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Event: C223: Haggar vs Kersikov II     
Date:   Aug 20, 2023
#R1#
Princip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pavlek's head backwards.
Pavlek jabs Princip right on the nose. Princip blinks but takes it well.
Princip takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pavlek feints a jab promting Princip to slip. Pavlek then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Princip slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Pavlek ducks down to avoid it.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Pavlek is just out of range.
Pavlek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good work by Princip as he checks the leg kick.
Princip's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pavlek connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Princip scrambles back to his feet.
Pavlek with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Pavlek.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pavlek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pavlek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Princip at a distance.
Pavlek blocks a jab.
Pavlek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pavlek takes one to the chin there.
Princip slips under a jab.
Pavlek lands a head kick!
Pavlek lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pavlek scores with a jab. Princip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pavlek.
Pavlek connects with a body shot.#T1#
Pavlek is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Pavlek's shoulder, as Pavlek tries to avoid the shot.
Princip takes a swing at Pavlek's ribcage but misses.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Pavlek moves away and avoids it.
Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
It looks like Pavlek has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pavlek has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Pavlek's head.
Pavlek bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Princip's head backwards.
Princip throws a hook but Pavlek blocks it.
Pavlek lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Princip at a distance.
Princip digs a good body shot into Pavlek's ribs.
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip walks into a straight right hand from Pavlek.
Pavlek pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Princip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Pavlek with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Princip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pavlek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Pavlek moves into range and clinches up with Princip.#T2#
Pavlek trying to land knees to the body.
Pavlek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pavlek lands with a short shot to the head.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Princip lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pavlek backwards.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip lands with a right to the head.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavlek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pavlek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Pavlek scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Pavlek as the two fighters clinch.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlek gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Pavlek pushes Princip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlek misses with a punch to the body.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Pavlek's head. #T3#
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Pavlek tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Pavlek controls his hands.
Pavlek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pavlek's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pavlek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
A short right from Pavlek on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pavlek.
Pavlek scores with a shoulder strike.
Pavlek scores with a shot to the side of Princip's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlek.
Pavlek lands an uppercut.
Pavlek lands a nice shot to the body.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pavlek is working Princip over against the cage.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Pavlek's head.
Princip has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pavlek seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Princip can turn it around.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pavlek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Princip blocks the elbow strike.
Pavlek gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Princip blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlek.
A nice left hand lands by Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Pavlek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavlek lands a shot to the body.
Pavlek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlek.
Princip working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Pavlek.
Pavlek missing with knees to the body.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlek controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Pavlek.
Princip looks winded!
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Pavlek lands a body punch.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlek.
Pavlek can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakov Pavlek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Pavlek pushes Princip up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlek.
A hook to the body from Pavlek.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Pavlek.
Jakov Pavlek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pavlek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
Pavlek digs a right hand into Princip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Princip's gas tank.
Pavlek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip blocks a body shot from Pavlek.
Pavlek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
Pavlek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pavlek.
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlek tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Pavlek as the two fighters clinch.
Princip is breathing heavily.
Pavlek throws an elbow but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pavlek lands a shot to the body.
Princip avoids the elbow strike from Pavlek, against the cage.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pavlek lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
Pavlek lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavlek lands a hook that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Pavlek tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pavlek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Pavlek.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavlek.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Pavlek.
Princip tries a body shot but Pavlek blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Pavlek.
Pavlek lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Nice body punch from Pavlek - that landed with a thud.
Princip tries a body shot but Pavlek blocks it.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pavlek's elbow.
A short left from Pavlek.
A short body shot lands from Pavlek as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Pavlek as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlek.
Pavlek working Princip over with knees to the body.
Pavlek gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pavlek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princips head. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Pavlek.
Pavlek pushes Princip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pavlek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Princip can do to turn this around?
Pavlek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Pavlek lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pavlek.
Pavlek lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlek.
Princip prevents a body shot from Pavlek.
A nice left hand lands by Pavlek.
Pavlek lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pavlek lands an elbow inside that Princip shrugs off.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavlek.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pavlek tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Pavlek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
A hook to the body from Pavlek.
Pavlek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavlek lands an elbow inside that Princip shrugs off.
Pavlek misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pavlek gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Pavlek lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pavlek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pavlek is working Princip over against the cage.
Pavlek lands a left hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Pavlek lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pavlek tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Pavlek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Princip blocks an elbow strike from Pavlek.
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlek tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Pavlek back against the cage.
Pavlek trying to land knees to the body.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Pavlek uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Pavlek.
Pavlek can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlek scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavlek.
Pavlek lands a good knee to the midsection. Princip won't want to take too many of those.
Pavlek is working Princip over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Pavlek.
Pavlek putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Princip in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Pavlek.
Pavlek lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pavlek working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pavlek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pavlek lands with a left to the head.
Pavlek lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#Princip is rocked!
Pavlek digs a right hand underneath Princip's ribcage. Princip let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pavlek makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip is still on wobbly legs! Can Pavlek finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavlek.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pavlek scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlek.
Pavlek lands a left hand.
Pavlek blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavlek.
A right hand to the body from Pavlek.
Pavlek pushes Princip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakov Pavlek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's time! Pavlek's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Pavlek fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Princip to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Princip looks to clinch but Pavlek throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Princip taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jakov Pavlek!
An out of breath Jakov Pavlek thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 16, 2023
#R1#
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Princip misses.
Escobar looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Escobar.
Escobar feints and then cracks Princip's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Princip down.
Escobar misses the jab.
Escobar closes the distance and clinches up with Princip, looking for a takedown. Escobar pushes Princip against the cage but Princip circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip throws a hook but Escobar avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Escobar saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Princip lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Diego Escobar has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Escobar does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Escobar lands a jab to the nose.
Escobar throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Princip's waist but Princip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Escobar off to one side.
Escobar throws a head kick that Princip semi-blocks.
A jab from Escobar misses.
Escobar throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Escobar throws a lazy head kick
and Princip counters with a right hand to the body.
Escobar throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Escobar throws a lazy uppercut
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip lands with a right hand.
Escobar tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobar misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escobar was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick
and Princip counters with a straight right hand.
Escobar throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice cross by Princip.
Princip connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Escobar is rocked!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Escobar.
Escobar was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Escobar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobar looks to throw a body kick
and Princip counters with a left to the body.
Escobar throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
Escobar with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Escobar slips the punch.
Escobar tries to clinch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Escobar's head but Escobar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Escobar swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Princip counters with a crisp one two that drops Escobar! Princip thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Escobar to his feet! Escobar is in big trouble!
Oh Escobar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Escobar lands a glancing blow to the side of Princip's head.
Escobar seems to have got his legs back now.
Escobar misses with a looping right.
Escobar connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Escobar.
Princip walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Diego Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar moves away from the strike by Princip.
Escobar shoots in but no luck this time.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Escobar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Escobar misses with a head kick. #T4#
Escobar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Princip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Escobar somewhat.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip walks into a stiff left hand from Escobar.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Princip is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Escobar with a body shot.
A combination from Escobar does no damage.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Escobar wants to clinch.
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Escobar to counter with a crisp jab.
Princip works Escobar's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Escobar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Escobar slips under a jab.
Princip throws a body punch but Escobar moves out of range.
Escobar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Princip moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Escobar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Escobar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Escobar tries to clinch up
and Princip counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Escobar tries to clinch up
and Princip scores with a counter punch that sends Escobar to the canvas! Princip smells blood - he's punishing Escobar with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Escobar has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Princip!
During a confident post fight interview, Louis Princip thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 11, 2023
#R1#
Camacho lands a nice hook to Princip's body. Princip takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camacho misses with the combination.
Camacho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Camacho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Camacho connects with a looping right hand.
Camacho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Princip counters with a left to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Camacho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camacho misses with a body shot.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Princip cracks Camacho with a good jab.#T1#
Camacho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Camacho throws a series of punches but Princip avoids them all with ease.
Camacho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip throwing a counter right hand but Camacho manages to avoid it.
Camacho lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Camacho circles away quickly and effectively.
Camacho with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Camacho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Princip momentarily.
Camacho throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho throws a right hand that misses
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Camacho tries a head kick but it misses.
Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A lazy body kick from Camacho #KD#
and Princip counters with a crisp right hand that drops Camacho! Princip lets Camacho back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Camacho is rocked!
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Camacho throws a lazy uppercut
and Princip counters with a huge right that knocks Camacho out cold! Princip is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Louis Princip!
A very excited looking Louis Princip 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 01, 2023
#R1#
White feints a jab promting Princip to slip. White then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Princip slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
White throws a good cross that connects. #TD2#
Princip shoots in and gets a takedown into White's guard.
Princip wants to pass the guard but White is keeping the position.#SUB#
White is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Princip defends well.#SUB#
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Princip is aware though and is defending well.
Princip trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Princip drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Princip jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Princip 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. #SUB#
Princip avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Princip stands and throws White's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Princip tries for a kimura but White is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Princip working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, White has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Princip looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Princip is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Princip is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White manages to work his way to half guard, despite Princip's best efforts.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
White looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip is working for a kimura but White is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Princip is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Princip to get the leverage. #SUB#
White looking for submissions off his back.
White manages to get to full guard. #SUB2#
Princip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T3##SUB2#
Princip drops back looking for a leg! White is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and White manages to kick Princip off! Princip jumps back into White's guard.
Princip tries to free his leg and advance position but White is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Princip 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.
Princip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Princip doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Princip manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Princip slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
White has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Princip. Oh but White has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Princip goes limp - he's gone! White jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bryan White!
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 37     
Date:   May 24, 2023





183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs



193 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Princip scores with a takedown into Gunnarsson's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Gunnarsson
Gunnarsson pulls Princip in close to prevent any damage.
Gunnarsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gunnarsson is trying to control the position but Princip postures up. #SUB#
Princip drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunnarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Princip has Gunnarsson in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (2) Gunnarsson#SUB#
Princip working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gunnarsson has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gunnarsson. #T1#
Princip is looking for a sweep. Gunnarsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Princip is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
Princip manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunnarsson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Princip keeping moving, preventing Gunnarsson from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Gunnarsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Princip is looking for a triangle but Gunnarsson pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Princip pushes a forearm under Gunnarsson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Gunnarsson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Princip!
After winning the bout, Louis Princip thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 35     
Date:   May 22, 2023





184 cm
22 yrs
173 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Princip fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dorado avoids it really well and circles away.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Dorado ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dorado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Princip has gone for a leg lock! Dorado slips out almost immediately though and dives into Princip's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (2) vs (0) Princip#SUB2#
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dorado gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dorado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Princip working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dorado has passed into half guard!
Princip is refusing to be controlled, as Dorado sits in half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
Dorado is trying to control. Princip wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dorado trying to pass the guard but Princip defending well. #SUB#
Dorado is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Princip with the active half guard here but Dorado passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (5) vs (0) Princip#T2##SUB#
Dorado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Dorado tries for a kimura but Princip is defending well.
Dorado has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dorado (7) vs (0) Princip
Dorado trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dorado controlling from mount. #T3#
Princip really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Dorado looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Princip is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Dorado has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dorado (10) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
Dorado looking for the RNC.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Princip is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Dorado off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Dorado continues to stall.#SUB#
Dorado tightening his grip on Princip, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Dorado tightening his grip on Princip, looking for the choke. #T4#
Princip manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dorado's guard. Nice work there by Princip.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (10) vs (2) Princip
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Princip trying to move into half guard but instead Dorado has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dorado (12) vs (2) Princip#SUB2#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dorado is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Dorado got a little sloppy there for a moment and Princip has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dorado has managed to get both his arms back between Princip's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Dorado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Princip keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully.
Princip can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dorado controls the pace.#T5#
Dorado wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dorado defends well.
Dorado wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Dorado wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving. #SUB2#
Princip looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dorado has picked Princip up and slammed him! Princip can't keep hold of the triangle and Dorado manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Dorado (15) vs (2) Princip
Princip tries to buck Dorado off but Dorado is having none of it.
Princip is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Dorado looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Princip is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Dorado wants to control but Princip is keeping him busy.
Princip tries to bench press Dorado off him but Dorado keeps the position.
Princip is trying to work for a sweep but Dorado has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dorado (17) vs (2) Princip#SUB#
Dorado jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Princip manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Princip is looking to regain half guard here but Dorado keeps moving and retains side control.
A lull in the action here.
Princip tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Princip is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Dorado is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Dorado (19) vs (2) Princip#T7##SUB#
Dorado looking for a guillotine from mount but Princip is having none of it.
Princip is trying to escape the mount.
Dorado works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Dorado (22) vs (2) Princip#SUB#
Dorado is cranking Princip's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Princip! He's tightened the choke and Princip is tapping out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 29     
Date:   May 16, 2023





183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs



185 cm
30 yrs
206 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 17 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Sobieskiego dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Sobieskiego's head and hops out.
Princip shoots in and drives through. Sobieskiego sprawls well.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sobieskiego.
Princip attempts a counter takedown but Sobieskiego avoids it well and moves away.
Sobieskiego shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Princip pinned against the ropes. Princip gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Louis Princip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jana Iii Sobieskiego.
Sobieskiego closes the distance and clinches up with Princip, looking for a takedown. Sobieskiego pushes Princip against the ropes but Princip circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Princip scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Sobieskiego#SUB#
Princip is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Princip is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well. #SUB#
Princip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobieskiego is just riding it out for now. Princip eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Princip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobieskiego is just riding it out for now. Princip eventually gives up the hold.
Princip prevents Sobieskiego from improving his position.#T1##SUB2#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Princip looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sobieskiego slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Princip avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Princip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sobieskiego has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Princip has managed to get both his arms back between Sobieskiego's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobieskiego can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Princip drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Princip off! Princip jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard. #T2##SUB#
Princip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Princip 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. #SUB2#
Princip avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego has his foot on Princip's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Princip works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Princip drops back looking for a leg! Sobieskiego is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sobieskiego manages to kick Princip off! Princip jumps back into Sobieskiego's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Princip should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sobieskiego has tightened it up now! Princip should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
A relieved looking Jana Iii Sobieskiego thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 24     
Date:   May 11, 2023





175 cm
31 yrs
156 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Seu Braga and Paulo Santos.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Princip fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Princip closes the distance and clinches up with Ferkingstad, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes Ferkingstad against the ropes but Ferkingstad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip fails with a takedown attempt.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Louis Princip.
Princip throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ferkingstad's waist but Ferkingstad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Princip off to one side.
Ferkingstad wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD2#
Princip looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (2) Princip
Princip is looking to advance position but Ferkingstad won't allow it. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Princip is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Princip is working for a kimura but Ferkingstad is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Ferkingstad is looking to control Princip's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ferkingstad avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Princip is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Ferkingstad is defending against the submission attempts here by Princip.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Princip is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a kimura here.
Ferkingstad is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Princip's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Princip's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ferkingstad (4) vs (2) Princip#T2#
Princip is really stuck here.
Ferkingstad wants to control but Princip is keeping busy.
Princip rolls, trying to escape but Ferkingstad keeps control of the position.
Princip looking very determined here, making life difficult for Ferkingstad.
Princip wants to escape the position.
Princip is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ferkingstad off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Ferkingstad working for the choke.
Princip rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Ferkingstad seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Princip is staying active underneath Ferkingstad, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
Ferkingstad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
Princip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Princip looking for subs off his back but Ferkingstad has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ferkingstad is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4##SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Ferkingstad seems content to control.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferkingstad with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T5##SUB#
Ferkingstad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ferkingstad moves into full mount! Princip won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (7) vs (2) Princip
Ferkingstad moves to the back position.
Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (10) vs (2) Princip#SUB#
Ferkingstad has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Princip has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Ferkingstad looking to break Princip's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Princip remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Ferkingstad will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Ferkingstad just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Princip is really stuck here. #T6#
Ferkingstad controlling from the back.
Princip tries to escape but Ferkingstad has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Princip keeps trying to improve his position.
Princip is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ferkingstad trying to control momentarily. #SUB#
Princip defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferkingstad's arms. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Ferkingstad is hanging on to Princip's back as he tries to escape. #T7##SUB#
Ferkingstad is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Ferkingstad controlling well, preventing Princip from escaping the position. #SUB#
Princip is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
A lull in the action here. #SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for the RNC.
Princip tries to escape the position. #SUB#
Ferkingstad is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Princip is defending well though. Ferkingstad let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Princip is trying to roll into a better position but Ferkingstad has get a rear naked choke and Princip is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Our winner, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad, 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.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   May 08, 2023
#R1##TD2#
Princip fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bitok to the ground. Princip is now in Bitok's guard.#SUB2#
Princip drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bitok manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Princip has Bitok in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Princip is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Princip is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bitok is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Princip pushes a forearm under Bitok's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bitok is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Princip!
An out of breath Louis Princip thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 15     
Date:   May 02, 2023





188 cm
34 yrs
219 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
Princip with the counter takedown but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Princip shoots in and bounces Silva off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Princip#SUB2#
Princip 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.
Princip passes Silva's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Princip is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Silva has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Princip. Oh but Silva has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Princip goes limp - he's gone! Silva jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva!
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 13     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023





190 cm
27 yrs
210 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Titus goes for a double leg but Princip avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Princip continues to drive forward.
Titus is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Princip pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Princip has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Titus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Titus goes for a takedown attempt but Princip pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeke Titus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Titus shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Titus throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Princip tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Titus is in Princip's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Titus (2) vs (0) Princip
Titus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Titus 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.
Titus passes Princip's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Titus is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well. #SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Titus is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Titus is working for a submission of some sort. #T1##SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Titus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Princip is just riding it out for now. Titus eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Titus is looking for a kimura here. #T2#
Titus is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Princip!
Score +3 for passing guard: Titus (5) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
Titus working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB#
Titus looking to isolate an arm here. Princip doesn't see it coming and as Titus extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Titus!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zeke Titus!
A victorious Zeke Titus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 12     
Date:   Apr 29, 2023





185 cm
30 yrs
206 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 9 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sobieskiego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Princip as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Princip closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sobieskiego to the mat! Sobieskiego manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (2) Princip
Princip slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Princip is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably.
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Princip is trying to work for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Princip pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Princip is working for a submission of some sort.
Sobieskiego is looking to improve his position. #T1##SUB#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Princip pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Princip is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sobieskiego is just riding it out for now. Princip eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Princip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Princip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2##SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sobieskiego has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Princip looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Princip moves into full mount! Sobieskiego won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (5) Princip#T3##SUB2#
Sobieskiego defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Princip.
Sobieskiego is looking to get to half guard.
Sobieskiego is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Princip jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sobieskiego manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Princip working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sobieskiego is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Princip wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sobieskiego, who protects the arm well.
Sobieskiego on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Sobieskiego tries to get out of the position.#T4#
Sobieskiego tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sobieskiego knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Princip on the ground.#SUB2#
Princip working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Princip advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Sobieskiego (0) vs (7) Princip#SUB2#
Princip has hold of Sobieskiego's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sobieskiego manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Princip working for a submission but Sobieskiego is keeping him at bay.
Sobieskiego regains half guard.#SUB2#
Princip is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobieskiego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Princip. #SUB#
Sobieskiego actively working from the bottom here.#T5##SUB#
Sobieskiego looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Princip is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Princip is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Sobieskiego is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Princip pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Princip is working for a kimura but Sobieskiego is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Princip seems to be working for a kimura but Sobieskiego defends the submission attempt.#T6##SUB2#
Princip is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sobieskiego doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Princip. #SUB#
Sobieskiego looking for submissions off his back.
Princip works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Sobieskiego (0) vs (10) Princip#SUB2#
Princip is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Sobieskiego looks calm but he's in trouble here. Princip gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Sobieskiego is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Princip lets go of the hold and Sobieskiego can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Louis Princip!
Our winner, Louis Princip, 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: Bots de Garra 9     
Date:   Apr 26, 2023





183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs



178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Princip looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ahokas!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Princip (4) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB#
Princip thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ahokas tries to improve position but can't.
Ahokas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Princip (4) vs (2) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Ahokas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ahokas is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Ahokas trying to pass the guard but Princip defending well. #SUB#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Ahokas seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
Princip is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Ahokas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Princip is just riding it out for now. Ahokas eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ahokas pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB2#
Ahokas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ahokas. #SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ahokas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ahokas has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Princip defend it? Ahokas steps over the head and cranks it - Princip is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ahokas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 7     
Date:   Apr 24, 2023





185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Princip!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: King (4) vs (0) Princip
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.
Princip regains half guard.#SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but Princip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King wants to pass to mount but Princip is defending the position.
Princip works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Princip is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Princip has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Princip has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Princip looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.#SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Princip is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T2##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King looking to pass the guard.
King passes Princip's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
King tries to pass to full mount but Princip defends it. #T3##SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Princip gets full guard.#SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Princip throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T4##SUB2#
Princip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB#
King 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. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (7) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Princip has escaped the position, nice work there. #T5#
Princip tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
King is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Princip is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Princip gets back to half guard.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King.
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is working for a kimura but Princip is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6##SUB2#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
King seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well. #T7##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Princip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Princip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Princip is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily. #T8##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
Princip has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Princip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and King defends well.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King 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. #T9##SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. King is aware though and is defending well.
King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Princip has his foot on King's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. King works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick King off! King jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Princip is looking for a triangle but King pushes his legs off easily.
Princip keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB2#
Princip looking for a guillotine here but King defends easily. #T10##SUB2#
Princip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
King forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T11#
Princip is pressing down on King's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Princip throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. King defends it easily.
King slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T12##SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work.
Princip tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T13##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T14##SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but Princip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work.
King is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
King takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A relieved looking Malcolm King thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 6     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023





183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs



187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiachna shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#TD#
Princip looking to score a takedown here. Fiachna is defending well but Princip drives through and ends up in Fiachna's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Fiachna
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiachna is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (2) Fiachna
Fiachna passes Princip's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiachna pulls his head out easily.
Princip wants to improve his position but Fiachna is controlling well.
Fiachna trying to mount his opponent but Princip defends it.
Princip is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Princip manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiachna looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Princip escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fiachna gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Princip is looking for a triangle but Fiachna pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now. #T1##SUB#
Princip has his foot on Fiachna's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fiachna works his way back into a safe position though.
Fiachna stands and throws Princip's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Princip (2) vs (5) Fiachna
Fiachna tries to move to mount but Princip blocks the move with his legs.
Princip is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Princip (2) vs (7) Fiachna
Fiachna mounts Princip! Really nice guard pass there! #SUB2#
Fiachna working for a submission but Princip is keeping him at bay.
Princip can't escape the position.
Princip is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Fiachna has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Princip (2) vs (10) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna has got one arm under Princip's chin. This could be trouble... Princip trying to control the other hand but Fiachna gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Princip has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
Our winner, Darragh Fiachna, 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.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 5     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023





183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs



188 cm
34 yrs
219 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Princip gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Silva#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Silva moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Princip wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily. #SUB2#
Silva looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Princip 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 fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Princip wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Silva is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Princip has his hands clasped together but Silva extends and breaks Princip's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Silva.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shogun Silva!
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 4     
Date:   Apr 21, 2023





178 cm
29 yrs
157 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ivan Kamenev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Alexandre Firmino and Seu Braga.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Kamenev darts in and clinches Princip up against the ropes.#TD#
Kamenev manages to pull guard.
Kamenev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Princip drops back looking for a leg! Kamenev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kamenev manages to kick Princip off! Princip jumps back into Kamenev's guard. #SUB2#
Princip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Princip 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. #SUB#
Kamenev looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kamenev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Princip is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kamenev is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kamenev has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kamenev (2) vs (0) Princip
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kamenev drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kamenev jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamenev advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kamenev (5) vs (0) Princip#SUB#
Kamenev has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Princip is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Kamenev yanks on the arm and Princip is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Kamenev.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Kamenev!
Ivan Kamenev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 3     
Date:   Apr 20, 2023





183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs



185 cm
30 yrs
206 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jana Iii Sobieskiego!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Mauricio Rocha and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Princip keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD2#
Sobieskiego shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Sobieskiego was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Princip (0) vs (4) Sobieskiego#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is trying to get an arm triangle but Princip is defending well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Princip sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.
Sobieskiego moves into full mount! Princip won't be happy about that!
Score +3 for passing guard: Princip (0) vs (7) Sobieskiego
Princip is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Sobieskiego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Princip. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Princip gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is working for a kimura but Princip is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Princip is defending against the submission attempts here by Sobieskiego. #SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Princip tries to get to full guard but Sobieskiego has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Princip doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sobieskiego. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego wants to work for an arm triangle but Princip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Princip actively working from the bottom here.
Sobieskiego tries to pass to full mount but Princip defends it. #T3##SUB2#
Sobieskiego seems to be working for a kimura but Princip defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego wants to work for an arm triangle but Princip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Princip is just riding it out for now. Sobieskiego eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Princip looking for submissions off his back.#T4##SUB2#
Sobieskiego is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Princip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sobieskiego pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego is working for a kimura but Princip is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Princip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Princip regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Sobieskiego got a little sloppy there for a moment and Princip has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobieskiego has managed to get both his arms back between Princip's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T5##SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego 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.
Sobieskiego pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Sobieskiego trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Princip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sobieskiego defends well.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Princip is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Princip working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobieskiego doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobieskiego manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6##SUB#
Princip is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobieskiego is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sobieskiego avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sobieskiego wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sobieskiego jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick Sobieskiego off! Sobieskiego jumps back into Princip's guard. #SUB2#
Sobieskiego thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Princip is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Sobieskiego has his hands clasped together but Princip extends and breaks Sobieskiego's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Princip.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Louis Princip!
After winning the bout, Louis Princip thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 2     
Date:   Apr 19, 2023





179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs



183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Louis Princip!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Princip drives through with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (0) vs (2) Princip
Princip looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Princip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Princip drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Princip jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Princip tries to pass. #SUB#
Leifsson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Princip frees his head nicely. Oh but Leifsson has switched to an armbar! Princip is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Skjoldr Leifsson!
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 1     
Date:   Apr 18, 2023





183 cm
42 yrs
165 lbs



179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Louis Princip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Princip drives through with a takedown into Leifsson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Princip (2) vs (0) Leifsson#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Princip 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.
Princip tries to free his leg and advance position but Leifsson is retaining full guard.
Princip has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Princip defends well.#SUB#
Princip thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Princip 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. #SUB#
Princip 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Leifsson is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking for a triangle but Princip pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1##SUB2#
Leifsson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Princip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Princip got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leifsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Princip has managed to get both his arms back between Leifsson's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
Princip looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Princip 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 fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Princip looking to pass the guard.
Leifsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Leifsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Princip defends it easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily. #T2#
Princip pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leifsson is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
Princip works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Princip is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Leifsson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Princip pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Princip wants to work for an arm triangle but Leifsson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Princip is looking for a kimura but Leifsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Princip to get the leverage. #T3##SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Princip is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Leifsson sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Leifsson has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Princip. Oh but Leifsson has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Princip goes limp - he's gone! Leifsson jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C182: Dixon vs Collins     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Somelainen throws a head kick that Princip semi-blocks.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Somelainen. #TD#
Somelainen shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Princip manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Princip wants to stand up but Somelainen is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Somelainen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Somelainen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somelainen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Somelainen scoring with punches to the head and body.
Somelainen distracts Princip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1#
Princip throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Somelainen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Somelainen trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Somelainen tries to free his leg and advance position but Princip is retaining full guard.
Princip is trying to keep Somelainen in close.
Somelainen preventing the sweep.
Somelainen 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.
Princip is still trying to improve position.
Somelainen trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Somelainen cracks Princip with a right hand to the side of the head.#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.#TD#
Somelainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Princip is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Somelainen has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Princip is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Somelainen's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Somelainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Somelainen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Somelainen lands strikes from half guard.
Somelainen is just content to waste time from the top position. Princip takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Princip 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.
Somelainen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Princip wants to sweep here but Somelainen controlling him for the moment.
Somelainen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Princip is trying to control the position but Somelainen postures up.
Somelainen stands and throws Princip's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Somelainen is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Princip is trying to escape and Somelainen transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Princip is forced to tap! Nice work there by Somelainen! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sauli Somelainen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sauli Somelainen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C172: Taneyev vs Randleman     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
Malley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Princip. Princip circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malley throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donk. Princip catches Malley right on the button with a cross.
Malley lands with a right hand.
Princip on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malley. Malley obviously looking to wear him down.
Malley throws a leg kick that misses.
Malley lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malley throws a nice head kick!
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
Malley throws a leg kick which misses Princip's front leg but catches the back leg as Princip tries to avoid it.
Malley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip cracks Malley with an open hand slap.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malley moves out of range of the strikes.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malley slips a jab from Princip.
Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Princip throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Malley counter with a right hand.
Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malley swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Princip.
Malley lands a leg kick that knocks Princip off balance momentarily.
Malley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Malley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T1#
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip tries to bum rush Malley with a series of wild strikes but Malley uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malley getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Princip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Malley seems unphased. #ROC2#Malley is rocked!
Malley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Oh Malley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Princip misses the body punch
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Malley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malley seems to have got his legs back now.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malley with the inside leg kick.
Malley steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Malley connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Princip takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Malley throws a head kick but Princip moves out of range.
Jab by Malley.
A right-left combo lands from Malley.
Malley is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T2#
Malley slips under a jab from Princip.
Malley takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
and Malley counters with a right hand to the body.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Malley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Princip.
Princip swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Malley counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Malley.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Malley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Malley looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.
Malley pivots, looking for a leg kick but Princip is out of range and Malley settles back down.
Princip throws a hook but Malley avoids it easily.
A jab from Princip misses.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Malley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Princip takes a head kick and shrugs it off. #T3#
Malley with a jab.
Malley blocks a jab.
Malley scores with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Malley.
Princip stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malley.
Malley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Malley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Malley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malley slips under a jab.
Malley half committed to a counter leg kick.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.
It looked like Malley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip takes a swing at Malley's ribcage but misses.
Malley looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Princip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice cross by Malley.
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!
Malley connects with a solid leg kick.
Malley connects with a leg kick.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Malley is just out of range.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Princip lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #KD2#
Princip sends Malley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Princip is motioning to the referee to let Malley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip misses the body punch
and Malley counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Princip takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malley connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Princip's hands.
No joy there for Princip, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malley is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malley manages to avoid it.
Malley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Malley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malley thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malley tries a head kick but it misses.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip misses with a right hand
and Malley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Princip walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Princip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Malley. Malley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Malley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jane Malley dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malley was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Good leg kick by Malley.
Princip takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malley.
Malley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Princip on the side of the head.
Princip throws a hook but Malley blocks it.
Malley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Malley misses with a head kick.
Princip has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malley lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Malley lands a jab to the nose.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Princip might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Malley has got the better of the exchanges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malley cracks Princip with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Princip misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malley lands an overhand right.
Malley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Princip can do to turn this around?
Princip misses with an uppercut. Malley saw that one coming.
Princip lands with a good body shot.
A punch combination from Princip misses. #T1#
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
and Malley counters with a straight right hand.
Malley throws a sloppy head kick and Princip moves out of range easily.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jane Malley is winning the standup battle so far.
Malley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Princip.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Malley.
Malley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malley ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Malley throws a nice inside leg kick.
Malley misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
and Malley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Malley scoring well with a low kick there.
Malley digs a good hook to Princip's body.
Malley slips a jab and a cross from Princip.
Malley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Malley sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malley can pounce on him.
Malley lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malley.
Malley lands with a kick to the temple. Princip shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Malley avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malley moves away.
Princip lands the left hand.
Malley stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Malley thumps Princip with a low kick.
Malley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malley lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#Princip is rocked!
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip is still on wobbly legs! Can Malley finish him?
Malley dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip seems to have recovered his senses.#T3#
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Malley is out of range.
Malley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malley lands with a nice body punch.
Malley lands a head kick. Princip smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Malley moves away and avoids it.
Malley turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Malley moves away from the strike by Princip.
Malley tried to counter with a leg kick but Princip avoided it.
Malley is looking to chop away at Princip's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Malley.
Malley tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Malley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Malley scores with a hook.
Princip throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Princip throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malley counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip misses with a hook. Malley ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Princip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Malley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malley cracks Princip with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Princip is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Malley tried to score with a low kick but Princip checks it.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Malley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Malley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Malley ducks down to avoid it.
Malley throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Malley slips a jab and a cross from Princip.
Princip is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Malley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Princip. That did some damage!
Malley scores with a jab. Princip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip misses with a double jab.
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Malley 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.

Jane Malley dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Malley lands a nice looking body shot.
Malley moves away from the strike by Princip.
Malley staying out of range there.
Princip throws a body punch but Malley moves out of range.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Malley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Princip does no damage.
As Princip backs away, Malley returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Malley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malley.
Malley throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Malley lands a nice shot that snaps Princip's head back.
Malley plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Malley lands with a nice body punch.
Princip on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice jab there from Malley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Malley counters with a flying knee that drops Princip! Malley dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jane Malley!
During a confident post fight interview, Jane Malley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough     
Date:   Feb 15, 2023
#R1#
Billabong swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Billabong throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Billabong misses with a body shot
and Princip counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Billabong throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Billabong misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Billabong.

Princip bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Billabong.#T1#
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Princip is looking for the big counter here.
The crowd cheers as Billabong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Princip doesn't seem phased though.
Billabong misses with a looping right.
Billabong throws a lazy uppercut
and Princip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Billabong gets a double leg takedown into Princip's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Princip has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Billabong has passed into side control.
Billabong happy to just control the position for now.
Princip is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Billabong controlling the position.
Princip takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Princip looks to move to half guard but instead Billabong has passed into mount! Damn!
Princip working to try and regain half guard.
Billabong landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T3#
Billabong can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Princip is looking to escape.
Princip is looking to improve his position but Billabong isn't that keen on the idea.
Billabong looking to control but Princip is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Billabong prevents Princip from getting the reversal.
Princip is squirming around, avoiding Billabong's attempts to control the action.
Princip is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
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.
Princip tries to hold on but Billabong pushes him away.
Billabong with good strikes from the mount here!
Princip is wriggling around trying to escape.
Princip keeps trying to improve his position.
Princip throwing hammer fists to the chest of Billabong. What's that going to do exactly?
Princip sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Billabong winds up and cracks Princip with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Billabong 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.
Princip is staying active underneath Billabong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Princip tries to roll over but Billabong keeps him under control.#SUB#
Billabong is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Billabong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong 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#
A big right from Billabong misses. #TD#
Billabong shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Princip manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Princip wants to stand up but Billabong is controlling him.
Billabong tries to free his leg and advance position but Princip is retaining full guard.
Billabong controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip looking to hit a scissor sweep but Billabong is one step ahead there. #T1#
Princip is trying to keep Billabong in close.
Billabong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Billabong trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
Billabong cracks Princip with a solid left hand.
Billabong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Princip can do to turn this around?
Billabong stopping the sweep attempt from Princip.
Billabong trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Billabong's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Billabong scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Princip trying to control the position.
Billabong passes into half guard.
Princip regains full guard. Nicely done.
Billabong cracks Princip with a solid left hand.
Princip has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Billabong has passed into side control.
Billabong controls the position from side control.#T3#
Princip tries to bench press Billabong off him but Billabong keeps the position.
Princip is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Billabong's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Princip is looking to escape.
Princip moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but Billabong is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Billabong passes into half guard.
Princip works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Princip is controlling Billabong's posture.
Billabong working some strikes from top position.
Billabong controlling from the top position.
Princip bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Billabong's guard. #REVB#
Billabong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Johnny Billabong overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Billabong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB#
Billabong looking for a guillotine here but Princip defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Billabong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Billabong catches Princip with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Billabong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Billabong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Billabong throws a big shot that misses.
Princip throws out a counter right but Billabong avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Billabong. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Billabong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Billabong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Billabong looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Billabong tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Billabong misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Princip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Billabong swings widly with a right hand
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
Billabong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Princip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Louis Princip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Billabong misses.
Billabong misses with a body punch
enabling Princip to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Billabong shoots in and bounces Princip off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip wants to sweep but no luck.
Billabong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Princip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billabong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Billabong sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnny Billabong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Billabong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Princip is keeping the position for now.
Billabong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Billabong wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip. #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.
Billabong misses with a straight right.
Billabong misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a left to the body.
Princip has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Billabong takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Princip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Billabong shoots in and gets a takedown into Princip's guard.

Princip pushes Billabong off and gets back to his feet.
Billabong misses with a hook to the body
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Billabong swings widly with a right hand
and Princip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Princip tries to sprawl but Billabong drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Princip manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Billabong keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Princip lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

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 Johnny Billabong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Billabong, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Billabong!

Johnny Billabong 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.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C161: Taneyev vs Kahn III     
Date:   Jan 18, 2023
#R1#
Ji Woo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Ji Woo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Princip looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Princip is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Ji Woo has an Americana. Princip didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ji Woo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ji Woo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bong Ji Woo!
Bong Ji Woo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C147: Kahn vs. Taneyev 2     
Date:   Jan 01, 2023
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Horiguchi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Princip.
It seemed like Horiguchi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Horiguchi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horiguchi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Princip lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Princip gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Princip.
Horiguchi dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip slips under a jab.
Princip misses with a wild combination.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
The fight stays on the outside here - Horiguchi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Horiguchi.
Princip connects with the punch.
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horiguchi scoring well with a low kick there.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horiguchi throws out the jab. #T1#
Princip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Princip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horiguchi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi 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.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horiguchi moves away from the strike by Princip.
Princip is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice shot by Horiguchi.
Princip moves out of range as Horiguchi strikes.
Horiguchi misses with a straight left.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Horiguchi finds it's way through Princip's defenses.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Princip.
Horiguchi throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip's corner calls for a 1-2. Princip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horiguchi misses with a head kick.
Horiguchi looks to land a body kick but Princip moved away.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Horiguchi.
Princip takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Horiguchi scores with the left hand. Princip knows he should have avoided that one.
Princip avoids the body shot from Horiguchi.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Horiguchi saw that one coming.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horiguchi throws a leg kick which misses Princip's front leg but catches the back leg as Princip tries to avoid it.
Horiguchi throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horiguchi.
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Horiguchi's hands.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Horiguchi walks into a stiff left hand from Princip.
Horiguchi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip works Horiguchi's body with a nice hook.
Horiguchi lands with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Horiguchi takes one to the chin there.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horiguchi doesn't seem bothered though.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A combination from Horiguchi does no damage.
Horiguchi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Princip's sensitive parts.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Horiguchi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Horiguchi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Horiguchi.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip moves into range and connects with a jab.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Horiguchi off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Princip backs off Horiguchi throws a huge counter combo but Princip manages to avoid it all.
Princip takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Horiguchi 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 Princip has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Princip and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Princip misses with a body shot. #T4#
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Horiguchi.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Horiguchi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horiguchi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Princip checks it well.
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Horiguchi's head.#CL2#
Horiguchi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horiguchi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Horiguchi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a shoulder strike.
Princip misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horiguchi blocking some punches.
Princip gets through Horiguchi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Horiguchi.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Princip looks to land a combination but Horiguchi avoids it well.
Horiguchi misses with a lunging right hand
and Princip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horiguchi can do to turn this around?
Princip moves forwards but Horiguchi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Horiguchi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Horiguchi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Horiguchi looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Princip takes a swing at Horiguchi's ribcage but misses.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horiguchi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.
Horiguchi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Horiguchi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Princip. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a right hand
and Horiguchi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Princip scores with a one two! Horiguchi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Horiguchi lands with a shot to the body.
Horiguchi throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
Horiguchi feints and then cracks Princip's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Princip down.
Horiguchi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horiguchi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horiguchi throws a good cross that connects.
Princip digs a good body shot into Horiguchi's ribs.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Princip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip lands with a cross.
Horiguchi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Horiguchi.
Jab from Princip.
A bone on bone clash there as Princip blocks the leg kick.
Horiguchi lands a jab to the head.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Horiguchi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Horiguchi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Horiguchi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Horiguchi moves out of range of the strikes.
Horiguchi slips under a jab from Princip.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Horiguchi lands the left hand.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
Horiguchi throws a head kick that misses.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Princip misses with a right hand
and Horiguchi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip needs to keep his hands up - Horiguchi had a free shot at his head there.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Princip lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Horiguchi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Princip tries to clinch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Princip throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Horiguchi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Horiguchi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Princip is looking to clinch.
Horiguchi avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Horiguchi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Princip throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Princip's corner calls for a 1-2. Princip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Horiguchi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Horiguchi feints a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Horiguchi gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees to the body from Horiguchi.
Horiguchi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Princip.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horiguchi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip works on Horiguchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Horiguchi lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi misses with a punch on the inside.
Horiguchi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horiguchi.
Horiguchi lands a damaging elbow.
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 Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Princip throws a body punch but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Horiguchi looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Horiguchi is just out of range.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horiguchi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Horiguchi cracks a nice hook into Princip's ribs.
Horiguchi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Princip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Horiguchi.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horiguchi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Horiguchi is out of range.
Princip misses with a double jab
letting Horiguchi counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horiguchi misses with a kick to the body
and Princip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Horiguchi moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Horiguchi.
Princip scores with a nice head shot.
Horiguchi throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Horiguchi.#T1#
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Horiguchi throws out the jab.
Horiguchi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Princip takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Princip works over Horiguchi's head and body with a nice combination.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Horiguchi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Princip is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Horiguchi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Horiguchi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horiguchi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Horiguchi swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Horiguchi makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Horiguchi misses the target.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Horiguchi moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Horiguchi. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horiguchi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Akaro Horiguchi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Horiguchi looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Horiguchi connects with a right hand. Princip shakes it off.
Horiguchi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Horiguchi is looking to score with low kicks.
Horiguchi has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Horiguchi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Horiguchi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Princip at a distance.
Horiguchi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horiguchi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Princip checks the leg kick nicely there.
A clash of legs there as Princip blocks the low kick.
Princip moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Princip misses with a hook.
Horiguchi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Princip misses with the combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Horiguchi. That snapped Princip's head back.
A big right from Princip misses.
Horiguchi looks for the body kick but Princip saw that one coming.
Horiguchi wants to land a leg kick but Princip is out of range.
Good work by Princip as he checks the leg kick.
Horiguchi tries to land a front kick but Princip steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Horiguchi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horiguchi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Horiguchi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Princip checks a leg kick.
Horiguchi misses with a looping left.
Horiguchi throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
Horiguchi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Princip on the side of the head.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip swinging wildly here.
And Horiguchi responds with a good body kick, but Princip manages to step out the way in time.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Horiguchi!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip throws a hook to the side of Horiguchi's head but Horiguchi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horiguchi takes one on the button.
Horiguchi staying out of range there.
Princip blocks a leg kick.
Princip throws a hook but Horiguchi blocks it.
A low kick lands for Horiguchi.
Princip swings for the body but Horiguchi moves out of range.
Horiguchi throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Princip tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horiguchi manages to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip checks a leg kick nicely.
Horiguchi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Princip appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.

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 Louis Princip.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Princip, 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 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... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C137: Puno vs. Brown 2     
Date:   Oct 28, 2022
#R1#
Princip misses with a straight right.
Blyad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Blyad was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blyad.
Blyad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Princip defends it well.
Princip takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Blyad only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Princip feints a jab promting Blyad to slip. Princip then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Blyad slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A low kick from Blyad is predictable there
and Princip counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Princip misses with a double jab.
Princip 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.
Blyad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Princip cracks a nice hook into Blyad's ribs.
Blyad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Blyad off the cage and back into 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!
Princip swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Blyad.
Blyad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Princip misses. #T1#
Blyad uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Blyad on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Blyad takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Blyad. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blyad.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Blyad showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Princip.
Blyad slips a straight right by Princip.
Blyad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blyad motions for Princip to come forward. Blyad throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip misses with a hook.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blyad with the counter takedown but Princip avoids it easily.
A jab from Blyad misses.
Blyad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Blyad's head.
Princip blocks a jab.
Blyad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blyad walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Princip checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T2#
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Blyad throws a half hearted mid kick.
Princip jabs at Blyad's body.
Blyad moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Princip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
Princip backing away here, and Blyad unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blyad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blyad connects with the punch.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Blyad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Princip defends it well.
Blyad ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blyad displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip tries to clinch up but Blyad circles away and keeps his distance.
Princip moves out of range of the body kick from Blyad.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Blyad throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range. #T3#
Blyad uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Blyad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Princip looks to land a combination but Blyad avoids it well.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Princip swings for the body but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Blyad throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Princip misses its target.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Blyad loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blyad throws out the jab.
Blyad throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip connects with a right hand. Blyad shakes it off.
Blyad swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Blyad connects with a jab.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Princip looks to land a right hand but Blyad moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blyad 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.
Blyad throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donk. Princip catches Blyad right on the button with a cross.
Blyad clobbers Princip with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blyad takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Princip takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice uppercut lands for Princip. That snapped Blyad's head back.
Blyad takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Princip misses with a hook. Blyad ducked under it nicely.
Blyad doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blyad slips a straight right by Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Princip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Princip takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Princip keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Princip misses with an uppercut
letting Blyad counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Blyad misses the shot to the body.
Princip has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Princip there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Princip is rocked!
Blyad connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Princip is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Princip throws a hook but Blyad avoids it easily.
Blyad misses with a head kick.
Blyad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blyad lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Princip up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Blyad from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Princip's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ay Blyad!
A relieved looking Ay Blyad thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C134: Dixon vs. McKraken     
Date:   Oct 08, 2022
#R1#
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joteel.
Princip blocks a head kick by Joteel.
Princip takes a swing at Joteel's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Princip lands.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Princip finds it's way through Joteel's defenses.
Joteel throws a push kick but Princip slaps the foot to one side.
Joteel goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joteel manages to avoid it.
Joteel looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jab from Joteel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip throws a hook but Joteel blocks it.
Joteel swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Joteel connects with an inside leg kick.
Princip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Joteel's head backwards.
Joteel throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Joteel blocks a jab.
Joteel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Princip just manages to avoid it.
Joteel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Joteel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joteel.
Joteel moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Joteel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Princip throws a series of strikes that have Joteel backpedaling.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Joteel is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Princip circles away from the clinch attempt.
Joteel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip throws a series of punches but Joteel avoids them all with ease.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joteel.
Joteel swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Princip misses.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Princip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Princip misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Princip throws a left and a right that both miss
and Joteel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Joteel.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joteel takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Joteel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Joteel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Joteel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
Joteel blocks a jab.
Joteel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip. #CL2#
Princip moves into the clinch.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip misses with the head strike. #T3#
Princip tries to work over Joteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joteel misses with a punch to the body.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Joteel lands a nice uppercut.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Joteel misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joteel.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Joteel scores with a shot to the side of Princip's head.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip pushes Joteel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Joteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joteel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Joteel.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joteel tries to land knees in the clinch but Princip avoids the damage to the body.
Princip prevents a body shot from Joteel.
Princip tries to work over Joteel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T4#
Joteel prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
Joteel has a couple of punches blocked by Princip.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Joteel as the two fighters clinch.
Joteel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joteel swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Joteel backwards.
Princip lands a hook that snaps the head of Joteel backwards.
Joteel struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Joteel prevents a body shot from Princip.
Joteel lands an uppercut.
Joteel working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Joteel.
Joteel misses with a body punch.
Joteel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Joteel controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Joteel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Joteel makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Joteel misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little feinted left hand from Joteel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip stuns Joteel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Joteel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Princip under the eye.
Joteel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Princip. Princip circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Left hook, right uppercut from Princip.
Joteel throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Joteel walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Joteel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Joteel with the inside leg kick.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joteel moves away.
Joteel walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T1#
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joteel avoids the body shot from Princip.
Joteel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Princip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Joteel ducks down to avoid it.
Joteel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Joteel thuds a left hand into Princip's body.
Joteel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Princip.
Princip misses with a right hand
and Joteel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Joteel.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Joteel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Joteel jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Joteel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Joteel ducks down to avoid it.
Joteel with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joteel moves away from the strike by Princip.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Joteel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Joteel cracks Princip with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#Princip is rocked!
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip wants to clinch but Joteel slips to the side
enabling Joteel to counter with a crisp jab.
Princip is still on wobbly legs! Can Joteel finish him?
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Joteel is looking to counter punch.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip lands a nice hook to Joteel's body. Joteel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Princip looks to land a combination but Joteel avoids it well.
Joteel drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Princip right on the button. Princip goes down! Joteel follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Joteel gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Joteel!
Our winner, Jacque Joteel, 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.
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C130: Graves vs. De Minaur     
Date:   Sep 24, 2022
#R1#
Princip looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lacplesis misses with a kick to the body.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Princip.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Princip stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've been informed that Lacplesis 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.
Princip avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacplesis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip blocks a jab.
Lacplesis connects with a good right hand that stumbles Princip. Princip circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Princip sizes up Lacplesis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Princip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lacplesis moves away from the strike by Princip.
Lacplesis only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Princip misses with a right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a series of strikes. Princip will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking body shot.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Princip's midsection.
Lacplesis throws a push kick but Princip slaps the foot to one side.
Lacplesis finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lacplesis misses with a low kick.
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Princip closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacplesis thumps Princip with a low kick.
Princip moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lacplesis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Lacplesis's head.
Princip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lacplesis on the side of the head.
Lacplesis throws a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip tries to clinch there but Lacplesis circles away. #T2#
Lacplesis pivots, looking for a leg kick but Princip is out of range and Lacplesis settles back down.
The fighters circling - Lacplesis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacplesis lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Princip's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Princip duly obliges.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Lacplesis is looking to slow Princip down with leg kicks.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lacplesis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lacplesis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
A jab from Princip misses.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
Princip works Lacplesis's body with a nice hook.
Lacplesis cracks a nice hook into Princip's ribs.
Lacplesis on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lacplesis takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Lacplesis misses
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Lacplesis misses with a low kick as Princip jumps back.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Princip.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Princip stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacplesis slips a straight right by Princip.
A countering left hand to the body from Lacplesis misses.
Lacplesis misses with a double jab.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Princip checks it.
Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Princip throws the left hand but Lacplesis avoids the punch easily.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Princip lunges at Lacplesis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lacplesis's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
It looked like Princip was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Lacplesis lands with a right hand.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
It seemed like Lacplesis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacplesis looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip cracks Lacplesis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lacplesis tries to score with a low kick but Princip moves his leg out of the way.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
It looked like Princip wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacplesis swats away the attempt to clinch by Princip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
Princip misses with the combination.
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 Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip checks a leg kick nicely.
Lacplesis throws a front kick that sends Princip stumbling back into the cage.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip blocks a low kick nicely.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
letting Lacplesis counter with a right hand.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Princip.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip defending well as Lacplesis loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lacplesis throws out the jab.
Lacplesis lands a jab to Princip's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Lacplesis. #T1#
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lacplesis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Princip avoids the body shot from Lacplesis.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lacplesis walks into a left hand.
Princip jabs Lacplesis to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Lacplesis tries to land a front kick but Princip steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lacplesis.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Lacplesis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Princip. That did some damage!
Lacplesis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip lands a jab.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Princip chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacplesis can pounce on him.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.
Lacplesis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Princip throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lacplesis counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.
Lacplesis lands with a shot to the body.
Lacplesis scores with a jab. Princip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
Princip sizes up Lacplesis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Princip misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Princip looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Princip misses with a wild combination.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacplesis, as that shot connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Princip checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Lacplesis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lacplesis tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Lacplesis throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Lacplesis misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the body from Princip misses
and Lacplesis counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Lacplesis defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Princip takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacplesis throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Princip swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Lacplesis closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip misses with the combination.
Lacplesis throws a sloppy body shot
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip blocks the body kick.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
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 Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Princip.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Princip throwing a counter right hand but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis punishes Princip's body with a nice straight punch.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip connects with a body shot.
A big right from Princip misses.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Lacplesis should have avoided that one.
Lacplesis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Lacplesis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Lacplesis to counter with a crisp jab.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Princip takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis throws out a powerful jab.
A punch combination from Princip misses.
Lacplesis smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Princip digs a good hook to Lacplesis's body.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lacplesis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lacplesis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Lacplesis is looking to land body 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!
A bone on bone clash there as Princip blocks the leg kick.
Princip is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Princip.
Humors Lacplesis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some bone on bone action there as Princip checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis slips under a jab from Princip.
Lacplesis punishes Princip's body with a nice straight punch.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis digs a good hook to Princip's body.
Lacplesis misses with an uppercut.
Nice body kick there by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.
Lacplesis swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Lacplesis slips under a jab.
Lacplesis appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lacplesis 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. #T3#
Princip avoids a kick to the body.
Lacplesis moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lacplesis avoids the body shot from Princip.
Lacplesis throws out a counter right but Princip avoids it with no problem.
Lacplesis misses with a straight right.
Princip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lacplesis throws a low kick, looking for Princip's leg but Princip calmly moves out of range.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lacplesis! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Princip blocks the low kick.
It looked like Princip was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lacplesis.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
Princip with a hook.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
Lacplesis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lacplesis's corner calls for a 1-2. Lacplesis obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Lacplesis drops his hands momentarily and Princip takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Princip checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Lacplesis's belly button to the back.
Princip digs a good body shot into Lacplesis's ribs.
Lacplesis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip jabs at Lacplesis's body.
A left lands for Lacplesis.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Some bone on bone action there as Princip checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.

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 Louis Princip.
Well Princip has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C126: Road vs. Chellios     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1#
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gentil sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gentil staying out of range there.
Princip throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good exchange - Gentil coming out on top.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gentil keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Gentil's shoulder, as Gentil tries to avoid the shot.
Princip throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a shot to the body.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Gentil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheers as Gentil lands an impressive looking overhand right. Princip doesn't seem phased though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gentil throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Gentil takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
and Gentil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Gentil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentil 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.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip takes a swing at Gentil's ribcage but misses.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Gentil misses with a looping left.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL2#
Princip clinches with his opponent.
Princip lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Princip.
Gentil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip digs a right hand underneath Gentil's ribcage. Gentil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gentils head.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip lands a right hand.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
A short right from Gentil on the inside.
Princip tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gentil.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip is leaning against Gentil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Gentil scores with a shoulder strike.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Gentil blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Gentil blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gentil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gentil's elbow.
Gentil lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip tries to work over Gentil's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil. #T3#
Gentil lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Princip backwards. #BC#
Gentil breaks from the clinch.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gentil.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Gentil with the inside leg kick.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gentil takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentil.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Princip lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Gentil ducks down to avoid it.
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gentil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gentil scores with a decent looking hook.
Princip lands with a shot to the body. #T4#
Good shot there by Gentil.
Gentil moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil scores with a hook.
Princip has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gentil.
Princip is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gentil rather than just go for the knockout.
Gentil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gentil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip stuns Gentil with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip throws a series of punches but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Gentil on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Gentil swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Gentil's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Princip looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil tried to score with a low kick but Princip checks it.
Gentil just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A quick step to the side and Gentil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gentil is just out of range.
Gentil tried to counter with a leg kick but Princip avoided it.
Princip's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gentil connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Princip scrambles back to his feet.
Gentil lets loose with a powerful body kick. Princip will feel that in the morning.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Princip moves in looking to clinch but Gentil pushes him off.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Gentil throws a right hand that misses
enabling Princip to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil connects with a body shot.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gentil.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Gentil sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip scores with a punch to 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!
Princip takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Gentil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice shot by Princip.
Gentil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Princip.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Gentil as he connects with a hook.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Gentil.
Gentil fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentil misses with a kick to the body.
Gentil closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip misses with a straight left.
It looked like Gentil wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip throws a jab when Gentil was well out of range.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Princip.
Gentil lands the left hand.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gentil misses with a straight left.
Gentil misses with a hook.
Gentil looks to land a body kick but Princip moved away.
A big left from Princip misses.
Gentil scoring well with a low kick there.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Gentil throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Gentil.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
letting Gentil counter with a right hand.
Princip scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gentil sizes up Princip with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gentil takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gentil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Gentil ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip punishes Gentil's body with a nice straight punch.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T3#
Princip tests Gentil's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gentil misses the jab.
Princip misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gentil moves away.
Princip doesn't manage to clinch there - Gentil circles away.
Princip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gentil.
Princip misses with a right hand
and Gentil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gentil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip slips a straight right by Gentil.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Gentil.
Princip swings for the body but Gentil moves out of range.
Gentil throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Gentil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Gentil.#T4#
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Gentil is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gentil slips under a jab.
Princip takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Gentil throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gentil was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Gentil ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gentil manages to avoid it.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Gentil looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Gentil misses with a wild body shot.
Gentil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Gentil blocks a jab.
Gentil misses the shot to the body.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Gentil slips the punch.
Princip moves into range and connects with a jab.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gentil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gentil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Gentil moved out of range.
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip throws a right hand that Gentil ducks under and follows up with a left that Gentil also avoids with ease.
Gentil works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip throws a hook but Gentil blocks it.#T1#
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No joy there for Gentil, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gentil 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.
Gentil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Gentil jabs Princip to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A big right from Gentil misses.
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gentil throws out the jab.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentil.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gentil defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Princip defending well as Gentil loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Paulo Gentil has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Gentil swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Princip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Gentil is out of range.
Gentil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Gentil tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip avoids the head kick by Gentil.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil is looking to counter punch.
Princip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
Gentil takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Princip ducks right into an uppercut from Gentil.
Gentil throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gentil.
Gentil swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gentil slips a jab from Princip.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Gentil's head but Gentil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gentil is looking to counter punch.
Gentil moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Princip.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentil looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3#
Gentil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gentil under the eye.
Princip takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gentil loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.
Princip swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gentil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Gentil moved out of range nicely.
Gentil throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Gentil looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gentil connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Princip momentarily.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Princip finds it's way through Gentil's defenses.
Gentil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip misses with a hook. Gentil ducked under it nicely.
Princip throws a body punch but Gentil moves out of range. #CL#
Gentil darts in and clinches Princip up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentil scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Gentil on the inside. #T4#
Princip blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
A short body shot lands from Gentil as the two fighters clinch.
Gentil blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Gentil.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Gentil avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gentil.
Gentil lands a left hand.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gentil blocks a body shot from Princip.
Gentil lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
Princip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gentil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Gentil tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Princip.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gentil.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

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 Paulo Gentil.
Well Princip has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Louis Princip!

Louis Princip thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C122: Moore vs. Road     
Date:   Aug 21, 2022
#R1#
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Princip throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Princip blocks the body kick.
Princip takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Brawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Princip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brawler counters with a left to the body.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Brawler quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Brawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brawler counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brawler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brawler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Princip counters with a series of strikes. Brawler will be more careful next time no doubt.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Princip digs a good hook to Brawler's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip throws a jab when Brawler was well out of range.#T1#
Princip steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brawler. That one must have hurt.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Princip misses with a shot to the body
and Brawler counters with a big head kick but Princip shrugs it off.
Princip throws a sloppy body shot
and Brawler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Princip thinking.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Brawler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Brawler fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Princip checks it well.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Brawler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Brawler tries to work over Princip's front leg with a kick but Princip checks it.
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.#T2#
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Princip throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler throws a front kick aimed at Princip's knee but Princip avoids it well.
Brawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Princip has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Princip there as he acknowledges the shot.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Brawler takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
An attempted straight right counter from Brawler misses the target.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Princip scores with a one two! Brawler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip digs a good body shot into Brawler's ribs.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brawler, as that shot connected.
Princip scores with a jab.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Princip looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Princip misses.
Princip misses with a hook.
Brawler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brawler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
A nice side step and Princip releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Princip takes a jab right on the kisser.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Princip throws a right hand that Brawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Brawler also avoids with ease.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawler momentarily.
Princip avoids the body shot from Brawler. #T4#
Brawler misses with a hook.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brawler looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brawler.
Princip misses with the combination.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Brawler feints and then cracks Princip's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Princip down.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brawler was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Princip.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Brawler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brawler misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Princip 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#
Brawler throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with the combination.
Princip misses with a hook
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Princip.
Princip misses with an uppercut
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Brawler jabs at Princip's body.
Princip checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip misses with an uppercut
and Brawler counters with an outside leg kick.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brawler.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
Princip misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Princip has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Brawler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brawler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Princip lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brawler.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Princip.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
and Brawler counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip throws out a loose jab but Brawler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Brawler saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Brawler misses its target.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.#T2#
Princip misses with the combination.
Brawler tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip works over Brawler's head and body with a nice combination.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Brawler's head but Brawler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brawler is looking to counter punch.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip. #T3#
Brawler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip misses with an uppercut
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brawler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Brawler bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Princip misses with a hook to the body
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Brawler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brawler looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip misses with a hook
and Brawler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Princip takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Princip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Princip misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Brawler wants to land a leg kick but Princip is out of range.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
and Brawler counters with an outside leg kick.
Brawler throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Brawler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Princip swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brawler counters with a three punch combo that has Princip backing up. Princip nods at Brawler to acknowledge the strikes.
Princip sizes up Brawler with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab from Princip misses.
Brawler appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Princip throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Princip tries to clinch but Brawler is having none of it.
Princip misses with a hook.
Brawler misses with a straight right.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Princip moves away from the strike by Brawler.
A swing and a miss from Brawler.
Brawler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brawler motions for Princip to come forward. Brawler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Brawler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Princip on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brawler takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Brawler needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
A jab from Brawler misses.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Left hook, right uppercut from Princip.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Brawler misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brawler counters with a nice body kick.
Bobby Brawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Brawler slips under a jab from Princip.
Princip misses with a right hand
and Brawler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Princip throws a series of punches but Brawler moves out of range.
Princip tries to clinch up but Brawler circles away and keeps his distance.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brawler takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Brawler thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Princip if he has to take too many more of those.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.#T3#
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip wants to clinch.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brawler throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Brawler feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Brawler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brawler lands with a nice body punch.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Brawler throws a chopping leg kick but Princip manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Princip scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Princip misses with a straight left.
Princip moves out of range of the body kick from Brawler.
Brawler misses the jab.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip slips a straight right by Brawler.
Princip is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brawler with a body shot.
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A jab from Princip misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip misses with a hook
and Brawler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip jabs Brawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Princip throws a sloppy body shot
and Brawler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louis Princip.
Well Princip 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C112: Anderson vs. Olsen     
Date:   Jul 16, 2022
#R1#
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Moore moves away and avoids it.
Moore looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Moore's belly button to the back.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Moore.
Princip lands with a right hand.
Moore definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Moore is just out of range.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Moore has time to react.
A swing and a miss from Moore.
Moore takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Moore takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a straight right hand.
Princip lands a nice hook to Moore's body. Moore takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Moore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Moore's head but Moore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Moore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Moore under the eye.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
and Moore counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Princip takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moore moves out of range as Princip strikes.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.#KD#
Moore drops Princip with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Princip looks back up at him and smiles so Moore waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Moore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Princip at a distance.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Moore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Princip is rocked!
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip is still on wobbly legs! Can Moore finish him?
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Moore counters with a huge left! Princip is in big trouble! He's backing up but Moore isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Princip from any more damage. A dominating finish by Moore!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angelo Moore!
Our winner, Angelo Moore, 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.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C111: Murhaa vs. Wojcik     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brawler.
Brawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Princip.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Brawler misses with an uppercut.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brawler.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler moves away from the strike by Princip.
Princip keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brawler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Bobby Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Princip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawler.
Princip scores with a crisp jab that stopped Brawler in his tracks.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brawler.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T1#
Brawler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Brawler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip takes a swing at Brawler's ribcage but misses.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
Brawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler misses with a body shot.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Brawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Princip has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brawler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip slips a jab from Brawler.
Brawler throws a low kick but Princip moves out of range easily.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Brawler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brawler lands an overhand right.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brawler throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brawler. #T2#
Princip throws a series of punches but Brawler avoids them all with ease.
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!
Princip looks to land a right hand but Brawler moved out of range.
Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
An inside leg kick from Brawler misses.
Princip lands with a good body shot.
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Brawler.
Donk. Brawler catches Princip right on the button with a cross.
Princip takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice defenses there by Brawler.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brawler.
Princip stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brawler.
Brawler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brawler jabs at Princip's body.
A jab from Princip misses.
Brawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brawler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brawler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Brawler misses with a straight right.
Brawler misses with an uppercut.
Princip is looking to clinch.
Brawler connects with a jab.
Princip checks a low kick from Brawler.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brawler connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Brawler tries to keep at a distance but Princip has taken the fight into the clinch.
Brawler lands a left hand.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Brawler avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip managing to block the knees to the body from Brawler.
Brawler tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Brawler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brawler's elbow.
Princip lands with a left to the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Brawler pushes Princip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip is working Brawler over against the cage.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brawler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Brawler manages to break the clinch.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Brawler is out of range.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler lands the left hand.
Princip throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Princip shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brawler eats them both and turns towards Princip to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Princip defending well as Brawler loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler lands the left hand.
Princip slips a straight right by Brawler.
Princip lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brawler throws out the jab.
Princip throws out a counter right but Brawler avoids it with no problem.
Brawler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brawler misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brawler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Princip misses with a wild combination.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Brawler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Princip has time to react.
Princip throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
Brawler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brawler at a distance.
Brawler lunges at Princip with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Princip's hand.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Brawler lands a head kick!
Brawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Princip avoids a punch combination nicely.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Brawler throws a body kick that misses.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Princip misses with a hook. Brawler ducked under it nicely.
Brawler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Brawler throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Brawler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice straight punches there by Brawler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brawler.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brawler.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Brawler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Brawler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Princip slips under a jab.
Brawler slips a jab and a cross from Princip.
Brawler staying out of range there.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Brawler slips the punch.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Princip.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Brawler ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Princip slips a straight right by Brawler.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip scores with a jab to the head.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
Princip takes a jab right on the kisser.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brawler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Brawler.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brawler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Brawler misses.
Brawler looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Brawler misses with a wild body shot.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brawler.
Brawler swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Brawler misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip works Brawler's body with a nice hook.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Brawler throws a one two combo.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3#
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Brawler throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Brawler throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Princip 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.
Brawler throws a big shot that misses.
Brawler pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Princip back to the cage. Brawler follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brawler swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Brawler scores with a decent looking hook.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Princip.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brawler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler motions for Princip to come forward. Brawler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
A good leg kick by Brawler.
Princip takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brawler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Brawler moved out of range nicely.
Princip connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Brawler attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brawler lands a jab to the head.
Brawler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brawler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Brawler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Princip.
Brawler swings widly with a right hand
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip looks to land a combination but Brawler avoids it well.
Brawler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip moves away from the strike by Brawler.
Brawler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brawler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler catches Princip with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Princip misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brawler throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brawler paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip throws a hook but Brawler blocks it.
Brawler moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Brawler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Princip is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brawler with a body shot.
Brawler avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip throws a body punch but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler misses with a low kick.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brawler throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Brawler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brawler digs a good body shot into Princip's ribs.
Jab by Princip.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Brawler moves out of range as Princip strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler misses with a hook.
Brawler defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
Brawler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Princip has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brawler was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.#T1#
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Brawler's shoulder, as Brawler tries to avoid the shot.
Brawler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brawler moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Brawler tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip slips a straight right by Brawler.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brawler.
Brawler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Princip under the eye.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brawler lands with a nice body punch.
Princip scores with a jab.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Brawler moves away and avoids it.
A good leg kick by Brawler.
Brawler thumps Princip with a low kick.
Brawler tries to score with a low kick but Princip moves his leg out of the way.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip throws a series of strikes that have Brawler backpedaling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Princip avoids the body shot from Brawler.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brawler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bobby Brawler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Brawler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawler lands a glancing blow to the side of Princip's head.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Princip blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Brawler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brawler throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Brawler moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brawler throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Brawler misses with a straight right.
Brawler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Brawler throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brawler is looking to score with low kicks.
Princip swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Brawler fakes the leg kick and cracks Princip in the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brawler. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Princip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A low kick lands for Brawler.
Brawler dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Princip. That did some damage!
Princip has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brawler.
Brawler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. #T3#
Brawler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Princip checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Princip lands the left hand.
Brawler bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brawler slips under a jab.
Brawler misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Brawler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brawler looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Brawler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Princip.
Brawler is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Princip slips a straight right by Brawler.
Princip let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Brawler connects with a solid leg kick.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawler manages to avoid it.
Princip walks into a jab.
Brawler throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brawler sizes up Princip with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip swings for the body but Brawler moves out of range.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Brawler throws a hook but Princip blocks it.#T4#
Brawler moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Princip has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Princip jabs Brawler to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brawler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Brawler misses.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Brawler.
Princip connects with a jab.
Brawler slips a jab from Princip.
Brawler is looking to score with low kicks.
Princip is looking for the big counter here.
Princip tries to bum rush Brawler with a series of wild strikes but Brawler uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brawler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Princip checks a low kick from Brawler.
Princip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawler scores with the left hand. Princip knows he should have avoided that one.
Princip digs a good body shot into Brawler's ribs.
Brawler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brawler misses with a looping left.
Princip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

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 Bobby Brawler.
Well Princip 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

A victorious Louis Princip thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C106: Nagasaki vs. Dreth     
Date:   Jun 25, 2022
#R1#
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Bronco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronco.
Bronco moves in looking to clinch but Princip pushes him off.
Bronco avoids the body shot from Princip.
Bronco walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Princip takes a swing at Bronco's ribcage but misses.
Bronco takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Princip.#CL2#
Princip gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bronco misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bronco.
Bronco working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronco tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Bronco.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronco struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Princip forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Princip lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Princip misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Bronco pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Bronco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bronco controls Princip momentarily but Princip frees himself.
Princip wants to stand and escape but instead Bronco has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Princip is looking to stand up but Bronco isn't so interested in that idea.
Bronco throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bronco won't allow Princip to get back to his feet.
Bronco is in close to Princip's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Princip has his feet on Bronco's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T2#
Princip misses with a hook.
Bronco misses with a body shot.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronco moves away.
Bronco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bronco doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronco.
Princip takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip drops his hands momentarily and Bronco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronco.
Bronco is looking to counter punch.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Princip avoids the body shot from Bronco.
Princip takes a swing at Bronco's ribcage but misses.
Bronco misses with a body shot.
Bronco tries to clinch but Princip moves out of range.
Bronco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bronco.
Princip looks to land a combination but Bronco avoids it well. #T3#
Bronco shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
Bronco is looking to wear down Princip with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Bronco does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Bronco misses its intended target.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bronco jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Bronco gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Princip bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bronco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronco.
Princip throws a hook but Bronco avoids it easily.
It looked like Bronco wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip cracks Bronco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Princip moves out of range as Bronco strikes.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Bronco counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Bronco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Princip, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Bronco.
Bronco is trying to pull guard but Princip has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronco struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Bronco can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Bronco misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bronco creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bronco's elbow.
A short right from Bronco.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Princip forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Princip prevents a body shot from Bronco.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Bronco misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip lands a hook that snaps the head of Bronco backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Bronco tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Bronco avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Bronco tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bronco has a couple of punches blocked by Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bronco throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronco counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip throws the left hand but Bronco avoids the punch easily.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Bronco shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bronco was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bronco sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Princip is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Princip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco in side control, throwing shots but Princip defends.
Princip is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bronco asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Princip trying to remain calm as Bronco controls from the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Princip is not content to let Bronco control the position.
Princip is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Princip misses with a hook.
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bronco.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bronco lands with a right hand.
Bronco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Nice shot by Princip.
Bronco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bronco slips a jab from Princip.
Princip takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Bronco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronco.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bronco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Bronco counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bronco ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronco feinted with a counter takedown.#T3#
A shot to the body from Princip misses
and Bronco connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bronco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronco.
Bronco tries to counter with a takedown but Princip is quick to defend against it.
Some wild striking there from Princip.
Bronco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Princip cracks Bronco with a right hand to the side of the head.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Bronco bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Bronco does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Bronco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronco drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronco.
A jab from Bronco misses.
Bronco on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a straight left.
Bronco lands a nice shot that snaps Princip's head back. #T4#
Nice defenses there by Princip.#CL#
Bronco clinches up against the cage.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Bronco.
Bronco lands a body punch in the clinch.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Bronco successfully pulls guard. #SUB#
Bronco is looking for a triangle but Princip pushes his legs off easily.
Bronco has a closed guard, preventing Princip from standing up.
Bronco trying to control the position.
Bronco pulls Princip in to control the position.
Princip wanted to stand there but Bronco had control of the position. #SUB#
Bronco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Princip defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Bronco'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#
Bronco connects with a body shot.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Bronco is just out of range.
Bronco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Bronco.
Bronco attempts a counter takedown but Princip avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Bronco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bronco takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Princip cracks a nice hook into Bronco's ribs.
Bronco walks into a jab.
Bronco is looking to clinch but Princip is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Bronco feinted with a counter takedown.
Princip stuns Bronco with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Princip needs to keep his hands up - Bronco had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Princip scores with the left hand. Bronco knows he should have avoided that one.
Princip blocks a jab.#CL#
Bronco clinches.
Bronco goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronco tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Bronco prevents a body shot from Princip.
Bronco scores with a hook to the body.#TD#
Bronco pulls guard. #SU2#
Princip stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Bronco slips the punch.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip stuffs the takedown.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronco.
Princip stuffs the takedown attempt from Bronco. Bronco gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Bronco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bronco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Bronco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Bronco avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Princip tries to sprawl but Bronco drives through with a takedown into half guard.

Princip makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bronco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronco slips under a jab from Princip.
Princip tests Bronco's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronco ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip misses with a hook. Bronco ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Princip finds it's target.
Princip lands a two punch combo.
Bronco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip misses the jab.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Bronco 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.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronco throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Princip wants to stand and escape but Bronco is having none of it.
Johnny Bronco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Princip manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Princip as the two fighters clinch.
Bronco tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Bronco back against the cage. #TD#
Bronco pulls guard successfully.
Bronco controls Princip momentarily but Princip frees himself.
Bronco wants to sweep here but Princip controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Princip stands up and waves to Bronco to follow him. #T4#
Princip with a hook.
Bronco looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bronco lunges at Princip with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Princip's hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Bronco as he connects with a hook.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronco should have avoided that one.
Johnny Bronco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Bronco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bronco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a body punch but Bronco moves out of range.
Bronco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Princip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Princip punishes Bronco's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronco slips under a jab from Princip.
Bronco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip throws a body punch but Bronco moves out of range.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Princip 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C101: Panda vs. Harrison     
Date:   Jun 04, 2022
#R1#
Asakura misses with a straight left.
Princip scores with a nice head shot.
Asakura is looking to clinch.
Asakura throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
As Asakura backs off Princip throws a huge counter combo but Asakura manages to avoid it all.
Princip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Princip checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Asakura fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Princip checks it well.
Asakura throws a nice outside leg kick.
Princip feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asakuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Princip lands a body shot.
Asakura wants to slow Princip down by chopping away at his legs.
Decent striking displayed by Princip there.
Princip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Asakura.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asakura moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Asakura has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Black Swans in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Princip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Asakura throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asakura connects with an inside leg kick.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A swing and a miss from Asakura.
Asakura throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Princip closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice shot lands for Princip.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Asakura had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
Asakura on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip connects with a right hand. Asakura shakes it off.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Asakura counters with a straight right hand.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip swings for the body but Asakura moves out of range.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Asakura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Asakura to counter with a crisp jab.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Asakura connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Asakura appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Asakura has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Asakura's head.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Asakura connects with a looping right hand. #CL#
Asakura pushes Princip up against the cage in a clinch.
Princip lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asakura backwards.
Asakura lands a left hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards. #T3#
Asakura misses with a punch on the inside.
Asakura lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Asakura landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Princip gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Asakura tries to clinch up but Princip circles away and keeps his distance.
Jab by Princip.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Princip slips a straight right by Asakura.
Asakura on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Asakura throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Asakura misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Asakura misses the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip scores with a nice head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip connects with a right hand. Asakura shakes it off.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Asakura is out of range.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Asakura manages to avoid it.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Asakura.
Asakura shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Asakura misses.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Princip!
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Asakura.
Asakura ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Asakura 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.
Asakura connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Asakura tries to clinch but Princip is having none of it.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip throws a predictable looking body shot
and Asakura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip slips a jab from Asakura.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip lunges at Asakura with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Asakura's hand.
An inside leg kick from Asakura misses.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asakuras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Asakura was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Asakura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip. #T1#
Asakura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip lands a nice hook to Asakura's body. Asakura takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A left lands for Princip.
Asakura wants to land a leg kick but Princip is out of range.
Asakura misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip slips under a jab.
Asakura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Princip fails with an attempt to clinch.
Asakura throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip swats away the attempt to clinch by Asakura.
Princip lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Asakura closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Asakura misses with the head strike.
Asakura lands a body shot.
Asakura tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asakura is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Princip is defending well for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asakura misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asakura blocks a body shot from Princip.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Asakura lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Asakura has a couple of punches blocked by Princip. #BC#
Asakura's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asakura moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Princip throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
Princip slips under a jab from Asakura.
Asakura's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Asakura scrambles back to his feet.
Princip throws a hook but Asakura blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Asakura misses the target.#T3#
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asakura tries to clinch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip misses with a double jab.
Nice jab there from Asakura.
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
Princip throws a hook but Asakura avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Princip.
Asakura scores with a jab.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Asakura tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Asakura's shoulder, as Asakura tries to avoid the shot.
Asakura looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Asakura misses the jab.
Princip misses with a hook.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Asakura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Asakura drives through and clinches with Princip against the cage.
Asakura wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Princip lands a shoulder strike.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Asakura's head.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyson Asakura has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC#
Asakura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD#
Asakura looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Asakura drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.

Princip manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Asakura counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Asakura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Asakura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip connects with a right hand. Asakura shakes it off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip 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#
Asakura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
letting Asakura counter with a right hand.
Princip misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Asakura shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Princip's guard.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Asakura manages to pass to side control.
Princip is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asakura trying to control the pace.
Princip is trying to stand. #T1#
Asakura trying to control from Princip's half guard. Princip has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Asakura landing some decent shots from guard.
Princip keeping moving, preventing Asakura from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Princip has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Asakura is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Asakura misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Asakura slips a straight right by Princip.
Asakura waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip catches Asakura with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Asakura throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Jab, jab by Princip - just one landing.
Nice shot by Princip.
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!
Asakura takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Asakura is just out of range.
Asakura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab. #CL#
Asakura moves into the clinch.
A body shot lands from Princip.
Asakura prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Asakura avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip managing to block the knees to the body from Asakura.
Asakura softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asakura tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3##BC#
Asakura pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Princip stalks Asakura and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Asakura's face. Asakura staggers backwards, shaken.
Good exchange - Asakura coming out on top.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Princip thuds a left hand into Asakura's body.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Asakura.
Princip lands a body shot.
A lazy left from Princip finds it's target.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Asakura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Asakura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a looping right.
Asakura takes one on the button.
Princip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Asakura wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.#T4#
Asakura takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Asakura momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Asakura 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Asakura dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip misses with an uppercut
and Asakura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Asakura slips the punch.
Asakura tries to clinch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip takes one to the side of the head.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Asakura shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Asakura throws a poor cross that misses
and Princip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Asakura's belly button to the back.
Tyson Asakura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Princip misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Princip 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

A relieved looking Louis Princip 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: C97: Kahn vs. Karelin     
Date:   May 07, 2022
#R1#
Steve throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Princip checks the leg kick nicely there.
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Princip thuds a left hand into Steve's body.
Princip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Steve ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip's corner calls for a 1-2. Princip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip misses with a hook to the body
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Steve sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
No joy there for Steve, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steve jabs at Princip's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steve throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve walks into a straight right hand from Princip.#T1#
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Steve 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Steve seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Steve is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Steve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Princip misses the jab.
Steve has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Pound Town Athletics in the buildup to the fight.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip lands a nice hook to Steve's body. Steve takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip lands a jab.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip misses the jab.
Steve throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Steve slips under a jab from Princip.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip scores with a decent looking hook.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip punishes Steve's body with a nice straight punch.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Princip connects with a looping right hand.
Steve closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Steve just misses with a punch to the body.
Steve swinging wildly here.
Steve drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steve.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Steve looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve dodges the punch combination from Princip.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Princip takes a swing at Steve's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Princip.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Steve defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Princip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip misses with a body punch
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Steve tries to land a leg kick but Princip saw it coming and moves away.
Steve tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve swinging wildly here.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Steve jabs Princip to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Princip throws a jab when Steve was well out of range.
Steve walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Princip connects with the punch.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Steve doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve stalks Princip and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Princip's face. Princip staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Princip.
A counter left hand to the body from Steve misses its target.
Princip throws a good cross that connects.
Princip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Princip jabs at Steve's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Nice cross by Princip.
Princip misses with a jab to the body
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steve was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip digs a good body shot into Steve's ribs.
Steve jabs at Princip's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Steve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Princip misses with a combination
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
Steve appears to be looking for a big counter.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Steve coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Princip misses with a looping right.#T2##CL#
Steve moves into the clinch.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Steve tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steve struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Steve tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Steve back against the cage.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steve.
Steve scores with a nice hook to the head.
Steve tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip prevents a body shot from Steve.
Princip lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steve backwards.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow. #BC#
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steve's hands.
Steve slips a straight right by Princip.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Steve moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Princip lands with an overhand left.
Princip throws a right hand that Steve ducks under and follows up with a left that Steve also avoids with ease.
Steve 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!
Princip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Steve counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Princip thinking.
Princip throws the left hand but Steve avoids the punch easily.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Princip counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Princip jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Steve moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Steve wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Steve takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Princip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip jabs Steve to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's time! Steve's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Steve throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Steve with a hook.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steve slips a straight right by Princip.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip throws a right hand that misses
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip misses with a combination
and Steve makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Princip takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Steve takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Steve slips a jab from Princip.
Princip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Steve stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Steve tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip slips a jab from Steve.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steve throws a body shot but no joy.
Donk. Princip catches Steve right on the button with a cross.
Steve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Steve takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A left lands for Princip.
Steve takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Steve takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steve's head backwards.
Steve scores with a decent looking hook.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Steve counters with a nice uppercut.
Steve misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Steve throws a lazy uppercut
and Princip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Princip finds it's way through Steve's defenses.
Steve has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Steve's head.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Steve slips the punch.
Steve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Princip tries to bum rush Steve with a series of wild strikes but Steve uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Steve takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Steve slips under a jab.
Princip with a nice cross.#T3#
Steve wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.
Steve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Steve.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steve. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steve is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Steve walks into a jab.
Princip lands with a good body shot.
Jay Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steve misses the body punch
and Princip counters with a nice body shot.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Princip throws a left and a right that both miss
and Steve counters with a left to the body.
A big left from Princip misses.
Steve was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Princip misses.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steve.#T4#
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Steve looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Princip avoids the body shot from Steve.
Princip let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve misses with a body shot.
Princip slips under a jab.
Steve takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Steve moves to clinch but Princip breaks away
enabling Princip to counter with a crisp jab.
Steve takes one to the chin there.
Nice cross by Princip.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Steve's belly button to the back.
Steve throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Princip 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 Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C94: Karelin vs. Jones     
Date:   Apr 16, 2022
#R1#
Princip slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andonian is looking to counter with head kicks.
Andonian throws a sloppy head kick and Princip moves out of range easily.
Andonian slips under a jab from Princip.
Princip tries to clinch up but Andonian circles away and keeps his distance.
Andonian takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Andonian tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
A short left from Andonian.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Princip is defending well for now.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonian trying to land knees to the body.
Andonian lands a nice elbow. #T1#
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andonian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A short right from Andonian.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip blocking some punches.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian lands a shot to the body.
Andonian blocking some punches.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip working aggressively here.
Andonian misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Princip.
Andonian digs a right hand into Princip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Princip's gas tank.
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage. #T2#
Andonian lands with a left to 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!
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princips head.
Princip working aggressively here.
Andonian lands a shot to the body.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip works on Andonian's body with a couple of short punches.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Princip in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian is leaning against Princip and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Princip looks winded!
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian cracks Princip with a nice body shot.
Andonian throws an elbow that misses.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian pushes Princip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip blocking some punches. #T3#
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip takes an elbow to the temple.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
Andonian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andonian lands with a short shot to the head.
Andonian pushes Princip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Andonian tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Princip tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
Princip blocks a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian working aggressively here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andonian or not.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Andonian lands a damaging elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Andonian.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Andonian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andonian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Andonian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Andonian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Princip can do to turn this around?
Andonian takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Princip in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Princip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Andonian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Princip throws out a counter right but Andonian avoids it with no problem.
Princip misses with a hook. Andonian ducked under it nicely.
Princip takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Andonian counters with a straight right hand.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian misses with a looping right.
Andonian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andonian misses with a few strikes there.
Andonian tries a head kick but it misses.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip looks to land a combination but Andonian avoids it well. #T1#
Andonian avoids the body shot from Princip.
Andonian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Princip throws a combination that misses
and Andonian counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princip is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Andonian throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Andonian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
It looked like Andonian was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Princip.
Andonian wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot. #T2#
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Andonian.
Andonian misses with a series of wild punches.
Andonian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Princip's head.
Nice cross by Princip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian's corner calls for a 1-2. Andonian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip punishes Andonian's body with a nice straight punch.
Andonian wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andonian swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
As Andonian backs off Princip throws a huge counter combo but Andonian manages to avoid it all.
Andonian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garik Andonian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Andonian slips a jab and a cross from Princip.
Nice cross by Andonian.#T3#
Princip dodges the punch combination from Andonian.
Andonian takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Princip stuns Andonian with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A left and a right from Princip both land. Nice combination.
Andonian looks to land a combination. Princip sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Princip fails to land with a series of punches.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Princip blocks the body kick.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Andonian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Princip lands with a hook. Andonian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Andonian.#T4##CL#
Andonian closes the distance and clinches.
Andonian lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Andonian on the inside.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonian.
Princip lands with a right to the head.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Andonian works on Princip's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip is breathing heavily.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Andonian. #ROC#Princip is rocked!
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Princip is still on wobbly legs! Can Andonian finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip seems to have recovered his senses.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Andonian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
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 Garik Andonian will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Andonian drives through and clinches with Princip against the cage.
Andonian misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Princip cracks Andonian with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian working aggressively here.
Andonian lands a damaging elbow.
Andonian digs a right hand into Princip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Princip's gas tank.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
Andonian misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Andonian fails to land.
Garik Andonian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Andonian working Princip over with knees to the body.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Andonian's elbow.
Princip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andonian lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Princip's head.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards. #T1#
Andonian tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Andonian back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Andonian.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Andonian tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Andonian.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Andonian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Andonian lands a nice uppercut.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Princip's defenses.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Princip misses with some punches.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip blocking some punches.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Andonian.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Princip.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Louis Princip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Princip managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Princip blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andonian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Andonian can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Andonian.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice elbow from Andonian.
Andonian pushes Princip against the cage. Andonian is working some dirty boxing. Andonian pushes off with a quick right hook! Princip goes down! Princip tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Andonian moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garik Andonian!
In his post fight interview, Garik Andonian started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C92: Steve vs. Chellios     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022
#R1#
Princip cracks Sirakanian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Sirakanian counters with a nice body shot.
Princip works Sirakanian's body with a nice hook.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Sirakanian off the cage and back into range.
Some wild striking there from Princip.
Princip throws a right hand that Sirakanian ducks under and follows up with a left that Sirakanian also avoids with ease.
A quick step to the side and Sirakanian tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sirakanian throws a series of punches but Princip moves out of range.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Sirakanian dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sirakanian blocks a jab.
Princip cracks Sirakanian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Princip blocks the leg kick.
Sirakanian jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sirakanian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sirakanian 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.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Sirakanian slips the punch.#T1#
Princip misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian counters with an inside leg kick.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sirakanian takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip scores with a nice strike.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Sirakanian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Sirakanian is out of range.
Princip takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Sirakanian ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip jabs Sirakanian to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip tries to clinch but Sirakanian moves away
and Sirakanian counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sirakanian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sirakanian. That's going to slow Princip down.
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian throws a solid leg kick but Princip takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Sirakanian.
Sirakanian tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sirakanian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Sirakanian misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.#T2#
Princip thuds his right hand into Sirakanian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Sirakanian slips a jab from Princip.
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sirakanian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Princip lands a jab.
Sirakanian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Princip takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Princip finds it's way through Sirakanian's defenses.
Princip lunges at Sirakanian with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sirakanian's hand.
Sirakanian misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Princip's sensitive parts.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sirakanian at a distance.
Princip blocks a leg kick.#T3#
Sirakanian tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sirakanian looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
Good work by Princip as he checks the leg kick.
Sirakanian looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Sirakanian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Sirakanian is just out of range.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Sirakanian moves away and avoids it.
Sirakanian is looking to counter with a body kick.
Sirakanian misses the shot to the body.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Sirakanian.
Princip lands a lovely overhand right.
Princip slips a jab from Sirakanian.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Princip lands.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sirakanian's head.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Sirakanian's head back.
Sirakanian throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Sirakanian connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Princip momentarily.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Sirakanian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Sirakanian's head.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian lands a nice looking body kick.
Sirakanian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sirakanian tries to work over Princip's front leg with a kick but Princip checks it.
Sirakanian defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Sirakanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sirakanian misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip throws the left hand but Sirakanian avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Sirakanian wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sirakanian might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian is looking to slow Princip down with leg kicks.
Sirakanian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Princip misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a low kick, right behind Princip 's knee.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sirakanian was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sirakanian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip connects with a looping right hand.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Sirakanian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sirakanian in his tracks.
Sirakanian moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T1#
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip defending well as Sirakanian loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Sirakanian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Sirakanian.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Sirakanian with a hook.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip scores with a nice strike.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sirakanian moves away.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip lands a jab to Sirakanian's midsection.
Princip falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sirakanian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Princip misses. #T2#
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
Sirakanian tries to land a leg kick but Princip saw it coming and moves away.
Sirakanian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Princip misses with a hook
and Sirakanian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sirakanian tried to score with a low kick but Princip checks it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sirakanian.
Princip has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Princip there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sirakanian throws a body shot but no joy.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the kisser.
Princip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sirakanian.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Princip throws a right and a left that Sirakanian avoids nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Sirakanian does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Sirakanian.#T3#
Princip connects with the punch.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip tries to clinch there but Sirakanian circles away.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A slow jab from Sirakanian misses its intended target.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Sirakanian with an uppercut!
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Sirakanian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Sirakanian throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sirakanian walks into a straight right hand from Princip.
Sirakanian staying out of range there.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body. #T4#
A combination from Princip does no damage.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princip misses with a hook. Sirakanian ducked under it nicely.
Sirakanian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sirakanian misses with a looping right.
Princip lands a jab-cross combination.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sirakanian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sirakanian scoring well with a low kick there.
That kick from Sirakanian tenderised Princip's leg. Princip is trying to keep his angry face on.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Princip checks a leg kick.
Sirakanian lands a right hook to the body.
Sirakanian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Princip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian misses with a looping left.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Sirakanian throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Sirakanian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sirakanian. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Sirakanian saw that one coming.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip jabs Sirakanian right on the nose. Sirakanian blinks but takes it well.
Princip takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Princip throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Princip takes a swing at Sirakanian's ribcage but misses.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sirakanian was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip blocks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sirakanian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sirakanian lands with a good body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sirakanian slips a jab from Princip.
Sirakanian lands with a hook. Princip tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sirakanian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Princip cracks Sirakanian with a good jab.
Sirakanian lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Princip is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sirakanian works Princip's body with a nice hook.
Princip misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sirakanian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Princip's knee momentarily.
Princip gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sirakanian misses with a low kick.
Princip tests Sirakanian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sirakanian scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sirakanian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sirakanian momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sirakanian manages to avoid it.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Sirakanian throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip with a jab.
Sirakanian cracks a nice hook into Princip's ribs.
Sirakanian avoids the body shot from Princip.
Good shot there by Princip.
Sirakanian moves away from the strike by Princip.
Sirakanian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Sirakanian.
Sirakanian swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sirakanian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sirakanian throws a front kick aimed at Princip's knee but Princip avoids it well.
Sirakanian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Sirakanian takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Princip avoids the body shot from Sirakanian.
Princip lands with a straight right. Sirakanian didn't see that one coming.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sirakanian circles away quickly and effectively.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sirakanian. #T3#
Sirakanian throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Princip swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Princip slips under a jab from Sirakanian.
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Sirakanian defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Sirakanian.
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sirakanian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sirakanian lands a nice shot that snaps Princip's head back.
Sirakanian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Sirakanian lands with a right hand.
Princip with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip swings for the body but Sirakanian moves out of range.
Sirakanian is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Sirakanian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Sirakanian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T4#
Sirakanian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Princip throws a hook but Sirakanian blocks it.
Princip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sirakanian moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Narek Sirakanian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sirakanian misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Princip.
Princip misses with a hook.
A little feinted left hand from Sirakanian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sirakanian motions for Princip to come forward. Sirakanian throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sirakanian.
Sirakanian bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip checks a leg kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sirakanian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sirakanian misses the jab.
Sirakanian slips under a jab.
Sirakanian takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C87: Haskins vs. Karelin     
Date:   Feb 27, 2022
#R1#
Kruschev scores with a jab to the head.
Princip throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
Princip tries to move into range but Kruschev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Kruschev's head but Kruschev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip digs a good body shot into Kruschev's ribs.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Princip cracks Kruschev with an open hand slap.
Kruschev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Kruschev's shoulder, as Kruschev tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruschev walks into a straight right hand from Princip.
Kruschev misses with a straight left.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kruschev on the side of the head.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Princip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Princip has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Princip's head.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kruschev. That's going to slow Princip down.
Kruschev avoids the body shot from Princip.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Kruschev - just one landing.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Kruschev walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Princip checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Princip releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
A punch lands to the side of Kruschev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
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!
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
Princip misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kruschev throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev misses with a low kick.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip lands an overhand right.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev scores with a nice head shot.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kruschev tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Kruschev looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kruschev at a distance.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kruschev takes one on the button.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kruschev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Kruschev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev lands a nice leg kick that just misses Princip's sensitive parts.
Kruschev lands 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!
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev misses with a straight right.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T4#
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked
and Princip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
Princip avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses with a hook to the body
and Princip counters with a nice body shot.
Princip has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kruschev.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Kruschev with an uppercut!
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Princip slips under a jab from Kruschev.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Princip moved away.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev connects with a body shot.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kruschev momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Princip drops his hands momentarily and Kruschev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Princip 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#
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Princip circles away quickly and effectively.
Princip feints a jab promting Kruschev to slip. Princip then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kruschev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that misses.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
Kruschev throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a solid leg kick but Princip takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kruschev.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruschev misses the target.
Kruschev scores with a hook to the body. Princip takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kruschev connects with a solid leg kick. #T1#
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip slips a jab from Kruschev.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kruschev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip blocks a low kick nicely.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip throws a series of punches but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev half committed to a counter leg kick.
Princip misses with a wild combination.
Princip walks into a straight right hand from Kruschev.
Kruschev avoids a punch combination nicely.
Princip clobbers Kruschev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip misses with a straight left. #T2#
Princip misses with an uppercut. Kruschev saw that one coming.
Princip punishes Kruschev's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kruschev's head.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruschev looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Kruschev moved out of range nicely.
Princip misses with a double jab.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Kruschev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kruschev cracks Princip with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev walks into a left hand.
Kruschev needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Princip jumps back.#CL2#
Princip has managed to clinch.
Princip tries a body shot but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kruschev or not.
Princip lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip blocks a body shot from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a left hand.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruschev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev lands a nice uppercut.#T4#
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Princip is able to avoid easily.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Kruschev works Princip's body with a nice hook.
Kruschev lands a nice hook to Princip's body. Princip takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Kruschev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kruschev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Princip throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body.
Crunch! Kruschev slams his shin into Princip's torso.
Kruschev 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.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kruschev cracks Princip with a good jab.
Kruschev wants to slow Princip down by chopping away at his legs.
Kruschev chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Princip stuns Kruschev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruschev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Princip jabs Kruschev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kruschev throws out a leg kick but Princip moves out of range and Kruschev only half commits.
Princip lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Princip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev thuds a left hand into Princip's body.
Kruschev lands a leg kick that knocks Princip off balance momentarily.#T1#
Kruschev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kruschev misses with a head kick.
Princip throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Princip looks to land a combination. Kruschev sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Princip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A jab from Kruschev misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Princip's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruschev was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Kruschev seems unphased.
Kruschev punishes Princip's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
Kruschev throws a leg kick but Princip moved away.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Kruschev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wally Kruschev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
Kruschev misses with a leg kick.
Kruschev scores with a leg kick.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a head kick but Princip moves out of range.
Princip tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
Kruschev throws a low kick, looking for Princip's leg but Princip calmly moves out of range.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip is looking for the big counter here.
Princip connects with a body shot.
A big left from Kruschev misses. #T3#
Princip throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Good exchange - Princip coming out on top.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip avoids the head kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Princip throws a jab when Kruschev was well out of range.
Kruschev jabs Princip right on the nose. Princip blinks but takes it well.
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschev's hands.
Kruschev misses with a body shot.
Kruschev lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Princip tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.#T4#
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Kruschev thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Princip if he has to take too many more of those.
Princip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kruschev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Princip closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kruschev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Kruschev.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Kruschev throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Kruschev scoring well with a low kick there.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Louis Princip.
Well Princip has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C83: Haskins vs. Kahn     
Date:   Jan 29, 2022
#R1#
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Dudley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Dudley has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dudley slips a jab from Princip.
No luck for Dudley with that takedown attempt.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Princip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dudley stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dudley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip misses with a hook
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Dudley slips a straight right by Princip.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dudley throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Princip's waist but Princip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dudley off to one side. #TD#
Dudley looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Dudley drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip wants to stand up but Dudley is controlling him. #ES2#
Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dudley off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T1#
Princip misses with a double jab
and Dudley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Dudley's head but Dudley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dudley is looking for a counter combo.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
Princip misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.
Princip throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dudley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip misses with a combination #CL#
and Dudley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dudley lands a nice uppercut.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dudley gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Dudley is looking to take this one to the mat.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Dudley has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Princip regains guard immediately.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudley accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES2#
Princip pushes Dudley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Dudley shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dudley was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dudley throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Princip works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Dudley not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Princip has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dudley is on him like a limpet, forcing Princip back against the cage.
Dudley drops down looking for an ankle pick but Princip pulls his leg out and moves away. #T3#
Dudley moves in looking to clinch but Princip pushes him off.
Dudley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Princip lands a nice hook to Dudley's body. Dudley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Dudley is looking to counter punch.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip throws a series of punches but Dudley moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Princip.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dudley has time to react.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Dudley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Dudley misses.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Princip misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Dudley tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Dudley works the jab nicely.
Dudley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dudley misses with a body shot.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Princip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dudley moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Dudley should have avoided that one.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip looks to land a combination. Dudley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley misses with a takedown attempt - Princip sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Princip misses with a straight left.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Dudley's head back.
Dudley misses with a double jab.
Dudley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip misses with an uppercut
letting Dudley counter with a right hand.
Princip takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Princip misses with a hook. Dudley ducked under it nicely.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Dudley saw that one coming.
Dudley appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Dudley seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Princip avoids the body shot from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudley dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Dudley's head and hops out.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dudley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Damian Dudley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dudley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Dudley.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Dudley ducks down to avoid it.
Princip misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Dudley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

Princip uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.
As Princip tries to get set, Dudley tries to push him back and clinch up but Princip manages to avoid the attempt.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Dudley scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Princip is looking to escape.
Dudley trying to control the action but Princip is working from the bottom.
Princip pushes Dudley off looking to stand but Dudley dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudley misses with a head shot. Princip uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dudley scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dudley throwing strikes but missing.
Dudley throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dudley postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dudley with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dudley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Princip works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Princip preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #ES2#
Princip pushes Dudley off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Princip will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T3#
Dudley's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dudley scrambles back to his feet.
Dudley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Dudley counters with a right hand to the body.
Princip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dudley.
Dudley ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Dudley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dudley. Dudley circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Princip digs a good body shot into Dudley's ribs.
Dudley moves away from the strike by Princip.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip closes the distance but Dudley moves to the side
and Dudley counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Princip misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Dudley misses the target.
Princip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Dudley blocks a jab.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Dudley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Princip!
Dudley is putting a hurting on Princip here, landing some big shots from side control.
Princip takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
An elbow from Dudley crashes against the mat.
Princip dodges the ground and pound from Dudley.
Dudley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Dudley working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Dudley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Princip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dudley somewhat.
Dudley throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Dudley moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Dudley lands a head shot.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Dudley is out of range.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Dudley with a jab.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dudley was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip slips a jab from Dudley.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Princip misses.
Dudley throws a series of punches but Princip moves out of range.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dudley manages to avoid it.
Dudley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dudley.#T1#
Princip misses with an uppercut #TD#
and Dudley counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Princip!
The strikes coming from Dudley are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Princip pushes Dudley away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dudley gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dudley throwing strikes but Princip manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
You can see the frustration on Dudley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SU2#
Princip decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Princip in a clinch.
Dudley fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip pushes Dudley back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch on the inside from Dudley fails to land.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Princip tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Dudley swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Princip.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Dudley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Princip prevents it.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Dudley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Princip gets underhooks to prevent Dudley's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Dudley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Princip manages to get underhooks.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Princip misses with some punches.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Princip prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dudley tries for a takedown but Princip manages to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip digs a right hand underneath Dudley's ribcage. Dudley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Dudley tries to score a body lock takedown but Princip shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Princip.
Dudley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Princip prevents a body shot from Dudley.
Princip prevents the takedown attempt.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip pushes Dudley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C76: Liu vs. Barbosa     
Date:   Dec 11, 2021
#R1#
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip avoids the body shot from Norris.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Norris misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
And Norris responds with a good body kick, but Princip manages to step out the way in time.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Norris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Princip misses.
Princip throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Norris holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Norris prevents a body shot from Princip.
A short right from Princip. #T1#
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch.
Princip is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Norris's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
Norris moves away from the strike by Princip.
Princip backing away here, and Norris unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Norris throws a counter combo.
Princip moves into range and connects with a jab.
Princip keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Norris counters with a one-two to the body.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Norris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris moves out of range as Princip strikes.#T2#
Princip throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
As Princip backs off Norris throws a huge counter combo but Princip manages to avoid it all.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Princip throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Princip throws a predictable looking body shot
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Princip takes a swing at Norris's ribcage but misses.
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norris throws a counter combo.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norris misses with the combination.
Princip throws a right and a left that Norris avoids nicely.
Princip checks a leg kick nicely.
Norris takes one on the button.
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Princip misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Princip misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Princip sets himself, and Norris steps forward looking for the clinch! Princip avoids it this time.
Norris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.#CL#
Princip gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Norris controls his hands.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Norris is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Good body shot from Princip.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Norris blocking some punches.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
A shot in the inside from Princip.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land. #BC2#
Norris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norris connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Princip momentarily.
Norris avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Norris tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Norris tries to counter with a clinch but Princip shakes him off and moves away.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norris on the side of the head.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Princip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chuck Norris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Princip scores with a body shot.
A jab from Princip finds it's way through Norris's defenses.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
Norris slips under a jab.
Norris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norris throws a leg kick which misses Princip's front leg but catches the back leg as Princip tries to avoid it.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Norris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Norris was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Princip lands a jab to Norris's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Norris counters with a two punch combo.
Princip lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip misses with an uppercut. #T1#
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Princip does no damage.
Norris slips a jab and a cross from Princip.
Norris keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Norris wants to counter the offense by Princip and move into the clinch position.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Norris off the cage and back into range.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jab by Princip.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Norris moved out of range.
Norris flicks out a counter leg kick but Princip steps away.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
Norris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Princip.#T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Princip checks a leg kick.
Norris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Norris is trying to counter with his kicks.
Princip cracks Norris with an open hand slap.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip misses with a straight left.
Norris looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Norris slips the punch.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.#T3#
Princip misses with a hook
and Norris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Norris throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip misses with a body shot
and Norris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Norris.
Norris avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Norris feints a counter leg kick.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Norris counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Norris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Norris.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Norris.
Princip tries a body shot but Norris blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Princip.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Princip tries to work over Norris's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norris lands with a short shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Norris controls the action.
Norris blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip lands a hook that snaps the head of Norris backwards.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Norris has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Princip seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Norris can turn it around.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Norris blocking some punches. #BC2#
Norris escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Princip, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Norris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Princip cracks Norris with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Princip throws the left hand but Norris avoids the punch easily.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Norris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Princip misses with a hook. Norris ducked under it nicely.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Norris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norris.
Norris unleashes a big counter combination but Princip bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Norris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Norris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Princip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip misses with the combination.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip swings for the body but Norris moves out of range.
Princip misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Norris moves into the clinch.#T1#
Norris blocks a body shot from Princip.
Norris blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land. #BC2#
Norris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Norris on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Princip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Norris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norris has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Norris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip is looking to clinch but Norris is avoiding it.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norris can do to turn this around?
Princip misses with a double jab
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Norris at a distance.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Norris on the side of the head.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Norris has time to react.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Princip.
A big left from Norris misses.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norris counters with a left to the body.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Princip misses
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norris ducks under a wild hook from Princip.#T3#
Princip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip jabs at Norris's body.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Norris wants to counter with a clinch but Princip pushes him away.
A jab lands there for Princip.
Decent striking displayed by Princip there.
No joy there for Princip, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norris manages to avoid it.
Norris let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Norris circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Princip - just one landing.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Norris ducks right into an uppercut from Princip.
Norris slips a jab from Princip.
Princip misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Norris moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Norris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
Norris uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
A jab lands there for Princip.
An inside leg kick from Norris misses.
Princip works Norris's body with a nice hook.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Norris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chuck Norris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norris on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Princip throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norris counters with a thumping low kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C64: Muller vs. Alyoshin     
Date:   Sep 25, 2021
#R1#
Donk. Princip catches Navarro right on the button with a cross.
Navarro throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Princip wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Navarro seems unphased.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip tries to clinch up
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Navarro gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Navarro walks into a stiff left hand from Princip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Navarro manages to avoid it.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Princip throws a series of punches but Navarro avoids them all with ease.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Princip throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip tries to clinch up
and Navarro counters with a big head kick but Princip shrugs it off.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Princip there as he acknowledges the shot.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro 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.
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Navarro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Navarro misses.
Princip connects with a looping right hand.
Princip is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Princip throws a good cross that connects.
Princip misses with a hook
letting Navarro counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Princip takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Navarro.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Navarro circles away quickly and effectively.
Navarro unleashes a big counter combination but Princip bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Navarro counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip tries to bum rush Navarro with a series of wild strikes but Navarro uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Princip misses. #T3#
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Navarro moves away and avoids it.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
A countering left hand to the body from Navarro misses.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip jabs Navarro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Navarro doesn't seem bothered though.
Navarro misses with a wild body shot.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Princip swings for the body but Navarro moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Navarro keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Navarro throws a counter combo.
Princip throws a right hand that Navarro ducks under and follows up with a left that Navarro also avoids with ease.
Navarro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip punishes Navarro's body with a nice straight punch.#T4#
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip with a jab.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Navarro slips the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
The fighters circling - Navarro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip with a nice cross.
Princip misses with a body shot
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro slips a jab from Princip.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Princip thuds a left hand into Navarro's body.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
Navarro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Navarro takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Princip misses the body punch
and Navarro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Navarro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip thuds a left hand into Navarro's body.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Navarro sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Princip throws a series of punches but Navarro moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro is looking for the big counter here.
Princip throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Princip connects with a right hand. Navarro shakes it off.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Navarro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Princip clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Navarro jumps guard and drags Princip to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Navarro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Navarro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Princip would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
Navarro is looking for a triangle but Princip pushes his legs off easily. #SU#
Princip decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Princip lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Princip is looking to counter punch.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Navarro can do to turn this around?
Princip misses with a straight left.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Navarro's head but Navarro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A lazy left from Princip finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Navarros jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Navarro avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Navarro is looking for the big counter here.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip misses with a hook
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Princip misses with a hook. Navarro ducked under it nicely.
Princip scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Navarro has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Princip misses with a straight left.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Princip!
Princip misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Navarro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Princip scores with a punch to the head.
Princip takes a swing at Navarro's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Princip.
Some wild striking there from Princip.
Princip misses with a body shot
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip throws a series of punches but Navarro avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.#T4#
Princip blocks a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Navarro's head.
Navarro takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Princip lands a jab.
Navarro throws a sloppy head kick and Princip moves out of range easily.
Princip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Navarro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Princip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Princip finds it's way through Navarro's defenses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Navarro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Princip throws the left hand but Navarro avoids the punch easily.
Navarro shapes to counter with a head kick.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Navarro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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#
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Navarro is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Princip.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Princip tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip scores with the left hand. Navarro knows he should have avoided that one.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Navarro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Princip misses with a looping left.
It seemed like Navarro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip throws a hook but Navarro avoids it easily.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T1#
Princip swinging wildly here.
Navarro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Navarro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Navarro throws out a counter right but Princip avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip cracks a nice hook into Navarro's ribs.
Navarro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
Princip misses the body punch
and Navarro counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip throws a hook but Navarro blocks it.
Princip lands with a right hand.
Navarro has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Navarro there as he acknowledges the shot.
Princip swings and misses with a hook 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!
Princip tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip falls off balance throwing a combination
and Navarro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Navarro sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Navarro tries a head kick but it misses.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Navarro counters with a nice uppercut.
Navarro throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Princip colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Navarro as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Princip is left battered and dazed whilst Navarro and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro 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.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C60: Alyoshin vs. Kocak     
Date:   Sep 04, 2021
#R1#
Bobblehead shoots in looking for a takedown but Princip manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bobblehead's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Bobblehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Princip connects with a right hand. Bobblehead shakes it off.
Princip throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Bobblehead counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Princip!
Bobblehead scoring with punches and elbows.
Princip is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bobblehead has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobblehead landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bobblehead in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bobblehead prevents Princip from escaping the position.
Princip avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bobblehead.
Bobblehead tries to score with some ground and pound. Princip controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bobblehead lands a decent elbow from side control.
Princip avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bobblehead. #T1#
Princip is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Bobblehead goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Princip has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bobblehead but great work by Princip.
Bobblehead's coaches at Heavy Metal have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bobblehead is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Bobblehead is trying to improve his position.#SU2#
Princip decides to stand back up. Princip steps back and let's Bobblehead get back to his feet.
Princip misses with a jab to the body
and Bobblehead cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
Bobblehead swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Bobblehead's head but Bobblehead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
A bone on bone clash there as Princip blocks the leg kick.
A jab from Bobblehead misses.
A lazy left from Princip finds it's target.
Bobblehead with a lazy takedown attempt
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Bobblehead thuds a left hand into Princip's body.
Bobblehead looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Bobblehead was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Princip.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Princip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Princip is looking to clinch but Bobblehead is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from Princip.
Bobblehead moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Bobblehead connects with a good right hand that stumbles Princip. Princip circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Princip moves forwards but Bobblehead connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bobblehead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T3#
Bobblehead takes one to the chin there.
A left lands for Bobblehead.
Bobblehead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobblehead.
Princip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip scores with a jab to the head.
Princip drops his hands momentarily and Bobblehead takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip avoids the body shot from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead works Princip's body with a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Bobblehead throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobblehead with a nice calf kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip throws a hook to the side of Bobblehead's head but Bobblehead sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bobblehead manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bobblehead throws a series of punches but Princip avoids them all with ease.
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Bobblehead tries a head kick but it misses.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip throws a hook but Bobblehead avoids it easily.
Bobblehead attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip slips a jab from Bobblehead.
The fighters circle momentarily. Princip darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Princip takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bobblehead had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Bobblehead takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Princip with a nice cross.
Princip jabs at Bobblehead's body.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead slips under a jab.
Bobblehead appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Bobblehead smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#TD#
Bobblehead throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Princip tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bobblehead is in Princip's guard.
Bobblehead cracks Princip with a solid left hand.
Bobblehead throws an elbow that misses. Princip uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bobblehead's guard. Nice move by Princip!#REVB#
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 Bobby Bobblehead will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bobblehead.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bobblehead was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Bobblehead tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bobblehead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Princip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobblehead throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Princip scores with a four punch combination!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip checks a low kick from Bobblehead.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bobblehead misses with a straight right.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bobblehead takes one to the side of the head.
Bobblehead misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bobblehead looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Bobblehead showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Princip. #T1#
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bobblehead under the eye.
Princip throws the left hand but Bobblehead avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A jab from Bobblehead misses.
Princip throws a series of strikes that have Bobblehead backpedaling.
Bobblehead tries to land a front kick but Princip steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bobblehead misses with a hook
letting Princip counter with a right hand.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Bobblehead avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bobblehead fires out a quick counter leg kick but Princip just manages to avoid it.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bobblehead. #T2#
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Bobblehead's head.#TD#
Bobblehead shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Princip napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Princip bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Bobblehead misses with a body shot.
Bobblehead tries to bum rush Princip with a series of wild strikes but Princip uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobblehead jabs Princip right on the nose. Princip blinks but takes it well.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobblehead jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bobblehead uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
A swing and a miss from Bobblehead.
Nice defenses there by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead misses with the combination.
Bobblehead ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Bobblehead counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bobblehead keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bobblehead takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Bobblehead sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bobblehead gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bobblehead throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Princip coming out on top.
Princip drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bobblehead doesn't seem bothered though.
Bobblehead fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip throws out a counter right but Bobblehead avoids it with no problem.
Some wild striking there from Princip.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Bobblehead is out of range.
Bobblehead fails with a takedown attempt.
Princip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bobblehead counters with a low kick, right behind Princip 's knee.
Bobblehead throws a body shot but no joy.
Bobblehead takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bobblehead attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bobblehead misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Bobblehead avoids the body shot from Princip.
And Bobblehead counters with a quick kick to the body but Princip blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bobblehead throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Bobblehead ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Bobblehead lands with a straight right. Princip didn't see that one coming.
Bobblehead motions for Princip to come forward. Bobblehead throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bobblehead on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bobblehead misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bobblehead.
Bobblehead throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bobblehead momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip 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#
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip stuns Bobblehead with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip swings for the body but Bobblehead moves out of range.
Princip tests Bobblehead's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bobblehead tries to land a front kick but Princip steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Good shot there by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead staying out of range there.
Bobblehead attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The crowd cheers as Princip lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bobblehead doesn't seem phased though.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip tries to bum rush Bobblehead with a series of wild strikes but Bobblehead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bobblehead closes the distance and clinches up with Princip, looking for a takedown. Bobblehead pushes Princip against the cage but Princip circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bobblehead looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Bobblehead slips under a jab from Princip.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected. #T1#
Princip cracks Bobblehead with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bobblehead with a nice cross.#TD#
Bobblehead throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Princip was covering up waiting for the punch and Bobblehead finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Princip is looking to stand up but Bobblehead isn't so interested in that idea.
Princip has momentary wrist control but Bobblehead slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bobblehead accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bobblehead stops Princip from standing up.
Bobblehead lands a couple of elbows.#ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Princip manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Princip stops a takedown attempt from Bobblehead. #TD#
Bobblehead turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Bobblehead manages to end up in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead working the ground and pound but Princip is defending the strikes.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB#
Bobblehead thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Princip wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bobblehead looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Princip is avoiding damage well.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but Bobblehead drags him back down.#SUB#
Bobblehead is trying to get an arm triangle but Princip is defending well.
Bobblehead prevents Princip from escaping the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Bobblehead.
Bobblehead cracks Princip with a big right hand but Princip just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bobblehead works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Princip dodges the ground and pound from Bobblehead.#T3#
Bobblehead working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Bobblehead is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Princip knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bobblehead throws a strike aimed at the side of Princip's head but Princip avoids it well.
Princip is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Bobblehead is controlling him well.
Princip avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Bobblehead.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Princip is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Bobblehead working the head with strikes.
Bobblehead tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T4#
Princip is trying to buck Bobblehead off.
Princip regains half guard, as Bobblehead was trying to land strikes.
Bobblehead missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Princip is trying to stand.
Bobblehead thows a huge punch but Princip dodges it nicely.
Bobblehead thows a huge punch but Princip dodges it nicely.
Bobblehead working over Princip with some ground and pound. Princip looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bobblehead sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Princip defending well though.
Bobblehead 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.
Princip blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bobblehead.
Bobblehead missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bobblehead throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Bobblehead showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bobblehead 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 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bobby Bobblehead!

An out of breath Bobby Bobblehead thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C52: Johnson vs. Gee II     
Date:   Jul 24, 2021
#R1#
Chelios bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Princip's head.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Chelios's head but Chelios sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chelios throws out a counter right but Princip avoids it with no problem.
Princip tries to close the distance and clinch but Chelios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Chelios counters with a leg kick.
Princip with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chelios to score with a decent uppercut.
Princip staying out of range there.
Chelios lands an overhand right.
Chelios gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip lands with a nice combination. Chelios backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip slips under a jab.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
Princip slips a jab from Chelios.
Chelios takes one to the chin there.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip digs a good body shot into Chelios's ribs.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Chelios moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Chelios connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Chelios looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Chelios slips under a jab.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chelios misses with a head kick.
Chelios lands a head shot.
Chelios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chelios throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Princip's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chelios throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Chelios takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Chelios saw that one coming.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
Chelios throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
Princip scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Princip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip slips a straight right by Chelios.#T2#
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Chelios 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 left lands for Princip.
Chelios will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
A big right from Princip misses.
Chelios slips a jab from Princip.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chelios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Chelios connects with a jab.
A jab from Chelios misses.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Princip lands with an overhand left.
Chelios scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Chelios is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Princip had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Princip with a hook.
Chelios thumps Princip with a low kick.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Chelios throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Princip is looking to clinch.
Princip lands a jab-cross combination.
Princip misses with a hook. Chelios ducked under it nicely.
Chelios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chelios throws a lazy uppercut
and Princip counters with a straight right hand.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chelios now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chelios lands an overhand right.
Chelios shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Chelios saw that one coming.
Chelios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chelios tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chelios takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Chelios throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
A punch lands to the side of Princip 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Chelios is out of range.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chelios misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Chelios throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
A big right from Princip misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Princip blocks the leg kick.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Chelios.
Chelios jabs at Princip's body.
Chelios misses with a looping left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip misses with a body punch
and Chelios counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the body from Princip misses
and Chelios counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chelios moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A nice side step and Chelios releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
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 Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chelios lands with a cross.
Chelios tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chelios moves away.
Chelios comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Princip with a nice cross.
Princip misses with a body shot
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Chelios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chelios misses with a hook.
Princip misses with an uppercut
letting Chelios counter with a right hand.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip thuds his right hand into Chelios's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chelios looks for the body kick but Princip saw that one coming.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chelios was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Chelios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Chelios just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Chelios swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Chelios ducks down to avoid it.
Chelios misses with a leg kick.
Princip is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Chelios lands with a good body shot.
Chelios throws a front kick aimed at Princip's knee but Princip avoids it well.
Chelios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
A jab lands there for Princip.
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!
Princip moves into range and connects with a jab.
Princip slips a straight right by Chelios.#T2#
Chelios takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Chelios misses with an uppercut.
Princip cracks Chelios with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chelios gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Chelios pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chelios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Chelios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Chelios just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chelios throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Chelios swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Chelios throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and moves out of range.
Chelios throws a big shot that misses.
Chelios moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Chelios sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip punishes Chelios's body with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Princip misses the body punch
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chelios walks into a left hand.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Princip needs to keep his hands up - Chelios had a free shot at his head there.
The fighters circling - Princip throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chelios.
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Chelios's head.
Princip fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chelios looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Chelios. That snapped Princip's head back.
Princip throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chelios scores with a hook to the body. Princip takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chelios throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip needs to keep his hands up - Chelios had a free shot at his head there.
Chelios misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.#T4#
Chelios thuds a left hand into Princip's body.
Princip connects with a jab.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chelios manages to avoid it.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Chelios ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chelios 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 Princip has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Princip and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Princip misses with a double jab
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chelios! But no joy.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Chelios's shoulder, as Chelios tries to avoid the shot.
Princip throws a hook but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Princip throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chelios has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chelios throws an off balance right hand
and Princip counters with a straight right hand.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chelios looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Chelios ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Princip takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Princip slips under a jab.
Chelios walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Princip checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Chelios does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Chelios slips the punch.
A jab from Princip misses.
Chelios loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chelios slips under a jab.
Chelios throws a big shot that misses.
Chelios misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chelios lands a jab to the nose.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Chelios counters with a stiff right hand.
Chelios takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip misses with a hook. Chelios ducked under it nicely.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Chelios throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chelios uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Chelios throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Chelios saw that one coming.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chelios sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip misses with a double jab.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Chelios throws out a counter right but Princip avoids it with no problem.
Chelios throws a nice outside leg kick.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chelios misses the target.
Princip looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip defending well as Chelios loads up on a big left hand.
Princip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Princip throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chelios counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chelios. That's going to slow Princip down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chelios slips a straight right by Princip.
Jensen Chelios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chelios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Chelios misses with a straight left.
Princip throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.
Chelios throws a push kick but Princip slaps the foot to one side.
Chelios bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Chelios's shoulder, as Chelios tries to avoid the shot.
Chelios lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Princip at a distance.
Princip lands a jab to the nose.
Chelios slips a jab from Princip.
Chelios shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Chelios throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Chelios misses with an uppercut.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip throws a jab when Chelios was well out of range.#T3#
Chelios has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Chelios's head.
Sloppy strikes from Princip. Those never looked like landing.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chelios was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Chelios with a poor takedown
and Princip counters with a stiff right hand.
Chelios cracks Princip with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Princip cracks Chelios with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Princip throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chelios stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chelios.
Chelios connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Princip connects with the punch.
Chelios takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice defenses there by Chelios.
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!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chelios.
Princip lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A punch combination from Princip misses.
A big left from Princip misses. #T4#
Chelios throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Chelios displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Chelios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
A slow jab from Chelios misses its intended target.
Princip on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chelios misses with a wild body shot.
Princip's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Chelios connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Princip scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#Princip is rocked!
Chelios throws a low kick, looking for Princip's leg but Princip calmly moves out of range.
Oh Princip is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chelios.
Princip seems to have got his legs back now.
Princip scores with a decent looking hook.
Princip checks the leg kick nicely there.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chelios under the eye.
Chelios misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Chelios 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chelios doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the 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 Louis Princip.
Well Princip 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C48: Magnus vs. Francis     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Princip misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Dudley has closed the distance and engaged Princip in a clinch.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Princip.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Princip's defenses.
Princip dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Dudley tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Dudley back against the cage.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Princip cracks Dudley with a nice body shot.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Princip gets through Dudley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocking some punches. #T1#
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Princip tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
Princip misses with some punches.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Princip lands a right hand.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dudley.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Dudley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Princip 's eye.
Dudley told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dudley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip blocking some punches.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dudley backwards.
Princip blocks the elbow strike.
Princip lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dudley lands an elbow inside.
Dudley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dudley lands an elbow inside that Princip shrugs off. #T3#
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Dudley lands a left hand.
Dudley lands an elbow just above Princip 's eye.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Dudley's head.
Princip tries to work over Dudley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Dudley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Princip.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Dudley controls his hands.
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip. #T4#
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dudley creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
Princip is working Dudley over against the cage.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip misses with some punches.
Dudley lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Dudley.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Dudley takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dudley swings widly with a right hand
letting Princip counter with a right hand.
A cross from Princip lands.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dudley slips under a jab from Princip.
Dudley moves out of range of the strikes.
Dudley staying out of range there.
Princip punishes Dudley's body with a nice straight punch.
Princip connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Princip's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip takes a swing at Dudley's ribcage but misses.
Dudley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Princip throws a body punch but Dudley moves out of range.
Princip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Princip is looking to wear down Dudley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dudley. #T1#
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Dudley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dudley wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.
A left and a right from Dudley both land. Nice combination.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dudley momentarily.
Dudley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dudley lands a jab.
Dudley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Princip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dudley walks into a jab.
Dudley fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Princip on the side of the head.
Dudley tries to close the distance and clinch but Princip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Dudley has managed to clinch.
Princip blocks the elbow strike.
Louis Princip has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Dudley misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Dudley lands a left hand.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dudley tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dudley.
Dudley gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dudley can do to turn this around?
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Dudley lands with a right to the head.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Dudley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Dudley avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip lands a right hand.
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Princip blocks the elbow strike. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
Dudley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dudley.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dudley misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dudley tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
Princip misses with the head strike. #T4#
Dudley misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dudley just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley working aggressively here.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dudley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip digs a right hand into Dudley's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dudley's gas tank.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
A short right from Dudley.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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#
Dudley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little jabbing left from Dudley on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip scores with a jab. Dudley acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip swings for the body but Dudley moves out of range.
Dudley misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dudley. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dudley gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Princip.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Dudley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dudley.
Dudley misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Dudley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Dudley with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dudley doesn't manage to clinch there - Princip circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.
Dudley fails with an attempt to clinch.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Dudley rushes Princip and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Dudley controls the action. #T1#
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Dudley looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dudley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dudley can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Princip blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dudley pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Dudley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip blocks a body shot from Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip.
Dudley misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Dudley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Dudley takes a shot to the head.
Dudley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip takes an elbow to the temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip scores with a shoulder strike.
Damian Dudley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Dudley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Dudley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dudley blocking some punches.
Dudley blocks an uppercut.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Dudley.
Dudley throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Dudley throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Dudley.
Princip dodges an elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
Princip works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dudley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dudley's elbow.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dudley.
Dudley lands a shot to the body.
Dudley struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Princip's defenses.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Dudley uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Princip.
Dudley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Princip works on Dudley's body with a couple of short punches.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dudley digs a right hand underneath Princip's ribcage. Princip let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dudley lands a damaging elbow.
Princip tries a body shot but Dudley blocks it.
Dudley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Dudley blocks a body shot from Princip.
Dudley lands an uppercut.
Princip lands a shoulder strike.
Dudley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dudley misses with some punches.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from Dudley.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dudley.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dudley prevents a body shot from Princip.
A right hand to the body from Dudley.
Dudley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dudley misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dudley throws an elbow but misses.

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 Louis Princip.
Well Princip 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

A very excited looking Louis Princip 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: C43: Orochi vs. James     
Date:   Jun 13, 2021
#R1#
Princip lands a lovely overhand right.
Princip avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Princip.
Princip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Princip lands a nice hook to Sanada's body. Sanada takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Princip misses.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Princip gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Princip duly obliges.
A combination from Princip does no damage.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanada misses with a looping right.#T1#
Princip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sanada on the side of the head.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sanada misses the target.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Sanada lands a jab.
Sanada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanada lands a jab to the nose.
A nice combination there by Princip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sanada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Princip tries to bum rush Sanada with a series of wild strikes but Sanada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Sanada misses with a body shot. #T2#
Sanada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Princip moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sanada staying out of range there.
Sanada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab, jab by Princip - just one landing.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sanada throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
Princip stuns Sanada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip cracks Sanada with a right hand to the side of the head.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Princip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sanada had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Sanada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected. #T3#
Sanada swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanada throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanada's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sanada scrambles back to his feet.
Sanada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Princip throws a body punch but Sanada moves out of range.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Sanada scores with a jab to the head.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip staying out of range there.
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!
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Princip. That snapped Sanada's head back.
Sanada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Princip scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
Sanada lands with a right hand.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
Good exchange - Sanada coming out on top.
Princip scores with a one two! Sanada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanada manages to avoid it.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
Princip swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip slips a straight right by Sanada.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Sanada throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip thuds a left hand into Sanada's body.
Sanada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice jab there from Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip slips under a jab.
Sanada swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Sanada might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Sanada slips a straight right by Princip.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sanada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Princip.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Sanada moved out of range nicely.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sanada takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip lands a body shot.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Princip slips a jab from Sanada.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanada missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Sanada misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Princip lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sanada backs up against the cage.
Princip catches Sanada with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Sanada cracks Princip with a right hand to the side of the head.
Princip jabs at Sanada's body.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip throws a series of punches but Sanada avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip lands a body shot.
Sanada throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sanada misses with a looping right.
A nice combination there by Princip.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
Princip connects with the punch.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Princip takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sanada walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sanada's hands.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sanada throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Princip misses.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Sanada's belly button to the back.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Sanada blocks a jab.
It looked like Sanada wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Princip digs a good hook to Sanada's body.
Sanada throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip cracks a nice hook into Sanada's ribs.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Sanada sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sanada throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanada moves away.
Princip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sanada's corner calls for a 1-2. Sanada obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
Sanada throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip moves in looking to clinch but Sanada pushes him off.#KD#
Sanada drops Princip with a beautiful combination! Princip stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Sanada is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
The fighters circling - Sanada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Sanada throws a sloppy body shot
and Princip counters with a nice body shot.
Sanada misses with a straight right.
Nice uppercut lands for Sanada. That snapped Princip's head back.
Princip tests Sanada's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sanada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip misses with a straight left.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd cheers as Princip lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sanada doesn't seem phased though.
Princip jabs Sanada right on the nose. Sanada blinks but takes it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Sanada throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
A big right from Sanada misses.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sanada needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanada is just out of range.
A big right from Princip misses.
Sanada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sanada.
Princip scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanada moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slow jab from Princip misses its intended target.
Sanada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice jab there from Sanada.
Princip defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Princip now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanada has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.#T1#
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sanada scores with a crisp jab that stopped Princip in his tracks.
Sanada misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanada on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Sanada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good exchange - Princip coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Sanada misses with a body shot.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sanada under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada misses the jab.
A combination from Princip does no damage.
Princip defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Princip throws a one two combo.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Sanada jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sanada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sanada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Sanada tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Sanada scores with a jab. Princip acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip lands with a cross.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Princip works Sanada's body with a nice hook.
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanada.
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Sanada moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Masa Sanada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Princip takes a swing at Sanada's ribcage but misses.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sanada.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Sanada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Sanada smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#ROC#Princip is rocked!
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Sanada.
A shot to the liver by Sanada. Beautiful body shot.
Princip avoids the body shot from Sanada.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#KD#
Sanada drops Princip with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Princip looks back up at him and smiles so Sanada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Princip is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanada finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Princip.
Princip scores with a one two! Sanada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip scores with a hook.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sanada.
Princip tries to get into range but Sanada steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Princip! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Sanada scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Masa Sanada!
After the big win, Masa Sanada made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C35: Fujimoto vs. Gee     
Date:   May 08, 2021
#R1#
A jab lands there for Choo.
Choo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Choo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choo was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip throws a series of punches but Choo moves out of range.
Choo throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Choo avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choo manages to avoid it.
Princip is looking to wear down Choo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Choo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Choo gets a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Come on Choo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Princip tries to work over Choo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Choo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Choo manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Choo misses with a hook.
Choo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip's corner calls for a 1-2. Princip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Choo's head but Choo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Choo misses with a body shot.
A big right from Princip misses.
Choo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Choo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Princip with a body shot.
We've been told by Princip's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Choo was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Choo needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Princip tests Choo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Choo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Choo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Choo ducks down to avoid it.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choo circles away quickly and effectively.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Choo cracks Princip with a right hand to the side of the head.
Choo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip throws a body punch but Choo moves out of range.
Choo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Choo scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Choo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Choo 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.
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Choo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.#CL2#
Choo has Princip up against the cage in a clinch.
Choo lands a right hand.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Princip.
Princip lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Choo.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Choo controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Choo.
Choo jumps guard but Princip turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Choo lands a left hand.
Choo tries to pull guard but Princip holds him up against the cage and eventually Choo drops back down to his feet. #T3##TD2#
Choo decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Princip wants to get up but he can't break Choo's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB2#
Princip is sitting in close to Choo's body. Choo has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Princip is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Princip is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Choo.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mew Choo!
Mew Choo very nearly forgot to thank Brooklyn Apothecary 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.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: C28: Corassa vs. Time     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021
#R1#
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Princip on the side of the head.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A right-left combo lands from Princip.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Murphy should have avoided that one.
Princip misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Princip gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murphy defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Murphy's head.
Princip lands an overhand right.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Princip.
Murphy swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Murphy ducks right into an uppercut from Princip.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Princip backing away here, and Murphy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Princip throws a series of punches but Murphy avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Princip looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Princip's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Princip moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Princip connects with the punch.
Murphy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Princip throws a big counter combination but Murphy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Princip scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Princip is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip jabs Murphy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Princip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murphy tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range. #T2#
Princip swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy misses with a hook.
Princip slips a straight right by Murphy.
Murphy pushes Princip away with a front kick.
Princip throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
Murphy 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.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Princip momentarily.
Princip digs a good body shot into Murphy's ribs.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip lands a lovely overhand right.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
Murphy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Murphy throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip lands a lovely overhand right.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
and Murphy counters with a thumping low kick.
Murphy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Murphy slips a jab and a cross from Princip.
Princip misses with a hook
and Murphy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Princip really felt that one!
Princip scores with the left hand. Murphy knows he should have avoided that one.
Murphy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Princip lunges at Murphy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Murphy's hand.
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a straight right.
A cross from Princip lands.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Princip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy thows a body kick. Princip tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Murphy as he connects with a hook.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murphy at a distance.
Princip on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Murphy connects with the punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip blocks a leg kick.
Princip is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Princip misses with an uppercut
enabling Murphy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Murphy cracks Princip with an open hand slap.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Murphy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Princip has got the better of the exchanges.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Murphy does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Princip wants to clinch.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Murphy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
A swing and a miss from Princip.
It seemed like Murphy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murphy throws a counter combo.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Murphy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Princip saw it coming and moves away.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Good exchange - Princip coming out on top.
Princip misses with a hook
and Murphy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Murphy lands a body shot. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murphy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Princip takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Murphy is looking to land body kicks.
Nice cross by Murphy.
A big right from Princip misses.
Murphy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murphy feints and then cracks Princip's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Princip down.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Murphy moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Murphy misses with a left hand
and Princip makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Murphy tries to land a leg kick but Princip saw it coming and moves away.
Princip throws a poor cross that misses
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Princip blocks it well.#T3#
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Princip sees coming a mile off.
Murphy swinging wildly here.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murphy's hands.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Murphy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Princip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Princip throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Murphy circles away quickly and effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murphy blocks a jab.#T4#
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murphy in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Princip has time to react.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
Princip lands a jab to the nose.
Murphy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Princip takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Princip has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Princip.
Princip misses with a hook.
Murphy is looking for the big counter here.
Princip cracks Murphy with a good jab.
Princip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murphy's head.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Princip staying out of range there.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Murphy drops his hands momentarily and Princip takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip 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.
Princip lands with a hook. Murphy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murphy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Murphy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murphy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murphy.
Princip throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip cracks Murphy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murphy avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Princip misses.
Tobias Murphy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip tries to clinch but Murphy moves out of range.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Princip catches Murphy right on the button with a cross.
Princip throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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!
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Murphy with an uppercut!
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murphy misses with a body kick.
Murphy slips under a jab.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip misses the body punch
and Murphy counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Princip throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murphy.
Princip moves out of range as Murphy throws a body kick.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Murphy momentarily.
Murphy misses with a low kick as Princip jumps back.
Princip throws a combination that misses
and Murphy counters with a slapping leg kick.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Princip blocks a leg kick.
Princip is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Princip fails to land with a series of punches. #T4#
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Princip ducks right into an uppercut from Murphy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy throws a solid leg kick but Princip takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murphy.
Princip throwing a counter right hand but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip misses with a lunging right hand
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Princip misses with a body punch
and Murphy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and Murphy counters with a nice leg kick.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Princip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy works Princip's body with a nice hook.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: C18: Menshikov vs. Alyoshin     
Date:   Feb 20, 2021
#R1#
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
Princip is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sanada dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Princip swings for the body but Sanada moves out of range.
Princip throws a right hand that Sanada ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanada also avoids with ease.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada throws a series of punches but Princip moves out of range.
Princip slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip connects 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!
Sanada misses with a looping right.
Princip is looking for a counter combo.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Princip has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Sanada misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Sanada just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Sanada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Sanada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Sanada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sanada in his tracks.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
A big right from Princip misses.
It seemed like Sanada was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sanada slips a straight right by Princip.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A big left from Sanada misses.
Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip lands a head shot.
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Sanada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Princip lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sanada looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sanada lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sanada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Sanada.#T2#
Sanada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Princip thuds his right hand into Sanada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Princip is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip throws a lazy uppercut
and Sanada counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sanada looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip scores with a jab.
Sanada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nice defenses there by Sanada.
Princip lands a jab.
Sanada ducks right into an uppercut from Princip.
Sanada misses the jab.
Sanada bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sanada throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip tries to close the distance and clinch but Sanada swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Princip throws a jab when Sanada was well out of range.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Princip misses with a jab to the body
and Sanada counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Sanada throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Princip misses its target.
Princip lands with a straight right. Sanada didn't see that one coming.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sanada.
Princip slips under a jab from Sanada.
It looked like Princip was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sanada.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanada.
Princip lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Princip defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Sanada looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanada throws out the jab.
Princip is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Princip.
Sanada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip scores with the left hand. Sanada knows he should have avoided that one.
Princip throws the left hand but Sanada avoids the punch easily.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada takes one to the chin there.
Sanada misses with a shot to the body
and Sanada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Princip defending well as Sanada loads up on a big left hand.
Princip blocks a jab.
Sanada swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanada throws a big shot that misses.
Princip is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sanada lands a jab.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
Sanada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanada on the side of the head.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Sanada seems unphased.
A swing and a miss from Sanada.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip throws a nice looking combination but Sanada bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Sanada slips a jab from Princip.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanada sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Princip slips a straight right by Sanada.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Sanada in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A shot to the body from Princip misses
enabling Sanada to counter with a crisp jab.
Sanada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanada can do to turn this around?
Sanada feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Princips jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sanada throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Princip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
Sanada works over Princip's head and body with a nice combination.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Sanada looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sanada.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanada misses the shot to the body.
Sanada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanada looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanada throws a right hand that misses
and Princip counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #KD2#
Sanada drops Princip with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Princip looks back up at him and smiles so Sanada waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Princip is rocked!
Princip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Oh Princip is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sanada misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Princip gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Sanada gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Sanada!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Masa Sanada made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Louis Princip had this to say: 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Combate 15: Out vs. Raymaker 2     
Date:   Jan 30, 2021
#R1#
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snorten moves away.
Snorten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Princip sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Snorten somewhat.
Snorten misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten thumps Princip with a low kick.
Snorten uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip moves out of range of the body kick.
Snorten swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nice shot by Princip.
Princip 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.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
We've been hearing reports that Snorten has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#CL#
Snorten moves into range and clinches up with Princip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten lands a shoulder strike.
Princip blocking some punches.
Snorten is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Snorten lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
Snorten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Snorten is working for takedown but Princip is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
Princip is leaning against Snorten and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Snorten blocks a body shot from Princip.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Snorten prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Snorten avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Snorten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Princip gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head. #TD#
Snorten has hold of one of Princip's legs. Princip is fighting the takedown attempt but Snorten gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.

Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Snorten off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip lands with a hook. Snorten tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Princip throws a body punch but Snorten moves out of range.
Snorten throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Despite the aggression on Princip's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Snorten throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Snorten dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Snorten's head and hops out.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snorten throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Snorten catches Princip with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Princip lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Snorten circles away quickly and effectively.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snorten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Princip's hands.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten walks into a stiff left hand from Princip.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
A combination from Snorten does no damage.
Snorten scores with a body shot.
Princip stuns Snorten with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Snorten scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snorten. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip scores with the left hand. Snorten knows he should have avoided that one.
Snorten dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snorten lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snorten 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.
Snorten thumps Princip with a low kick.
Princip jabs Snorten to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A jab from Princip misses.
Princip lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snorten tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Snorten jabs at Princip's body.
Princip lands with a cross.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Snorten throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Princip lands with a good body shot.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Snorten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice jab there from Princip.
Snorten just misses with a punch to the body.
Snorten throws a big shot that misses.
Snorten misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snorten misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Snorten moves away from the strike by Princip.
Snorten throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Princip misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip cracks Snorten with a good jab.
Snorten throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Princip stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip connects with a body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snorten takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip connects with a right hand. Snorten shakes it off.
Snorten tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Snorten.
Snorten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Snorten takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snorten scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Snorten shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snorten misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Snorten.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Snorten drops down looking for a counter takedown but Princip sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Princip.
Jab from Princip.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Snorten is out of range.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Princip throws a jab when Snorten was well out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Snorten saw that one coming.
Snorten misses with a leg kick
and Princip counters with a nice body shot.
Snorten throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Snorten slips the punch.
Snorten slips under a jab from Princip.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Snorten throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snorten dips to his left and cracks Princip with an uppercut!
Princip tries to bum rush Snorten with a series of wild strikes but Snorten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Snorten misses the jab.
Princip scores with a jab to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Snorten defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snorten.
Princip punishes Snorten's body with a nice straight punch.
Snorten misses with a hook.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Snorten off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Snorten throws a half hearted mid kick.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Snorten digs a good body shot into Princip's ribs.
Princip jabs at Snorten's body.
Snorten takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip jabs at Snorten's body.#T3#
Snorten misses with a wild body shot.
Princip now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Princip.
Snorten feinted with a counter takedown.
Snorten takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Snorten misses the jab.
A jab lands there for Princip.
Princip moves away from the strike by Snorten.
Princip throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Snorten to counter with a crisp jab.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Decent striking displayed by Princip there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Snorten does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snorten manages to avoid it.
Snorten misses with a looping right.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.#CL#
Snorten has taken the fight to the clinch.
Princip prevents a takedown attempt there.
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!
Princip cracks Snorten with a nice body shot.#T4#
Snorten gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Snorten looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Snorten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Snorten's head.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Snorten swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snorten's elbow.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snorten has Princip pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Princip manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rip Snorten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Snorten blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snorten tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Snorten drops down looking for an ankle pick but Princip pulls his leg out and moves away.
Snorten takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip 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#
Snorten motions for Princip to come forward. Snorten throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snorten.
Snorten is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Nice cross by Snorten.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Snorten stuns Princip with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Snorten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Snorten misses with a body shot.
Snorten goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A cross from Princip lands.
Snorten swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Snorten throws a body shot but no joy.
Snorten digs a good hook to Princip's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Snorten misses.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snorten.
Snorten fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Snorten keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snorten.
Princip scores with a jab to the head.
Princip throws a good cross that connects.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snorten.
Princip lands a jab to Snorten's midsection.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Snorten off the cage and back into range.
Princip checks the leg kick nicely there.
Princip throws out a counter right but Snorten avoids it with no problem.
Princip fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Snorten on the side of the head.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Snorten lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten looks for a takedown but Princip sprawls well.
Princip scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snorten misses with a body punch
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Snorten doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Snorten throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snorten avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Snorten's head but Snorten sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
Princip looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip slips a jab from Snorten.
Nice uppercut there from Princip.
Princip thuds a left hand into Snorten's body.
Princip lands a jab to the nose.
Princip cracks Snorten with a right hand to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by Snorten.
Snorten misses with a straight left.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Snorten uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice combination there by Snorten.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Snorten throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snorten misses the target.
The fighters circling - Snorten throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip lands with a nice combination. Snorten backs away looking to recover.
Snorten throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Snorten clobbers Princip with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snorten on the side of the head.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Snorten moves away and avoids it.
Snorten needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Rip Snorten has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snorten has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Snorten's head.
Princip scores with a jab. Snorten acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip tries to clinch but Snorten is having none of it.
Snorten throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Snorten.
Good shot there by Princip.
Snorten looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.#T4#
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Snorten waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Snorten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Snorten lands with a good body shot.
Snorten throws an off balance right hand
and Princip counters with a straight right hand.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Snorten drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip scores with a nice strike.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip slips a jab from Snorten.
Snorten misses with an attempted mid kick.
Princip slips a jab and a cross from Snorten.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands with a straight right. Snorten didn't see that one coming.
Snorten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Princip lands the left hand.
Princip lands an overhand right.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

A very excited looking Louis Princip 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: Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1##CL2#
Princip has A Zoo up against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip works on A Zoo's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip misses with a body punch.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip presses A Zoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
A Zoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
A Zoo gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip lands a hook that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A Zoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip digs a right hand underneath A Zoo's ribcage. A Zoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Princip's defenses.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip blocking some punches.
A Zoo scores with a shoulder strike.
Princip lands a shot to the body.
Princip lands a shoulder strike.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Princip.
A Zoo lands a nice uppercut.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip working aggressively here.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A Zoo lands a right hand.
Princip lands a right hand.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Princip misses with a body punch.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Princip as the two fighters clinch.
Princip blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Princip is leaning against A Zoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Princip works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by A Zoo.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip. #T4#
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Princip pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip lands a left hand.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt A Zoo or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Princip moves in looking to clinch but A Zoo pushes him off.
A Zoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Princip misses with a body punch
and A Zoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
A Zoo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Princip.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Princip breaks away and moves out of range.
Princip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract A Zoo.
It looked like A Zoo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Zoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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 Zoo thows a leg kick but Princip checks it
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between A Zoo's hands.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A Zoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A Zoo lands a nice shot that snaps Princip's head back.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Princip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A Zoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princip's corner calls for a 1-2. Princip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping A Zoo at a distance.
A Zoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
A Zoo is looking to counter the offense by Princip and move into the clinch.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A Zoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A Zoo wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.
Princip is clearly trying to counter these attacks from A Zoo with a body shot.
A Zoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
A Zoo moves into range and clinches up with Princip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
A Zoo pushes Princip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
A Zoo lands with a short shot to the head.
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A Zoo lands with a short shot to the head.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Princip misses with some punches.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A Zoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Princip in his tracks for a moment.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt A Zoo or not.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Princip lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princips head.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip lands a left hand. #T4#
A Zoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Zoo lands a right hand.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip lands with a right to the head.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Princip.
A Zoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A Zoo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Zoo manages to avoid it.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Princip breaks away and moves out of range.
A Zoo takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by A Zoo.
Princip slips a straight right by A Zoo.
A Zoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A Zoo misses with a hook.
Princip lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from A Zoo misses the target.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip 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.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
As Princip looks to move away, A Zoo throws a big counter combo but Princip just gets out of the way.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Princip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A Zoo tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Princip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Princip misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from A Zoo misses the target.
Princip throws out a loose jab but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
We've been told by A Zoo's head coaches at Unbroken Halo Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A Zoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A Zoo scores with a nice body kick.
A Zoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip sizes up A Zoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Princip throws a jab when A Zoo was well out of range.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A Zoo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A Zoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip lands a head shot.
Cross A Zoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Zoo moves out of range as Princip strikes.
A Zoo throws a counter high kick but Princip was just alert enough to avoid it.
Princip keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
A Zoo has Princip up against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Princip shrugs off.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A Zoo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Princip in his tracks for a moment.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of A Zoo's head.
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
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 Zoo working aggressively here.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Princip.
A short right from A Zoo.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

Our winner, Louis Princip, 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: Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus     
Date:   Dec 12, 2020
#R1#
Matusov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip 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.
Matusov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matusov scrambles back to his feet.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip throws a jab when Matusov was well out of range.
Matusov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Matusov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Princip to the mat! Princip manages to get full guard.

Princip has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Matusov off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Matusov slips the punch.
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!#TD#
Matusov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Princip's guard.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Matusov wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Princip wants to stand but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Matusov pushing down on Princip's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES2#
Princip kicks Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Matusov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Princip cracks Matusov with a right hand to the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.#TD#
Matusov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Princip wants to stand but Matusov is controlling the position.
Matusov trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom. #T2#
Matusov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Matusov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Princip wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Matusov tries to move to mount but Princip blocks the move with his legs.
Princip is trying to get back to his feet.
Princip is not content to let Matusov control the position. #T3#
Matusov works to advance to full mount. Princip defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Matusov working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB#
Matusov working for a guillotine from mount but Princip is in no mood to give up.
Matusov dominating with strikes here.
Matusov tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Matusov looking to finish with strikes here! #SUB#
Matusov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Princip has worked his arm free - good work by Princip!
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but Princip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Princip is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov tries to advance to mount but Princip denies him.
Matusov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working. #ES2#
Princip sneaks out the side door and pushes Matusov away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Matusov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Princip is fending him off so far but Matusov persists. Nope, Princip circles away and we're back to standing.
Princip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Matusov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Princip defends well and Matusov ends up having to push Princip into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Princip unleashes a big counter combination but Matusov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Princip. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Matusov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Matusov tries to keep at a distance but Princip has taken the fight into the clinch.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Matusov jumps guard.
Matusov has a closed guard, preventing Princip from standing up.
Princip must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Matusov working for a triangle but Princip defends it easily. #SUB#
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Princip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1##SUB#
Matusov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Princip gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Princip is looking to stand up but Matusov won't let him. #SU2#
Princip stands and steps away. Matusov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.#TD#
Matusov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matusov tries to move into full mount but can't pass Princip's legs. #ES2#
Princip throws Matusov to one side and escapes!#TD#
Matusov looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Matusov drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Matusov drops back looking for a leg! Princip is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Princip manages to kick Matusov off! Matusov jumps back into Princip's guard.
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
Matusov advances to half guard.
Princip is looking to escape.#ES2#
Princip kicks Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Matusov dives in and grabs Princip's left leg, looking for a takedown. Princip pushes down on Matusov's head and hops out.
Princip misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Princip enables Matusov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Princip manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Princip keeping full guard, as Matusov tries to pass.
Matusov is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Matusov trying to control but Princip is working from the bottom.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but Princip is keeping the position.
Matusov stops Princip from standing up. #ES2#
Princip pushes Matusov off and gets back to his feet.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Matusov is just out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
Matusov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Princip did well to prevent Matusov getting side control.
Matusov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Princip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matusov wants to control but Princip is keeping him busy. #T4#
Princip is trying to stand. #SUB#
Matusov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
Matusov wants to pass to mount but Princip is defending the position.
Princip is trying to stand up here but Matusov is controlling him well.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but Princip defends it.
Matusov stops Princip from getting back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Princip slaps away a takedown attempt from Matusov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip misses with a two punch combination.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Matusov slips under a jab from Princip.#TD#
Matusov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Princip sprawls well initially but Matusov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Princip kicks off Matusov and gets to his feet.
Princip misses with a hook. Matusov ducked under it nicely.
Boris Matusov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip punishes Matusov's body with a nice straight punch.
Boris Matusov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Princip digs a good hook to Matusov's body.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Matusov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matusov shoots in but no luck this time.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Matusov fails with a takedown attempt.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matusov.
Matusov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Princip lands a body shot. #T1#
Matusov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matusov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Matusov shoots in looking for a takedown but Princip manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Matusov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matusov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Princip as he jumps to the side.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Matusov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Matusov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Princip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Princip lands with a straight right. Matusov didn't see that one coming.
Princip lands a nice hook to Matusov's body. Matusov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matusov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matusov's head.
Princip scores with a one two! Matusov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip throws a jab when Matusov was well out of range.
Princip stuns Matusov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Princip misses with a hook.
Matusov tries to counter with a takedown but Princip is quick to defend against it.
Princip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matusov. Matusov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matusov swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matusov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matusov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Matusov ducks down to avoid it.
Matusov goes for a double leg but Princip avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Princip continues to drive forward.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Matusov.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Matusov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Princip smiles and moves away.
Matusov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matusov tries for a takedown but Princip sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Princip darts in and clinches Matusov up against the cage.
Matusov blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Matusov controls his hands. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Princip.
Matusov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Princip pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Princip lands a body punch.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip digs a right hand into Matusov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Matusov's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Princip lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matusov takes a shot to the head.
Princip lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Princip.
A body shot lands from Princip.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip gets through Matusov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Princip lands a right hand.
Matusov looking for a takedown. #T4#
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip works on Matusov's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Princip presses Matusov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Princip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip pushes Matusov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip gets through Matusov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Princip 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: Combate 6: Ishmael vs. Koko     
Date:   Nov 22, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princip scores with a jab.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Jefferson tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Jefferson throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Princip.
Jefferson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jefferson blocks a jab.
Jefferson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip keeps the fight on the outside.
Princip is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jefferson with a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Princip scores with a four punch combination!
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Princip 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.#CL2#
Princip fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jefferson, pushing him back against the cage.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Jefferson controls his hands. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
A short right from Princip.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson works on Princip's body with a couple of short punches.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jefferson.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Jefferson. #T2#
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson lands a body punch.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princips head.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jefferson lands a hook that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jefferson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Jefferson digs a right hand into Princip's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Princip's gas tank.
Princip misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Jefferson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jefferson slips a straight right by Princip.
Jefferson throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Jefferson throws an off balance right hand
and Princip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson digs a good hook to Princip's body.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Jefferson jabs at Princip's body.
Jefferson misses with a body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Jefferson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Princip jabs at Jefferson's body.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
Jefferson throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip. #T4#
Princip throws a right hand that Jefferson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jefferson also avoids with ease.
Jefferson slips under a jab.
Jefferson throws a big shot that misses.
Princip scores with a hook.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Princip sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.
Princip misses with a hook.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jefferson.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Princip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip blocks a jab.
Jefferson moves away from the strike by Princip.
Princip blocks a jab.
Jefferson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
A telegraphed right hand from Jefferson misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Jefferson.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip slips a straight right by Jefferson.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Jefferson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jefferson misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Jefferson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jefferson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jefferson misses the jab.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Jefferson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Jefferson is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Jefferson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Jefferson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Princip loads up on a big right hand but Jefferson slips the punch.
Jefferson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jefferson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Jefferson lands with a shot to the body.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Princip pushes him off.
Jefferson tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jefferson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip 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.
Jefferson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Princip is looking to clinch.
Jefferson throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.
Princip clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
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!
Some wild striking there from Princip. #T2#
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Jefferson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Princip.
Princip throws out a loose jab but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Jefferson throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good shot there by Princip.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jefferson.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jefferson.
Jefferson tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jefferson under the eye.
Princip gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Princip connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jefferson scrambles back to his feet.
Princip slips under a jab from Jefferson.
Princip throws a jab when Jefferson was well out of range.#T3#
Jefferson throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Jefferson misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Princip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Princip, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Princip throws the left hand but Jefferson avoids the punch easily.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jefferson.#CL#
Jefferson rushes Princip and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Princip tries to work over Jefferson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Jefferson avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Princip gets through Jefferson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Princip cracks Jefferson with a nice body shot.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Jefferson.
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!
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards. #BC#
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jefferson ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jefferson moves in looking to clinch but Princip pushes him off.
Princip lunges at Jefferson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jefferson's hand.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jefferson.#CL#
Jefferson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Princip, pushing him back against the cage.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
Jefferson throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
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 Marshall Jefferson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Princip sizes up Jefferson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Princip slips under a jab.
Jefferson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip clobbers Jefferson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jefferson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jefferson tries to close the distance and clinch but Princip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Jefferson.#CL#
Jefferson instigates a clinch.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Jefferson.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jefferson lands a body shot.
A short right from Jefferson.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip misses with some punches.
Jefferson tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jefferson on the inside.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson misses with some punches.
Princip tries a body shot but Jefferson blocks it.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Jefferson prevents a body shot from Princip.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jefferson's elbow.
Jefferson blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Jefferson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jefferson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
Jefferson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip slips a jab from Jefferson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jefferson avoids the body shot from Princip.
Jefferson throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip throws a hook but Jefferson blocks it.#CL#
Jefferson forces Princip back against the cage and clinches.
Princip throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jefferson manages to break the clinch.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
Jefferson slips a jab from Princip.
Jefferson throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Jefferson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T3#
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jefferson.
Jefferson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Princip. Those never looked like landing.
Princip walks into a stiff left hand from Jefferson.
Jefferson missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip tries to bum rush Jefferson with a series of wild strikes but Jefferson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Princip takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Jefferson saw that one coming.
Jefferson is looking to clinch but Princip is avoiding it.
Jefferson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jefferson.
Jefferson misses with a left hand
and Princip counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A lazy left from Princip finds it's target.
Jefferson works Princip's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Jefferson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jefferson looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip catches Jefferson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jefferson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jefferson throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Jefferson is just out of range.
A jab from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Jefferson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab by Jefferson.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jefferson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jefferson walks into a jab.
Jefferson throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip moves forwards but Jefferson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jefferson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson jabs at Princip's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 28:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov     
Date:   Oct 17, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guy was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Guy's coach down at Alpha Brasil 🇧🇷 was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Guy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Guy throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Princip tries to bum rush Guy with a series of wild strikes but Guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Princip is looking to counter punch.
Princip jabs at Guy's body.
Guy throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guy.
Guy throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Princip cracks Guy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice defenses there by Guy.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Guy's head back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Guy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Princip looks to land a combination. Guy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#T1#
Guy misses with the combination.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Guy is just out of range.
Guy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Guy misses with a series of wild punches.
Guy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Princip.
Princip tests Guy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Some wild striking there from Guy.
Princip scores with a jab.
Guy wants to clinch.
Good shot there by Guy.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Donk. Princip catches Guy right on the button with a cross.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil 🇧🇷 in the buildup to the fight.
Princip looks to land a combination but Guy avoids it well.
Princip is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Princip scores with a body shot.
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Guy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guy throws a series of punches but Princip avoids them all with ease.
Guy misses with a double jab.
Guy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
Princip blocks a head kick by Guy.
Guy needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.#T3#
Guy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Guys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Princip takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guy tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A combination from Guy does no damage.
Princip works Guy's body with a nice hook.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Nice cross by Princip.
Guy throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Guy off the cage and back into range.
Donk. Princip catches Guy right on the button with a cross.
Guy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Guy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Princip finds it's way round the side to connect with Guy's head.
Princip digs a good hook to Guy's body.
Guy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A head kick misses from Guy. #CL#
Princip has managed to clinch.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Guy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Guy is looking to break free of the clinch but Princip has double underhooks.
Guy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Princip tries a body shot but Guy blocks it.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Guy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Princip tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Princip's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Princip scores with a hook.
Guy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#ROC#Guy is rocked!
Princip fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Guy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Guy looks to clinch but Princip throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Guy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Louis Princip!
Louis Princip decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Combate 2: Umber vs. Tua     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Princip throws a body punch but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.#TD2#
The Perfectionist darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES#
Princip manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. The Perfectionist keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
The Perfectionist is trying to trip Princip. He has hold of a leg but Princip is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. The Perfectionist persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Perfectionist is standing up over Princip. Princip looks to escape but The Perfectionist dives into side control.
The Perfectionist is looking to take a break and control but Princip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but The Perfectionist is dominant here and he's now got Princip's back!
Princip is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Alpha Brasil 🇧🇷 that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Princip is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by The Perfectionist. #T1#
Princip wants to get back to his feet.
The Perfectionist controls the action.
Princip wants to get back to his feet.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Princip is trying to get back to his feet but The Perfectionist has full control of the position and if anything, Princip has just worked his way into a worse spot.#ES#
Princip 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 The Perfectionist off. It looks like it's working - The Perfectionist slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Princip displaying calm under pressure there.
The Perfectionist walks into a jab.
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
The Perfectionist throws a nice outside leg kick.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
A nice side step and The Perfectionist releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Princip is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip connects with the punch.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Perfectionist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Nice jab there from Princip.
The Perfectionist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
The Perfectionist throws a push kick but Princip slaps the foot to one side.
Princip is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The Perfectionist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
The Perfectionist looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but The Perfectionist drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.
The Perfectionist prevents Princip from getting back to his feet. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Princip manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Perfectionist's elbow.
The Perfectionist prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip digs a right hand underneath The Perfectionist's ribcage. The Perfectionist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as The Perfectionist controls the action. #T4#
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Perfectionist's elbow.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist tries to break free but Princip pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
The Perfectionist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Perfectionist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Princip defends it nicely.
Princip is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Perfectionist shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Princip as he avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
The Perfectionist takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Princip gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows The Perfectionist to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but The Perfectionist is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Princip throws a lazy right hand but The Perfectionist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Princip misses.
The Perfectionist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.
Princip swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Princip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
The Perfectionist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
The Perfectionist is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Princip knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip is being controlled here. #T1#
The Perfectionist trying to control the position but Princip is working away.
Princip is trying to buck The Perfectionist off.
The Perfectionist wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
The Perfectionist staying calm.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Princip wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The Perfectionist misses with a wild body shot.
Princip throws out a loose jab but The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Perfectionist manages to avoid it.
The Perfectionist is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Perfectionist looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip's corner calls for a 1-2. Princip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Perfectionist drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Princip defends it well.#T3#
The Perfectionist slips under a jab.#CL#
Princip moves into range and clinches up with The Perfectionist.
Princip tries a body shot but The Perfectionist blocks it.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
The Perfectionist breaks from the clinch.
The Perfectionist throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and The Perfectionist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Princip throws the left hand but The Perfectionist avoids the punch easily.
Princip lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The Perfectionist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Perfectionist throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Perfectionist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The Perfectionist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Princip.#T4#
The Perfectionist cracks Princip with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The Perfectionist shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Princip works The Perfectionist's body with a nice hook.
The Perfectionist staying out of range there.
The Perfectionist walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Princip falls off balance throwing a combination
and The Perfectionist counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Princip wants to clinch up but The Perfectionist keeps it at a distance.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip throws a jab when The Perfectionist was well out of range.
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Perfectionist.
The Perfectionist looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Princip lands a nice hook to The Perfectionist's body. The Perfectionist takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Perfectionist can do to turn this around?
The Perfectionist swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The Perfectionist takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
The Perfectionist takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Perfectionist takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip takes a swing at The Perfectionist's ribcage but misses.
The Perfectionist moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Perfectionist moves away.
The Perfectionist throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends The Perfectionist's belly button to the back.
The Perfectionist is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Princip rather than just go for the knockout.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Perfectionist manages to avoid it.
And The Perfectionist responds with a good body kick, but Princip manages to step out the way in time.
The Perfectionist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Princip misses. #T1#
Princip throws out a loose jab but The Perfectionist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Perfectionist doesn't seem bothered though.
The Perfectionist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Perfectionist doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The Perfectionist ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Princip swings for the body but The Perfectionist moves out of range.
The Perfectionist is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Princip avoids a punch combination nicely.
The Perfectionist on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The Perfectionist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
The Perfectionist swinging wildly here.
The Perfectionist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
The Perfectionist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice shot lands for Princip.
The Perfectionist avoids the body shot from Princip.
The Perfectionist takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Perfectionist walks into a jab.#TD2#
The Perfectionist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Princip is trying to stand up here but The Perfectionist is controlling him well.
The Perfectionist looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Perfectionist controlling the pace.
Princip is trying to stand up here but The Perfectionist is controlling him well. #T3#
The Perfectionist scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Princip tries to kick The Perfectionist off but The Perfectionist keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The Perfectionist is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The Perfectionist controlling from the full mount.
The Perfectionist can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Princip is looking to escape. #T4#
The Perfectionist thowing shots but they're missing.
Princip is trying to stand.
The Perfectionist takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
AJ The Perfectionist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Perfectionist working Princip over with strikes here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Princip, 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: WPFA XX: Active vs Princip 3     
Date:   May 16, 2020



The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Active moves out of range as Princip strikes.
Active slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Active saw that one coming.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Active ducks down to avoid it.
Active defending well as Princip loads up on a big left hand.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Active is out of range.
Active throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Active. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip scores with a crisp jab that stopped Active in his tracks.
Princip lands a jab to Active's midsection.
Princip misses with a hook. Active ducked under it nicely.
Princip lands a lovely overhand right.
Princip slips a straight right by Active.
Active misses with a double jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Active gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Active throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Active scores with a four punch combination!
Active fails with a takedown attempt.
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Active sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Active throws a lazy uppercut
and Princip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip works over Active's head and body with a nice combination.
Active avoids the body shot from Princip.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Princip scores with a jab to the head.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Active was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Active was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Active throws a right and a left that both miss.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Active.

Princip has Active up against the cage in a clinch.
Active cracks Princip with a nice body shot.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Princip has Active pressed against the cage, preventing Active from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Active tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Active misses with a punch on the inside.

Active breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Princip.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Active should have avoided that one.
Active takes one to the side of the head.
Princip lands with an overhand left.
Active throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
A shot to the body from Active misses
and Princip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a hook. Active ducked under it nicely.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Active.
Princip swings away with a body shot that misses
and Active counters with a straight right hand.
Active takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Active moves away.
It looked like Active was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Active takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Princip swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Active counter with a right hand.
Active thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Active looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Active scores with a punch to the head.

Active gets a takedown into half guard.
Active landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Active is nestled in close to Princip, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Active wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Active 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.
Princip is trying to stand up here but Active is controlling him well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Active content to control rather than advance.

Active is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!


A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Active throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Active waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Princip throws a hook but Active avoids it easily.
Princip is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A jab from Active misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Princip. That snapped Active's head back.

Active lands a left and a right that send Princip crashing to the mat, dazed. Active thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Princip is rocked!

It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip misses with a hook
and Active counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Radio Active!
Radio Active retains his lightweight title!
After the fight, Radio Active 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.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: WPFA XVIII: Hall of Fame     
Date:   Apr 24, 2020
#R1#
Princip scores with a decent looking hook.
Active scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Active.
Active throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It looked like Princip wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Princip closes the distance and pushes Active back into the cage.
Active swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip tries a body shot but Active blocks it.
Active pushes Princip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Active breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Princip swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Active counters with a right hand to the body.
Princip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Active's belly button to the back.
Active throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Active tries to counter it with a takedown but Princip pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Active.
Princip misses with a hook to the body
letting Active counter with a right hand.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Active with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Princip misses with a hook. Active ducked under it nicely.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've been informed that Active 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.
Princip cracks Active with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Active closes this distance looking for a takedown but Princip circles away.
Princip slips a jab from Active.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
Princip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Princip leaves Active with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Princip scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Active momentarily.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Active finds it's target.
Active slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Active takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Active under the eye.
Active throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Princip misses with a combination #TD2#
and Active counters with a takedown into side control.
Active wants to lay and pray for a moment but Princip keeps working.
Active working the ground and pound but Princip is defending the strikes. #T3##SUB2#
Active swings around for an armbar but Princip sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Active's guard.
Active 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.
Princip trying to stand up but can't free himself from Active's guard.#SU#
Princip gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Active keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Active tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab from Princip.
Princip clobbers Active with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Active staying out of range there.
Princip punishes Active's body with a nice straight punch.
Active throws a right and a left that Princip avoids nicely.
Princip is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Princip misses the jab.#T4#
Princip connects with a single shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Active.
Princip moves out of range as Active strikes.
A jab from Active misses.
Princip avoids the body shot from Active.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Active eats them both and turns towards Princip to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Princip looks to land a combination but Active avoids it well.
Princip throws a body punch but Active moves out of range.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip misses with a hook
and Active counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Active takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Active throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Active gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Princip.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Active at a distance.
Active looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Active takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Princip is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Active 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.
Active is standing up over Princip. Princip looks to escape but Active dives into side control. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Princip dodges the ground and pound from Active.
Active has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Active scoring with punches from side control.
Active creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Princip sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Princip wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Active misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Active tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Active throws a strike aimed at the side of Princip's head but Princip avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Active scoring with punches and elbows. #T1#
Princip tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Active lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Active lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Princip takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Princip blocking the ground and pound.
BOOM! Active connects with a massive shot to the dome! #ROC2#
Princip is rocked!
Princip is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Oh Princip is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Active lands a big shot there that rocks Princip but he's holding on and managing to survive for now. #ES#
Princip bucks Active off and manages to get back to his feet!
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!
Princip misses with a right hand
and Active counters with a crisp right that sends Princip to the canvas! Active follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Radio Active!
Radio Active is the new lightweight champion!
After the fight, Radio Active 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.
In defeat, Louis Princip stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: WPFA XVI: Active vs Princip     
Date:   Mar 21, 2020
#R1##TD#
Active fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Princip to the ground. Active is now in Princip's guard.
Active is in close to Princip's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Princip wants to stand but Active is controlling the position.
Active throwing strikes but missing.
Active keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Princip's head.
Active distracts Princip with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Active with a flurry of punches that miss.
Active won't allow Princip to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Active chips away with some ground and pound.
Active throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Active has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Active content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Active postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but Active is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Active stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Active 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.#T1#
Princip wants to stand but Active is controlling the position.
Active working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Active throws a big right hand that misses.
Princip wants to stand up but Active is controlling him.
Active stands up over Princip, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Active's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Active working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Active throws a big right hand that misses.
Active throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Active throws a big elbow that misses.
Active scoring with punches to the head and body.
Active scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T2#
Princip is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Active is controlling him.
Active with a flurry of punches that miss.
Active wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving.
Princip wants to stand but Active is controlling the position.
Princip preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Active connects with a couple of short punches.
Active is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Active is working Princip over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Active prevents Princip from getting back to his feet.
Princip keeping moving, preventing Active from controlling successfully.
Active lands a couple of digs.
Princip avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Active throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Princip works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Active won't allow Princip to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Princip wriggles free and stands up. #CL#
Active clinches with his opponent.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip tries to work over Active's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Active lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
Active misses with some punches.
Active can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
A right hand to the body from Princip.
Active has a couple of punches blocked by Princip.
Active tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip tries to work over Active's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Active lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Active. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip pushes Active back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Active gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Active throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Active is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Princip wants to stand up but Active is controlling him. #ES2#
Princip has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Active is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Active escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Active's head but Active sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice cross by Active.
Active fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip slips under a jab from Active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Radio Active dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Princip misses with a body shot.
Active appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Active with a jab.
Active tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from Active.
Active takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Princip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Active's head backwards.#CL#
Active has managed to clinch.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short right from Active on the inside.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Active.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Active.
Active misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Active backwards.
Still in the clinch, Active scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Active.
A right handed body shot lands from Princip.
Princip misses with some punches.
Active is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Princip can do to turn this around?
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Active's elbow. #T1#
Active prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Active tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Active blocks an uppercut.
Princip tries to work over Active's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Active lands a shot to the body.
Princip lands a body punch.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Active's elbow. #TD#
Active gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Active not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Active sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Princip defending well though.
Princip is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Active scores with a couple of nice shots.
Active missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Active throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Active thows a huge punch but Princip dodges it nicely.
Active missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Active prevents Princip from standing back up.
Active thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Active thows a huge punch but Princip dodges it nicely. #ES2#
Princip manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Princip looks to throw the jab but Active is out of range.
A combination from Active does no damage.
Princip slips under a jab from Active.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Active.
Active scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Active wants to clinch.
Princip misses with a body shot.
A slow jab from Active misses its intended target.
Active uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.#CL#
Active gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Active struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands. #T3#
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Active lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Active swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip tries to work over Active's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Active escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Active throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Princip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Active connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Active slips under a jab from Princip.
Active feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Princips jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Active throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip throws a body punch but Active moves out of range.
Active displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Princip lands a nice hook to Active's body. Active takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Active showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Princip.
It looked like Active was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Princip.#T4#
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Active.
The fighters circling - Active throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Active keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Active misses with a left hand
and Princip makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Active.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Active.
It looked like Active was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Princip lands a jab to the nose.
Princip looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Active's shoulder, as Active tries to avoid the shot.
Active takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Active loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.
Active 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.
Princip lands with an uppercut that bounces Active off the cage and back into range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Active shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Princip's guard.
Active lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Active lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Active stops Princip from standing up.
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 Radio Active will probably get the nod.
That's time! Active's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3##TD#
Princip gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#ES2#
Princip manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Active slips a straight right by Princip.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Active manages to avoid it.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip defending well as Active loads up on a big left hand.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Active.
Active avoids the body shot from Princip. #TD#
Active scores with a takedown into Princip's guard.
Active might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Active trying to control the position from guard on top but Princip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Active looking to pass the guard.
Princip wants to stand up but Active is controlling him. #T1#
Active scoring with punches to the head and body.
Active stands up over Princip, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Active is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Active with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES2#
Princip manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Active wants to take the fight to the mat but Princip manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Active blocks an uppercut.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Active.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Active lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip tries to work over Active's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Active lands a shoulder strike.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Active on the inside.
Active tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Active back against the cage.
Princip misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Radio Active has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Active misses with a punch to the body.
Active tries to throw a body punch but Princip avoids it by throwing Active back against the cage.
Active blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Active misses with the head strike.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Active's elbow.
Princip lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Active.
A head punch on the inside from Active fails to land.
Active misses with some punches.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Active.
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Active controls his hands. #TD#
Active tightens his grip and picks Princip up, before dumping him to the ground. Princip manages to land in guard.
Princip wants to stand up but Active is controlling him.
Active is looking to advance position but Princip has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Active keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Princip takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SU2#
Princip stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Active throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Active throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip swings for the body but Active moves out of range. #T4#
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Active's shoulder, as Active tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Active shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Active sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Princip defending well though.
Princip tries to kick Active off but Active keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Princip makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Princip takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Princip uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Active.
Active throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Princip on the side of the head.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Active.
Active waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Active.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Active moves away.
Active swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Louis Princip just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Active.
Active misses with a wild body shot.
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Active ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Active's head back.
Princip takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Active misses.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Active is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Active misses.
Active scores with a decent looking hook.
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Active's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Active lands a nice shot that snaps Princip's head back.
Active misses with a straight left. #T1#
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Active sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Active staying out of range there.
Active throws a body shot but no joy.
Active throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip throws a right and a left that Active avoids nicely.
Active takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Active throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Active moved out of range nicely.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Active doesn't seem bothered though.
Princip lands with a straight right. Active didn't see that one coming.
Active moves out of range of the strikes.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Active circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Active. That snapped Princip's head back.
Nice defenses there by Active.
Active throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip scores with a jab.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Active throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Active lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Princip uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Active.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A slow jab from Active misses its intended target.
Active bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Princip's head backwards.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Active misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Princip drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Active misses with a body shot.
Active gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Princip.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Active misses with a looping left.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab, jab by Active - just one landing.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Active.
Active with a hook.
Princip lands a right hook to the body. #T3#
Active slips a jab from Princip.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Active blocks a jab.
Active throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Active sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip avoids the body shot from Active.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Princip jabs at Active's body.#CL#
Active pushes Princip up against the cage in a clinch.
Active misses with the head strike.
Active misses with some punches.
Princip lands a body shot.
A short right from Active on the inside.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Active misses with the head strike.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Active breaks from the clinch.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Active throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip defending well as Active loads up on a big left hand.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Active misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Active sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Active.
Active lands a jab to the head.
Active dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Active thows a left - swing and a miss!
Active takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Active throwing a counter right hand but Princip manages to avoid it.
Princip gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Active.
Active misses with a body shot.
Princip works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Active lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Active dives in for a single leg takedown but Princip sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
Active avoids a punch combination nicely.
Active appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Active misses the target.
Princip lands a jab to Active's midsection.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Active.
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Active steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Active moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Active fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
Active misses with a hook.
Active swings widly with a right hand
and Active takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Active keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Active lands a slapping body shot.
Active ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Active throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
Princip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Active's head backwards.
Active looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Princip connects with a right hand. Active shakes it off.
Active throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Princip defending well as Active loads up on a big left hand.
Active takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD#
Active looking to score a takedown here. Princip is defending well but Active drives through and ends up in Princip's guard.#ES2#
Princip pushes Active off and gets back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Active throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Donk. Princip catches Active right on the button with a cross.
Princip lands a jab.
Active misses with an uppercut.
Active ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Princip misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Active instigates a clinch.
Princip tries a body shot but Active blocks it. #T2#
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Active fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Active working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Princip. #BC#
Active breaks from the clinch.
A left lands for Princip.
Active looks to land a left hand but Princip moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Princip releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Active shoots in but no luck this time.
Active tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Active slips a straight right by Princip.
Active throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
Active misses with a hook.
Active takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Active throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Princip misses with an uppercut. Active saw that one coming.#TD#
Princip gets caught napping as Active dives in and scores a takedown. Princip manages to retain guard.#T3#
Princip wants to stand up but Active is controlling him.
Active working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Active throwing strikes but missing.
Active throws an elbow that misses. Princip uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Active's guard. Nice move by Princip!#REVB#
Active trying to keep a closed guard but Princip is proving a slippery customer.
Princip has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Active is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Active has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Princip can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Active looking to control. #T4#
Princip would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Active is trying to control the position but Princip postures up. #SUB#
Active looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SU2#
Princip decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Active, up you get!
Active scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Active is defended easily by Princip.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Radio Active. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Active keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip connects with a right hand. Active shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Princip 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 46:49
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 47:49
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

Louis Princip is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Louis Princip 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: WPFA XIV: Active vs Larkin 2     
Date:   Feb 22, 2020
#R1#
Diaz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Princip paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Princip pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Princip follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Princip catches Diaz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Princip lands a jab to Diaz's midsection.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Princip misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Diaz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Diaz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Princip quickly recovers to half guard.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Princip is trying to stand up.
Princip is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T1#
Princip tries to buck Diaz off but Diaz takes his back!
Princip is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##ES2#
Princip manages to escape to his feet.
Princip misses with a hook. Diaz ducked under it nicely.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Princip tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Princip manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Princip releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Princip fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Diaz, pushing him back against the cage.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Princip fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Diaz tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body. #T3#
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Princip lands a two punch combo.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice uppercut lands for Princip. That snapped Diaz's head back.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Princip misses with a body shot.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princip throws out a counter right but Diaz avoids it with no problem.
Princip throws a right and a left that Diaz avoids nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Princip, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Princip.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Diaz had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
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!
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Princip cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Princip scores with a nice head shot.
Princip lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Princip lands a head shot.#T4#
Princip with a jab.#TD#
Diaz fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Princip sprawls well initially but Diaz persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Princip is trying to stand back up but Diaz is controlling him
Princip avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Diaz.
Princip looks like he's trying to stand up.
Princip won't allow Diaz to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz misses with a takedown
and Princip counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's time! Diaz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Princip forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Diaz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diaz walks into a stiff left hand from Princip.
Diaz slips a straight right by Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip with a jab.
Princip moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Diaz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Princip jabs Diaz right on the nose. Diaz blinks but takes it well.
Good standup being displayed there by Princip as he connects with a hook.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Diaz tries to clinch up but Princip circles away and keeps his distance.
Princip thuds a left hand into Diaz's body.
A cross from Princip lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Diaz shoots in and gets a takedown into Princip's guard.
Princip is looking to stand up but Diaz isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Diaz wants to control from the top but Princip keeps moving.
Diaz won't allow Princip to get back to his feet.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Princip swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Diaz stops Princip from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Princip lands with a cross. #T2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Diaz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Princip pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Diaz back to the cage. Princip follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Princip throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diaz at a distance.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Princip gets tackled into the cage by Diaz. Diaz maintains the clinch.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Princip cracks Diaz with a nice body shot.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Diaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Princip regains guard immediately. #T3##ES2#
Princip pushes Diaz off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Princip tests Diaz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Princip connects with a single shot there.
Diaz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Princip.
Diaz fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Diaz fails with an attempt to clinch. #T4#
Diaz moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Princip with a jab.
Princip moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Princip connects with a looping right hand.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Princip swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Princip.
Princip scores with a hook.
Diaz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Princip.
Princip scores with a decent looking hook.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Neal Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Diaz takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Princip lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip 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#
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Diaz circles away quickly and effectively.
Princip keeps the fight on the outside.
A big right from Princip misses.
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Princip keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Princip stuffs the takedown attempt from Diaz. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet.
Princip lands with a good body shot.
Princip bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Diaz's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch but Princip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Princip looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Diaz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neal Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip's corner calls for a 1-2. Princip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Princip works Diaz's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Princip darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Princip lands with a good body shot.
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.#CL#
Diaz gets a clinch.
Princip misses with a body punch. #TD#
Diaz is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Princip can't fight it off and eventually Diaz manages to take the fight to the floor. Princip looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip wants to stand but Diaz is controlling the position.
Neal Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Diaz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Princip manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Diaz 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.
Princip trying to stand up but can't free himself from Diaz's guard.#SU2#
Princip stands up and waves to Diaz to follow him.
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Princip stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Princip wants it to stay on the feet.
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T3#
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
Princip dips to his left and cracks Diaz with an uppercut!
Diaz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Diaz drops his hands momentarily and Princip takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Princip sprawls well.
Princip scores with a jab. Diaz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diaz doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Princip works Diaz's body with a nice hook.
Diaz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Princip defends it nicely.#T4#
A punch lands to the side of Diaz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Princip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Diaz's head backwards.
A cross from Princip lands.
Princip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Diaz tries to move into range but Princip moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Princip 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.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Princip, as that shot connected.
Princip connects with a body shot.
Diaz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Princip.
Princip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Diaz manages to avoid it.
Diaz went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diaz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Princip 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 26:30
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 26:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: WPFA: Dominance III     
Date:   Jan 21, 2020
#R1#
Keskinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Keskinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Princip, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #CL#
Princip pushes Keskinen up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Keskinen.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
Princip managing to block the knees to the body from Keskinen.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keskinen backwards.
A short left from Princip.
A short right from Keskinen on the inside.
Princip prevents a body shot from Keskinen.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Keskinen controls his hands.
Princip digs a right hand underneath Keskinen's ribcage. Keskinen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Keskinen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Keskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip tries to work over Keskinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Keskinen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good body shot from Princip.
Keskinen misses with a punch on the inside.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Princip avoids it.
Keskinen tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keskinens head.
Princip lands a body shot.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keskinen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
Keskinen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip scores with a shoulder strike.
Keskinen misses with a body punch.
Princip tries to work over Keskinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip lands a right hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Princip.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keskinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Princip avoids the damage to the body.
Keskinen told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Princip.#T2#
Keskinen misses with a body punch.
Keskinen trying to stall but Princip improves his position.
A knee to the head by Keskinen.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Keskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Keskinen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Princip.
Keskinen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Princip lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keskinen backwards.
Keskinen blocks an uppercut.
Princip lands a left hand that snaps the head of Keskinen backwards.
Keskinen blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries a body shot but Keskinen blocks it.
A short left from Princip.
Princip tries a body shot but Keskinen blocks it.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Keskinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Keskinen fails to land.
Princip tries a body shot but Keskinen blocks it.
Keskinen blocking some punches.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Keskinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Keskinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Princip lands an impressive looking overhand right. Keskinen doesn't seem phased though.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Keskinen can do to turn this around?
Princip misses with a straight right.
Keskinen throws a body shot but no joy.
Keskinen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip scores with a body shot.
Keskinen ducks right into an uppercut from Princip.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Keskinen misses. #CL2#
Princip tries to keep at a distance but Keskinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keskinen looking to stall.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Keskinen blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keskinen working Princip over with knees to the body.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Louis Princip has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Good body shot from Princip.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Keskinen lands a left hand.
Princip pushes Keskinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Princip's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Princip.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Princip.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Keskinen's head.
Keskinen wants to stall.
Princip gets through Keskinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Keskinen is rocked!#T2#
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Keskinen controls the action.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Keskinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Princip finish him?
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Keskinen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Keskinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Princip.
Keskinen misses with a knee to the head.
Keskinen is breathing heavily.
Keskinen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keskinen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Princip is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keskinen blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands a left hand.
A short right from Princip.
Keskinen tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Keskinen! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Princip is unloading with more strikes now! Keskinen drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Louis Princip!
Louis Princip decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WPFA XI: Copeland vs Active     
Date:   Jan 11, 2020
#R1#
King throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
Princip misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
King throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.
King takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
King throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Princip finds it's target.
King misses with an uppercut.
Princip cracks King with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Princip's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and Princip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Princip lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from King misses.
A big right from King misses.
Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
King scores with a sloppy right hand. Princip should have avoided that one.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. King looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Princip throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#T2#
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Princip is just out of range.
Princip scores with a one two! King had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Princip misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King misses with a hook.
Princip with a nice cross.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Princip.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Princip was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Princip scores with a jab to the head.
King drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Princip lands a head shot.
Princip throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
King moves away from the strike by Princip.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that King can do to turn this around?
Nice defenses there by King.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Princip darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A right-left combo lands from Princip.
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!
Princip throws a one two combo.
King throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.
Nice jab there from King.
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
King looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Princip throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from King in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Princip digs a good hook to King's body.
Princip takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King slips under a jab.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from King on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Princip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Princip moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Princip misses with a body punch. #T2#
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip misses with the head strike.
King looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip is working King over against the cage.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
King has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from King misses.
Princip misses with a jab to the body
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Princip.
King throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Princip does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from King.
Princip staying out of range there.#T1#
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King slips a straight right by Princip.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Lamont King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Princip throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
Princip lands with a cross.
King misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Princip there.
Princip lands a nice hook to King's body. King takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip clobbers King with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Princip looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A right-left combo lands from Princip.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of King 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King walks into a left hand.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from King.#T2#
King takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
King connects with a crisp jab.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Princip manages to avoid it.
King throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
King throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip throws the left hand but King avoids the punch easily.
King takes one to the side of the head.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
King misses with a left hand
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip connects with a body shot.
King throws a shot from downtown. Princip moves away and avoids it.
King walks into a straight right hand from Princip.
Princip lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Princip 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

A relieved looking Louis Princip 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: Madness Clown Chaos 13     
Date:   Nov 24, 2019
#R1##TD2#
Princip tries to sprawl but Marcelo drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Princip has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Marcelo is on him like a limpet, forcing Princip back against the cage.
Marcelo is trying to break free.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD2#
Marcelo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Marcelo is working for a kimura but Princip is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marcelo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Princip defends it well.
Marcelo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Princip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Princip is trying to stand. #SUB2#
Marcelo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Princip sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
Princip wants to get back to his feet.
Marcelo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Princip looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Marcelo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Princip has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Marcelo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Princip is looking to escape.
Marcelo wants to control but Princip is keeping him busy.
Princip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marcelo on the ground.#SUB2#
Marcelo is trying to work for a kimura but Princip is defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Marcelo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Princip tries to kick Marcelo off but Marcelo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Marcelo is trying to control the action in half guard but Princip is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Princip wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Marcelo tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
A big right from Marcelo misses.
A little feinted left hand from Princip on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Marcelo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Marcelo clinches up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip. #BC2#
Marcelo manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marcelo or perhaps it was just good defense by Princip, which made it look bad.
Marcelo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Marcelo instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Marcelo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Marcelo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip has Marcelo pressed against the cage, preventing Marcelo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Princip is working Marcelo over against the cage.
Marcelo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Princip gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcelo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Marcelo or not.
Princip lands a shoulder strike.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcelo controls his hands.
Princip prevents a body shot from Marcelo.
Marcelo blocking some punches.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Marcelo takes a shot to the head.
Marcelo has a couple of punches blocked by Princip.
Princip lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Marcelo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Princip gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Louis Princip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Marcelo tries to circle away but Princip has him pinned against the cage.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Marcelo struggles to land a body shot inside as Princip controls his hands.
Marcelo wants to get back to striking at distance but Princip won't allow it.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Marcelo's head.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcelo.
Still in the clinch, Princip scores with a nice short uppercut.
Princip softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marcelo is trying to break free.
Marcelo scores with a hook to the body.
Princip works on Marcelo's body with a couple of short punches.
Marcelo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Princip gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Marcelo.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Princip lands a right hand that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip 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#
Marcelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Princip getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Marcelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot lands for Marcelo.
Marcelo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Princip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Marcelo.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Marcelo closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Marcelo wants to work for an arm triangle but Princip is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Princip wants to get back to his feet.
Marcelo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Princip looks like he's trying to stand up. #T1#
Marcelo wants to control but Princip is keeping him busy.
Princip looks like he's trying to stand up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Princip lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Princip throws a hook to the side of Marcelo's head but Marcelo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marcelo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Princip swats away the attempt to clinch by Marcelo.
Princip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Marcelo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Marcelo can do to turn this around?
Marcelo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Marcelo tries to close the distance and clinch but Princip swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Nice body punch from Princip.
Princip looks to throw the jab but Marcelo is out of range.
As Princip backs off Marcelo throws a huge counter combo but Princip manages to avoid it all.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marcelo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab by Princip.
Princip throws a hook but Marcelo blocks it.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marcelo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Princip sprawls well. Princip wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marcelo gets slowly back to his feet.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip cracks Marcelo with an open hand slap.
Princip throws a hook but Marcelo avoids it easily.
Princip scores with a decent looking hook.
Princip scores with a sloppy right hand. Marcelo should have avoided that one.
Marcelo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Princip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Marcelo seems unphased.
Marcelo fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Marcelo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Marcelo takes one to the side of the head.
Princip moves forwards but Marcelo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marcelo can't get the takedown.
Louis Princip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jorginho Marcelo.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Louis Princip has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Marcelo stalling in the clinch but Princip improves position.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
Marcelo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcelo controls his hands.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcelo controls his hands.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Marcelo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Princip just stands there and leans against the cage.
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Marcelo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T4##TD2#
Marcelo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Marcelo is breathing heavily.
Princip wants to get back to his feet.
Marcelo trying to control from half guard but Princip is working away.
Marcelo prevents Princip from standing back up.
Marcelo trying to mount his opponent but Princip defends it.
Marcelo is looking to take a break and control but Princip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#ES#
Princip pushes Marcelo off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Marcelo darts in and clinches Princip up against the cage.
Marcelo looking for a takedown.
Princip is working Marcelo over against the cage.
Princip blocks a body shot from Marcelo.
Princip tries a body shot but Marcelo blocks it.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Marcelo backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Marcelo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Marcelo.
Marcelo drops his hands momentarily and Princip takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marcelo tries to clinch but Princip moves out of range.
Marcelo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Marcelo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip lands with a shot to the body.
Marcelo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marcelo under the eye.
Marcelo takes one to the side of the head. #T1#
Princip throws a series of punches but Marcelo moves out of range. #TD2#
Marcelo changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Princip looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Princip is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Marcelo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Marcelo is looking to take a break and control but Princip is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Marcelo is trying to get an arm triangle but Princip is defending well.
Marcelo trying to control the action but Princip is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Marcelo in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Princip is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jorginho Marcelo!
Our winner, Jorginho Marcelo, 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.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Madness 21 Moru vs Crab     
Date:   Nov 10, 2019
#R1#
Princip throws an overhand right that lands on Harada's shoulder, as Harada tries to avoid the shot.
Princip lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Harada has Princip up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Harada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Harada avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Harada looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harada wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
We've been informed that Princip 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.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Princip pushes Harada back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harada's elbow.
Princip lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harada blocks a body shot from Princip.
Harada lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from Princip as the two fighters clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harada stalling in the clinch. #T1#
Harada tries to circle away but Princip has him pinned against the cage.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harada tries to land knees in the clinch but Princip avoids the damage to the body.
Princip lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Harada controls his hands.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harada is pushing Princip up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Harada controls the action.
Harada is looking to break free of the clinch but Princip has double underhooks.
Harada is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Harada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Harada.
Harada wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harada throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Princip blocks it with crossed arms. #T2#
Princip misses with some punches.
Harada is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Princip is keeping busy.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Harada lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harada is trying to break the clinch but Princip is controlling him.
Harada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip lands a right hand. #BC#
Harada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Princip lands a jab to Harada's midsection.
Princip listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Harada's head coaches at 3Band MMA ($800/week) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Princip avoids a punch combination nicely.
Princip works the jab nicely.#T3#
Princip throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harada.
Harada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Harada walks into a left hand.
Harada misses with the combination.
Princip cracks a nice hook into Harada's ribs.
Harada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Harada takes one on the button.
Harada misses with the combination.
A jab from Princip misses.
Princip scores with a one two! Harada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Princip.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harada.
Princip takes a swing at Harada's ribcage but misses.
Princip is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Princip stuns Harada with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harada.
A jab from Harada misses.
Harada avoids the body shot from Princip. #T4#
Harada steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Harada throws a head kick but Princip moves out of range.
Harada throws a push kick but Princip slaps the foot to one side.
Harada takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Princip ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harada moves away.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Harada moved out of range nicely.
Harada takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Princip throws a body punch but Harada moves out of range.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Harada seems unphased.
Harada takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Harada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harada misses the shot to the body.
Harada is looking to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harada wants to clinch.
Harada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Harada misses with a series of wild punches.
Princip throws a series of punches but Harada moves out of range.
Harada lands with a straight right. Princip didn't see that one coming.
A big left from Harada misses.
Harada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Princip.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harada was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Harada misses with a hook.
Harada throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Princip gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Princip lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Harada blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Harada avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Harada is trying to push Princip away but Princip has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip. #T1#
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Harada manages to break the clinch.
Harada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harada ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
Princip has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Harada missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
Princip takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harada has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Princip throws a body punch but Harada moves out of range.
Princip on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harada misses with a right hand
and Princip counters with a right hand to the body.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from Harada misses.
Harada takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harada misses with a straight left.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harada misses with a shot to the body
and Princip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Princip.
Princip connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harada uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Harada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harada moves out of range of the strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Princip misses with a wild combination.
Princip lands with a hook. Harada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harada was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harada on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Princip throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harada moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Harada.
Harada takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Princip lunges at Harada with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harada's hand.
Harada slips a straight right by Princip.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harada.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Harada.#T3#
Harada takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Harada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harada slips under a jab.
Princip moves away from the strike by Harada.
Harada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Harada throws a body kick that misses.
Princip swats away the attempt to clinch by Harada.
Harada thuds his right hand into Princip's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Princip looks to land a left hand but Harada moved out of range nicely.
Harada throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Harada looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Princip gets tackled into the cage by Harada. Harada maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Harada avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Harada tries to stall but Princip uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Harada avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harada backwards.
Harada has a couple of punches blocked by Princip.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Harada.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Princip.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Harada controls his hands.
Princip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haradas head. #BC#
Harada breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Princip.
Harada scores with a nice strike.
Harada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harada walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harada looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harada.
Princip bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Princip.
Princip throws an off balance right hand
and Harada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harada manages to avoid it.
Harada misses with a straight left.
Harada takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Harada darts in and clinches Princip up against the cage.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harada prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip cracks Harada with a nice body shot.#BC#
Harada breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Harada takes a jab right on the kisser.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Princip tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harada paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Princip lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Harada.
Harada misses with a wild combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Princip misses.#T1#
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harada.
The fighters circling - Harada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Harada.
Harada bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Princip goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip throws a shot to the body.
Harada throws a hook but Princip blocks it.
Harada misses with a hook.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Harada misses the target.
Harada misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Harada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip ducks under a wild hook from Harada.
Harada is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Princip let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Princip scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harada throws a jab but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip throws out a counter right but Harada avoids it with no problem.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harada circles away quickly and effectively.
Princip jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip scores with a hook to the body. Harada takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Harada misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Princip was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Princip shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Harada eats them both and turns towards Princip to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL#
Harada instigates a clinch.
Harada misses with some punches.
Princip lands with a right to the head.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Harada uses good head movement to avoid it.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Harada.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haradas head.
Princip pushes Harada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Harada controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Harada.
A short left from Harada.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harada lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Akira Harada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harada blocking some punches.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip pushes Harada back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Harada missing with knees to the body.
Harada trying to land knees to the body.
Harada misses with a knee to the head.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Harada controls the action.
Harada with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harada is pushing Princip up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Princip throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haradas head. #T4##BC#
Harada breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Harada misses its intended target.
Princip dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A swing and a miss from Harada.
Harada misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Harada misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
Princip unleashes a big counter combination but Harada bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Princip uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harada.
A big right from Harada misses.
Princip lands with a right hand.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Princip uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harada.
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands a two punch combo.
Princip tries to clinch but Harada is having none of it.
Princip thuds his right hand into Harada's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Harada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

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

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 8     
Date:   Oct 20, 2019
#R1#
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Princip cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Princip connects with a jab.
Head gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Princip.
A jab from Princip does it's job there.
Head shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Princip stuffs the takedown attempt from Head. Head gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crack Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Princip keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Head swats away the attempt to clinch by Princip.
Princip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Head has time to react.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Head dives in for a single leg takedown but Princip sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T1#
Princip connects with a body shot.
Princip lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Head looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Princip gets caught napping as Head dives in and scores a takedown. Princip manages to retain guard.
Princip is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Head is controlling him. #ES2#
Princip pushes Head off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD#
Head bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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!
Princip tries to escape but Head is in control.
Head looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Princip is avoiding damage well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Princip is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Princip taking punishment in the form of punches.
Princip is pushing Head's head away, looking to escape. Head manages to hold on to the position though.
Princip is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Princip is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Head asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Princip told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Head trying to control the action but Princip is working from the bottom. #T2##ES2#
Princip explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Princip is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Princip misses with the combination.
Head is looking to counter punch.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Head fails with the takedown.
Head needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Princip to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Head gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Head is looking for a kimura but Princip is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Head to get the leverage.
Head not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Nice strikes from Head there.
Princip is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Head scores with a couple of nice shots.
Head throwing shots but Princip is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Head is working for a kimura but Princip is defending it quite comfortably. #ES2#
Princip kicks Head off and gets back to his feet.
Princip is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Head had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Head goes for a double leg but Princip avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Princip continues to drive forward.
Head fails with a takedown attempt.
Princip looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip works Head's body with a nice hook.
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Princip misses with a few strikes there. #T4#
Princip scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Head doesn't seem bothered though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Head misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Head's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Head wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Head backwards.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Head controls the action.
Princip keeps control of Head as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
Head tries to circle away but Princip has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Head - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A short uppercut from Princip.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Head controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Princip.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Princip creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC#
Head pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Head ducks right into an uppercut from Princip.
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Princip lunges at Head with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Head's hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Head fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Head drops his hands momentarily and Princip takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Head looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Princip is fending him off so far but Head persists. Nope, Princip circles away and we're back to standing.
Princip connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
Head fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Head shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Head needs to keep his hands up - Princip had a free shot at his head there.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Princip scores with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip lands a nice looking body shot.
Princip scores with a crisp jab that stopped Head in his tracks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Head throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Head.
Princip bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Head's head backwards.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Head momentarily.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Head shoots in for a takedown but Princip shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Crack Head. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Princip lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice combination there by Princip.
Nice shot lands for Princip.
Head walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Princip slaps away a takedown attempt from Head, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Princip throws out a counter right but Head avoids it with no problem.
Princip scores with a one two! Head had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Head drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES2#
Princip wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip jabs at Head's body.
Princip throws out a powerful jab.
Head closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#TD#
Head closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Princip to the mat! Princip manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Princip is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Head presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Head is rocked!
Princip scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Head is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Princip lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Head backwards. #T2#
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Princip.
Head tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Head with a big uppercut! Head tries to clinch up but Princip pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Head to the mat! Head covers up and Princip unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Louis Princip!
After winning the bout, Louis Princip thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Madness Clown Chaos 6     
Date:   Oct 06, 2019
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Princip.
Gellar looks for the body kick but Princip saw that one coming.
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Gellar's head.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip lands the left hand.
Gellar ducks under a wild hook from Princip.
A left lands for Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gellar wants to land a leg kick but Princip is out of range.
Gellar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Princip! But no joy.
Gellar misses with a kick to the body.
Gellar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Princip on the side of the head.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Gellar is just out of range.
Gellar throws a leg kick that misses.
Gellar misses with an uppercut.
Gellar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Princip uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gellar has time to react.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL2#
Princip rushes Gellar and presses him up against the cage.
Gellar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gellar lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gellar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've been informed that Princip 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.
Princip has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Princip misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gellar.
A short right from Princip.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar cracks Princip with a nice body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar blocks a body shot from Princip.
Gellar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princips head. #T2#
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gellar's elbow.
A body shot lands from Princip.
A body shot lands from Princip.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Princip.
Princip tries a body shot but Gellar blocks it.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gellar.
Princip lands with a right to the head.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Gellar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip works on Gellar's body with a couple of short punches.
Gellar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip working aggressively here. #T3#
Princip blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Gellar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gellar.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Gellar.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar digs a right hand underneath Princip's ribcage. Princip let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gellar gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip misses with some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gellar.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gellar cracks Princip with a nice body shot.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gellar's elbow.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Princip misses with a body punch. #T4#
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Gellar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gellar lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Princip.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar lands an uppercut.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Princip.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Princip.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in the clinch, Gellar scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gellar lands with a right to the head.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Uri Gellar 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##CL#
Gellar closes the distance and clinches.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Gellar.
Princip blocks a body shot from Gellar.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of Gellar's head.
Gellar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gellar has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
A hook to the body from Gellar.
Gellar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
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!
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Gellar controls the action. #T1#
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gellar.
A short right from Princip.
Princip lands an uppercut.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gellar's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gellar.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Gellar.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Princip. #T2#
Gellar lands a left hand.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar lands a right hand.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Princip.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
Uri Gellar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Gellar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Princip.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gellar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gellar.
Gellar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar lands an uppercut.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Princip.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Gellar controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gellar.
Gellar blocks an uppercut.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gellar.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar tries to work over Princip's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Gellar pushes Princip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Gellar blocking some punches.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip blocks an uppercut.
Gellar tries a body shot but Princip blocks it.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Princip lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gellar backwards.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Princip.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Uri Gellar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Gellar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Princip keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gellar.
Gellar looks to clinch
and Princip cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Princip avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Princip scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
A big right from Gellar misses.
Gellar scores with a nice right hand.
Gellar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Princip lands a body shot.
Gellar motions for Princip to come forward. Gellar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gellar misses with a head kick.
Gellar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Princip paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip cracks Gellar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. Gellar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gellar tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Gellar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip. #T1#
Princip cracks Gellar with a right hand to the side of the head.#CL#
Gellar moves into the clinch.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Gellar controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Gellar.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Gellar.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar blocking some punches.
Gellar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Gellar blocking some punches.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Gellar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip lands with a right to the head. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip tries a body shot but Gellar blocks it.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Gellar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Princip tries to work over Gellar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Gellar working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Louis Princip has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right from Gellar.
Gellar is working Princip over against the cage.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T3#
Princip misses with the head strike.
Gellar prevents a body shot from Princip.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Princip's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by Gellar.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
A short right from Gellar.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gellar.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Gellar avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip blocking some punches.
Gellar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as Gellar controls his hands.
Princip misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Gellar.
Princip prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Gellar.
Princip working aggressively here.
Gellar can't find room to land a body shot as Princip controls the action.
Gellar lands an uppercut.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip is leaning against Gellar and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gellar.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Gellar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gellar, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Louis Princip!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Uri Gellar!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Uri Gellar!

Uri Gellar wins by split decision!

Uri Gellar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Louis Princip was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Madness Fright Night 6     
Date:   Sep 22, 2019
#R1#
Magomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Princip lands a lovely overhand right.
Good shot there by Princip.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov misses with a looping left.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magomedov manages to avoid it.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Princip scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Princip's guard.
Magomedov with a flurry of punches that miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES2#
Princip pushes Magomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Princip punishes Magomedov's body with a nice straight punch.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Magomedov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu in the buildup to the fight.
Magomedov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Princip. Princip circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Magomedov sizes up Princip with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #TD#
Magomedov darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Princip is trying to stand up here but Magomedov is controlling him well.
Princip on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Princip is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #ES2#
Princip makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Magomedov throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.#T2#
Magomedov missing with a left hand there. Princip was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Magomedov is just out of range.
Princip cracks Magomedov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A punch lands to the side of Magomedov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Magomedov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Princip lands with an overhand left.
Magomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Magomedov.
Magomedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Princip stalks Magomedov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Magomedov's face. Magomedov staggers backwards, shaken.
Magomedov throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Princip looks to land a right hand but Magomedov moved out of range.
Magomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Magomedov throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Princip swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T3#
Magomedov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Princip on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Princip takes a swing at Magomedov's ribcage but misses.
Magomedov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Magomedov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Magomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Princip throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Princip scores with a hook.
Magomedov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Princip 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 Princip. Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Princip connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Magomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magomedov takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magomedov eats them both and turns towards Princip to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Princip throws the left hand but Magomedov avoids the punch easily.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Magomedov.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Magomedov throws a hook but Princip avoids it easily.#T4##TD#
Magomedov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Princip told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Magomedov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Princip's head.
Princip wants to get back to his feet. #ES2#
Princip manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Princip lands a nice shot that snaps Magomedov's head back.
Princip misses the jab.
Princip throws a lazy right hand but Magomedov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Princip moves out of range of the body kick from Magomedov. #TD#
Magomedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Princip kicks Magomedov off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Magomedov misses with a straight right.
Magomedov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Princip scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Magomedov slips under a jab from Princip.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Princip sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
Princip's jab looks to have found its range, popping Magomedov under the eye.
Magomedov throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Magomedov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Princip counters with a two punch combo.
A right-left combo lands from Princip.
Princip throws a hook but Magomedov avoids it easily.
Magomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Princip avoids it well and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip connects with a single shot there.
Princip avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A combination from Princip does no damage.
Magomedov swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
Princip lands a jab-cross combination.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Magomedov misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Princip on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big left from Princip misses.
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Princip blocks the low kick.
Princip throws out a counter right but Magomedov avoids it with no problem.
The crowd cheers as Princip lands an impressive looking overhand right. Magomedov doesn't seem phased though.
Princip staying out of range there.
Princip works Magomedov's body with a nice hook.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Princip moves away from the strike by Magomedov.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
Magomedov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Princip misses with a body shot.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Magomedov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Princip makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Magomedov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Princip has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Princip jabs Magomedov right on the nose. Magomedov blinks but takes it well.
Magomedov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Magomedov scores with a sloppy right hand. Princip should have avoided that one.
Princip thuds a left hand into Magomedov's body.
Magomedov slips a jab from Princip.
Princip thows a left - swing and a miss!
Magomedov throws the left hand but Princip avoids the punch easily.
Magomedov avoids the body shot from Princip.
Magomedov fails with the takedown.
Magomedov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Princip rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Magomedov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Louis Princip has got the better of the ground game so far.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedov working Princip over with strikes.
Princip tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Magomedov wants to control but Princip is keeping him busy.
Magomedov 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.
Magomedov controlling the action here.
Princip is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
Princip is looking to escape.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Magomedov throwing shots but Princip is blocking nicely. #ES2#
Princip manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Magomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Magomedov pushes Princip back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Princip working aggressively here. #T4#
Magomedov misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magomedov throws an off balance right hand
and Princip counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Princip throws a hook but Magomedov blocks it.
Magomedov slips a jab from Princip.#TD#
Magomedov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Princip to the mat! Princip manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Princip is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Magomedov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Magomedov avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip scores with a nice hook to the head.
Magomedov scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Magomedov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Magomedov looks to land a right hand but Princip moved out of range.
Magomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Magomedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Princip sprawls and moves away.
Magomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Magomedov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Princip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Princip lands a right hook to the body.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Magomedov seems unphased.
Princip misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Magomedov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Princip throws out the jab.
Princip connects with a nice looking jab.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Magomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Princip dodges the punch combination from Magomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip throws a series of punches but Magomedov moves out of range.
Magomedov looks to throw the jab but Princip is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
Princip connects with a good right hand that stumbles Magomedov. Magomedov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Princip connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Princip slips a jab and a cross from Magomedov. #TD#
Princip tries to sprawl but Magomedov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Magomedov slips a nice elbow through Princip's hands, connecting with Princip's forehead.
Magomedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Princip looks like he's trying to stand up.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Princip defending well though.
Princip tries to kick Magomedov off but Magomedov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Magomedov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Princip keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Princip is trying to stand.
Princip blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov. #T2#
Princip is trying to stand.
Princip tries to kick Magomedov off in order to stand up. Magomedov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An elbow from Magomedov crashes against the mat.
Princip is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Magomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magomedov scores with a couple of short elbows.#T3#
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Princip taking punishment in the form of punches.
Princip is not content to let Magomedov control the position.
Magomedov is putting a hurting on Princip here, landing some big shots from side control.
Magomedov lands a nice forearm strike.
Princip is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magomedov is chipping away with strikes. #ES2#
Princip throws Magomedov to one side and escapes!
Magomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Magomedov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Magomedov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Princip swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD#
and Magomedov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Princip's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#ES2#
Princip pushes Magomedov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Magomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Magomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Princip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Magomedov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Princip misses with the combination.
Magomedov attempts a counter takedown but Princip avoids it well and moves away.
Magomedov staying out of range there.
Princip misses with a straight right.
Magomedov takes one on the button.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Rashid Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Magomedov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Princip takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Magomedov tests Princip's chin there with a solid looking 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 Rashid Magomedov.
I think Princip 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

A very excited looking Louis Princip 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: Madness 7: HW CC Final     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Princip tests Geisler's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Princip works the jab nicely.
Geisler throws a hook to the side of Princip's head but Princip sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circle momentarily. Geisler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Princip moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Geisler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Princip sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Geisler misses with a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Geisler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Princip throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Geisler misses with a wild body shot.
Princip scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Geisler looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip looks to score with a jab to the body but Geisler is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Princip misses the target.
Geisler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Princip scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Geisler lands with a thumping leg kick.
Geisler scores with a hook.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Princip lands a jab to Geisler's midsection.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Geisler, as that shot connected.
Princip misses with a straight left.
Princip is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T1#
Geisler throws a looping overhand right but Princip ducks down to avoid it.
Geisler lands with a straight right. Princip didn't see that one coming.
Princip moves out of range as Geisler strikes.
Geisler throws a body punch but Princip moves out of range.
Princip digs a good body shot into Geisler's ribs.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Princip. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Princip.
Princip misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Geisler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Princip.
An inside leg kick from Geisler misses.
Geisler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Geisler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Princip. Princip circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Geisler moves forwards but Princip connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Princip comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geisler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Princip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Princip is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice cross by Princip.
Geisler buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Geisler throws a jab when Princip was well out of range.
Princip connects with a right hand. Geisler shakes it off.
Princip is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Princip takes a swing at Geisler's ribcage but misses.
Princip is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Princip rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Geisler moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T2#
Geisler misses with a hook.
Princip was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Geisler manages to avoid it.
Geisler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Geisler throws a leg kick but Princip sees it coming and moves out of range.
Princip defending well as Geisler loads up on a big left hand.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Geisler.
Princip displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Geisler throws out the jab.
Geisler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Princip.
Princip fails in his attempt to clinch.
Princip misses with a body punch
enabling Geisler to counter with a crisp jab.
Princip connects with a single shot there.
Geisler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Geisler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Geisler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Geisler tries to land a front kick but Princip steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Geisler misses with a left hand
and Princip counters with a left to the body.
Geisler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Princip swats away the attempt to clinch by Geisler.
Princip appears to be looking for a big counter.
Princip blocks the body kick.
A left and a right from Princip both land. Nice combination. #T3#
Princip misses with a jab, cross combination.
Geisler scores with the left hand. Princip knows he should have avoided that one.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Geisler at a distance.
A jab from Geisler finds it's way through Princip's defenses.
Geisler misses with an uppercut. Princip saw that one coming.
Princip takes a swing at Geisler's ribcage but misses.
Geisler dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Geisler at a distance.
Princip lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Princip.
Princip lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Geisler circles away quickly and effectively.
Geisler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Princip scores with the left hand. Geisler knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Princip throws a body punch but Geisler moves out of range.
Geisler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Princip manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Geisler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Princip moves away.
Princip scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Princip gets tackled into the cage by Geisler. Geisler maintains the clinch.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Geisler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Geisler or not.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Geisler or not.
Princip lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Geisler takes a shot to the head.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Geisler.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by Geisler.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but Geisler avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Geisler working aggressively here.
Princip lands a hook that snaps the head of Geisler backwards.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Geisler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Princip blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Geisler throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Princip working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Geisler.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but Geisler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geisler throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geisler was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Geisler throws out a loose jab but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Geisler in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Geisler was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
Geisler cracks Princip with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Princip throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Geisler throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Geisler misses the target.
Geisler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Princip.
Princip showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Geisler.
Geisler throws a nice looking combination but Princip bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Geisler lands with an uppercut that bounces Princip off the cage and back into range.
Geisler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A decent looking cross lands there for Princip.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Geisler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Geisler misses with an uppercut.
Princip fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Geisler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip checks a leg kick.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Geisler throws a big shot that misses.
Princip scores with a jab to the jaw.
Geisler cracks Princip with an open hand slap.
Princip moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Geisler.
Geisler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Princip looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Geisler avoids the body shot from Princip.
Geisler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Princip takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Geisler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Princip circles away quickly and effectively.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Geisler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Princip tries to clinch up.
Geisler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Princip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Princip lands a jab to the head.
Princip misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Geisler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geisler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
It looked like Princip wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Geisler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Princip takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Geisler avoids the body shot from Princip. #T2#
Geisler misses with a right hand
and Princip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Princip cracks a nice hook into Geisler's ribs.
Princip is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geisler can do to turn this around?
Princip misses with a wild body shot.
Princip misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Geisler misses the target.
Geisler misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Geisler.
Geisler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Princip.
Geisler tries a quick counter leg kick but Princip is wise to it.
Geisler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Geisler moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Geisler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Princip lands with a good body shot.
Geisler loads up on a big right hand but Princip slips the punch.
Geisler has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Geisler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Princip moves away from the strike by Geisler.
Princip misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Geisler.
Princip tests Geisler's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
The fighters circle momentarily. Princip darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Geisler catches Princip right on the button with a cross.
Geisler avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Geisler misses with a hook. Princip ducked under it nicely.
Geisler throws a leg kick but Princip moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Princip misses the target.
Geisler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Princip is looking to counter punch.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Geisler slips under a jab.
Geisler throws an overhand right that lands on Princip's shoulder, as Princip tries to avoid the shot.
Geisler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip connects with a right hand. Geisler shakes it off.
Princip swinging wildly here.
Princip jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Princip connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Princip swings for the body but Geisler moves out of range.
A jab from Princip misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Geisler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Geisler moves away from the strike by Princip.
Princip lands a glancing blow to the side of Geisler's head.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip lands a nice hook to Geisler's body. Geisler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Princip fails to land with a series of punches.
A left and a right from Princip both land. Nice combination. #CL2#
Geisler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip misses with the head strike.
Geisler lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Princip or not.
Princip working aggressively here.
Geisler throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geisler swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
Geisler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Louis Princip has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Princip lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip tries to work over Geisler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Geisler swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Geisler, as that shot connected.
Geisler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Princip is out of range.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Geisler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Princip.
Princip throws a body shot but no joy.
Princip throws a right and a left that Geisler avoids nicely.
Princip darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Princip blocks a jab.
Princip missing with a left hand there. Geisler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Geisler slips a jab from Princip.
Geisler drops his hands momentarily and Princip takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Princip throws a shot from downtown. Geisler moves away and avoids it.
Geisler misses with a body shot
and Princip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Geisler throws a lazy right hand but Princip sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Geisler swings for the body but Princip moves out of range.
Princip was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Princip scores with a crisp jab that stopped Geisler in his tracks.
Geisler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Geisler feints a counter leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the liver by Princip. Beautiful body shot.
Geisler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Princip.
A quick step to the side and Princip tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Geisler scores with a kick to the midsection.
Princip misses the shot to the body.
Princip steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Geisler.
Princip is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Geisler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Princip takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Geisler gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Princip.
Princip just misses with a punch to the body.
Geisler connects with an inside leg kick.
Princip misses with a left hand
and Princip takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Princip scores with a shot to the body.
Princip throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Princip swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Princip throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Geisler misses.
Geisler just misses with a punch to the body.
Princip misses with a double jab.
Princip ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Baron Geisler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lazy left from Princip finds it's target.
Princip throws a looping overhand right but Geisler ducks down to avoid it.
Princip throws a right hand that Geisler ducks under and follows up with a left that Geisler also avoids with ease.
Princip connects with a single shot there.
Princip swings for the body but Geisler moves out of range.
Princip misses with a looping right.
Geisler wants to slow Princip down by chopping away at his legs.
Princip throws a body punch but Geisler moves out of range.
Princip connects with a jab.
Geisler throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Princip lands with a nice body punch.
Geisler misses with a hook.
Princip slips under a jab from Geisler.
A big right from Geisler misses. #CL#
Princip rushes Geisler and presses him up against the cage.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip tries a body shot but Geisler blocks it.
Princip lands a hook that snaps the head of Geisler backwards.
A shot in the inside from Geisler. #T3#
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Geisler blocks an uppercut.
Geisler blocking some punches.
Geisler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip lands a nice uppercut.
Geisler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Geisler lands a right hand.
Geisler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Geisler misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
A head punch on the inside from Geisler fails to land.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Princip tries to work over Geisler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Geisler fails to land.
Princip lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Princip. #T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Princip.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Geisler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Princip lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Geisler backwards.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Geisler lands with a short shot to the head.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as Geisler controls the action.
Geisler throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geisler.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Geisler.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Geisler's elbow.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Geisler lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Geisler has a couple of punches blocked by Princip.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Geisler.
A head punch on the inside from Geisler fails to land.
Geisler misses with a short punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Princip 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

Our winner, Louis Princip, 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: Madness 3: HW Clowny Cup R2     
Date:   Jul 06, 2019
#R1#
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Gorski seems unphased.
Princip throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Princip has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Princip misses with a wild combination.
Gorski on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Princip clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Gorski fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Princip lands a body punch.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
Princip pushes Gorski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip stops a takedown attempt from Gorski.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
A body shot lands from Princip.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gorski's elbow. #TD#
Gorski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Princip clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
A lull in the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Gorski really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Princip.
Gorski not allowing Princip to control his hands. #SUB#
Gorski is persistently looking for the submission but Princip is defending it well.
Gorski keeps control of the position easily here as Princip tries to buck him off. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Gorski working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Princip is doing well to defend. Gorski seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Princip is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Grzegorz Gorski!
An out of breath Grzegorz Gorski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Louis Princip spoke after the fight, saying 'Oh no, I lost! I'm not gonna get cut am I?'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Aug 09, 2017
#R1#
Smos dodges the punch combination from Princip.
Smos throws a counter combo.
Smos fails with a takedown attempt.
Smos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Princip sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Princip connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smos momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
Princip lands a really nice looking cross but Smos seems unphased.
Smos shoots in looking for a takedown but Princip manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Louis Princip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvijs Smos.
Smos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Smos 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Princip is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2#
Smos stands and steps away. Princip gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Princip leaves Smos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Smos tries to clinch there but Princip circles away.
Princip lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Princip gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smos.
Smos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Smos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jab, jab by Princip - just one landing.
Princip connects with a single shot there.
Smos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Princip is looking to counter punch.
Smos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Princip is fending him off so far but Smos persists. Nope, Princip circles away and we're back to standing.
Louis Princip is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A low kick from Smos is predictable there
and Princip counters with a nice uppercut.
Princip moves in looking to clinch but Smos pushes him off.
Princip cracks Smos with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Princip.
Princip lands a nice shot to the body.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smos takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smos takes a jab right on the kisser.
Princip digs a good body shot into Smos's ribs.
Princip lands a body shot.
Smos takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Princip feints a jab promting Smos to slip. Princip then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Princip lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Princip. #TD2#
Smos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smos lands in his opponent's guard.
Princip wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Smos manages to pass to side control.
Princip is breathing heavily.#T3##REVR#
Smos is controlling the pace.
Princip tries to get to full guard but Smos has control of the leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
It looks like Smos 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.
Smos winds up and cracks Princip with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Princip is defending against the submission attempts here by Smos.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip 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#
Smos throws a sloppy head kick and Princip moves out of range easily.
Princip throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smos goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smos takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Smos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Princip scores with a jab.
Smos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smos shoots for a double leg takedown but Princip sprawls well. He's pushed Smos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Princip scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Princip as he connects with a hook.#TD2#
Smos shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smos content to control rather than advance.
Smos is breathing heavily.
Elvijs Smos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Smos thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Princip's head.
Princip trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Smos manages to pass to mount!
Smos controlling the position easily from mount.
Princip is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Princip defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smos. #T2##SUB2#
Smos is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Princip is surviving well by controlling Smos's body position as best he can.
Princip is looking to improve his position but Smos isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Smos is working for a guillotine from mount but Princip frees his head quite easily.
Princip knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Smos on the ground.
Princip tries to hold on but Smos postures up.
Smos controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Smos landing punches.
Smos controlling the pace for now.
Princip tries to reverse the position but Smos maintains control.
Smos with the ground and pound from mount.
Smos throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Princip because Smos loaded up on that one.
Smos content just to control the position here.
Princip in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #T4#
Smos content just to control the position here.
Smos lands a big elbow.
Princip is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Smos looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Princip taking shots to the head.
Smos content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Elvijs Smos 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#
Princip ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Princip connects with a jab.
Louis Princip is winning the standup battle so far.
Princip keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Princip seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Smos misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab by Princip.
Nice jab there from Princip.
Smos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Princip swivels and escapes.
Louis Princip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elvijs Smos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Princip scores with a nice strike.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Princip connects with a crisp jab.
Princip cracks Smos with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Smos drives through with a takedown into guard.
Smos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Smos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Princip trying to keep a closed guard but Smos is proving a slippery customer.
Princip preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smos advances to half guard.
Princip is looking to control Smos's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Princip avoid being mounted?
Smos trying to control the pace. #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.#SU2#
Smos stands up out of the half guard.
Smos on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Princip cracks Smos with a good jab.#TD2#
Smos dives in and scores a takedown into Princip's guard.
Smos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smos pushes down on Princip's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smos is taking a breather. Princip 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.#T3#
Princip looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB2#
Smos is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Princip is just riding it out for now. Smos eventually gives up the hold.
Smos seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T4#
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.
Smos is continuing to stall.
Princip is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Smos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Princip defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smos not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Still in half guard, Smos seems content to control.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!

A very excited looking Louis Princip made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

 
 
 
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