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Event: SMASH: Perkele vs Castella     
Date:   Aug 12, 2022
#R1#
Avisu Kona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Van Hoodonk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot.
A jab from Avisu Kona finds it's way through Van Hoodonk's defenses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Hoodonk, as that shot connected.
Avisu Kona throws a looping overhand right but Van Hoodonk ducks down to avoid it.
Avisu Kona throws an off balance right hand
enabling Van Hoodonk to counter with a crisp jab.
Avisu Kona misses with the combination.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Hoodonk. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Hoodonk has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Avisu Kona.
Van Hoodonk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Van Hoodonk's shoulder, as Van Hoodonk tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Van Hoodonk was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Van Hoodonk's shoulder, as Van Hoodonk tries to avoid the shot.
Van Hoodonk throws out a counter right but Avisu Kona avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Avisu Kona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avisu Kona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Van Hoodonk at a distance.
Van Hoodonk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a combination #KD2#
and Van Hoodonk counters with a crisp right hand that drops Avisu Kona! Van Hoodonk lets Avisu Kona back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Van Hoodonk ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Van Hoodonk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Hoodonk cracks Avisu Kona with a hook to the temple - Avisu Kona is on wobbly legs here! Van Hoodonk swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Avisu Kona falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Van Hoodonk wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Delsarte     
Date:   Jul 09, 2022
#R1#
Ruth swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Avisu Kona counter with a right hand.
A jab from Avisu Kona misses.
A quick step to the side and Ruth tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut.
Ruth wants to clinch up but Avisu Kona keeps it at a distance.
Ruth throws a jab when Avisu Kona was well out of range.
Ruth has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rollins Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Ruth has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Myles Ruth has been cut.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
A jab from Ruth does it's job there.
Avisu Kona misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Ruth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avisu Kona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Avisu Kona slips the punch.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Avisu Kona misses with a leg kick
enabling Ruth to counter with a crisp jab.
Avisu Kona misses the jab.
Avisu Kona misses with a few strikes there.
Ruth was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ruth ducks right into an uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Ruth moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Ruth misses with the combination.
Avisu Kona moves away from the strike by Ruth.
Ruth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ruth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ruth misses with a two punch combination.
Avisu Kona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ruth's sensitive parts.
Ruth connects with a body shot that sends Avisu Kona's belly button to the back.
Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Ruth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avisu Kona was well out of range. Poor timing from Ruth.
Ruth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avisu Kona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ruth.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Ruth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Ruth uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ruth misses with an uppercut. Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Avisu Kona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A combination from Avisu Kona does no damage.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Ruth throws a hook but Avisu Kona avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook
and Ruth cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Ruth.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruth is just out of range.
Ruth lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Ruth pushes Avisu Kona up against the cage in a clinch.
Avisu Kona scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Ruth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth lands a hook that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Ruth tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing Ruth back against the cage. #T3#
Ruth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ruth struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands.
Ruth tries to stall but Avisu Kona uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Ruth misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth pushes Avisu Kona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ruth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Ruth throws a head punch that misses.
Ruth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ruth lands with a left to the head.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth. #T4#
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Ruth tries to break free but Avisu Kona pushes him back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
Ruth presses Avisu Kona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Ruth.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ruth's elbow.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ruth lands a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Ruth.
Ruth blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Ruth.
Still in the clinch, Avisu Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Ruth swings wildly with an uppercut but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santu Avisu Kona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Ruth has Avisu Kona up against the cage in a clinch.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Ruth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Ruth fails to land.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruth prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Ruth's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Avisu Kona pushes Ruth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Ruth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ruth.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Ruth.
Ruth blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Ruth throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Ruth misses with the head strike.
Ruth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ruth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ruth blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona is working Ruth over against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Ruth controls the action.
Avisu Kona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruth's efforts to push away.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ruth misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ruth.
Avisu Kona cracks Ruth with a nice body shot.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ruth takes a shot to the head.
Ruth misses with a punch on the inside.
Ruth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ruth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Still in the clinch, Avisu Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avisu Kona lands with a right to the head.
Avisu Kona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth takes a shot to the head.
Ruth wants to break the clinch but can't.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ruth takes a shot to the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ruth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches. #T3#
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ruth tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avisu Kona.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ruth tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ruth blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ruth backwards.
Ruth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards. #BC2#
Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
A counter left hand to the body from Ruth misses its target.
Ruth just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruth stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Avisu Kona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ruth jabs Avisu Kona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avisu Kona thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
A leg kick checked by Ruth.
Ruth with a nice cross.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that Ruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Ruth also avoids with ease.
Avisu Kona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Avisu Kona cracks a nice hook into Ruth's ribs.
A big right from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Ruth.
Avisu Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruth.
Ruth moves out of range of the leg kick from Avisu Kona.
Ruth is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ruth.
Avisu Kona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avisu Kona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ruth in his tracks.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook. Ruth ducked under it nicely.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Ruth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Myles Ruth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot that snaps Ruth's head back.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Ruth.
Ruth misses with a wild body shot.
Ruth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Avisu Kona.
Ruth 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.
Avisu Kona thumps Ruth with a low kick.
Avisu Kona keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab from Ruth.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Ruth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ruth moves away.#KD2#
Avisu Kona drops Ruth with a beautiful combination! Ruth stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Avisu Kona is looking for the KO!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruth avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Avisu Kona misses with a jab to the body
letting Ruth counter with a right hand.
Ruth misses the shot to the body.
Ruth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Ruth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the strikes.
Ruth looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Ruth with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Avisu Kona to score with a decent uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avisu Kona 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.
Ruth is looking to counter punch.
Ruth looks to land a right hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range.
Avisu Kona lands a lovely overhand right.
Ruth throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Ruth misses.
Avisu Kona connects with a body shot.
Ruth is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Avisu Kona.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ruth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth.
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Ruth's shoulder, as Ruth tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Ruth's head but Ruth sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight right.
Avisu Kona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Ruth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC2#Ruth is rocked!
Ruth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Avisu Kona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avisu Kona lands with a straight right. Ruth didn't see that one coming.
Avisu Kona rushes Ruth with punches - Ruth moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Ruth goes down! Avisu Kona follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: SMASH:71     
Date:   Jun 10, 2022
#R1#
Avisu Kona throws a sloppy body shot
and Dankovich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Avisu Kona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dankovich.
Dankovich checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dankovich misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Avisu Kona's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dankovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Dankovich.
Avisu Kona throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dankovich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dankovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avisu Kona. Avisu Kona obviously looking to wear him down.
Avisu Kona misses with a right hand
and Dankovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avisu Kona throws a jab when Dankovich was well out of range.
Dankovich takes one to the chin there.
Dankovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dankovich.
Dankovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avisu Kona lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Dankovich throws a leg kick but Avisu Kona moved away.#T1#
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.
Avisu Kona lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Avisu Kona does no damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Dankovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dankovich tries to counter by clinching up but Avisu Kona breaks away and moves out of range.
Dankovich on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Avisu Kona throws a poor cross that misses
and Dankovich counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avisu Kona thinking.
Dankovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot
and Dankovich counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Avisu Kona looks winded!
Avisu Kona throws a body punch but Dankovich moves out of range.
Dankovich slips a jab and a cross from Avisu Kona.
Dankovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but Avisu Kona just manages to avoid it.
Dankovich moves out of range as Avisu Kona strikes.
Avisu Kona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dankovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Dankovich.
Avisu Kona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Avisu Kona throws an off balance right hand #CL#
and Dankovich counters by clinching up. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dankovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Dankovich pushes Avisu Kona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dankovich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dankovich.
Avisu Kona blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Dankovich goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona dodges an elbow strike from Dankovich.
Avisu Kona blocks a body shot from Dankovich.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Avisu Kona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dankovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Avisu Kona should have avoided that one.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avisu Kona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dankovich - the referee stops the clock and Avisu Kona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dankovich. Avisu Kona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Avisu Kona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dankovich.
Dankovich connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Avisu Kona takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Avisu Kona checks a leg kick.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut.
Dankovich tried to counter with a leg kick but Avisu Kona avoided it.#T3#
Dankovich looks for the body kick but Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Avisu Kona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dankovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Dankovich misses the target.
It seemed like Avisu Kona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dankovich stuns Avisu Kona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dankovich cracks Avisu Kona with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Avisu Kona throws a body punch but Dankovich moves out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick
and Dankovich counters with a solid body kick.
Dankovich looks to land a body kick but Avisu Kona moved away.
Dankovich keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dankovich slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Dankovich throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dankovich lands a right hook to the body.
Dankovich lands a really nice looking cross but Avisu Kona seems unphased. #T4#
Dankovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dankovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avisu Kona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dankovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Avisu Kona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight left.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avisu Kona misses with a right hand
and Dankovich counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dankovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Dankovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avisu Kona's head backwards.
Avisu Kona gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Anzor Dankovich!
Anzor Dankovich decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SMASH: Roy vs Sito     
Date:   May 13, 2022
#R1#
Avisu Kona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Avisu Kona misses with a leg kick
and McCarty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
McCarty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick
and McCarty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Avisu Kona.#CUT#It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
Avisu Kona lands with a nice combination. McCarty backs away looking to recover.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from McCarty.
Avisu Kona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as McCarty blocks the low kick.
McCarty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick which misses McCarty's front leg but catches the back leg as McCarty tries to avoid it.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Avisu Kona was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McCarty.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.
Avisu Kona throws the left hand but McCarty avoids the punch easily.
McCarty swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Avisu Kona slips a jab from McCarty.
Avisu Kona throws a sloppy body shot
and McCarty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
McCarty fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Avisu Kona to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Avisu Kona looks to clinch but McCarty throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Avisu Kona taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darren McCarty!

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Muller     
Date:   Apr 09, 2022
#R1#
Steel throws a leg kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Avisu Kona's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Avisu Kona scrambles back to his feet.
Avisu Kona throws out a powerful jab.
Steel attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Steel throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Steel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Steel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel misses with a right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Avisu Kona throws a looping overhand right but Steel ducks down to avoid it.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avisu Kona was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avisu Kona lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Avisu Kona throws a nice outside leg kick.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Steel throws a leg kick
and Avisu Kona counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel looks for the body kick but Avisu Kona saw that one coming. #T1#
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Avisu Kona's belly button to the back.
Steel slips under a jab from Avisu Kona.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Steel moved out of range nicely.
Donk. Steel catches Avisu Kona right on the button with a cross.
Steel moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a jab to Steel's midsection.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab, cross combination.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avisu Kona moves away.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avisu Kona connects with a solid leg kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Steel takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Avisu Kona.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona stuns Steel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Steel blocks a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Avisu Kona. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Avisu Kona.#T2#
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Avisu Kona defending well as Steel loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Steel thinking.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Steel.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Steel.
Avisu Kona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Avisu Kona rather than just go for the knockout.
Avisu Kona throws a series of punches but Steel avoids them all with ease.
Avisu Kona clobbers Steel with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Avisu Kona connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel throws out a loose jab but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steel is looking to land body kicks.
Steel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Steel misses with a hook. Avisu Kona ducked under it nicely.
Steel scores with a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona scores with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!#T3#
Avisu Kona scores with a nice right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Avisu Kona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avisu Kona lands with a right hand.
Avisu Kona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Avisu Kona moved away.
Avisu Kona tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Avisu Kona avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avisu Kona looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It looks like Avisu Kona has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Steel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to bum rush Steel with a series of wild strikes but Steel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
That kick from Avisu Kona tenderised Steel's leg. Steel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Avisu Kona's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Avisu Kona duly obliges.
Steel moves out of range as Avisu Kona strikes.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Steel throws a body kick. #T4#
Avisu Kona throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Avisu Kona is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Avisu Kona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel is looking to score with low kicks.
A lazy left from Avisu Kona finds it's target.
Steel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Avisu Kona lands.
Steel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
Steel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Avisu Kona throws out a powerful jab.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel is trying to counter with his kicks.
Avisu Kona checks a leg kick.
Steel works Avisu Kona's body with a nice hook.
Avisu Kona connects with a looping right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Avisu Kona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avisu Kona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel'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#
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Avisu Kona lands with a cross.
Avisu Kona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avisu Kona was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Steel misses with a body kick.
Avisu Kona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Avisu Kona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Steel's hands.
Steel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avisu Kona's head backwards.
Avisu Kona connects with a body shot that sends Steel's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avisu Kona scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Avisu Kona does it's job there.
A nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel takes one to the chin there.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice shot by Avisu Kona.
Steel walks into a left hand.
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Avisu Kona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Steel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avisu Kona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
Avisu Kona getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Avisu Kona scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Steel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Steel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Avisu Kona cracks Steel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Steel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Avisu Kona finish him? #ROC#Steel is rocked!
Avisu Kona cracks Steel with a left hook right on the temple and Steel goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Avisu Kona lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Steel is OK!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santu Avisu Kona!
A less than humble Santu Avisu Kona misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: SMASH: Dankovic vs Kona     
Date:   Mar 25, 2022
#R1#
Avisu Kona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dankovich avoids a punch combination nicely.
Avisu Kona connects with a body shot that sends Dankovich's belly button to the back.
Dankovich throws a lazy uppercut
letting Avisu Kona counter with a right hand.
A good leg kick by Avisu Kona.
Dankovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avisu Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dankovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Avisu Kona.
Dankovich throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a left hand
and Dankovich counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dankovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Dankovich connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Avisu Kona finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Avisu Kona misses.
Dankovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Avisu Kona loads up on a big right hand but Dankovich slips the punch.
Dankovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avisu Kona tries a quick counter leg kick but Dankovich is wise to it.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick which misses Dankovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Dankovich tries to avoid it.
Avisu Kona lands with a nice body punch.
Avisu Kona's corner calls for a 1-2. Avisu Kona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Avisu Kona.
Dankovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Dankovich takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dankovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T2#
Avisu Kona lands with an uppercut that bounces Dankovich off the cage and back into range.
Dankovich throws a body kick that misses.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that Dankovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Dankovich also avoids with ease.
A little feinted left hand from Dankovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dankovich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avisu Kona at a distance.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dankovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avisu Kona moves away.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Dankovich misses its target.
Dankovich finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Avisu Kona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Dankovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Dankovich.
A little feinted left hand from Dankovich on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut. Dankovich saw that one coming.
Dankovich jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dankovich throws out a loose jab but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Avisu Kona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avisu Kona 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.
Avisu Kona cracks a nice hook into Dankovich's ribs.
Avisu Kona connects with a nice looking jab. #CUT2#It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Avisu Kona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dankovich's sensitive parts.
Dankovich uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Dankovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook
enabling Dankovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Avisu Kona lands with a nice body punch.
Dankovich loads up on a big right hand but Avisu Kona slips the punch.
Avisu Kona scoring well with a low kick there.
Avisu Kona looks to land a right hand but Dankovich moved out of range.
Avisu Kona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dankovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona connects with a right hand. Dankovich shakes it off.#T4##CL#
Dankovich gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Avisu Kona lands a hook that snaps the head of Dankovich backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dankovich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dankovich misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Avisu Kona breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Dankovich's head but Dankovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Dankovich is just out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick that is checked#KD#
and Dankovich counters with a nice right hand that sends Avisu Kona toppling to the canvas! Avisu Kona scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dankovich finish him?!
A big right from Dankovich misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona throws a combination that misses
and Dankovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles Avisu Kona's knee momentarily.
Avisu Kona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avisu Kona cracks Dankovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anzor Dankovich's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Avisu Kona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a jab.
Dankovich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A clash of legs there as Dankovich blocks the low kick.
Dankovich drops his hands momentarily and Avisu Kona takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Avisu Kona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avisu Kona connects with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avisu Kona walks into a jab.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Dankovich moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona. #KD#
Dankovich cracks Avisu Kona with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dankovich has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Avisu Kona to stand back up!#ROC#Avisu Kona is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crack! Dankovich connects with the perfect overhand right and Avisu Kona falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Dankovich!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anzor Dankovich!
Anzor Dankovich retains his heavyweight title!
Anzor Dankovich was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: SMASH: Johnson vs McDonald     
Date:   Feb 25, 2022
#R1#
Martinyuk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Martinyuk thinks about countering with a head kick.
Avisu Kona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Martinyuk throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona with the inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab to the body
and Avisu Kona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Avisu Kona.
A good leg kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.#CL2#
Avisu Kona clinches up against the cage.
Martinyuk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Martinyuk misses with a punch to the body.
Martinyuk lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Avisu Kona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinyuk trying to control the position but instead, Avisu Kona has worked for underhooks and has pushed Martinyuk into the cage.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martinyuk.#T1#
Avisu Kona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Martinyuk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Martinyuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Avisu Kona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona loads up on a big right hand but Martinyuk slips the punch.
Martinyuk drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Avisu Kona with a nice cross.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Martinyuk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avisu Kona has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Martinyuk finds it's way round the side to connect with Avisu Kona's head.
Avisu Kona throws a looping overhand right but Martinyuk ducks down to avoid it.
Martinyuk staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick from Avisu Kona, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avisu Kona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Martinyuk is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Avisu Kona stuns Martinyuk with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab.
Avisu Kona misses with a leg kick
and Martinyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinyuk throws a leg kick which misses Avisu Kona's front leg but catches the back leg as Avisu Kona tries to avoid it.
Avisu Kona digs a good body shot into Martinyuk's ribs.#CL2#
Avisu Kona closes the distance and pushes Martinyuk back into the cage.#BC2#
Avisu Kona breaks the clinch.
Martinyuk is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.#CL2#
Avisu Kona moves into the clinch.
Martinyuk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Martinyuk.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avisu Kona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martinyuk tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it. #T3##BC2#
Avisu Kona breaks the clinch.
Martinyuk walks into a stiff left hand from Avisu Kona.
Donk. Martinyuk catches Avisu Kona right on the button with a cross.
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.
It looked like Martinyuk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Martinyuk looks to land a right hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range.
Nice cross by Avisu Kona.
Martinyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Martinyuk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Avisu Kona misses with an attempted mid kick.
Martinyuk jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Avisu Kona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Martinyuk bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook
and Martinyuk counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Avisu Kona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Martinyuk paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T4#
Avisu Kona misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martinyuk uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Avisu Kona has time to react.
A low kick from Avisu Kona is predictable there
and Martinyuk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avisu Kona scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Martinyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona throws a jab when Martinyuk was well out of range.
Martinyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Avisu Kona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Avisu Kona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Martinyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martinyuk. Avisu Kona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martinyuk moves away.
Martinyuk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Avisu Kona swings widly with a right hand
and Martinyuk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Martinyuk swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Martinyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinyuk manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Avisu Kona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avisu Kona scores with a jab to the body.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinyuk.
Jab from Avisu Kona.#T1#
Avisu Kona dodges the punch combination from Martinyuk.
Martinyuk avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the body
and Martinyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Martinyuk takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Martinyuk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Martinyuk's shoulder, as Martinyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona feints and then cracks Martinyuk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martinyuk down.
Avisu Kona connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Martinyuk's hands.
Avisu Kona lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Martinyuk falls backwards - clearly groggy! Avisu Kona dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Our winner, Santu Avisu Kona, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: SMASH: Menezes vs Garcia     
Date:   Feb 04, 2022
#R1#
McCarty dodges the punch combination from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McCarty eats them both and turns towards Avisu Kona to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT2#It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
McCarty swings for the body but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
McCarty moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#KD#
McCarty drops Avisu Kona with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Avisu Kona looks back up at him and smiles so McCarty waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Avisu Kona is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCarty throws a pinpoint strike between Avisu Kona's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Avisu Kona crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and McCarty scores a great knockout victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren McCarty!
Darren McCarty retains his heavyweight title!

 

Event: SMASH: Floyd vs Menshikov 3     
Date:   Dec 29, 2021
#R1#
Avisu Kona throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona misses with a lunging right hand
and Bishop counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avisu Kona thinking.
Avisu Kona throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Bishop to counter with a crisp jab.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Avisu Kona tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bishop is able to avoid easily.
Bishop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Avisu Kona throws a jab when Bishop was well out of range.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avisu Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bishop was well out of range. Poor timing from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avisu Kona was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
A big left from Avisu Kona misses.
Bishop slips under a jab.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avisu Kona's hands.
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!
Avisu Kona with a nice calf kick.
Avisu Kona lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Avisu Kona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bishop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop connects with the punch.#T1#
Bishop lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bishop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A cross from Avisu Kona lands.
Bishop checks a low kick from Avisu Kona.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A punch combination from Bishop misses.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Avisu Kona lands a jab.
Bishop throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop feints and then cracks Avisu Kona's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Avisu Kona down.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bishop.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Bishop.
Avisu Kona throws a nice looking combination but Bishop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.#T2#
Avisu Kona gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bishop.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bishop stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bishop 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.
Bishop lands with a nice combination. Avisu Kona backs away looking to recover.
Bishop throws a body punch but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Bishop misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avisu Kona.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bishop.
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Avisu Kona throws a good cross that connects.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Avisu Kona lands a leg kick that knocks Bishop off balance momentarily.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Bishop lands a leg kick that knocks Avisu Kona off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Bishop misses.
Bishop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bishop thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bishop misses with a low kick.
Avisu Kona displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Avisu Kona takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bishop moves out of range as Avisu Kona strikes.
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Avisu Kona cracks Bishop with a good jab.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Avisu Kona counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Avisu Kona with a hook.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Avisu Kona looks to throw the jab but Bishop is out of range. #T4#
Bishop takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop looks to land a right hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range.
Bishop ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Bishop tests Avisu Kona's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona lands with a nice combination. Bishop backs away looking to recover.
Avisu Kona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bishop.
Bishop swinging wildly here.
Bishop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bishop looks to land a left hand but Avisu Kona moved out of range nicely.
Bishop takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Avisu Kona misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santu Avisu Kona will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bishop.
Bishop jabs Avisu Kona to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avisu Kona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Avisu Kona bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop's head backwards.
Bishop connects with a body shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avisu Kona checks the leg kick.
Avisu Kona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bishop takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bishop moves forwards but Avisu Kona connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is getting worse.
Bishop walks into a straight right hand from Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop is looking to slow Avisu Kona down with leg kicks.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona jabs Bishop to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook.
Bishop throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Avisu Kona let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Avisu Kona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bishop looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Bishop.
Bishop staying out of range there.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bishop might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avisu Kona throws a poor cross that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice leg kick.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona throws out a counter right but Bishop avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Avisu Kona - just one landing.
Avisu Kona jabs at Bishop's body.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avisu Kona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a lazy right hand but Avisu Kona sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Avisu Kona swinging wildly here.
Bishop is looking for a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bishop swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Bishop lands a jab.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Avisu Kona connects with a jab.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Bishop moves out of range of the leg kick from Avisu Kona.
Bishop looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avisu Kona throws a body punch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bishop takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop throws a body kick that misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A cross from Avisu Kona lands.
Jab by Avisu Kona.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T3#
Bishop throws a low kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range easily.
Bishop takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Avisu Kona defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Bishop wants to land a leg kick but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Bishop connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Avisu Kona's hands.
Avisu Kona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona lands a nice hook to Bishop's body. Bishop takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Avisu Kona moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avisu Kona manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Bishop.
It seemed like Avisu Kona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avisu Kona throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bishop jabs at Avisu Kona's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Bishop throws a body kick that misses.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Bishop tries to work over Avisu Kona's front leg with a kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook. Bishop ducked under it nicely.
Bishop blocks a jab.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop strikes.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bishop jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Avisu Kona moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
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#
Bishop looks for the body kick but Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Avisu Kona's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bishop on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Avisu Kona moves forwards but Bishop connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bishop is looking to score with low kicks.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona with a nice calf kick.
Bishop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Avisu Kona swinging wildly here.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bishop 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.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona gets cracked there but stands up to it. #T1#
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bishop lands the left hand.
Bishop tries a low kick but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Bishop doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bishop misses the jab.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Bishop's head but Bishop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avisu Kona missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
A combination from Avisu Kona does no damage.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Nice shot lands for Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a solid leg kick but Avisu Kona takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bishop.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Avisu Kona moves away and avoids it.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick but Bishop sees it coming and moves out of range.
Avisu Kona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Keith Bishop 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.
Avisu Kona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook.
Bishop moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop throws a leg kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Avisu Kona looks to land a right hand but Bishop moved out of range.
Bishop will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bishop slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a body punch but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avisu Kona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bishop - the referee stops the clock and Avisu Kona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bishop. Avisu Kona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Avisu Kona feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bishops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bishop misses with a shot to the body
letting Avisu Kona counter with a right hand.
Avisu Kona chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Avisu Kona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bishop throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop.
Avisu Kona stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2#Keith Bishop's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Avisu Kona pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bishop back to the cage. Avisu Kona follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Avisu Kona is looking to land body kicks.
Santu Avisu Kona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop looks to throw a body kick
and Avisu Kona counters with a stiff right hand.
Bishop missing with a left hand there. Avisu Kona was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bishop motions for Avisu Kona to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop throws out a leg kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range and Bishop only half commits.
Bishop misses with a combination
and Avisu Kona counters with a one-two to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Avisu Kona jabs at Bishop's body.
Bishop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Avisu Kona manages to avoid it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Avisu Kona!
A lazy left from Avisu Kona finds it's target.
Bishop misses with a right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice body shot.
Bishop lands a jab to the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Bishop throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avisu Kona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bishop at a distance.
Bishop misses with a double jab.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Avisu Kona punishes Bishop's body with a nice straight punch.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avisu Kona lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bishop's sensitive parts.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!

Post fight, Santu Avisu Kona took to the microphone: 'Thanks for this great fight Keith "The Hammer " Bishop only respect maybe you should take the money and run your old no diss only facts '.
In defeat, Keith Bishop stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill Be Back Fans'.

 

Event: SMASH: Torsten vs Edmond     
Date:   Nov 05, 2021
#R1#
McCarty on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CUT2#It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
Avisu Kona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
McCarty swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McCarty throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Avisu Kona fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarty.
Avisu Kona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarty.
McCarty lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Avisu Kona backs up against the cage.
Avisu Kona cracks a nice hook into McCarty's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - McCarty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCarty takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCarty takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Avisu Kona connects with the punch.#ROC2#McCarty is rocked!
McCarty tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avisu Kona was well out of range. Poor timing from McCarty.
McCarty takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh McCarty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarty just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Avisu Kona drops McCarty with a naaaaasty hook - McCarty is in real trouble here! Avisu Kona dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Santu Avisu Kona rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: SMASH: Murphy vs Chaos     
Date:   Oct 23, 2021
#R1#
Rawse fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avisu Kona avoids it really well and circles away.
Avisu Kona doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Avisu Kona finds it's way through Rawse's defenses.
Avisu Kona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Avisu Kona.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Rawse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Avisu Kona cracks Rawse with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
Avisu Kona tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona lands with an overhand left.
Rawse avoids a kick to the body.
Rawse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Avisu Kona lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rawse will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut
and Avisu Kona takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab.
Rawse shoots in but no luck this time.
Rawse moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Rawse is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona works Rawse's body with a nice hook.
A right-left combo lands from Rawse.
Rawse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD#
Rawse closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Avisu Kona quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse controlling the action here.
Rawse stops Avisu Kona from getting back to his feet.
Avisu Kona has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Rawse takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rawse has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Rawse passes into side control, despite Avisu Kona's attempt to control the position.
Rawse trying to control the action but Avisu Kona is working from the bottom.
Rawse working away.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rawse has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Rawse trying to control the action but Avisu Kona is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rawse misses with a looping left.
Rawse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avisu Kona.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Rawse instigates a clinch.
Avisu Kona blocks an elbow strike.
Rawse is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son. #BC2#
Avisu Kona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Rawse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A nice side step and Avisu Kona releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avisu Kona scores with a decent looking hook.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.
Rawse was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawse takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avisu Kona connects with a nice looking jab.
Rawse throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona throws a big shot that misses.
A left lands for Rawse.
Santu Avisu Kona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Avisu Kona looks to land a right hand but Rawse moved out of range.
Rawse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Avisu Kona throws out a counter right but Rawse avoids it with no problem.
Rawse shoots in for a double leg but Avisu Kona sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Rawse swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rawse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona lands with a hook. Rawse tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santu Avisu Kona 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#
Avisu Kona lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rawse backs up against the cage.
Rawse misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Rawse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avisu Kona connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rawse scrambles back to his feet.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
Avisu Kona moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rawse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rawse walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rawse throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Avisu Kona's waist but Avisu Kona gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rawse off to one side.
Rawse moves in looking to clinch but Avisu Kona pushes him off.
Rawse throws a body punch but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse throws a right hand that Avisu Kona ducks under and follows up with a left that Avisu Kona also avoids with ease.
Avisu Kona lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rawse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rawse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
Avisu Kona lands with a right hand.
Oh Rawse is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawse seems to have got his legs back now.
Rawse throws a jab when Avisu Kona was well out of range.#T1#
Rawse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawse gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Avisu Kona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawse avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick.
Avisu Kona scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse is looking to clinch.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick but Rawse moves out of range.
Rawse takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avisu Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rawse.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona thumps Rawse with a low kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a low kick.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Avisu Kona lands a slapping body shot. #T2#
Rawse moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rawse on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rawse scores with a nice right hand.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Avisu Kona lands with a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
Avisu Kona looks to land a body kick but Rawse moved away.
Avisu Kona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rawse smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Avisu Kona with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona is looking to slow Rawse down with leg kicks.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a sloppy head kick and Rawse moves out of range easily.
Rawse feinted with a counter takedown.#KD#
Rawse throws a left that rocks Avisu Kona and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Rawse dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Avisu Kona regain composure! #ROC#Avisu Kona is rocked!#T3#
Avisu Kona wants to control but Rawse postures up.
Avisu Kona is still in real trouble! Can Rawse finish him?
Rawse is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Rawse working away.
Avisu Kona trying to remain calm as Rawse controls from the top position.
Rawse's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Avisu Kona is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rawse asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Rawse tries to move into full mount but can't pass Avisu Kona's legs.
Avisu Kona seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Avisu Kona stops Rawse from passing to mount. #T4#
Avisu Kona is pushing Rawse's head away, looking to escape. Rawse manages to hold on to the position though.
Rawse tries to move to mount but Avisu Kona blocks the move with his legs.
Rawse happy to just control the position for now.
Avisu Kona stops Rawse from passing to mount.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rawse has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Jab, jab by Avisu Kona - just one landing.
Avisu Kona misses with a series of wild punches.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawse cracks Avisu Kona with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rawse takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rawse shoots for a takedown but Avisu Kona saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avisu Kona misses with a double jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rawse is defended easily by Avisu Kona.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Rawse. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawse fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rawse looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rawse.
Rawse slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a right hand #TD#
and Rawse decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Avisu Kona's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Avisu Kona wants to stand and escape but Rawse is having none of it.
Avisu Kona has momentary wrist control but Rawse slips an elbow through the middle.
Avisu Kona is looking to stand up but Rawse isn't so interested in that idea.
Rawse not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rawse stops Avisu Kona from standing up.
Rawse wants to pass the guard but Avisu Kona is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rawse avoids the head kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight left.
Rawse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rawse swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse lands a really nice looking cross but Avisu Kona seems unphased.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy right hand but Rawse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rawse has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avisu Kona finds it's way round the side to connect with Rawse's head.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot that snaps Rawse's head back.
Avisu Kona swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Rawse's ribcage but misses.
Rawse shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Avisu Kona but Avisu Kona pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3##CL#
Rawse moves into the clinch.
I was talking to Rawse's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avisu Kona being controlled against the cage.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Rawse controls the action.
Santu Avisu Kona is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Avisu Kona wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avisu Kona is trying to break the clinch but Rawse has him pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rawse throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Avisu Kona blocks it with crossed arms.
Ricky Rawse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avisu Kona prevents the takedown attempt.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!

Santu Avisu Kona decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SYN 813 Toivonen vs. Camara     
Date:   Jul 10, 2021
#R1#
Avisu Kona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Namasuzuki only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Namasuzuki makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona avoids a kick to the body.
Avisu Kona thumps Namasuzuki with a low kick.
Namasuzuki misses with a takedown attempt - Avisu Kona sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Namasuzuki gets a double leg takedown into Avisu Kona's guard.
Namasuzuki stops Avisu Kona from standing up.
Namasuzuki wants to pass the guard but Avisu Kona is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#ES#
Avisu Kona scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook. Avisu Kona ducked under it nicely.
Avisu Kona throwing a counter right hand but Namasuzuki manages to avoid it.
Avisu Kona lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T1#
Namasuzuki misses with an uppercut. Avisu Kona saw that one coming.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona scores with a jab to the head.
Namasuzuki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Avisu Kona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Avisu Kona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Avisu Kona connects with a crisp jab.
Namasuzuki keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Namasuzuki is just out of range.
Namasuzuki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Namasuzuki does it's job there.
Avisu Kona is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namasuzuki. #T2#
Avisu Kona jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Namasuzuki ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona connects with an inside leg kick.
Namasuzuki avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight right.
Namasuzuki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Namasuzuki finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #TD2#
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Avisu Kona is looking for a sweep.
Avisu Kona is not content to let Namasuzuki control the position.
Avisu Kona tries to improve position but can't. #T3##ES#
Avisu Kona bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Namasuzuki.
An attempted straight right counter from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Namasuzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona cracks Namasuzuki with a right hand to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook.
Namasuzuki checks a low kick from Avisu Kona.
A shot to the liver by Namasuzuki. Beautiful body shot.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Namasuzuki's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Namasuzuki misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a jab to the head.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab.#T4#
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Namasuzuki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Namasuzuki moves out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Namasuzuki blocks it.
Namasuzuki connects with a looping right hand.
Namasuzuki throws a front kick aimed at Avisu Kona's knee but Avisu Kona avoids it well. #CL2#
Namasuzuki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Our sources have told us that Avisu Kona has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Namasuzuki tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Avisu Kona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab.
And Namasuzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Avisu Kona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Namasuzuki walks forward, straight into a front kick from Avisu Kona.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A nice inside leg kick there by Avisu Kona. That's going to slow Namasuzuki down.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping left.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona falls off balance throwing a combination
and Namasuzuki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Namasuzuki with a nice calf kick.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Namasuzuki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Avisu Kona missing with a left hand there. Namasuzuki was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Namasuzuki tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Avisu Kona dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Namasuzuki. That did some damage!
Namasuzuki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Namasuzuki throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Avisu Kona to counter with a crisp jab. #TD2#
Namasuzuki shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Namasuzuki was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona struggling a bit here.
Namasuzuki trying to control the position but Avisu Kona is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Namasuzuki wants to stand but Avisu Kona has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Avisu Kona wants to get back to his feet but Namasuzuki is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Avisu Kona is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T2#
Avisu Kona looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki has a couple of punches blocked by Avisu Kona.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Namasuzuki. #BC#
Avisu Kona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Avisu Kona scores with the left hand. Namasuzuki knows he should have avoided that one.
Namasuzuki avoids the body shot from Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki throws the kick towards the body but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Namasuzuki throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Namasuzuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avisu Kona looks to throw the jab but Namasuzuki is out of range.
A big right from Namasuzuki misses.
Namasuzuki scores with a body shot. #T3#
Avisu Kona scores with a crisp jab that stopped Namasuzuki in his tracks.
Namasuzuki staying out of range there.
Namasuzuki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Namasuzuki throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head but Namasuzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Namasuzuki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Namasuzuki throws an overhand right that lands on Avisu Kona's shoulder, as Avisu Kona tries to avoid the shot.
Namasuzuki lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Namasuzuki is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Namasuzuki uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Namasuzuki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Namasuzuki throws a hook but Avisu Kona avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona lands a slapping body shot.
Namasuzuki looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab from Namasuzuki.#T4#
Avisu Kona lands a head shot.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Namasuzuki misses with a straight left.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot
and Namasuzuki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Namasuzuki moves away.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona blocks a low kick nicely.
Namasuzuki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Namasuzuki pivots, looking for a leg kick but Avisu Kona is out of range and Namasuzuki settles back down.
Avisu Kona fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Namasuzuki is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Namasuzuki! But no joy.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A jab from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Namasuzuki has time to react.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Namasuzuki's head but Namasuzuki sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Namasuzuki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Namasuzuki on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avisu Kona. Avisu Kona obviously looking to wear him down.
Avisu Kona shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Avisu Kona lands with a shot to the body.
Namasuzuki thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Avisu Kona if he has to take too many more of those.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that Namasuzuki ducks under and follows up with a left that Namasuzuki also avoids with ease.
Namasuzuki feints a counter leg kick.
Namasuzuki looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Avisu Kona throws a shot from downtown. Namasuzuki moves away and avoids it.
Namasuzuki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Namasuzuki counters with a single leg into guard. Avisu Kona didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Avisu Kona manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Namasuzuki controls the action.
Namasuzuki throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Namasuzuki throws a head punch that misses.
Namasuzuki lands a nice shot to the body.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Namasuzuki tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Namasuzuki can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Namasuzuki misses with a short punch on the inside.
Namasuzuki gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avisu Kona is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.
Pupuki Namasuzuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Namasuzuki tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Namasuzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Namasuzuki.
A right handed body shot lands from Namasuzuki.
A head punch on the inside from Namasuzuki fails to land.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Namasuzuki is leaning against Avisu Kona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Namasuzuki lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow. #T3##BC#
Avisu Kona pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Namasuzuki's shoulder, as Namasuzuki tries to avoid the shot.
Namasuzuki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
And Namasuzuki tries to counter it with a takedown but Avisu Kona pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Namasuzuki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses the body punch
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Avisu Kona's knee momentarily.
Namasuzuki fails with the takedown.
Santu Avisu Kona is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Avisu Kona fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Avisu Kona 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.
Namasuzuki is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Avisu Kona gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Namasuzuki to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Avisu Kona wriggles free and stands up. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
A jab from Namasuzuki misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Avisu Kona.
Namasuzuki misses with a hook.
Namasuzuki tries to clinch up but Avisu Kona circles away and keeps his distance.
Namasuzuki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avisu Kona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight left.
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Namasuzuki moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Namasuzuki.
Avisu Kona was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Avisu Kona tries to bum rush Namasuzuki with a series of wild strikes but Namasuzuki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pupuki Namasuzuki.
I think Avisu Kona 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!

Santu Avisu Kona bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: SYN 803 Whymer vs. Al Din     
Date:   Jun 07, 2021
#R1#
Avisu Kona misses the jab.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Branca's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Avisu Kona finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Branca moved out of range nicely.
Branca appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Avisu Kona misses with a lunging right hand #CL#
and Branca counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Branca.
Branca digs a right hand into Avisu Kona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avisu Kona's gas tank.
Branca tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Branca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Branca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action. #BC2#
Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch.
Branca has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Avisu Kona connects with a good right hand that stumbles Branca. Branca circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Branca slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy head kick
and Branca counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Avisu Kona throws a head kick but Branca moves out of range.
It appears Branca was looking to counter with a kick there.
Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Branca.
A jab from Branca misses.
Avisu Kona tries a low kick but Branca avoids it.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Branca misses with a low kick.
Branca misses with an attempted mid kick.
Avisu Kona takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avisu Kona misses with a lunging right hand
letting Branca counter with a right hand.
Avisu Kona scores with a punch to the head.
Branca misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Avisu Kona throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Branca scores with a nice head shot.
Avisu Kona throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Branca ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Branca jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona throws a predictable looking body shot
and Branca counters with a nice low kick that buckles Avisu Kona's knee momentarily.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick that is checked
and Branca counters with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Avisu Kona crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Branca - the referee stops the clock and Avisu Kona gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Branca. Avisu Kona manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Avisu Kona looks winded!
Branca darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Avisu Kona throws out a leg kick but Branca moves out of range and Avisu Kona only half commits.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Branca.
Avisu Kona throws a shot from downtown. Branca moves away and avoids it.
Branca misses with an uppercut.
Branca is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Branca looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Branca explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Branca tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Avisu Kona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Branca circles away quickly and effectively.
Avisu Kona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Branca looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Branca cracks Avisu Kona with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Avisu Kona moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Branca avoids it easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Avisu Kona blocks the leg kick.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch but Avisu Kona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the body from Avisu Kona misses
and Branca counters with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Avisu Kona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Branca.
Avisu Kona throws a low kick, looking for Branca's leg but Branca calmly moves out of range.
Avisu Kona throws a nice head kick! #CUT2#It looks like Joao Cajo Branca has been cut.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a jab when Branca was well out of range.
It looked like Branca was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Avisu Kona.
Branca misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona.
Branca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Avisu Kona paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Branca throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona blocks a leg kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook
and Branca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avisu Kona changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Avisu Kona misses with the combination.
Branca lands a slapping body shot.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Avisu Kona throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Branca counters with a solid body kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a double jab
and Branca counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Branca scores with a decent looking hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Joao Cajo Branca dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joao Cajo Branca's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##KD#
Branca drops Avisu Kona with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Avisu Kona looks back up at him and smiles so Branca waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC#Avisu Kona is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Avisu Kona gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Branca points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Avisu Kona wakes up just in time to hear Branca thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joao Cajo Branca!
A victorious Joao Cajo Branca thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SYN TBD2     
Date:   Apr 30, 2021
#R1#
Kapisi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kapisi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Avisu Kona takes a swing at Kapisi's ribcage but misses.
Good leg kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kapisi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Avisu Kona takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona lands a slapping body shot.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body. Kapisi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avisu Kona jabs Kapisi right on the nose. Kapisi blinks but takes it well.
Kapisi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Kapisi throws a shot from downtown. Avisu Kona moves away and avoids it.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Kapisi.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Kapisi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Kapisi's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab from Kapisi misses.
Avisu Kona comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kapisi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona. #T1#
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Kapisi is just out of range.
Avisu Kona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi looks winded!
Kapisi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Avisu Kona works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kapisi avoids the head kick by Avisu Kona.
Kapisi throws a front kick aimed at Avisu Kona's knee but Avisu Kona avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Kapisi misses the target.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body. Kapisi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Avisu Kona with a nice calf kick.
Avisu Kona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapisi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Avisu Konas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Kapisi misses.
A low kick lands for Avisu Kona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kapisi's head.
Kapisi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Avisu Kona scores with the left hand. Kapisi knows he should have avoided that one.
Kapisi swings widly with a right hand
and Kapisi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kapisi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #ROC#Kapisi is rocked!#T2#
Avisu Kona throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kapisi is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kapisi seems to have recovered his senses.
and Avisu Kona counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Kapisi! He's just covering up as Avisu Kona starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Syn Gusmao vs Barbosa     
Date:   Apr 04, 2021
#R1#
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Jones on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Avisu Kona. That did some damage!
Jones 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.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Avisu Kona throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Avisu Kona.
Jones throws out a leg kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range and Jones only half commits.
Jones ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones moves out of range of the body kick.
Avisu Kona doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away. #T1#
Jones misses with a straight right. #TD#
Avisu Kona looking to score a takedown here. Jones is defending well but Avisu Kona drives through and ends up in Jones's guard.
Avisu Kona wants to stand but Jones has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Avisu Kona wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Jones's closed guard. He's half up but Jones has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Jones pivots and extends the arm, Avisu Kona falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Jones! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba Jones!
A very excited looking Bubba Jones made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Orochi     
Date:   Feb 06, 2021
#R1#
Neves blocks a head kick by Avisu Kona.
Neves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Neves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Neves has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Neves. Those never looked like landing.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that Neves semi-blocks. #CUT#It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Neves.
We've been told by Avisu Kona's head coaches at Fight Club elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Neves swings widly with a right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Avisu Kona defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Neves.
Neves takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Neves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Avisu Kona connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Neves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Avisu Kona.
Neves changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Neves misses with a takedown
and Avisu Kona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neves tries to clinch up
and Avisu Kona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Santu Avisu Kona is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Neves lands with a good body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a solid leg kick but Neves takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Avisu Kona.
A little jabbing left from Neves on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick but Neves moves out of range.
Avisu Kona connects with the punch.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Avisu Kona. Neves shrugs it off though.
Avisu Kona fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Neves.
Neves misses with a jab to the body
and Avisu Kona counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avisu Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neves was well out of range. Poor timing from Avisu Kona.
Neves throws a right hand that Avisu Kona ducks under and follows up with a left that Avisu Kona also avoids with ease.
It looked like Avisu Kona was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Neves.
Avisu Kona with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Neves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Neves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Avisu Kona back to the cage. Neves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neves has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Avisu Kona finds it's way round the side to connect with Neves's head.
Neves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
A head kick misses from Avisu Kona. #KD2#
Neves lands a big uppercut and Avisu Kona crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Avisu Kona looks OK. Neves waves Avisu Kona back to his feet!
Neves misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Avisu Kona misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a jab to the head.
Neves moves to clinch but Avisu Kona breaks away
and Avisu Kona counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Neves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neves throws a right and a left that Avisu Kona avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Avisu Kona blocks a jab.
Avisu Kona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Neves is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Avisu Kona lands with a slapping head kick. #T3#
Avisu Kona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Avisu Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neves was well out of range. Poor timing from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Neves throws out a loose jab but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Neves takes the fight into the clinch.
Neves blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Avisu Kona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Neves throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight right.
Avisu Kona will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick. #T4#
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neves looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Avisu Kona is fending him off so far but Neves persists. Nope, Avisu Kona circles away and we're back to standing.
Santu Avisu Kona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno Neves.
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking kick to the body. Neves takes a step back to recover.
Neves moves out of range as Avisu Kona throws a body kick.
Avisu Kona lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Neves walks into a left hand. #CUT#That has opened up Bruno Neves's cut even more.
Neves takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No luck for Neves with that takedown attempt.
Neves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#The cut above Bruno Neves's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Neves blocks a head kick by Avisu Kona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neves throws a sloppy body shot
and Avisu Kona counters with a left to the body.
Neves tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avisu Kona sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Neves somewhat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruno Neves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Neves throws a right hand that misses
and Avisu Kona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neves throws a jab when Avisu Kona was well out of range.
Neves throws a hook to the side of Avisu Kona's head but Avisu Kona sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Neves fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab from Neves.#TD2#
Neves throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Avisu Kona was covering up waiting for the punch and Neves finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Avisu Kona wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Neves manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR#
Neves is trying to control. Avisu Kona wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Neves stops Avisu Kona from getting back to his feet.
Avisu Kona trying to hold on to Neves's head to control him but Neves postures up.
Avisu Kona scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Neves manages to mount him!
Avisu Kona wants to hold on but Neves pushes him away.
Avisu Kona sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T2#
Avisu Kona is trying to maintain the position but Neves is very close to passing his half guard.
Avisu Kona wants to get back to his feet.
Neves stalling.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand. #T3#
Neves controlling the action here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Avisu Kona is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick from Avisu Kona, right into the meat of the thigh.
Neves dives in and grabs Avisu Kona's left leg, looking for a takedown. Avisu Kona pushes down on Neves's head and hops out.
A left and a right from Neves both land. Nice combination.
Avisu Kona moves into range and connects with a jab.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Neves.
Avisu Kona looks to land a combination but Neves avoids it well.
Avisu Kona misses with a body kick.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Neves. Avisu Kona does a little dance to reset his feet.
Neves connects with a body shot that sends Avisu Kona's belly button to the back.
Avisu Kona stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Avisu Kona wants it to stay on the feet.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping left.
Avisu Kona scores with a 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!
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona throws an off balance right hand
and Neves connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy body kick
and Neves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avisu Kona thinking.
Neves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avisu Kona. #TD2#
Neves scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Neves staying calm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avisu Kona wants to control but Neves postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruno Neves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Neves's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Avisu Kona keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Avisu Kona moves out of range as Neves strikes.
Avisu Kona tries a head kick but it misses. #TD2#
Neves gets a takedown into half guard.
Avisu Kona preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Still in half guard, Neves seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand up here but Neves is controlling him well. #T1#
Neves wants to pass to mount but Avisu Kona is defending the position.
Bruno Neves has got the better of the ground game so far.
Neves prevents Avisu Kona from standing back up.
Neves wants to get back to his feet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Avisu Kona is trying to stand up here but Neves is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the strikes.
Neves drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avisu Kona. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Neves.
It looked like Avisu Kona wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Avisu Kona thuds a left hand into Neves's body.
Neves tries to clinch
and Avisu Kona finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Neves takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neves fails with a takedown attempt.
Neves misses with a body shot.
Avisu Kona tries a head kick but it misses. #CL2#
Neves has Avisu Kona up against the cage in a clinch.
Neves tries to circle away but Avisu Kona has him pinned against the cage.
Avisu Kona has had enough of the clinch but Neves keeps him there for the moment.
Neves can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action. #T3#
Neves keeps control of Avisu Kona as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Neves can't break the clinch.
Neves misses with some punches.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Neves takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Neves tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing Neves back against the cage.
Neves has Avisu Kona pressed against the cage, preventing Avisu Kona from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Avisu Kona escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #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.
Avisu Kona slaps away a takedown attempt from Neves, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Neves with a jab.
Avisu Kona thuds his right hand into Neves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Avisu Kona dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Avisu Kona.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona feints and then cracks Neves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Neves down.
Avisu Kona throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#Bruno Neves's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Avisu Kona with the inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tests Neves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Avisu Kona slips a jab and a cross from Neves.
A shot to the body from Avisu Kona misses
enabling Neves to counter with a crisp jab.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy head kick #CL2#
and Neves counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Neves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santu Avisu Kona!

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

 

Event: SMASH: Bee vs Kona     
Date:   Jan 09, 2021
#R1#
Avisu Kona staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avisu Kona! But no joy.
Bee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Avisu Kona.
It looked like Bee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Avisu Kona throws a sloppy head kick and Bee moves out of range easily.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Avisu Kona wants to land a leg kick but Bee is out of range.
Bee blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab lands there for Avisu Kona.#CUT2#It looks like Inspektor Bee has been cut.
Bee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bee moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avisu Kona misses with a few strikes there.
Avisu Kona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Bee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Avisu Kona is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bee with a body shot.
A low kick from Avisu Kona misses
and Bee counters with a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook.
Bee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Avisu Kona lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bee slips a straight right by Avisu Kona.
As Avisu Kona looks to move away, Bee throws a big counter combo but Avisu Kona just gets out of the way.
Bee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
A quick step to the side and Bee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.
Bee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avisu Kona scores with a push kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bee.
Bee misses the jab.
Avisu Kona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a leg kick
and Bee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Avisu Kona thinking. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Bee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bee is looking to land body kicks.
Avisu Kona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Avisu Kona throws a looping overhand right but Bee ducks down to avoid it.
Avisu Kona fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Avisu Kona.
Bee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Avisu Kona pushes Bee away with a front kick.
Avisu Kona looks for the body kick but Bee saw that one coming.
Avisu Kona connects with a body shot that sends Bee's belly button to the back.
Bee checks a low kick from Avisu Kona.
Some bone on bone action there as Avisu Kona checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T3#
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Bee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Avisu Kona uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bee.
Avisu Kona throws a sloppy head kick and Bee moves out of range easily.
Bee throws a nice looking combination but Avisu Kona bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avisu Kona feints and then cracks Bee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bee down.
Avisu Kona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Avisu Kona connects with a body shot.
Bee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avisu Kona in his tracks.
Bee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Bee jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
A low kick lands for Bee. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona throws the left hand but Bee avoids the punch easily.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the body kick.
A nice side step and Avisu Kona releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from Bee.
Avisu Kona takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping left.
Avisu Kona digs a good hook to Bee's body.
Avisu Kona misses with a body kick.
It looked like Bee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.
Bee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avisu Kona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Inspektor Bee's cut.
That's time! Bee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Bee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avisu Kona throws out the jab.
Bee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avisu Kona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bee at a distance.
A low kick from Bee misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight right.
Bee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Avisu Kona makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Avisu Kona scores with a head kick. Bee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight left.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona connects with a solid leg kick.
Avisu Kona tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bee throws a wild body kick that Avisu Kona sees coming a mile off.
Bee blocks a head kick by Avisu Kona.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona looks to throw the jab but Bee is out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
Bee moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
Bee scores with a push kick.
Avisu Kona closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Bee misses.
Avisu Kona lands with a kick to the ribs.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bee moves away.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Bee.
Bee blocks a head kick by Avisu Kona.
Bee blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avisu Kona delivers a nice body kick.
Avisu Kona throws a body shot but no joy.
Avisu Kona throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bee stuns Avisu Kona with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
Avisu Kona throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy right hand but Bee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona jabs at Bee's body.
Avisu Kona lands with an uppercut that bounces Bee off the cage and back into range.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot #KD#
and Bee counters with a head kick that drops Avisu Kona!
Bee wants to get up but he can't break Avisu Kona's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avisu Kona has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avisu Kona wants to stand and escape but Bee is having none of it. #ES2#
Avisu Kona has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Bee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Avisu Kona being controlled against the cage.
Bee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #T3#
Bee lands an uppercut.
Bee tries to land knees in the clinch but Avisu Kona avoids the damage to the body.
Bee with a knee to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Avisu Kona avoids it.#BC2#
Avisu Kona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bee moves out of range.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot.
Bee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by Avisu Kona. Beautiful body shot.#KD#
Bee drops Avisu Kona with a right and a left! Bee comes rushing in but Avisu Kona regains his composure and manages to keep Bee in guard. #ROC#Avisu Kona is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU#
Bee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Avisu Kona is still on wobbly legs! Can Bee finish him?
Are you kidding me?! Bee ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Avisu Kona clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Inspektor Bee!
Inspektor Bee retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Inspektor Bee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Santu Avisu Kona was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like my opponent to be tested by USADA please!!!'.

 

Event: SMASH: McQuirre vs Barbosa     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Rooy fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Van Rooy 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.#ES#
Avisu Kona manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Van Rooy takes a shot to the head.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Rooy prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
Van Rooy blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tries to throw a body punch but Van Rooy avoids it by throwing Avisu Kona back against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rooy or not.
Van Rooy looks winded!
Van Rooy wants to stall.
Avisu Kona lands an uppercut.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Our sources have told us that Avisu Kona has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Avisu Kona pushes Van Rooy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rooy controls the action.
Avisu Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
A hook to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rooy controls his hands.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rooy's elbow.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona tries to throw a body punch but Van Rooy avoids it by throwing Avisu Kona back against the cage. #T2#
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Van Rooys head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Van Rooy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rooy's elbow.
Avisu Kona lands a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Van Rooy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avisu Kona pushes Van Rooy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.#T3#
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avisu Kona dips a shoulder and cracks Van Rooy with a mighty uppercut! Van Rooy falls back against the cage and Avisu Kona unloads with a barrage of strikes! Van Rooy is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Avisu Kona screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
After the fight, Santu Avisu Kona was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SMASH: Oxlade vs Pulkinen     
Date:   Sep 05, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Avisu Kona has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Bishop tries to keep at a distance but Avisu Kona has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avisu Kona moves away.
Avisu Kona is looking for a counter combo.#CL#
Avisu Kona closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bishop tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing Bishop back against the cage.
Bishop lands a body punch.
Avisu Kona tries to throw a body punch but Bishop avoids it by throwing Avisu Kona back against the cage.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
I was talking to Avisu Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bishop takes a shot to the head.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bishop tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bishop throws a head punch that misses.
Bishop blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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!
Avisu Kona lands with a light punch inside.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona. #T1##BC2#
Bishop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bishop checks a low kick from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Bishop throws a jab but it's blocked by Avisu Kona. #CL#
Avisu Kona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Avisu Kona takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bishop lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Bishop breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot that snaps Bishop's head back.
Avisu Kona wants to clinch up but Bishop keeps it at a distance.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Avisu Kona finds it's target.#CUT#It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Avisu Kona ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bishop moves away.
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!
Bishop takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses.
Bishop is looking to land body kicks.#T2#
Avisu Kona tries to clinch but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop tries to land a front kick but Avisu Kona steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Avisu Kona throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bishop's head.
Nice body kick from Bishop.
Bishop is looking to chop away at Avisu Kona's legs.
Bishop takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bishop blocks a head kick by Avisu Kona.
Bishop takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Bishop fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop misses with a low kick. #CL#
Avisu Kona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
Bishop stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Bishop does it's job there.#T3#
Avisu Kona fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bishop steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good work by Bishop as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing.
Bishop misses with a low kick as Avisu Kona jumps back.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Avisu Kona steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona is looking to slow Bishop down with leg kicks.
Bishop fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Avisu Kona blocks the leg kick.
A big right from Avisu Kona misses.
Avisu Kona is looking to wear down Bishop with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nice defenses there by Bishop.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bishop thuds his shin into the meat of Avisu Kona's side.
Bishop throws a shot from downtown. Avisu Kona moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Nice jab there from Bishop.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick lands for Bishop.
Bishop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bishop swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Avisu Kona closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bishop goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bishop shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bishop tried to score with a low kick but Avisu Kona checks it.
Bishop connects with a good right hand that stumbles Avisu Kona. Avisu Kona circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Avisu Kona drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Avisu Kona steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bishop. That one must have hurt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a lovely overhand right.
Avisu Kona swings for the body but Bishop moves out of range.
Bishop lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Bishop misses its intended target.
Keith Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bishop looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona wants to clinch.
Bishop thuds his right hand into Avisu Kona's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bishop 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.
Avisu Kona closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bishop. That's going to slow Avisu Kona down.
Bishop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop with a jab.
Avisu Kona misses with a head kick. #T1#
Avisu Kona misses with an attempted mid kick.
It seemed like Bishop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bishop throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bishop circles away from the clinch attempt.
Avisu Kona takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL#
Avisu Kona instigates a clinch.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Bishop's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bishop creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Bishop pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bishop looks to land a body kick but Avisu Kona moved away.
Bishop avoids the head kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild combination.
Avisu Kona will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Avisu Kona takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bishop defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Avisu Kona misses with a head kick. #T2#
Bishop defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot.
Jab, jab by Bishop - just one landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Bishop displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avisu Kona throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona tries a head kick but it misses.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bishop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Bishop throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bishop scores with a leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a nice inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bishop. Avisu Kona shrugs it off though.
Bishop lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Avisu Kona at a distance.
Bishop bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bishop lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Bishop scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
Avisu Kona misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Good leg kick by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Avisu Kona lands the left hand.
Avisu Kona gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Avisu Kona blocks a head kick by Bishop.
Bishop sizes up Avisu Kona with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A head kick misses from Avisu Kona.
Bishop closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Avisu Kona.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bishop.
Bishop throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Avisu Kona has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bishop.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Avisu Kona takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bishop scores with a crisp jab that stopped Avisu Kona in his tracks.
Bishop attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Avisu Kona misses with a leg kick.
Bishop looks to throw the jab but Avisu Kona is out of range.
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bishop.
Avisu Kona looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Decent striking displayed by Avisu Kona there.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Avisu Kona takes one to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bishop circles away quickly and effectively.
Bishop lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy left from Bishop finds it's target.
Bishop looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick from Bishop, right into the meat of the thigh.
Avisu Kona fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bishop manages to avoid it.
Bishop with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Avisu Kona slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keith Bishop's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Avisu Kona lands with a nice body kick.
Avisu Kona throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avisu Kona throws the kick towards the body but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Avisu Kona avoids it with no problem.
Avisu Kona moves out of range of the body kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bishop 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.
Avisu Kona looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Bishop unleashes a big counter combination but Avisu Kona bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bishop bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Avisu Kona's head backwards.
Avisu Kona takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Avisu Kona missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch lands to the side of Bishop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop moves away from the strike by Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop pushes Avisu Kona away with a front kick.
Avisu Kona misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bishop lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch lands to the side of Avisu Kona 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bishop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avisu Kona.#T1#
Bishop throws out a powerful jab.#ROC2#Avisu Kona is rocked!
Bishop uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avisu Kona.
Bishop throws a series of punches but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona is looking to counter the offense by Bishop and move into the clinch.
Avisu Kona is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Avisu Kona needs to keep his hands up - Bishop had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Avisu Kona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avisu Kona takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bishop circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Avisu Kona drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Bishop follows Avisu Kona to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keith Bishop!
Keith Bishop decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Santu Avisu Kona stepped up to the mic, saying 'I would like my opponent to be tested by USADA please!!!'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jul 26, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Scorpy gets tackled into the cage by Avisu Kona. Avisu Kona maintains the clinch.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scorpy backwards.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorpys head.
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Scorpy looks winded!
Scorpy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avisu Kona pushes Scorpy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona is working Scorpy over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avisu Kona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona gets through Scorpy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona gets through Scorpy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Scorpy backwards.
A short body shot lands from Avisu Kona as the two fighters clinch.
Avisu Kona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Avisu Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scorpys head. #T1#
A hook to the body from Avisu Kona.
A body shot lands from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona is working Scorpy over against the cage.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Scorpy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avisu Kona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona digs a right hand underneath Scorpy's ribcage. Scorpy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Scorpy backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Avisu Kona.
Still in the clinch, Avisu Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Scorpy.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#Scorpy is rocked!#KD#
Avisu Kona drops Scorpy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Scorpy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Scorpy is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
Avisu Kona pushes Scorpy against the cage. Avisu Kona is working some dirty boxing. Avisu Kona pushes off with a quick right hook! Scorpy goes down! Scorpy tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Avisu Kona moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 29, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Avisu Kona closes the distance and clinches.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Burns and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Avisu Kona lands with a right to the head.
Burns struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Burns misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Burns.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Burns.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Burns manages to break the clinch.
Avisu Kona throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Burns.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burns works over Avisu Kona's head and body with a nice combination.#KD2#
Burns drops Avisu Kona with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Avisu Kona looks back up at him and smiles so Burns waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #ROC2#Avisu Kona is rocked!#CL#
Avisu Kona has managed to clinch.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside. #ROC#Burns is rocked!
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Burns controls the action.
Avisu Kona pushes Burns back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Burns looks winded!
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
Avisu Kona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Burns.
A hook to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Avisu Kona is working Burns over against the cage.
Avisu Kona presses Burns against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Avisu Kona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a big uppercut that drops Burns! More strikes from Avisu Kona and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Burns lies dazed against the cage as Avisu Kona celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
A less than humble Santu Avisu Kona misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turkey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Avisu Kona closes the distance and clinches.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Turkey - that landed with a thud.
Avisu Kona scores with a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkey throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Avisu Kona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Our sources have told us that Avisu Kona has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona lands an uppercut.
Turkey prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avisu Kona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turkey .
Avisu Kona lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona scores with a shoulder strike.
Turkey throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Turkey .
Avisu Kona lands a hook that snaps the head of Turkey backwards.
Avisu Kona lands with a right to the head.
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Avisu Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avisu Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turkey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Turkey blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Turkey controls the action.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Turkey misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch. #T2#
Turkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Turkey .
Avisu Kona digs a right hand into Turkey 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turkey 's gas tank.
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!
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turkey throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona works on Turkey 's body with a couple of short punches.
Turkey looks winded!
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avisu Kona lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turkey backwards. #T3#
Avisu Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkey controls his hands.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand.
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turkey s head.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turkey or not.
Avisu Kona gets through Turkey 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
A left hand lands to the body for Avisu Kona.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona.
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!
Avisu Kona lands with a light punch inside.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch in the clinch.
Avisu Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkey controls his hands.
A nice left hand lands by Avisu Kona. #ROC#Turkey is rocked!#T4#
Avisu Kona dips a shoulder and cracks Turkey with a mighty uppercut! Turkey falls back against the cage and Avisu Kona unloads with a barrage of strikes! Turkey is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Avisu Kona screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

 

Event: UnderGround 1     
Date:   Sep 07, 2019
#R1#
Dorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avisu Kona. #CL#
Avisu Kona has Dorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
Dorn prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Dorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Dorn tries to keep at a distance but Avisu Kona has taken the fight into the clinch.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
Dorn lands with a left to the head.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona pushes Dorn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Dorn controls the action.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Avisu Kona is controlling him.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Dorn is trying to break the clinch but Avisu Kona has him pressed against the cage.
Dorn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Avisu Kona has him pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Avisu Kona has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dorn's efforts to push away.
Dorn is trying to force a seperation but Avisu Kona has the dominant position.
Dorn is looking to break free of the clinch but Avisu Kona has double underhooks. #BC2#
Dorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Avisu Kona has managed to clinch. #BC2#
Dorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Avisu Kona gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorn is trying to push Avisu Kona away but Avisu Kona has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Dorn blocks an uppercut.
Dorn blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona has Dorn pressed against the cage, preventing Dorn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A bit of stalling here from Dorn.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorn misses with some punches.
Dorn blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona. #BC2#
Dorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorn fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Dorn moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Dorn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Avisu Kona has taken the fight to the clinch.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Dorn.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorn.
Dorn working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Dorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Avisu Kona. #T3#
Avisu Kona lands a body punch.
Dorn looks winded!
Avisu Kona lands a hook that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorn.
Avisu Kona keeps control of Dorn as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Avisu Kona gets through Dorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dorn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avisu Kona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Dorn.
Dorn takes a shot to the head.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T4#
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
Dorn tries to break the clinch but Avisu Kona is controlling the position.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Dorn is rocked!
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
Avisu Kona gets through Dorn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorn seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona presses Dorn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avisu Kona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avisu Kona lands with a light punch inside.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Dorn blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona prevents Dorn from breaking the clinch.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dorn backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dorn.
A frustrated look appears on Dorn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Avisu Kona darts in and clinches Dorn up against the cage.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avisu Kona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona mutters something to Dorn before pushing him back against the cage. As Dorn comes back towards him, Avisu Kona unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Dorn clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Santu Avisu Kona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: EFC Panda vs Takeishi     
Date:   Aug 03, 2019
#R1#
Muller throws a sloppy head kick and Avisu Kona moves out of range easily. #CL#
Avisu Kona has Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a hook that snaps the head of Muller backwards.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller throws an elbow that misses.
Muller scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avisu Kona is defending well for now.
Avisu Kona blocks the elbow strike.
Muller prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Muller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Avisu Kona takes an elbow to the temple.
Muller is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Nice elbow from Muller. #CUT2#
It looks like Santu Avisu Kona has been cut.
Muller connects with a knee to the head.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Muller misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Muller creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Muller throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avisu Konas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Muller misses with a body punch.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Muller gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avisu Kona looking to slow down the pace here.#T2#
Avisu Kona avoids a wild elbow strike from Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Avisu Kona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
Avisu Kona managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Muller.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mullers head.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head.
Muller misses with a knee to the head.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avisu Kona is defending well for now.
Avisu Kona blocks an elbow strike from Muller.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avisu Kona blocks an uppercut.
Muller struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands.
Muller swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona. #CUT#
It looks like Nicolas Muller has been cut.#T3#
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
Muller looks winded!
Muller blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
Avisu Kona avoiding damage as Muller throws knees to the body.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Muller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Avisu Kona's brow.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Avisu Kona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Muller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
Muller with a knee to the head.
Muller lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Muller blocking some punches.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.#T4#
Muller gets through Avisu Kona's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with an elbow over the top.
Muller has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avisu Kona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Muller can turn it around.
Muller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Muller.
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Muller.
Avisu Kona scores with a shot to the side of Muller's head.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Avisu Kona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avisu Kona blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona avoids the elbow strike from Muller, against the cage.
Muller misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Avisu Kona.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Avisu Kona gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nicolas Muller dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Avisu Kona pushes Muller up against the cage in a clinch.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Muller 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 head punch on the inside from Muller fails to land.
Avisu Kona gets through Muller's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Muller misses with a knee strike.
Muller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Muller uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Muller.
Muller misses with a punch on the inside.
Muller working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avisu Kona.
Muller landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
Muller lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Muller working Avisu Kona over with knees to the body.#T1#
Muller using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Avisu Kona has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Muller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Muller controls the action.
Muller is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Avisu Kona is defending well for now.
Muller misses with a hook to the ribs.
Muller throws an elbow but it misses.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Muller.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona blocks an elbow strike.
Muller missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muller.
Muller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Muller pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Avisu Kona's defenses.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona looking to stall. #T2#
Muller landing knees to the head.
Avisu Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Muller lands an elbow just above Avisu Kona 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Muller utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Muller scores with a knee to the head.
Muller landing knees to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Muller lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Avisu Kona is rocked!
Muller lands an elbow just above Avisu Kona 's eye.
Oh Avisu Kona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Avisu Kona blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
Muller lands a hook that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Nicolas Muller seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Avisu Kona with a big uppercut! Avisu Kona tries to clinch up but Muller pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Avisu Kona to the mat! Avisu Kona covers up and Muller unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nicolas Muller!
An out of breath Nicolas Muller thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Santu Avisu Kona was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like my opponent to be tested by USADA please!!!'.

 

Event: TAFC: Fujimoto v Van Rooy     
Date:   May 11, 2019
#R1##CL#
Avisu Kona moves into the clinch.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
IsMore Ii tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing IsMore Ii back against the cage.
IsMore Ii prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands.
IsMore Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
IsMore Ii lands a nice uppercut.
IsMore Ii blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
IsMore Ii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avisu Kona or not. #T1#
Avisu Kona pushes IsMore Ii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
IsMore Ii blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as IsMore Ii controls his hands.
IsMore Ii misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with IsMore Ii's elbow.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
IsMore Ii working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Avisu Kona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head. #CUT#
It looks like More IsMore Ii has been cut.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
IsMore Ii lands a body shot. #T2#
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
IsMore Ii 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.
IsMore Ii prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona works on IsMore Ii's body with a couple of short punches.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
IsMore Ii tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing IsMore Ii back against the cage.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
IsMore Ii is trying to pull guard but Avisu Kona turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
IsMore Ii lands a left hand.
IsMore Ii blocking some punches.
IsMore Ii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
IsMore Ii blocks an uppercut. #T3#
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
IsMore Ii misses with a body punch.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
IsMore Ii takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
A short left from IsMore Ii.
A left hand lands to the body for Avisu Kona.
IsMore Ii looks winded!#BC#
Avisu Kona breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
IsMore Ii jumps guard but Avisu Kona turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but IsMore Ii blocks it.
IsMore Ii tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but IsMore Ii blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Avisu Kona. #T4#
Avisu Kona dodges an elbow strike from IsMore Ii.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by IsMore Ii.
IsMore Ii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
IsMore Ii blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona gets through IsMore Ii's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsMore Ii lands a nice uppercut.#TD2#
IsMore Ii ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. IsMore Ii no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Avisu Kona postures up.
Avisu Kona seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
IsMore Ii has his foot on Avisu Kona's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Avisu Kona works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on More IsMore Ii's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Avisu Kona swings widly with a right hand
and IsMore Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
Avisu Kona ducks under a wild hook from IsMore Ii.
Avisu Kona tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. IsMore Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circle momentarily. IsMore Ii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Avisu Kona attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
IsMore Ii now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
IsMore Ii circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Avisu Kona drives through and clinches with IsMore Ii against the cage.
IsMore Ii lands a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IsMore Ii lands an elbow that stopped Avisu Kona in his tracks for a moment.
IsMore Ii tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
IsMore Ii misses with an elbow strike. #T1#
IsMore Ii misses with a punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of IsMore Iis head.
IsMore Ii has Avisu Kona pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Avisu Kona manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but IsMore Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
IsMore Ii tries to pull guard but Avisu Kona won't allow it.
IsMore Ii misses with a punch to the body.
IsMore Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santu Avisu Kona has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
IsMore Ii blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona has IsMore Ii pushed against the cage.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike. #T2#
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand that snaps the head of IsMore Ii backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Avisu Kona. #ROC#
IsMore Ii is rocked!
Avisu Kona throws a big uppercut that drops IsMore Ii! More strikes from Avisu Kona and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! IsMore Ii lies dazed against the cage as Avisu Kona celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: TAFC: Avisu Kona v Fujimoto     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1##CL#
Avisu Kona closes the distance and clinches.
A body shot lands from Fujimoto.
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Fujimoto.
Fujimoto misses with some punches.
I was talking to Avisu Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Fujimoto takes a shot to the head.
Fujimoto throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Fujimoto.
A short body shot lands from Fujimoto as the two fighters clinch.
Avisu Kona is breathing heavily.
Fujimoto lands a shot to the body.
Fujimoto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fujimoto can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Avisu Kona takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.
Fujimoto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujimoto misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Fujimoto.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fujimoto's elbow.
Fujimoto blocks an uppercut.
Fujimoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Fujimoto swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fujimoto lands with a left to the head. #T1#
Fujimoto has a couple of punches blocked by Avisu Kona.
A right handed body shot lands from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Fujimoto.
Fujimoto is leaning against Avisu Kona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fujimoto lands a hook that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fujimoto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fujimoto pushes Avisu Kona back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fujimoto lands with a light punch inside.
Fujimoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avisu Konas head.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fujimoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujimoto stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fujimoto presses Avisu Kona against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fujimoto lands with a light punch inside. #ROC2#
Avisu Kona is rocked!
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Avisu Kona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujimoto unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Avisu Kona! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Fujimoto is unloading with more strikes now! Avisu Kona drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
Gyukosho Fujimoto is the new heavyweight champion!
Gyukosho Fujimoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Santu Avisu Kona spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like my opponent to be tested by USADA please!!!'.

 

Event: TAFC: Navarro v Avetisyan     
Date:   Feb 16, 2019
#R1#
Avisu Kona uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Rooy.
Avisu Kona keeps the fight on the outside.
Avisu Kona is looking to counter punch.
Avisu Kona has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blake Phoenix's Champion Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.#CL2#
Van Rooy has closed the distance and engaged Avisu Kona in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona.
Still in the clinch, Avisu Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Van Rooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Van Rooy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Avisu Kona tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Rooy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rooy.
A right hook to the body lands for Avisu Kona.
Van Rooy tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing Van Rooy back against the cage.
Van Rooy swings wildly with an uppercut but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Avisu Kona.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy has a couple of punches blocked by Avisu Kona. #T1#
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Van Rooy.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Van Rooy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Rooy.
A head punch on the inside from Van Rooy fails to land.
Van Rooy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Avisu Kona to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Avisu Kona.
Van Rooy looks winded!
Avisu Kona scores with a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike.
Van Rooy takes a shot to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
Van Rooy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Avisu Kona smiles and moves away.
Santu Avisu Kona has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert Van Rooy.
Van Rooy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avisu Kona cracks Van Rooy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Rooy throws a jab when Avisu Kona was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Avisu Kona tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avisu Kona. Van Rooy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Van Rooy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Van Rooy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Van Rooy tries to clinch up#KD#
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice right hand that sends Van Rooy toppling to the canvas! Van Rooy scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Avisu Kona finish him?!#ROC#
Van Rooy is rocked!
Van Rooy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Van Rooy just misses with a punch to the body.
Albert Van Rooy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rooy blocks a leg kick.
Van Rooy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Avisu Kona tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Rooy was well out of range. Poor timing from Avisu Kona.
Van Rooy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Van Rooy misses with a lunging right hand
and Avisu Kona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avisu Kona on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Van Rooy rushes Avisu Kona and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Van Rooy goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T3#
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rooy or not.
Avisu Kona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
Avisu Kona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Van Rooy is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
Avisu Kona works on Van Rooy's body with a couple of short punches.
Van Rooy seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short body shot lands from Avisu Kona as the two fighters clinch.
Avisu Kona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Avisu Kona creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona lands a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards. #KD#
Avisu Kona drops Van Rooy onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Van Rooy is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Good body shot from Avisu Kona. #T4#
Avisu Kona lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Van Rooy to his knees! Avisu Kona keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
A victorious Santu Avisu Kona thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: SyFi - End Prequel     
Date:   Jan 12, 2019
#R1#
Avisu Kona swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fujimoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fujimoto ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Fujimoto counters with a left hand that sends Avisu Kona to the canvas! #ROC#
Avisu Kona is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Santu Avisu Kona has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fujimoto trying to stand up but can't free himself from Avisu Kona's guard.
Avisu Kona is still in real trouble! Can Fujimoto finish him?
Fujimoto trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Avisu Kona seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Avisu Kona working a defensive guard but Fujimoto passes into half guard. #T1#
Avisu Kona is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fujimoto tries to stand but can't do so whilst Avisu Kona controls his leg. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Avisu Kona throws a big shot that misses.
Fujimoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Avisu Kona. Avisu Kona obviously looking to wear him down.
Avisu Kona throws out a powerful jab.
A head kick by Avisu Kona misses #KD#
and Avisu Kona is countered with a crisp right hand from Fujimoto that sends him to the canvas! Fujimoto follows him to the mat into side control. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Avisu Kona can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Fujimoto stands up and beckons Avisu Kona to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Fujimoto misses the target.
Avisu Kona now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Avisu Kona lands with a good body shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Fujimoto misses the target.
Avisu Kona rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Avisu Kona is countered with a crisp right hand from Fujimoto that sends him to the canvas! Fujimoto follows him to the mat into side control. #SU#
Fujimoto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Avisu Kona to his feet.
Avisu Kona lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fujimoto at a distance. #T3#
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the body
and Fujimoto counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gyukosho Fujimoto!
A relieved looking Gyukosho Fujimoto thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Santu Avisu Kona spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like my opponent to be tested by USADA please!!!'.

 

Event: SyFi 113     
Date:   Oct 07, 2018
#R1#
Piano lands a body shot.
Avisu Kona throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Piano scores with a jab. Avisu Kona acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Avisu Kona loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
Avisu Kona misses with a straight left.
Piano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Piano tries to clinch up but Avisu Kona circles away and keeps his distance.
Avisu Kona seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Piano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Piano clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona blocks a body shot from Piano .
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Piano manages to break the clinch.
Piano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avisu Kona moves away.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piano .
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Piano has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Rick Piano has been cut.#T1#
Avisu Kona displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Piano throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Piano .
Piano throws a leg kick
and Avisu Kona counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Piano rushes Avisu Kona and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Piano 's elbow.
Piano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona - that landed with a thud.
Piano tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona tries to throw a body punch but Piano avoids it by throwing Avisu Kona back against the cage.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Avisu Kona scores with a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Piano controls the action.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Piano backwards.
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona has Piano pressed against the cage, preventing Piano from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Piano has Avisu Kona pushed against the cage.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Piano is leaning against Avisu Kona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piano lands a body shot.
Avisu Kona is breathing heavily.
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Piano .
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Piano can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Piano can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Piano .
Piano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Piano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano .
Piano tries to throw a body punch but Avisu Kona avoids it by throwing Piano back against the cage. #T3#
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Piano .
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
Avisu Kona blocks a body shot from Piano .
Avisu Kona lands with a light punch inside.
Avisu Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Piano controls his hands.
Piano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Piano blocking some punches. #BC2#
Piano breaks from the clinch.
Avisu Kona scores with a jab. Piano acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Piano slips under a jab from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a lazy uppercut
and Piano counters with a nice leg kick.
Piano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Piano moves in looking to clinch but Avisu Kona pushes him off.
Piano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Piano misses with a hook to the body
and Avisu Kona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Avisu Kona misses with an uppercut
and Piano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Piano throws the kick towards the body but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Avisu Kona swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Avisu Kona is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Piano fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A lazy body kick from Piano
and Avisu Kona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Piano tries to clinch up but Avisu Kona circles away and keeps his distance.
Avisu Kona looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Piano digs a good hook to Avisu Kona's body.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Piano .
Piano misses with a low kick.
Piano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avisu Kona throws out the jab.
Avisu Kona loads up on a big right hand but Piano slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rick Piano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rick Piano 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Piano slips under a jab.
Piano swings for the body but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piano .
Piano tries to close the distance and clinch but Avisu Kona swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Avisu Kona avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Piano 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.
Piano throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Avisu Kona has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Avisu Kona there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Piano gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Piano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avisu Konas head.
Piano digs a right hand underneath Avisu Kona's ribcage. Avisu Kona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Piano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Piano throws an elbow but misses.
Avisu Kona is working Piano over against the cage.#T1#
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Piano is trying to break the clinch but Avisu Kona has him pressed against the cage.
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
Piano digs a right hand underneath Avisu Kona's ribcage. Avisu Kona let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Piano lands a right hand.
Piano can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
A right handed body shot lands from Avisu Kona.
Piano stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Piano .
Piano scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Piano .
Avisu Kona misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Piano .
Piano misses with a hook to the ribs.
Piano is leaning against Avisu Kona and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Piano pushes off an throws an elbow but Avisu Kona leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Piano looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Piano will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Avisu Kona up against the cage.
Piano works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Piano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avisu Kona or not.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Piano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Piano tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Piano cracks Avisu Kona with a nice body shot.
A right hand to the body from Piano .
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Piano comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Piano misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Piano .
Piano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
Piano struggles to land a body shot inside as Avisu Kona controls his hands. #BC2#
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piano thuds a left hand into Avisu Kona's body.
Avisu Kona chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Piano can pounce on him. #T3#
Piano ducks under a wild hook from Avisu Kona.
Piano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Piano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a right hand
and Piano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Avisu Kona really felt that one!
Piano lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Piano .
Piano misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Avisu Kona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Piano .
Piano goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Piano .#T4#
Piano looks to score with a jab to the body but Avisu Kona is just out of range.
Piano misses with a hook. Avisu Kona ducked under it nicely. #KD2#
Piano feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Avisu Kona sprawling to the canvas! Avisu Kona rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Piano finish him?! #ROC2#
Avisu Kona is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Piano - that will leave a mark!
Oh Avisu Kona is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A chopping leg kick lands by Piano .
Piano lands a nice looking kick to the body. Avisu Kona takes a step back to recover.
Avisu Kona seems to have got his legs back now.
Piano lands a nice looking body shot.
Avisu Kona looks up at the clock. Bad move! Piano lands a right hand from hell, dropping Avisu Kona. Piano pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano is the new heavyweight champion!
A less than humble Rick Piano misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Santu Avisu Kona was interviewed post fight and said 'I would like my opponent to be tested by USADA please!!!'.

 

Event: SyFi 100     
Date:   Sep 08, 2018
#R1#
Avisu Kona cracks Friedman with a good jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Milton Friedman has been cut.
Avisu Kona misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Friedman counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been hearing that Friedman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Avisu Kona avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Friedman.
Friedman working the head and body with strikes.
Avisu Kona is working to avoid the ground and pound but Friedman connects with a decent elbow.
Avisu Kona regains half guard, as Friedman was trying to land strikes.
Friedman is thwarting Avisu Kona's attempts to control the position.
Friedman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Avisu Kona regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Friedman.
Friedman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friedman 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#
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Avisu Kona can do anything to dispel that myth.
Avisu Kona avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Friedman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Friedman trying to control the position from guard on top but Avisu Kona 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.
Friedman throwing strikes but missing.
Friedman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Friedman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Avisu Kona 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.
Friedman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Friedman trying to control but Avisu Kona is working from the bottom.
Friedman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Avisu Kona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Friedman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Avisu Kona keeping full guard, as Friedman tries to pass.
Friedman throwing strikes but missing.
Avisu Kona utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Avisu Kona controls Friedman momentarily but Friedman frees himself. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Friedman shoots in for a takedown but Avisu Kona shows good takedown defense.
Avisu Kona lands a glancing blow to the side of Friedman's head.
Friedman takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Friedman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avisu Kona appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Friedman shoots and misses
and Friedman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Friedman throws a poor cross that misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avisu Kona as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milton Friedman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Avisu Kona cracks Friedman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Friedman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Avisu Kona sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Avisu Kona connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Friedman shoots in looking for a takedown but Avisu Kona manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Friedman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Avisu Kona blocks a jab.
Avisu Kona takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Friedman shoots in for a takedown but Avisu Kona shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Avisu Kona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Friedman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Friedman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Avisu Kona is trying to control the position but Friedman postures up.
Avisu Kona preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Friedman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Avisu Kona works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Friedman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Friedman connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Milton Friedman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Milton Friedman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Friedman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Avisu Kona sprawls well. Avisu Kona wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Friedman gets slowly back to his feet.
Avisu Kona keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Good exchange - Avisu Kona coming out on top.
Avisu Kona wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friedman swings widly with a right hand #KD2#
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice right hand that sends Friedman toppling to the canvas! Friedman scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Avisu Kona finish him?!#ROC2#
Friedman is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Friedman tries for a takedown but Avisu Kona circles away easily
and Avisu Kona counters with a right hand from hell and Friedman is out cold! A vicious knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona is the new heavyweight champion!
Santu Avisu Kona decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

 

Event: SyFi 87     
Date:   Aug 10, 2018
#R1#
Barkley throws the left hand but Avisu Kona avoids the punch easily.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Barkley.
Barkley slips under a jab.
Barkley wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target.
Barkley misses with a series of wild punches.
Barkley looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Avisu Kona blocks a jab.
Barkley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Barkley fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Avisu Kona.
Barkley defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Avisu Kona ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Barkley throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona cracks Barkley with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Avisu Kona lands with a nice body punch.
Avisu Kona tries to move into range but Barkley moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Barkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Avisu Kona throws out a loose jab but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Barkley takes the fight into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Avisu Kona as Barkley tries to tie him up.
Barkley has Avisu Kona pressed against the cage.
Barkley scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barkley.
Barkley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barkley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona has a couple of punches blocked by Barkley.
Barkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
A short right from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Avisu Kona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
Avisu Kona scores with a shot to the side of Barkley's head.
A short body shot lands from Barkley as the two fighters clinch.
Avisu Kona looks winded!
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley scores with a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley is pushing Avisu Kona up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Barkley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Barkley.
Barkley misses with a punch on the inside.
Barkley avoiding damage.
Barkley blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
Barkley prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Barkley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barkley.
Avisu Kona is working Barkley over against the cage.
Avisu Kona gets through Barkley's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Barkley controlling the action here for a moment.
Barkley blocking some punches.
Barkley misses with some punches.
Barkley takes a shot to the head.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Barkley.
Barkley lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Barkley fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Barkley throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Barkley prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Barkley controls the action.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barkley backwards.
Avisu Kona misses with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Barkley or not.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Barkley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barkley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barkley blocks an uppercut.
Come on Barkley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barkley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Santu Avisu Kona 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#
Barkley throws a combination that misses
and Avisu Kona counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Barkley misses with a lunging right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona takes one on the button.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barkley throws a leg kick that is checked
and Barkley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the side of Barkley's head but Barkley sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barkley gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barkley tries to close the distance and clinch up but Avisu Kona swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD#
Barkley lands a left and a right that send Avisu Kona crashing to the mat, dazed. Barkley thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barkley 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.
Barkley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Avisu Kona manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Barkley there.#ROC#
Avisu Kona is rocked!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Avisu Kona. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A punch combination from Barkley misses.
Avisu Kona is still on wobbly legs! Can Barkley finish him?
Barkley throws a series of punches but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Avisu Kona slips under a jab.
Barkley tries to bum rush Avisu Kona with a series of wild strikes but Avisu Kona uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Avisu Kona seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona 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.#T1#
Avisu Kona scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Barkley swings widly with a right hand
and Avisu Kona cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Avisu Kona throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barkley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Avisu Kona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Barkley throws a chopping leg kick but Avisu Kona manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Avisu Kona! But no joy.
Avisu Kona misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Avisu Kona sends Barkley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Avisu Kona is motioning to the referee to let Barkley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avisu Kona connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#ROC2#
Barkley is rocked!
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Avisu Kona fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barkley to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barkley looks to clinch but Avisu Kona throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barkley taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

 

Event: SyFi 75     
Date:   Jul 13, 2018
#R1#
Avisu Kona wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Dillon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Avisu Kona seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#CL#
Avisu Kona has closed the distance and engaged Dillon in a clinch.
Avisu Kona lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dillon backwards.
Dillon lands a nice uppercut.
Dillon misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dillon.
Dillon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Dillon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dillon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dillon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short left from Dillon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona. #T1#
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Dillon controls the action.
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona.
Dillon lands a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a punch but it's blocked by Dillon.
Dillon throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dillon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dillon can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Dillon has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avisu Kona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dillon can turn it around.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch to the body.
Dillon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona blocks a body shot from Dillon.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
A short left from Avisu Kona. #BC2#
Dillon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside. #T2#
Dillon misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona lands a nice shot to the body.
Dillon looks winded!
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dillon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Avisu Kona.
Dillon tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dillon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dillon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Dillon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dillon fails to land.
Avisu Kona lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dillon lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dillon working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona cracks Dillon with a nice body shot.
Avisu Kona digs a right hand underneath Dillon's ribcage. Dillon let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dillon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona.
Dillon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Dillon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Dillon misses with some punches.
Dillon working aggressively here.
Avisu Kona pushes Dillon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Dillon controls the action.
Dillon swings wildly with an uppercut but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dillon tries to work over Avisu Kona's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dillon backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona. #ROC#
Dillon is rocked!#T4#
Avisu Kona has Dillon pressed against the cage. Dillon drops his hands and Avisu Kona takes advantage by unloading with a massive hook that sends Dillon tumbling to the canvas! Avisu Kona rains down with more punches but Dillon was already out! That's a highlight reel knockout for Avisu Kona!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santu Avisu Kona!
After the fight, Santu Avisu Kona was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

 

Event: SyFi 56     
Date:   May 27, 2018
#R1#
Piano scores with a kick to the body.
Piano just misses with a punch to the body.
Piano misses with a body shot.
Avisu Kona jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Avisu Kona misses with a left hand
and Piano counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Avisu Kona looks winded!
Piano swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Avisu Kona was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Piano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avisu Kona.
Piano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Avisu Kona avoids the body shot from Piano .
Avisu Kona is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona just misses with a punch to the body.
Piano swings for the body but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Piano is looking to wear down Avisu Kona with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target. #CL2#
Avisu Kona takes the fight into the clinch. #T1##BC#
Piano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Piano misses with a hook to the body
and Avisu Kona counters with a nice uppercut.
Piano throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Avisu Kona to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Avisu Kona gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Piano digs a right hand into Avisu Kona's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Avisu Kona's gas tank.
Piano tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Piano or not. #BC#
Piano breaks from the clinch.
Avisu Kona slips a straight right by Piano .
Avisu Kona throws a hook but Piano blocks it.
Avisu Kona is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Piano .
Avisu Kona looks to land a left hand but Piano moved out of range nicely.
Piano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2##CL2#
Avisu Kona clinches.
Piano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Piano .
A short body shot lands from Avisu Kona as the two fighters clinch.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Piano lands a shot to the body.
Piano lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Avisu Kona backwards.
Avisu Kona swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Piano prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Piano blocks an uppercut.
Piano takes a shot to the head.
Piano lands a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona lands with a light punch inside.
Piano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Piano .#BC#
Piano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Piano throws a jab but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Piano takes a swing at Avisu Kona's ribcage but misses. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Piano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Avisu Kona looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Avisu Kona connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Avisu Kona throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avisu Kona misses the shot to the body.
Avisu Kona keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Piano .
Avisu Kona looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Piano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Avisu Kona's corner calls for a 1-2. Avisu Kona obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Avisu Kona walks into a left hand.
Piano scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Piano drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Avisu Kona's head, knocking him out cold! Piano is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Piano !
Rick Piano retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Rick Piano started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Santu Avisu Kona spoke after the fight, saying 'WTF???'.

 

Event: SyFi 45     
Date:   May 04, 2018
#R1#
Avisu Kona walks into a left hand.
Fujimoto tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Avisu Kona misses its intended target.
Avisu Kona throws a big shot that misses.
Avisu Kona throws a looping overhand right but Fujimoto ducks down to avoid it.
Fujimoto misses with a left hand
and Avisu Kona counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fujimoto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CL2#
Fujimoto closes the distance and clinches.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Fujimoto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona digs a right hand into Fujimoto's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fujimoto's gas tank.
Avisu Kona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fujimoto misses with a body punch.
Avisu Kona is working Fujimoto over against the cage.
Fujimoto looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fujimoto misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avisu Kona misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Avisu Kona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Fujimoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fujimoto jumps guard but Avisu Kona turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Fujimoto swings wildly with an uppercut but Avisu Kona uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fujimoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a hook that snaps the head of Fujimoto backwards.
Avisu Kona lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Avisu Kona scores with a nice short uppercut.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fujimoto tries a body shot but Avisu Kona blocks it.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Avisu Kona gets through Fujimoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC#
Fujimoto is rocked!
Avisu Kona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fujimoto is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand.
Avisu Kona throws a big uppercut that drops Fujimoto! More strikes from Avisu Kona and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Fujimoto lies dazed against the cage as Avisu Kona celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
Santu Avisu Kona got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'

 

Event: NJMMA 135 Tournament Final!     
Date:   Apr 14, 2018
#R1#
Avisu Kona misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Avisu Kona misses the target.
Suarez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A jab lands there for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santu Avisu Kona seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avisu Kona thuds his right hand into Suarez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#
It looks like Rico Suarez has been cut.
A jab from Suarez does it's job there.
The crowd cheers as Avisu Kona lands an impressive looking overhand right. Suarez doesn't seem phased though.
Suarez throws a half hearted mid kick.
Avisu Kona looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
BOOM! Avisu Kona lands a beautiful left hook that drops Suarez. Suarez tries to recover but Avisu Kona is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Suarez lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
A very excited looking Santu Avisu Kona 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: NJMMA #49: Graves v Klos     
Date:   Mar 24, 2018
#R1#
Avisu Kona throws an overhand right that lands on Southall's shoulder, as Southall tries to avoid the shot.
Southall throws the kick towards the body but Avisu Kona avoids it.
Southall scoring well with a low kick there.
Avisu Kona lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A shot to the liver by Avisu Kona. Beautiful body shot.
A slow jab from Southall misses its intended target.
Southall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Avisu Kona's sensitive parts.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Southall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Avisu Kona throws the left hand but Southall avoids the punch easily.
Southall only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Southall swinging wildly here. #CL#
Avisu Kona moves into range and clinches up with Southall.
Southall can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Southall holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Southall works on Avisu Kona's body with a couple of short punches.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Avisu Kona. #T1#
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Southall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Avisu Kona up against the cage.
Avisu Kona tries to throw a body punch but Southall avoids it by throwing Avisu Kona back against the cage.
Southall lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Avisu Kona or not.
A head punch on the inside from Southall fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Southall backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Neville Southall has been cut.
Southall is trying to force a seperation but Avisu Kona has the dominant position.
Avisu Kona lands with a short shot to the head.
Southall looking to slow down the pace here.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Avisu Kona has Southall pressed against the cage, preventing Southall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Southall swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Southall throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Avisu Konas head. #T2#
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Southall misses with the head strike.
Southall has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Avisu Kona seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Southall can turn it around.
Avisu Kona has Southall pressed against the cage, preventing Southall from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
A short body shot lands from Avisu Kona as the two fighters clinch.
I was talking to Avisu Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Southall looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Avisu Kona fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Southall has had enough of the clinch but Avisu Kona keeps him there for the moment.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Southall.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a left to the head.
Avisu Kona lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Avisu Kona presses Southall against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Avisu Kona doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Avisu Kona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Southall misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice hook to the head.
Southall is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Avisu Kona works on Southall's body with a couple of short punches.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch to the body.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Avisu Kona. #T4#
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona pushes Southall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good body shot from Avisu Kona.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Southall has a couple of punches blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Neville Southall's cut even more.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Southall blocks an uppercut.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Southalls head.
Avisu Kona misses with the head strike.
Avisu Kona lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Avisu Kona fails to land.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Avisu Kona swings wildly with an uppercut but Southall uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Santu Avisu Kona dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Neville Southall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Avisu Kona lunges at Southall with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Southall's hand.
Southall defending well as Avisu Kona loads up on a big left hand.
Avisu Kona loads up on a big right hand but Southall slips the punch.
Southall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Avisu Kona lands with an overhand left.
Southall throws a head kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Southall throws a sloppy head kick and Avisu Kona moves out of range easily. #CL#
Avisu Kona rushes Southall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Southall throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona throws a head punch that misses.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Southall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avisu Kona lands a nice uppercut.
Avisu Kona working aggressively here.
Southall blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona struggles to land a body shot inside as Southall controls his hands.
A short right from Avisu Kona on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Southall. #T1#
Southall fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Southall's elbow.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
Avisu Kona lands a hook to the side of the head.
Avisu Kona misses with a punch on the inside.
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Southall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Southall breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Avisu Kona is looking to clinch but Southall is avoiding it.
Southall throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Avisu Kona is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Southall can do to turn this around?
Avisu Kona tests Southall's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Southall throws a head kick but Avisu Kona moves out of range.
Santu Avisu Kona is winning the standup battle so far.
Avisu Kona scores with a nice strike.
The fight stays on the outside here - Avisu Kona looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Avisu Kona connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Southall takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Southall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Southall is looking to land body kicks.
Avisu Kona has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Southall.
Avisu Kona is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Southall connects with an inside leg kick.
Avisu Kona throws a jab but it's blocked by Southall.
Avisu Kona scores with a punch to the head.
Southall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avisu Kona.#CL#
Avisu Kona closes the distance and clinches.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Southall backwards.
Southall is looking to break free of the clinch but Avisu Kona has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Southall.
A short right from Southall on the inside.
Southall tries to circle away but Avisu Kona has him pinned against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Southall.
Southall is breathing heavily.
Avisu Kona digs a right hand underneath Southall's ribcage. Southall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avisu Kona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T3#
Southall blocking some punches.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Southall blocks it.
Southall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Southall blocks a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike.
Southall takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Southall is rocked!
Avisu Kona lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Southall is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Avisu Kona here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Southall seems to have recovered his senses.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Southall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Southall prevents a body shot from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Avisu Kona blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Avisu Kona softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Avisu Kona can't find room to land a body shot as Southall controls the action.
Southall blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Nice body punch from Avisu Kona.
A shot in the inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona dips a shoulder and cracks Southall with a mighty uppercut! Southall falls back against the cage and Avisu Kona unloads with a barrage of strikes! Southall is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Avisu Kona screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
A very excited looking Santu Avisu Kona 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: NJMMA #37: Hansen v Sheedy     
Date:   Feb 07, 2018
#R1##CL2#
Weinstein rushes Avisu Kona and presses him up against the cage.
Weinstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tries to work over Weinstein's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Avisu Kona blocking some punches.
Weinstein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Avisu Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Avisu Kona misses with a hook to the ribs.
Weinstein can't find room to land a body shot as Avisu Kona controls the action.
Avisu Kona prevents a body shot from Weinstein.
Avisu Kona lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Weinstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Weinstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avisu Kona lands a body punch.
Weinstein looks winded!
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands an uppercut.
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!
Avisu Kona scores with a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Weinstein misses with some punches.
Avisu Kona tries a body shot but Weinstein blocks it.
Weinstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Avisu Kona goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Weinsteins head.
A left hand lands to the body for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#
Weinstein is rocked!
Avisu Kona creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Weinstein drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Santu Avisu Kona!
A relieved looking Santu Avisu Kona 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: NJMMA #28: Tabatabai v Colnago     
Date:   Jan 10, 2018
#R1##CL#
Avisu Kona clinches with his opponent.
Mclure tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Avisu Kona's elbow.
Avisu Kona throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mclure looks winded!
Avisu Kona stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mclure backwards.
Avisu Kona working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot in the clinch.
Avisu Kona is working Mclure over against the cage.
Avisu Kona lands a hook that snaps the head of Mclure backwards.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike.
Avisu Kona is leaning against Mclure and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Avisu Kona's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short body shot lands from Avisu Kona as the two fighters clinch.
A hook to the body from Avisu Kona.
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!
Avisu Kona lands a shot to the body.
Avisu Kona working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Avisu Kona pushes Mclure back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona digs a right hand underneath Mclure's ribcage. Mclure let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Avisu Kona lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Avisu Kona works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Avisu Kona.
Avisu Kona lands a body shot.
Avisu Kona lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mclure backwards. #ROC#
Mclure is rocked!
Avisu Kona scores with a hook to the body.
Mclure is still on wobbly legs! Can Avisu Kona finish him?
Avisu Kona pushes Mclure against the cage. Avisu Kona is working some dirty boxing. Avisu Kona pushes off with a quick right hook! Mclure goes down! Mclure tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Avisu Kona moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santu Avisu Kona!
After winning the bout, Santu Avisu Kona thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 26, 2017
#R1#
Twelve fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sam throws out a loose jab but Twelve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sam throws a hook but Twelve avoids it easily.
Sam attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice cross by Twelve.#CUT#
It looks like Poly Sam has been cut.
Twelve definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sam throws a poor cross that misses
and Twelve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sam takes one to the side of the head.
Sam throws an overhand right that lands on Twelve's shoulder, as Twelve tries to avoid the shot.
Twelve swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sam throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sam misses with a hook.
Twelve lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Sam misses.
Twelve throws a shot from downtown. Sam moves away and avoids it.
Sam looks to land a right hand but Twelve moved out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Twelve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Twelve rushes Sam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sam misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Twelve struggles to land a body shot inside as Sam controls his hands.
Sam swings wildly with an uppercut but Twelve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam throws a punch but it's blocked by Twelve.
Twelve blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Twelve.
Twelve swings wildly with an uppercut but Sam uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
A short right from Sam.
Twelve misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Twelve.
Sam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
Sam misses with some punches.
Sam misses with some punches.
Sam misses with a punch on the inside.
Sam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Twelve scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Twelve. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Twelves head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sam.
Twelve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Twelve swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Twelve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sam has a couple of punches blocked by Twelve.
Twelve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sam fails to land.
Sam lands a hook that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
A short left from Sam.
Sam working aggressively here.
Sam lands a shoulder strike.
Sam scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Twelve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sam swings wildly with an uppercut but Twelve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam misses with the head strike.
Sam misses with some punches.
Sam lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
Twelve doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sam.
Sam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Twelve is working Sam over against the cage.
Twelve tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Twelve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sam's elbow.
Sam misses with the head strike.
Sam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sam swings wildly with an uppercut but Twelve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sam throws a punch but it's blocked by Twelve.
Twelve lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sam misses with the head strike.
Sam prevents a body shot from Twelve.
Sam lands a hook that snaps the head of Twelve backwards.
Twelve gets through Sam's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Twelve misses with some punches.
Sam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Twelve misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sam misses with a punch on the inside.
Sam throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Sam misses with some punches.
Twelve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sam throws a punch but it's blocked by Twelve.
Sam working aggressively here.
Twelve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Twelve blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twelve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sam's elbow.
Sam misses with some punches.
Sam misses with a punch on the inside.
Twelve has a couple of punches blocked by Sam.
Sam misses with the head strike.
Twelve misses with a hook to the ribs.
Twelve blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Twelve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Twelve.
Twelve working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sam blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Twelve.
Twelve misses with some punches.
Sam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Twelve misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Poly Sam dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poly Sam'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#
Twelve moves out of range as Sam strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Twelve.
Sam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Twelve takes a swing at Sam's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sam! But no joy.
Sam fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Twelve on the side of the head.
Sam thows a left - swing and a miss!
Twelve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Twelve swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sam throws an off balance right hand
and Twelve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Twelve.
Twelve slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sam defending well as Twelve loads up on a big left hand.
Sam misses with a left hand
and Twelve counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Poly Sam's cut even more.
Twelve throws a lazy right hand but Sam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little jabbing left from Sam on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Sam misses the target.
Twelve uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sam.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Twelve checks a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twelve throws a body punch but Sam moves out of range. #T1#
Twelve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sam was well out of range. Poor timing from Twelve.
Twelve scores with a nice right hand.
A head kick by Sam misses
and Twelve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sam misses with an uppercut. Twelve saw that one coming.
Sam lands a head shot.
Sam throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Twelve counter with a right hand.
Sam takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sam is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Twelve darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Twelve misses with a body shot.
Twelve lands a nice shot that snaps Sam's head back.
Twelve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Test Dummy Twelve is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Twelve blocks a head kick by Sam.
Twelve throws a series of punches but Sam avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Twelve.
Twelve ducks under a wild hook from Sam.
Twelve connects with the punch.
Twelve slips under a jab from Sam.#T2#
Sam slips a straight right by Twelve.
Twelve throws a hook but Sam avoids it easily.
Twelve lands with a shot to the body.
Twelve tests Sam's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT#
The cut above Poly Sam's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Twelve ducks under a wild hook from Sam.
Sam closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sam connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sam tries to move into range but Twelve moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sam throws out a loose jab but Twelve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twelve ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Twelve throws a right hand that Sam ducks under and follows up with a left that Sam also avoids with ease.
Twelve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Twelve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sam.
Sam throws a hook but Twelve blocks it.
Twelve fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sam takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T3#
Twelve scores with a sloppy right hand. Sam should have avoided that one. #CUT#
Poly Sam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Sam on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sam takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Twelve lands a jab to Sam's midsection.
Twelve scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Twelve cracks Sam with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sam jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Twelve cracks Sam with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Test Dummy Twelve!
Our winner, Test Dummy Twelve, 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: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 23, 2017
#R1#
A punch lands to the side of Cracker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cracker darts in looking for a takedown but Twelve gets double underhooks and turns Cracker into the cage.
Cracker tries to clinch up but Twelve circles away and keeps his distance.
Twelve swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cracker fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cracker throws a nice looking combination but Twelve bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cracker drops his hands momentarily and Twelve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Twelve jabs at Cracker's body.
Cracker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cracker dives in for a single leg takedown but Twelve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Test Dummy Twelve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of JaCOB Cracker.
Cracker walks into a stiff left hand from Twelve.
Cracker misses with a body kick.
Twelve works the jab nicely.
Cracker fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twelve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cracker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cracker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Twelve swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Twelve is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cracker.#T1#
Cracker dives in and grabs Twelve's left leg, looking for a takedown. Twelve pushes down on Cracker's head and hops out.
Twelve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cracker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Twelve is fending him off so far but Cracker persists. Nope, Twelve circles away and we're back to standing.
Twelve digs a good body shot into Cracker's ribs.
Cracker looks winded!#CL#
Twelve rushes Cracker and presses him up against the cage.
Twelve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cracker's elbow.
Twelve cracks Cracker with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Twelve creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Twelve lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Twelve lands a body punch.
Cracker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Twelve misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cracker prevents a body shot from Twelve.
Cracker fails to pull guard.
A right hand to the body from Twelve.
A hook to the body from Twelve.
Twelve gets through Cracker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Twelve.
Twelve makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Twelve cracks Cracker with a nice body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Twelve.
Twelve stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Twelve. #ROC#
Cracker is rocked!
Twelve creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cracker with a big uppercut! Cracker tries to clinch up but Twelve pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cracker to the mat! Cracker covers up and Twelve unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Test Dummy Twelve!
Test Dummy Twelve seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

 
 
 
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