova's half guard. Aristova has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suluhu trying to control but Aristova is working from the bottom.
Suluhu scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Suluhu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Suluhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aristova is keeping the position for now.
Suluhu with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Aristova is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Suluhu defends well.
Suluhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Aristova tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD#
and Suluhu counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Aristova! #ES2#
Aristova explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suluhu, as that shot connected.
Aristova misses with a takedown
and Suluhu counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Suluhu. #TD#
Suluhu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aristova is not content to let Suluhu control the position.
Suluhu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Aristova down.
Aristova is letting Suluhu control him for a moment. #T1#
Suluhu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aristova keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Aristova's face as Suluhu controls the position.
Aristova gets back to half guard.
Aristova is trying to control but can't.
Suluhu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Suluhu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Suluhu.
Suluhu controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu working the head and body with strikes.
Aristova is looking for a sweep. Suluhu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Suluhu slips a nice elbow through Aristova's hands, connecting with Aristova's forehead.
Suluhu not doing much here.
Aristova is looking to escape.#T3#
Suluhu trying to mount his opponent but Aristova defends it.
Aristova manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Suluhu makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aristova looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Suluhu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suluhu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance. #SU#
Suluhu stands up and beckons Aristova to join him on the feet.
Aristova takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Aristova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Suluhu. Suluhu obviously looking to wear him down.
Kassim Suluhu is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suluhu throws a front kick that sends Aristova stumbling back into the cage.#TD#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Dimitri Aristova has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu trying to control from half guard but Aristova is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Suluhu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Dimitri Aristova had this to say: 'Thank you for all the support. I will be back better than before.'.

 

Event: EFA 61 Vasilevskiy vs Kingi     
Date:   May 11, 2018
#R1##TD#
Suluhu shoots in and bounces Willshire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Willshire wants to stand up but Suluhu is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Willshire is keeping the position for now.
Willshire trying to control the position.
Willshire wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu controlling the action here.#T1##SU#
Suluhu stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Willshire to get to his feet. #TD#
Suluhu gets a double leg takedown into Willshire's guard.
Willshire can't keep his opponent in guard - Suluhu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Suluhu landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Willshire tries to kick Suluhu off but Suluhu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Willshire scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Suluhu manages to mount him! #T2#
Suluhu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Willshire is bucking up trying to escape but Suluhu cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Suluhu is landing with some decent strikes but Willshire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Suluhu looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Suluhu connects with a massive shot to the dome! #T3#
Suluhu controlling the pace for now.
Suluhu has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Suluhu is landing with some decent strikes but Willshire is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Willshire takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Suluhu landing punches. #ROC#
Willshire is rocked!
Suluhu loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Willshire scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Suluhu land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Suluhu stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Suluhu!
After the fight, Kassim Suluhu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: EFA 54 Egyptian vs Turner     
Date:   Apr 22, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mercury as he jumps to the side.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercury.
Suluhu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercury lets loose with a powerful body kick. Suluhu will feel that in the morning.#TD2#
Suluhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
Suluhu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Mercury throws a nice head kick!
Suluhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mercury avoids it really well and circles away.
Mercury is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Freddie Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Mercury does no damage. #TD2#
Suluhu dives in and scores a takedown into Mercury's guard.
Suluhu is standing up over Mercury. Mercury looks to escape but Suluhu dives into side control. #T1##REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercury wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu drags him back down.#SU2#
Suluhu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mercury was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Mercury lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mercury.
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Mercury sees coming a mile off.
Mercury throws a combination that misses
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Mercury.
Mercury connects with a leg kick. Suluhu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A head kick misses from Mercury.
Suluhu shoots in and drives through. Mercury sprawls well.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Suluhu avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here. #TD2#
Suluhu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mercury to the mat! Mercury manages to get full guard.
Suluhu stays in close to Mercury's body and controls the position.
Suluhu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Suluhu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mercury's head.
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mercury utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mercury wants to stand up but Suluhu is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Suluhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mercury pinned against the cage. Mercury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mercury avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Mercury fails to land with a series of punches.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mercury closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mercury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Suluhu was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercury.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Mercury. #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Mercury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercury finish him?
Mercury throws a low kick but Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Suluhu darts in looking for a takedown but Mercury gets double underhooks and turns Suluhu into the cage. #TD2#
Suluhu gets the takedown into side control.
Mercury bucks up and tries to throw Suluhu off but instead Suluhu has got his back!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Suluhu missing with punches from the back.
Mercury has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Freddie Mercury dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A low kick from Suluhu is predictable there
and Mercury counters with a left and a right that stings Suluhu.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercury throws a combination. Suluhu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mercury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mercury manages to avoid it.
Mercury scores with a kick to the body.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt - Mercury sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Suluhu wants to land a leg kick but Mercury is out of range.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercury.
Mercury fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mercury on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
so Suluhu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Suluhu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mercury wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suluhu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mercury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suluhu tries to free his leg and advance position but Mercury is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu is looking to work some ground and pound but Mercury has wrist control.
Mercury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Mercury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#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.
Suluhu throws a lazy right hand but Mercury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mercury tried to counter with a leg kick but Suluhu avoided it.
Suluhu throws a leg kick but Mercury checks it.
A head kick misses from Mercury. #TD2#
Mercury gets caught flat footed, as Suluhu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Suluhu wants to pass the guard but Mercury is keeping the position.
Suluhu throwing strikes from guard but Mercury blocks nicely.
Mercury avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suluhu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Suluhu trying to control but Mercury is working from the bottom. #T3#
Suluhu throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kassim Suluhu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suluhu throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Suluhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mercury's guard.
Mercury is wriggling around but Suluhu manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Mercury avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suluhu.
Suluhu is trying to control. Mercury wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Suluhu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SU2#
Suluhu stands up and beckons Mercury to join him on the feet.
Freddie Mercury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suluhu fails to land the takedown.
Freddie Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mercury takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Mercury.
Mercury throws a push kick but Suluhu slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mercury appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Mercury thuds his shin into the meat of Suluhu's side.
Freddie Mercury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mercury is able to avoid easily.
Mercury tests Suluhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Suluhu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Mercury steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mercury moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Mercury has knocked Suluhu down with a huge combo! Mercury steps away and waves a wobbly Suluhu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercury throws a body kick that misses.
Suluhu looks for a takedown but Mercury sprawls well.
Mercury swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T1#
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Freddie Mercury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mercury throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
Mercury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Mercury.
Mercury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mercury lands a head kick. Suluhu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Suluhu blocks a leg kick.
Mercury throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Suluhu 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 Mercury has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mercury and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Mercury tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Suluhu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mercury lands with a hook. Suluhu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Mercury saw that one coming. #T2#
Mercury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the body.
Suluhu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mercury.
Suluhu changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu throws a wild body kick that Mercury sees coming a mile off.
Mercury misses with a body kick. #TD2#
Suluhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Mercury has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Suluhu is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Mercury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mercury fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Suluhu misses with a body kick.#T3#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mercury looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu is trying to counter with his kicks.
Mercury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Suluhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mercury swivels and escapes.
Mercury tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Freddie Mercury is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercury plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercury.
Suluhu with the counter takedown but Mercury avoids it easily.
Suluhu scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mercury takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mercury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Suluhu throws the kick towards the body but Mercury avoids it.
Mercury falls off balance throwing a combination
and Suluhu counters with a nice body shot.
Suluhu lands a nice looking body shot. #T4#
Suluhu feints and then cracks Mercury's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mercury down.
Suluhu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mercury on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice takedown defense from Mercury. No joy for Suluhu on that attempt.
Mercury throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
Mercury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Suluhu doesn't seem bothered though.
Suluhu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
No luck for Suluhu with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Suluhu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mercury did well to prevent Suluhu getting side control.
Suluhu throwing shots but Mercury is blocking nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mercury is trying to stand up here but Suluhu is controlling him well.
Suluhu wants to control but Mercury is keeping him busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Freddie Mercury showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mercury 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Freddie Mercury!

Freddie Mercury 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: EFA 51 Casara vs Krnacova     
Date:   Apr 15, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu slips under a jab from Magnum.
We've been told by Magnum's head coaches at Fit-Out that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Magnum fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Magnum slaps away a takedown attempt from Suluhu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Magnum misses the target.#TD2#
Suluhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magnum's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Magnum is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Magnum on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnum tries to get out of the position.
Suluhu showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Suluhu advances to half guard.
Magnum knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suluhu on the ground.
Suluhu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suluhu trying to mount his opponent but Magnum defends it.
Magnum flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Magnum tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Suluhu manages to move to mount! #T2#
Suluhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
BOOM! Suluhu connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Suluhu looking to control but Magnum is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu controlling the pace for now.
Magnum is in a horrible position here. Suluhu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Suluhu lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Magnum hang on?#T3#
Suluhu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Suluhu landing strikes from the mount and Magnum is in trouble!
Magnum taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Magnum is rocked!
Suluhu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Magnum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oh Magnum is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suluhu lands a big elbow.
Suluhu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suluhu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suluhu scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Magnum?
The referee warns Magnum that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head. #T4#
Suluhu controlling from the full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suluhu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suluhu postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Magnum in real trouble here! The ref calls for Magnum to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Suluhu!
Kassim Suluhu 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: EFA: 44 Mcfly vs Lopez     
Date:   Mar 31, 2018
#R1#
Xinhai misses with a hook
and Suluhu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Suluhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Xinhai sprawls well. He's pushed Suluhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice takedown defense from Xinhai. No joy for Suluhu on that attempt.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Suluhu fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Suluhu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu tries to free his leg and advance position but Xinhai is retaining full guard.
Suluhu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suluhu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Xinhai swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu wants to get up but he can't break Xinhai's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Suluhu throwing strikes but missing.
Suluhu is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Xinhai has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Xinhai defending well as Suluhu loads up on a big left hand.
Donk. Xinhai catches Suluhu right on the button with a cross.
Suluhu tries for a takedown but Xinhai circles away easily
letting Xinhai counter with a right hand. #T2#
Xinhai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Xinhai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suluhu takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Suluhu shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Xinhai manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Suluhu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Suluhu seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Xinhai for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Xinhai is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Suluhu is controlling him. #SU#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Suluhu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xinhai.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Xinhai blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Xinhai misses the jab.
Xinhai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Xinhai's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Xinhai throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Suluhu shoots for a takedown but Xinhai saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4#
Xinhai throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Suluhu drops down looking for a counter takedown but Xinhai sprawls and moves away.
A big left from Xinhai misses.
Suluhu swings for the body but Xinhai moves out of range.
Xinhai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Suluhu backs off Xinhai throws a huge counter combo but Suluhu manages to avoid it all.
Xinhai ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xinhai stuffs the takedown attempt from Suluhu. Suluhu gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Xinhai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Xinhai misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a stiff right hand.
Xinhai scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yang Xinhai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Suluhu misses with a takedown
and Xinhai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Suluhu thinking.
Suluhu misses with the body kick
and Xinhai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xinhai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Suluhu on the side of the head.
Suluhu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Xinhai counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Suluhu is rocked!
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Suluhu scores with a takedown into Xinhai's guard.
Oh Suluhu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Suluhu stops Xinhai from standing up.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu seems to have got his legs back now.
Suluhu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Suluhu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu throwing strikes from guard but Xinhai blocks nicely.
Xinhai wants to stand but Suluhu is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xinhai.
Suluhu changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Suluhu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Xinhai avoids it really well and circles away.
Xinhai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
Xinhai avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Suluhu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xinhai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Suluhu is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Suluhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xinhai is keeping the position for now.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Suluhu is having none of it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Xinhai keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#TD#
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xinhai wants to stand and escape but Suluhu is having none of it.
Suluhu 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Suluhu looking to pass the guard.
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 Kassim Suluhu 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#
A decent looking cross lands there for Xinhai.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Xinhai.
Suluhu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Xinhai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu throws a body punch but Xinhai moves out of range.
Suluhu darts in looking for a takedown but Xinhai gets double underhooks and turns Suluhu into the cage.
Xinhai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xinhai gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Suluhu.
Yang Xinhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Suluhu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Xinhai takes a step back to recover.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Xinhai is just out of range.#TD#
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Xinhai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu is really struggling to control Xinhai but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
Suluhu 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xinhai working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu wants to stand and escape but instead Xinhai has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet but Xinhai passes into half guard.
Xinhai stops Suluhu from getting back to his feet. #T3##ES#
Suluhu makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Xinhai throws a body shot but no joy.
Suluhu fails with the takedown
and Xinhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Suluhu misses with a shot to the body
and Xinhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Xinhai misses with a straight right.
Suluhu half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Xinhai slaps the foot to one side.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Xinhai moved away.#T4#
Suluhu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Xinhai on the side of the head.
Suluhu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xinhai pinned against the cage. Xinhai gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Xinhai moved away.
Xinhai is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xinhai's corner calls for a 1-2. Xinhai obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Xinhai throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Suluhu stumbling backwards into the cage! Suluhu bounces back off the cage towards Xinhai, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Xinhai lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Xinhai celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yang Xinhai!
Yang Xinhai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: EFA 39 Bates vs DeSilva     
Date:   Mar 18, 2018
#R1#
Kay tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Suluhu is able to avoid easily.
No luck for Kay with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Suluhu drives through with a takedown into Kay's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kay being controlled here, momentarily.
Suluhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kay is keeping the position for now.
Suluhu stays in close to Kay's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully.
Suluhu is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Suluhu wants to control from the top but Kay keeps moving. #T1##SUB#
Kay throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Kay is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suluhu wanted to stand there but Kay had control of the position. #SUB#
Kay throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Suluhu escapes and throws Kay's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Suluhu controlling the position from side mount.
Suluhu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kay is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Suluhu controls the position from side control.#T2#
Kay taking a bit of punishment here - Suluhu scoring with strikes.
Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Kay to see if he's OK.
Suluhu is working Kay over with some ground and pound from side control.
Kay is looking to regain half guard here but Suluhu keeps moving and retains side control.
Suluhu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kay tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SU2#
Suluhu has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Suluhu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3##TD2#
Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kay was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB#
Kay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu chips away with some ground and pound.
Suluhu postures up and lands a big shot to Kay's brow.
Kay definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Kay working for a triangle but Suluhu defends it easily.
Suluhu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SU2#
Suluhu stands up and waves to Kay to follow him. #T4#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD2#
Suluhu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kay to the mat! Kay manages to get full guard.
Suluhu wants to control from the top but Kay keeps moving. #SUB#
Kay working for a triangle but Suluhu defends it easily.
Suluhu working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu cracks Kay with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Kay has his foot on Suluhu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suluhu works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kay looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Suluhu passes into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kay has a takedown stuffed.
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Kay with a poor takedown
and Suluhu counters with a low kick, right behind Kay 's knee.
Kay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Suluhu but Suluhu pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kay throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Suluhu decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kay's guard.
Suluhu controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Kay looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Suluhu has picked Kay up and slammed him! Kay can't keep hold of the triangle and Suluhu manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu working the ground and pound.
Suluhu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kay's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kay tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Suluhu remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kay looks to move to half guard but instead Suluhu has passed into mount! Damn!
Suluhu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Kay is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kay tries to hold on but Suluhu pushes him away.
Suluhu is in the full mount, landing strikes.
A nice elbow there by Suluhu.
Suluhu breaks from Kay's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Suluhu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Suluhu is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Suluhu looking to control but Kay is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Suluhu prevents Kay from getting the reversal.
Suluhu unloading with bombs!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu is trying to control here but Kay has managed to regain half guard. #SUB#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suluhu pulls his head out easily.
Suluhu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kay with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kay is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Suluhu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kay trying to hold on to Suluhu's head to control him but Suluhu postures up. #SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand and escape the position.
No luck for Suluhu with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Suluhu listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD2#
Suluhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Suluhu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kay does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Suluhu is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kay is looking to improve his position but Suluhu isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Suluhu wants to control the pace but Kay is squirming around nicely.
Suluhu controlling from mount.
Kay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Suluhu working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Suluhu trying to control but Kay is having none of it.
Suluhu prevents Kay from getting the reversal.
Kay is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu tries to control but Kay wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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#
Suluhu tries for a takedown but Kay sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kay throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Suluhu's waist but Suluhu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kay off to one side.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Kay looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kay.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Kay. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay throws a low kick, looking for Suluhu's leg but Suluhu calmly moves out of range.
And Suluhu tries to counter it with a takedown but Kay pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD#
Kay scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Suluhu is not content to let Kay control the position. #T1#
Suluhu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kay is controlling him well.#ES2#
Suluhu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Suluhu lands a jab to the nose.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice takedown defense from Suluhu. No joy for Kay on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Suluhu misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#TD#
Suluhu gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Suluhu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Suluhu pushes Kay off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2#
Kay doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Suluhu has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kay is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kay is defended easily by Suluhu.
Good leg kick by Suluhu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Suluhu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kay rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
Suluhu lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
Suluhu dives in and scores a takedown into Kay's guard.
Suluhu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Suluhu chips away with some ground and pound.
Suluhu working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kay wants to improve his position but instead Suluhu has moved into half guard.
Suluhu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Suluhu keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Suluhu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kay gets full guard.#T4#
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Suluhu pushing down on Kay's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suluhu not doing much here.
Brandon Kay has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Kay is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Suluhu pulls his head out easily.
Suluhu is nestled in close to Kay, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Suluhu in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Kay looking for a kimura from the bottom but Suluhu passes into side control!

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kassim Suluhu!

Kassim Suluhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: EFA 36 Farmery vs Raske     
Date:   Mar 11, 2018
#R1##TD#
Suluhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Williams's guard.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Suluhu controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Suluhu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Suluhu stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Williams wants to get back to his feet but Suluhu is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU#
Suluhu gets to his feet. Williams looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Suluhu closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Suluhu is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Suluhu tries to move to mount but Williams blocks the move with his legs.
Suluhu landing a few strikes. #SU#
Suluhu stands up. #TD#
Suluhu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Williams!
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Suluhu. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suluhu prevents Williams from escaping the position.
Williams is trying to escape the position but Suluhu is controlling the position.
Suluhu in side control lands a decent elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu lands some shots froms side control.
Suluhu controls the position.#T3#
Williams takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Suluhu in side control lands a decent elbow.
Suluhu staying calm.
Suluhu 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.
Suluhu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
A lull in the action here.
Suluhu working the ground and pound. #T4#
Suluhu scoring with punches and elbows.
Suluhu controlling the position.
Suluhu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#ROC#
Williams is rocked!
Williams taking a bit of punishment here - Suluhu scoring with strikes.
Williams is still in real trouble! Can Suluhu finish him?
Suluhu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Suluhu works to advance to full mount. Williams defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Suluhu unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Williams wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Suluhu celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Suluhu!
In his post fight interview, Kassim Suluhu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: EFA 30 Coldbane vs Roscow Jr     
Date:   Feb 25, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu connects with a body shot.
Blakemore tries for a takedown but Suluhu circles away easily
and Suluhu counters with a nice leg kick.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Blakemore tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suluhu swivels and escapes.
Suluhu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blakemore napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Suluhu lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Blakemore is trying to control Suluhu's posture but Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu grinds an elbow into Blakemore's temple.
Suluhu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blakemore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Blakemore is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Suluhu off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Suluhu is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Blakemore off. It looks like it's working - Blakemore slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Suluhu displaying calm under pressure there. #T1#
Suluhu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blakemore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Blakemore. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Suluhu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blakemore is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Blakemore trying to control here.
Blakemore tries to roll over but Suluhu keeps him under control.
Blakemore trying to control from the bottom.
Suluhu seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB#
Blakemore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blakemore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Blakemore throws a strike from the bottom but Suluhu passes into side control!
Blakemore is being controlled here. #T3##SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand back up. Suluhu steps back and let's Blakemore get back to his feet.
Suluhu lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Blakemore tries to sprawl but Suluhu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Blakemore with the active half guard here but Suluhu passes nicely into side control.
Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Blakemore to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Check out the look on Suluhu's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Suluhu scores with punches from side control.
Suluhu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
It looks like Suluhu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4#
Blakemore is looking to reverse the position.
Suluhu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Blakemore's shoulder. That is not cool.
Blakemore sneaks back into half guard.
Suluhu content to control rather than advance.
Blakemore gets full guard.
Suluhu looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blakemore working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Suluhu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Blakemore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Blakemore is looking to reverse the position.
Suluhu landing a few strikes.
Blakemore is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Suluhu moves into full mount!
Suluhu looking to control and managing it successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Suluhu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC2#
Blakemore is rocked!#T1#
Suluhu postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Blakemore badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Suluhu around the waist but Suluhu pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Suluhu is the winner by TKO! Suluhu jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Suluhu!
Kassim Suluhu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Tom Blakemore spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll come back much stronger! Watch this space!'.

 

Event: EFA 21 Kraag vs Colbane     
Date:   Feb 04, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kubota as he jumps to the side.
Kubota throws out a counter right but Suluhu avoids it with no problem.
Suluhu scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body. #TD#
Suluhu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kubota is trying to defend but Suluhu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Suluhu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kubota is looking for a sweep. Suluhu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Suluhu is keen to just control but Kubota is a slippery customer.
Kubota is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Suluhu scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kubota is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kubota is refusing to be controlled, as Suluhu sits in half guard.
Suluhu throwing shots but Kubota is blocking nicely. #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.
Kubota avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suluhu.
Nice strikes from Suluhu there.
Suluhu stalling away here and it's allowed Kubota to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Suluhu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Suluhu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Suluhu looking to pass the guard.
Suluhu wants to control from the top but Kubota keeps moving.
Suluhu throwing strikes from guard but Kubota blocks nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T3#
Suluhu is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kubota misses with an uppercut. Suluhu saw that one coming.
Suluhu has a takedown stuffed.
Suluhu shoots in for a double leg but Kubota sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Suluhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Kubota is trying to stand back up but Suluhu is controlling him #T4#
Suluhu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kubota has hold of Suluhu's hands but Suluhu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Suluhu wants to take a breather but Kubota is having none of it.
Kubota trying to control here.
Kubota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suluhu trying to control the position from guard on top but Kubota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Suluhu throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Suluhu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kubota is trying to defend but Suluhu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Suluhu is keen to just control but Kubota is a slippery customer.
Suluhu stalling away here and it's allowed Kubota to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kubota keeping moving, preventing Suluhu from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu is stalling in the full guard.
Suluhu looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Suluhu trying to control but Kubota is working from the bottom.
Suluhu engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kubota comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Suluhu.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kubota drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Suluhu slips the punch.
Kubota stuffs the takedown attempt from Suluhu. Suluhu gets slowly back to his feet.
Suluhu fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suluhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Kubota tries to sprawl out of it but Suluhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kubota manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kubota! But no joy.
Kubota has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#T3#
Kubota fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Suluhu pushes Kubota away with a front kick.
Suluhu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Suluhu connects with a body shot that sends Kubota's belly button to the back.#T4#
Kubota blocks the body kick.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota wants to slow Suluhu down by chopping away at his legs.
Kubota uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suluhu has time to react.
No luck for Suluhu with that takedown attempt.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takeru Kubota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Suluhu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kubota.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Kubota keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kubota slaps away a takedown attempt from Suluhu, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Suluhu shoots in looking for a takedown but Kubota manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Suluhu's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kubota takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Suluhu shoots and misses
and Kubota counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubota defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suluhu.#T1#
Kubota lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kubota napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SU#
Suluhu stands up and beckons Kubota to his feet.
Kubota lands a leg kick that knocks Suluhu off balance momentarily.
Kubota avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kubota throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Suluhu misses the shot to the body.
Kubota let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu feinted with a counter takedown.
Suluhu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Kubota wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu looks for a takedown but Kubota sprawls well.
Suluhu fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kubota tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Suluhu feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Kubota dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Suluhu.
Takeru Kubota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kubota misses with a hook. Suluhu ducked under it nicely.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Kubota takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Kubota steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu staying out of range there.
Suluhu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kubota now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD#
Suluhu manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kubota on his heels. He'll look to pass Kubota's guard now, I'm sure.
Kubota pulls Suluhu in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kubota bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Suluhu's guard. #REVB#
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!
Kubota pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Suluhu is keeping the position for now.
Suluhu wants to stand but Kubota is controlling the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Kubota comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kubota 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Kubota!

 

Event: EFA 10 Fjera vs Rorden     
Date:   Jan 10, 2018
#R1#
Suluhu pushes Dimayuga away with a front kick.#TD2#
Suluhu looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Dimayuga is wriggling around but Suluhu manages to pass to half guard. #REVR#
Suluhu controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Dimayuga is trying to escape back to his feet but Suluhu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Suluhu scores with a couple of short elbows.
Suluhu controlling the position.
Suluhu cracks Dimayuga with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Suluhu scoring with punches from side control.
Suluhu moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Suluhu landing strikes. #SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand back up.
Dimayuga misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dimayuga is wriggling around but Suluhu manages to pass to half guard.
Dimayuga is breathing heavily.#REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Suluhu there.
Dimayuga knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suluhu on the ground.#T3#
Suluhu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Let's hope that Suluhu 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Dimayuga is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Dimayuga takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD2#
Suluhu scores with a takedown into Dimayuga's guard.
Suluhu is standing up over Dimayuga. Dimayuga looks to escape but Suluhu dives into side control. #T4##REVR#
Suluhu scores with punches from side control. #SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand back up. Suluhu steps back and let's Dimayuga get back to his feet.
Dimayuga throws a hook but Suluhu blocks it.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Dimayuga gets caught flat footed, as Suluhu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dimayuga is wriggling around but Suluhu manages to pass to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR#
Suluhu controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Suluhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Suluhu escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Suluhu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dimayuga wants to stand back up but Suluhu manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu lands a nice forearm strike.
Suluhu landing strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Suluhu scores with punches from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Suluhu connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dimayuga some visible discomfort.
We've been informed that Suluhu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Suluhu landing strikes.
Suluhu landing a few strikes.
The referee asks Suluhu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Suluhu prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Dimayuga takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kassim Suluhu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Suluhu is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dimayuga's shoulder. That is not cool.
Suluhu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Suluhu has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dimayuga!
Suluhu connects with a couple of good shots from mount. #T3#
Suluhu breaks from Dimayuga's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dimayuga is in a horrible position here. Suluhu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position. #ROC2#
Dimayuga is rocked!
Suluhu looking to control and managing it successfully.
Suluhu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dimayuga can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu looking to finish Dimayuga with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dimayuga!
Oh Dimayuga is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Suluhu landing punches.
Suluhu lands a nice shot to the head.
Suluhu lands with some strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Suluhu cracks Dimayuga with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassim Suluhu!
Kassim Suluhu 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 08, 2017
#R1#
Pecilli blocks the body kick.
Suluhu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pecilli tries to counter with a clinch but Suluhu shakes him off and moves away.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pecilli takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
Pecilli jabs Suluhu right on the nose. Suluhu blinks but takes it well.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Pecilli tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Suluhu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Suluhu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pecilli sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suluhu.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pecilli was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Pecilli fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Suluhu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Pecilli throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suluhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suluhu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pecilli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Suluhu.#T1##TD#
Suluhu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SU#
Suluhu decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Suluhu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pecilli.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Pecilli.
Guillermo Pecilli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Pecilli tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pecilli throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.#TD#
Suluhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pecilli's guard.#SU#
Suluhu stands up from Pecilli's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Pecilli misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Pecilli closes the distance and pushes Suluhu back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Suluhu avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Suluhu blocks the elbow strike. #T2#
Suluhu wants a takedown but no success here.
A nice left hand lands by Pecilli.
Pecilli tries to work over Suluhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pecilli keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Suluhu's efforts to push away.
Suluhu tries to break the clinch but Pecilli is controlling the position. #BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pecilli wants to counter the offense by Suluhu and move into the clinch position.
Pecilli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pecilli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Suluhu.
Suluhu shoots for a takedown but Pecilli saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Suluhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pecilli swivels and escapes.
Suluhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Pecilli moves out of range of the body kick.
Pecilli throws a shot from downtown. Suluhu moves away and avoids it.
Suluhu fails with a takedown attempt.
Pecilli misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu fails with a takedown attempt. #CL2#
Pecilli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suluhu, pushing him back against the cage.
Pecilli has Suluhu pressed against the cage, preventing Suluhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Suluhu manages to break the clinch.
Pecilli swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Suluhu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Pecilli steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pecilli. Suluhu does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Suluhu scores with a spinning back kick!
Pecilli wants to clinch.
Suluhu tries for a takedown but Pecilli sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suluhu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pecilli tries to avoid it but Suluhu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pecilli to the ground. Pecilli escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pecilli sprawls well. Pecilli wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Suluhu gets slowly back to his feet.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt - Pecilli sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pecilli misses the shot to the body.
Pecilli is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Pecilli dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Suluhu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SU#
Suluhu decides to stand back up. Suluhu steps back and let's Pecilli get back to his feet.
Suluhu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pecilli is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Pecilli fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Suluhu, pushing him back against the cage.
Pecilli lands a shoulder strike.
Pecilli misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Pecilli.
Pecilli throws a punch but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Pecilli prevents the takedown attempt.
Pecilli lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pecilli prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pecilli has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short body shot lands from Pecilli as the two fighters clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suluhu blocks the elbow strike.
Suluhu prevents a body shot from Pecilli. #T1#
Pecilli holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pecilli lands a right hand that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pecilli keeps control of Suluhu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Suluhu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Suluhu tries to circle away but Pecilli has him pinned against the cage.
Pecilli is pressed up against the cage. Suluhu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pecilli down to the mat. Pecilli avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Suluhu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pecilli displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suluhu.
Pecilli misses with a hook.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Pecilli moved away.#T2#
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Suluhu sets himself, and Pecilli steps forward looking for the clinch! Suluhu avoids it this time.
Suluhu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Suluhu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pecilli.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suluhu or perhaps it was just good defense by Pecilli, which made it look bad.
Suluhu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Suluhu throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pecilli fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suluhu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Suluhu gets tackled into the cage by Pecilli. Pecilli maintains the clinch.
Pecilli lands a left hand.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Suluhu avoids it by throwing Pecilli 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!
Pecilli doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
Pecilli lands with a right to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pecilli. #BC#
Suluhu breaks the clinch.
Pecilli takes a swing at Suluhu's ribcage but misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pecilli lands a nice shot to the body.
Guillermo Pecilli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab from Suluhu misses.
Pecilli tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Pecilli steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Suluhu.#CL2#
Pecilli clinches. #BC#
Suluhu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Suluhu goes for a double leg but Pecilli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Pecilli continues to drive forward.#T4#
Nice body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Suluhu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU#
Suluhu decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Pecilli takes the fight into the clinch.
Suluhu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pecilli has him pressed against the cage.
Pecilli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Suluhu has Pecilli pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pecilli manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guillermo Pecilli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Pecilli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU#
Suluhu stands and steps away. Pecilli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Pecilli moves out of range of the body kick.#TD#
Pecilli gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suluhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Suluhu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pecilli lands a nice looking body shot.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #TD#
Suluhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pecilli's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Suluhu stands and steps away. Pecilli gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Pecilli throws a poor cross that misses
and Suluhu counters with a right hand to the body.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pecilli works Suluhu's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Pecilli with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pecilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pecilli moves away.
Pecilli looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
Pecilli moves out of range of the body kick from Suluhu.
Suluhu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but Pecilli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Pecilli clinches.
Suluhu wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Pecilli lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Pecilli.
Pecilli goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Suluhu prevents a body shot from Pecilli.
Pecilli tries a body shot but Suluhu blocks it.
A short right from Pecilli on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pecilli is leaning against Suluhu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pecilli misses with an elbow strike.
Suluhu is working for takedown but Pecilli is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli struggles to land a body shot inside as Suluhu controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Pecilli scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pecilli tries to throw a body punch but Suluhu avoids it by throwing Pecilli back against the cage.
Pecilli lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards.
Pecilli has Suluhu pressed against the cage, preventing Suluhu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pecilli lands with a short shot to the head.
Guillermo Pecilli seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Pecilli lands an elbow just above Suluhu 's eye.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pecilli.
Pecilli tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Suluhu's ribcage. Suluhu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pecilli lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suluhu backwards. #ROC2#
Suluhu is rocked!
Suluhu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oh Suluhu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pecilli works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Suluhu tries for a takedown but Pecilli manages to get underhooks.
Suluhu seems to have got his legs back now.
Pecilli lands a shot to the body.
Pecilli throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suluhus head.
Suluhu is trying to break free.
Pecilli working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pecilli lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Pecilli. #T4#
Pecilli prevents the takedown attempt.
Pecilli leaning his opponent against the cage.
Suluhu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pecilli avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pecilli digs a right hand underneath Suluhu's ribcage. Suluhu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Pecilli.
Pecilli lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pecilli lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pecilli scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pecilli misses with a body punch.
Suluhu wants to take the fight to the mat but Pecilli manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pecilli prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.
Pecilli creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guillermo Pecilli is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pecilli avoiding damage as Suluhu throws knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Guillermo Pecilli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pecilli 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Guillermo Pecilli!

 

Event: TGC Crucible 5     
Date:   Nov 29, 2017
#R1#
Ruenroeng swinging wildly here.
Kassim Suluhu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Suluhu manages to circle out of the way.
Ruenroeng takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Suluhu throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Ruenroeng counter with a right hand.
Ruenroeng works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Suluhu misses with a body shot.
Ruenroeng is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Suluhu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ruenroeng did well to prevent Suluhu getting side control.
Ruenroeng tries to roll over but Suluhu keeps him under control.#T1#
Ruenroeng is working hard here to advance position.
Ruenroeng moves into full guard. #SU2#
Suluhu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ruenroeng swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Suluhu avoids the body shot from Ruenroeng. #TD2#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there.
Ruenroeng wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SU2#
Suluhu gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2##CL#
Ruenroeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ruenroeng tries a body shot but Suluhu blocks it.
Ruenroeng unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ruenroeng lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Suluhu.
Suluhu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow that stopped Suluhu in his tracks for a moment.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu managing to block the knees to the body from Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks it.
Ruenroeng lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #TD2#
Suluhu gets a trip takedown into half guard.#T3#
Ruenroeng is looking to control Suluhu's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ruenroeng avoid being mounted?
Ruenroeng is looking for a sweep. Suluhu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up out of the half guard.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Ruenroeng lands a head kick. Suluhu smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruenroeng as he jumps to the side.
Samak Ruenroeng is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ruenroeng throws a looping overhand right but Suluhu ducks down to avoid it.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruenroeng.
Suluhu counters with a body kick.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Ruenroeng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Suluhu throws out a counter right but Ruenroeng avoids it with no problem.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ruenroeng rather than just go for the knockout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Suluhu.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Ruenroeng throws a low kick but Suluhu avoids it.
Suluhu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
A head kick by Ruenroeng misses #TD2#
so Suluhu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Suluhu stands up and waves to Ruenroeng to follow him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruenroeng as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Kassim Suluhu will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ruenroeng's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu works Ruenroeng's body with a nice hook.
Suluhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng tries to sprawl out of it but Suluhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruenroeng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
Suluhu thinks about the counter body kick.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
Suluhu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ruenroeng is fending him off so far but Suluhu persists. Nope, Ruenroeng circles away and we're back to standing.
Ruenroeng explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T1#
A good leg kick by Ruenroeng.
Suluhu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruenroeng manages to avoid it.#CL#
Ruenroeng has Suluhu up against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ruenroeng.
Suluhu can't break the clinch.
Suluhu working hard to break the clinch.
Ruenroeng prevents a takedown attempt there.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Ruenroeng putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Suluhu in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ruenroeng prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.
Suluhu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Suluhu wants to break free but Ruenroeng has control.
Ruenroeng lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ruenroeng tries to work over Suluhu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruenroeng tries a knee to the head but Suluhu blocks it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ruenroeng lands a shoulder strike.
Ruenroeng is pressed up against the cage. Suluhu has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ruenroeng down to the mat. Ruenroeng avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ruenroeng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Suluhu.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up but Suluhu circles away and keeps his distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruenroeng throws a half hearted mid kick.
Suluhu misses with a wild body shot.
Ruenroeng tries to counter by clinching up but Suluhu breaks away and moves out of range.
Ruenroeng connects with a high kick.
Suluhu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ruenroeng.#T3#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Suluhu avoids a kick to the body.
Suluhu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruenroeng moves away.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ruenroeng as he jumps to the side.
Ruenroeng misses with a head kick.
And Suluhu responds with a good body kick, but Ruenroeng manages to step out the way in time.
Suluhu with a poor takedown
and Ruenroeng counters with a straight right hand.
Suluhu shoots in but Ruenroeng avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Ruenroeng tries to clinch but Suluhu moves away
and Suluhu counters with an inside leg kick.
Ruenroeng looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ruenroeng just misses with a punch to the body.
Suluhu fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Suluhu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ruenroeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Suluhu.
Ruenroeng looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ruenroeng tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Suluhu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Samak Ruenroeng is winning the standup battle so far.
Suluhu circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Suluhu counters with a single leg into guard. Ruenroeng didn't expect that.
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!
Ruenroeng managing to control the position. #SU2#
Suluhu gets to his feet - Ruenroeng follows without any prompting.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samak Ruenroeng 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#
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Ruenroeng avoids a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Suluhu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ruenroeng avoids the body shot from Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a push kick.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Ruenroeng.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ruenroeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Suluhu shoots in looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng tries to sprawl out of it but Suluhu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ruenroeng manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Samak Ruenroeng has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.#T1#
Ruenroeng scores with a spinning back kick!
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Suluhu dives in and grabs Ruenroeng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng pushes down on Suluhu's head and hops out.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that Suluhu semi-blocks.
Ruenroeng lands with a thumping leg kick.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Ruenroeng steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
As Suluhu tries to get set, Ruenroeng tries to push him back and clinch up but Suluhu manages to avoid the attempt.
Suluhu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ruenroeng seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Suluhu looks to land a body kick but Ruenroeng moved away.
Suluhu avoids the head kick by Ruenroeng. #T2#
Suluhu misses with a straight right. #CL#
Ruenroeng gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Suluhu has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ruenroeng is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ruenroeng lands an elbow inside.
Suluhu is trying to force a seperation but Ruenroeng has the dominant position.
Suluhu tries to score a body lock takedown but Ruenroeng shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ruenroeng prevents Suluhu from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Ruenroeng breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ruenroeng lands a slapping body shot.
Ruenroeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Suluhu.
Ruenroeng scores with a head kick. #T3#
Suluhu looks for a takedown but Ruenroeng sprawls well.
Ruenroeng throws a sloppy head kick and Suluhu moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Suluhu. Ruenroeng does a little dance to reset his feet.
Suluhu takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ruenroeng scores with the left hand. Suluhu knows he should have avoided that one.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that misses.
Suluhu closes the distance and clinches up with Ruenroeng, looking for a takedown. Suluhu pushes Ruenroeng against the cage but Ruenroeng circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ruenroeng is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Suluhu.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #ROC#
Suluhu is rocked!
Ruenroeng lands a nice hook to Suluhu's body. Suluhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Ruenroeng dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Suluhu. That did some damage!
Suluhu shoots in but no luck this time.
Ruenroeng scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Suluhu is still on wobbly legs! Can Ruenroeng finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Ruenroeng saw that one coming.
Suluhu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Ruenroeng throws a head kick but Suluhu moves out of range.
Suluhu seems to have recovered his senses.
Suluhu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Suluhu blocks a head kick by Ruenroeng.
Suluhu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Suluhu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Suluhu swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruenroeng.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samak Ruenroeng showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:28

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

 

Event: TGC 25: Shakhbulatov vs Human     
Date:   Oct 14, 2017
#R1#
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Mayhem's torso.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem catches Suluhu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Suluhu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range.
Mayhem throwing a counter right hand but Suluhu manages to avoid it.
Mayhem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mayhem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mayhem connects with a right hand. Suluhu shakes it off.
Mayhem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Suluhu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.#TD2#
Suluhu gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand back up. Suluhu steps back and let's Mayhem get back to his feet.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mayhem enables Suluhu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mayhem manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up from Mayhem's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Suluhu takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
No luck for Suluhu with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up and beckons Mayhem to join him on the feet.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayhem is just out of range.
Mayhem lands a slapping body shot.
Suluhu misses with a hook to the body
and Mayhem counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Suluhu throws a leg kick
and Suluhu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayhem lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mayhem misses with a straight right. #T2#
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a body shot but no joy.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Suluhu's head backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD2#
Suluhu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mayhem tests Suluhu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Suluhu throws a push kick but Mayhem slaps the foot to one side.
Mayhem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dan Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Suluhu gets a takedown into half guard.
Mayhem knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Suluhu on the ground.#T3##SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand and escape the position.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Suluhu.
Suluhu looks for the body kick but Mayhem saw that one coming.
Mayhem lands an overhand right.
Suluhu ducks under a wild hook from Mayhem.
Mayhem avoids a kick to the body.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Suluhu slips a jab from Mayhem.
Suluhu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.#T4#
Suluhu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Suluhu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD2#
Suluhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up and waves to Mayhem to follow him.
Mayhem scores with a jab. Suluhu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mayhem connects with a body shot.
Suluhu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Mayhem was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Suluhu.
Mayhem fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Suluhu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Suluhu is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mayhem displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Suluhu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Mayhem dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
Mayhem comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD2#
Suluhu decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Suluhu misses with a looping left.
Suluhu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Mayhem counter with a right hand.
A cross from Mayhem lands.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt
and Mayhem counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Suluhu throws a lazy body kick
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayhem looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Suluhu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mayhem to the ground. Suluhu is now in Mayhem's guard.
Mayhem is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Suluhu dives into side control. #REVR##SU2#
Suluhu stands up. #T1#
Mayhem misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Suluhu drives through with a takedown into Mayhem's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SU2#
Mayhem is working an open guard so Suluhu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Mayhem misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mayhem scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Suluhu manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayhem keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T2##SU2#
Suluhu is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Suluhu fails with the takedown
and Mayhem cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suluhu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mayhem sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Suluhu somewhat.
Dan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mayhem throws a good cross that connects.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Mayhem jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dan Mayhem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Suluhu feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T3##SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayhem was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SU2#
Suluhu stands and steps away. Mayhem gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mayhem throws a jab but it's blocked by Suluhu.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Mayhem.
Mayhem misses the shot to the body.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu slips under a jab from Mayhem.
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.#T4##TD2#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suluhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU2#
Suluhu decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up from Mayhem's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Suluhu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dan Mayhem 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#
Mayhem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Suluhu.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Suluhu.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu tries to land a front kick but Mayhem steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Suluhu is looking to land body kicks.
Mayhem cracks Suluhu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Suluhu misses with a kick to the body.
Mayhem throws a big shot that misses.
Suluhu is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mayhem bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mayhem lands a nice hook to Suluhu's body. Suluhu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem lands a nice shot that snaps Suluhu's head back.
Dan Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Suluhu throws a body kick that misses
and Mayhem counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Suluhu shoots in and bounces Mayhem off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mayhem is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU2#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T1#
Suluhu lands a nice hook to Mayhem's body. Mayhem takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mayhem thuds his right hand into Suluhu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Mayhem gets caught flat footed, as Suluhu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SU2#
Suluhu stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mayhem checks a leg kick nicely.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Suluhu has time to react.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Mayhem. Beautiful body shot.
Suluhu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Suluhu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mayhem rather than just go for the knockout.
Mayhem throws out a loose jab but Suluhu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mayhem throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayhem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Suluhu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Suluhu's corner calls for a 1-2. Suluhu obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Suluhu takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #TD2#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there. #SU2#
Suluhu decides to return to a standing position. #T3#
Mayhem connects with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Suluhu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mayhem was covering up waiting for the punch and Suluhu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mayhem wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Suluhu manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Suluhu postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Mayhem to stand up.
Mayhem misses the jab.
Suluhu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mayhem swivels and escapes.#T4#
Mayhem misses with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Mayhem. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mayhem.
Dan Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayhem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Suluhu.
Dan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Mayhem misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Mayhem blocks it well.
Suluhu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mayhem throws a body punch but Suluhu moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem looks to land a left hand but Suluhu moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Suluhu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Suluhu throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mayhem counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Suluhu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#TD2#
Suluhu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2#
Suluhu stands up out of the half guard.
Mayhem ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suluhu moves away.
Suluhu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mayhem seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mayhem throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayhem, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Mayhem!

After winning the bout, Dan Mayhem thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: TGC 21: Wangler vs Angry     
Date:   Sep 16, 2017
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Zobrist as Suluhu shoots in.
Zobrist throws a series of punches but Suluhu avoids them all with ease.
Zobrist falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
so Suluhu counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zobrist controls Suluhu momentarily but Suluhu frees himself.
Zobrist is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SU#
Suluhu stands up and waves to Zobrist to follow him.
Suluhu jabs Zobrist to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Suluhu.
Zobrist throws a series of punches but Suluhu moves out of range.
Zobrist throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Crunch! Suluhu slams his shin into Zobrist's torso.#T1#
Suluhu looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zobrist is fending him off so far but Suluhu persists. Nope, Zobrist circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kassim Suluhu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zobrist walks forward, straight into a front kick from Suluhu.#TD#
Suluhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zobrist's guard.
Suluhu 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.#SU#
Suluhu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zobrist tries to bum rush Suluhu with a series of wild strikes but Suluhu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Suluhu gets a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zobrist has one foot on Suluhu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Zobrist looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Suluhu looking to score a takedown here. Zobrist is defending well but Suluhu drives through and ends up in Zobrist's guard.#SU#
Suluhu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zobrist, up you get!
Suluhu scores with a push kick.#T2#
Suluhu fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Zobrist tries to sprawl but Suluhu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Zobrist has one foot on Suluhu's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Adam Zobrist is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Suluhu throws a shot to the body.
Zobrist throws a lazy uppercut
and Suluhu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zobrist really felt that one!
Zobrist misses with a wild combination.
Zobrist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Suluhu attempts a counter takedown but Zobrist avoids it well and moves away.
Suluhu scores with a body shot. #TD#
Zobrist gets caught napping as Suluhu dives in and scores a takedown. Zobrist manages to retain guard.#SU#
Zobrist is working an open guard so Suluhu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Suluhu, as that shot connected.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Suluhu connects with a nice looking jab.
Zobrist swinging wildly here. #TD#
Suluhu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Suluhu lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Suluhu stands up from Zobrist's guard - Suluhu perhaps looking for a knockout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suluhu. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Suluhu.
Suluhu thuds his shin into the meat of Zobrist's side.#TD#
Suluhu shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zobrist is trying to defend but Suluhu finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU#
Suluhu stands up out of the half guard. #TD#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Suluhu showed some decent athleticism there. #SU#
Suluhu gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Suluhu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Zobrist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suluhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.#ES2#
Zobrist has his feet on Suluhu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zobrist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Suluhu.#TD#
Suluhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zobrist is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Suluhu dives into side control.
Suluhu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zobrist can do to turn this around?#REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Suluhu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zobrist to his feet.
Zobrist misses with a wild combination.
Suluhu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zobrist if he has to take too many more of those.
Zobrist is breathing heavily.#T1#
No joy there for Zobrist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zobrist throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Suluhu.
Adam Zobrist is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Suluhu has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Suluhu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SU#
Suluhu decides to stand back up.
Zobrist loads up on a big right hand but Suluhu slips the punch.
Zobrist throws a right hand that Suluhu ducks under and follows up with a left that Suluhu also avoids with ease.#TD#
Zobrist gets caught napping as Suluhu dives in and scores a takedown. Zobrist manages to retain guard.#SU#
Suluhu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kassim Suluhu is winning the standup battle so far.
Suluhu lands a right hook to the body.
Adam Zobrist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A thudding body kick lands there by Suluhu! #TD#
Suluhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SU#
Suluhu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Suluhu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Suluhu is thwarting Zobrist's attempts to control the position.#SU#
Suluhu decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #T3#
Suluhu jabs at Zobrist's body.
Zobrist swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice body punch from Suluhu. #TD#
Suluhu drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zobrist looking to hit a scissor sweep but Suluhu is one step ahead there. #SU#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Suluhu looks to score with a jab to the body but Zobrist is just out of range.
Suluhu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Suluhu bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#T4##SU#
Suluhu stands up and beckons Zobrist to his feet.
Suluhu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zobrist misses with a series of wild punches.
Suluhu is looking to wear down Zobrist with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#TD#
Suluhu looking to score a takedown here. Zobrist is defending well but Suluhu drives through and ends up in Zobrist's guard.
We've been informed that Zobrist has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SU#
Suluhu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suluhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zobrist throws a hook but Suluhu blocks it.#TD#
Suluhu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zobrist's half guard.#SU#
Suluhu escapes and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kassim Suluhu 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##TD#
Suluhu shoots in and bounces Zobrist off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES2#
Zobrist has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Suluhu off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Suluhu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zobrist. That did some damage!
Suluhu walks into a jab.
Zobrist misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Suluhu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zobrist throws a hook but Suluhu avoids it easily.
Zobrist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zobrist misses with a combination
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Zobrist in his tracks momentarily. #TD#
Zobrist tries to sprawl but Suluhu drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T1##SU#
Suluhu decides to stand and escape the position.
Zobrist misses with a lunging right hand
and Suluhu counters with a straight right hand.
Suluhu scores with a leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Suluhu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Suluhu scores with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Suluhu.
Suluhu scores with a kick to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Suluhu. #TD#
Zobrist gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suluhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SU#
Suluhu stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Suluhu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zobrist to the ground. Suluhu is now in Zobrist's guard.#SU#
Zobrist is working an open guard so Suluhu takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD#
Suluhu closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zobrist's guard.#SU#
Suluhu decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Suluhu shoots in and gets a takedown into Zobrist's guard.
Zobrist looking for a sweep. Not yet Zobrist, not yet. #SU#
Suluhu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zobrist, up you get! #TD#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Suluhu was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SU#
Suluhu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zobrist to his feet. #T3#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Suluhu.#TD#
Suluhu shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zobrist's guard.#ES2#
Zobrist has his feet on Suluhu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD#
Suluhu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zobrist wants to control but Suluhu is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4##SU#
Suluhu escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD#
Suluhu fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zobrist to the ground. Suluhu is now in Zobrist's guard.#ES2#
Zobrist pushes Suluhu off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Suluhu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Suluhu. #SU#
Suluhu decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zobrist to his feet.
Suluhu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Adam Zobrist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Suluhu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zobrist!
Zobrist tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Zobrist comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Suluhu 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

 

Event: TGC 16: Lang vs Knocksville     
Date:   Aug 12, 2017
#R1#
Submits misses with an uppercut
and Suluhu counters with a body kick that stops Submits in his tracks momentarily.
Submits misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Suluhu counters with a shoot takedown. Submits fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Submits working for a triangle but Suluhu defends it easily. #SUB#
Submits is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Suluhu has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Submits is proving hard to escape from.
Submits is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Submits looking for a triangle here. Suluhu is fighting it but it looks tight! Submits pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Suluhu is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kush Submits!

 

Event: TGC 13: Lang vs Brown     
Date:   Jul 22, 2017
#R1##TD#
Archibald drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Archibald controlling the position from side mount.
Suluhu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Suluhu tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Suluhu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BOOM! Archibald connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Archibald with shots to the head and body - Suluhu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Suluhu wants to hold on but Archibald pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Suluhu can do anything to dispel that myth.
Archibald controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Suluhu tries to reverse the position but Archibald maintains control.
Archibald looking to finish Suluhu with some ground and pound. This is bad for Suluhu!
Suluhu is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Archibald fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Suluhu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Archibald is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Suluhu regains half guard.
Archibald blocks the strikes from Suluhu. #T2#
Archibald moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archibald wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Archibald working the head and body with strikes.
Suluhu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Archibald working away.
Suluhu is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Suluhu regains half guard.#T3#
Suluhu is looking to escape.
Archibald drops an elbow to the side of Suluhu's head.
Archibald working over Suluhu with some ground and pound. Suluhu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Suluhu is trying to control but Archibald manages to pass to mount!
Suluhu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Suluhu working to try and regain half guard.
Suluhu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Suluhu is looking to improve his position but Archibald isn't that keen on the idea.
Suluhu keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Archibald lands a couple of good shots and Suluhu has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Archibald tries to keep control of the position but Suluhu is staying busy.
Archibald 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.
Suluhu tries to break free.
Can Suluhu hold on?! Archibald is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Suluhu is in bad spot here.
Suluhu trying to control the hands but Archibald won't let him.
Archibald has the hooks in. Suluhu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Archibald dominated that round.
That's time! Archibald's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Suluhu throws a nice looking combination but Archibald bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suluhu misses with a takedown attempt - Archibald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archibald is looking for a counter combo.
Archibald shoots in for a takedown but Suluhu shows good takedown defense.
Archibald looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Suluhu shoots in for a double leg but Archibald sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Suluhu or perhaps it was just good defense by Archibald, which made it look bad.
Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bruno Archibald has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kassim Suluhu.
Suluhu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archibald appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Suluhu feints and as Archibald raises his hands in defense, Suluhu changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Archibald manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Archibald wants to take the fight to the mat but Suluhu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Archibald really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Archibald drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Suluhu gets the underhooks and prevents it. #T1##TD2#
Suluhu gets control of Archibald's arms and successfully pulls guard. Suluhu will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#ES2#
Suluhu has his feet on Archibald's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes from Archibald. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Archibald napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES#
Archibald explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Suluhu tries to clinch there but Archibald circles away. #CL2#
Suluhu moves into the clinch successfully.
Archibald is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Suluhu gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2##BC2#
Suluhu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Suluhu has Archibald up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Suluhu pulls guard successfully.
Suluhu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Archibald is controlling him.
Archibald is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suluhu can do to turn this around?
Suluhu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Archibald is in close to Suluhu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Suluhu trying to keep a closed guard but Archibald is proving a slippery customer.
Archibald not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T3#
Archibald is looking to work some ground and pound but Suluhu has wrist control.
Suluhu controls Archibald momentarily but Archibald frees himself. #SUB2#
Suluhu throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Archibald escapes and throws Suluhu's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Suluhu tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Suluhu struggling a bit here.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Archibald scoring with punches from side control.
Archibald working the head and body with strikes.
Archibald lands a nice forearm strike.
Suluhu can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Suluhu is looking for a sweep.
Archibald staying calm.
Suluhu trying to control but Archibald flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
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 Bruno Archibald will probably get the nod.
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#
Suluhu tries to clinch there but Archibald circles away. #TD#
Archibald shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Archibald was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#ES2#
Suluhu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Suluhu tries to clinch but Archibald moves out of range.
Suluhu shoots for a double leg takedown but Archibald sprawls well. He's pushed Suluhu's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Suluhu jabs Archibald right on the nose. Archibald blinks but takes it well.#TD2#
Suluhu drives through with a takedown into Archibald's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Suluhu wants to control from the top but Archibald keeps moving.
Suluhu won't allow Archibald to get back to his feet.
Bruno Archibald overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##ES#
Archibald has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Suluhu has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Suluhu breaks from the clinch.
Suluhu stuffs the takedown attempt from Archibald. Archibald gets slowly back to his feet.
Archibald tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Suluhu swivels and escapes.
Suluhu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Suluhu dodges the punch combination from Archibald.
Suluhu feints the counter takedown.
Suluhu shoots in for a takedown but Archibald shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Archibald was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#TD2#
Archibald gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Suluhu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Suluhu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archibald is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Suluhu working some strikes from top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archibald keeping full guard, as Suluhu tries to pass.
Archibald wants to stand but Suluhu is controlling the position. #ES#
Archibald has his feet on Suluhu's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T3#
Suluhu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Suluhu closes the distance but Archibald moves to the side
and Archibald counters with a left and a right that stings Suluhu.
Archibald tries for a takedown but Suluhu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Archibald. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Suluhu looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Suluhu looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Archibald with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Archibald is refusing to be controlled, as Suluhu sits in half guard.
Archibald is trying to stand back up but Suluhu is controlling him #T4#
Archibald trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Suluhu with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Suluhu is trying to work for a kimura but Archibald is defending well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Suluhu dives in and scores a takedown into Archibald's guard.
Kassim Suluhu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Suluhu landing some decent shots from guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kassim Suluhu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Archibald 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Archibald!

 

Event: TWGC 17 (135lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1     
Date:   Jul 02, 2017

Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between David Luiz and Kassim Suluhu. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!




170 cm
46 yrs
143 lbs



165 cm
20 yrs
145 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; David Luiz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kassim Suluhu!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.

Luiz clinches up with Suluhu and pushes him back against the cage.

Luiz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Luiz (2) vs (0) Suluhu

Luiz is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Suluhu is trying to keep Luiz in close.
Suluhu is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.

Luiz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Suluhu can't keep his opponent in guard - Luiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz is taking a breather. Suluhu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Suluhu won't allow Luiz to pass to mount.

Luiz is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Luiz in particular looking to stall.
Suluhu is trying to maintain the position but Luiz is very close to passing his half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Luiz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Luiz prevents Suluhu from improving his position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Luiz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Luiz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Luiz sitting and controlling from the half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Suluhu is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Luiz has latched onto it... Big trouble! Luiz pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Suluhu is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Luiz!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Luiz!

 

 
 
 
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