Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: STRIKE! 9
Date: Apr 06, 2024

#R1#
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
Smith throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Elizondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. in the buildup to the fight.
Smith throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a lovely overhand right.
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elizondo 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.
Smith scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Smith throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elizondo.
Smith lands with a cross.
Kenny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith is looking to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Elizondo's head back.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Elizondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Smith to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elizondo on the side of the head.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo with a nice calf kick.
Smith misses with a looping left.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith thows a body kick. Elizondo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Smith has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elizondo working Smith over with knees to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith pushes off an throws an elbow but Elizondo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Elizondo is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elizondo has his back to the ropes.
Smith lands a knee to the body.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Elizondo tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Elizondo stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
Smith working Elizondo over with knees to the body.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Smith is trying to stall.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smith - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Elizondo avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Smith has him pressed against the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to push Smith away but Smith has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Elizondo.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Smith scores with a hook to the body.
Smith lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kenny Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Smith tries to land a leg kick but Elizondo saw it coming and moves away.
Smith misses with a leg kick
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Smith checks a leg kick nicely.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elizondo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #CUT2#It looks like Kenny Smith has been cut.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Elizondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith throws a leg kick but Elizondo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a series of punches but Elizondo avoids them all with ease.
Smith misses with a low kick.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Smith takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Elizondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Elizondo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elizondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smith sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Smith checks a low kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo moves out of range of the body kick.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick.
Elizondo throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elizondo's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Smith misses the jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Smith throws a push kick but Elizondo slaps the foot to one side.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
And Elizondo responds with a good body kick, but Smith manages to step out the way in time.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Elizondo on the side of the head.
Kenny Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Smith moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
A combination from Elizondo does no damage.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Nice jab there from Elizondo.
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kenny Smith's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Smith connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.#CL#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Elizondo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Smith scores a nice knee to the body.
Elizondo takes a shot to the head.
Smith prevents Elizondo from breaking the clinch.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Smith avoids it.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith lands a nice knee to the body.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elizondo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Elizondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith is controlling Elizondo's neck. Smith unleashes a big knee up the middle! And another! Elizondo goes down! Can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6... he's not going to make it! 9,10. It's all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Kenny Smith!
Kenny Smith retains his middleweight title!
Kenny Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: STRIKE! 5
Date: Mar 10, 2024

#R1#
Catara uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elizondo misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Catara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elizondo, pushing him back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo stuns Catara with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo lands a jab to the head.
Elizondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo connects with a solid leg kick.
Elizondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Catara under the eye.
Elizondo connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elizondo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Catara moved away.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catara.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Elizondo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Catara moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Catara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elizondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Elizondo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Catara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Catara tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Elizondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Catara ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Catara throws a sloppy head kick
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Catara throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Catara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Catara 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.
Elizondo looks to land a body kick but Catara moved away.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo misses with a leg kick
and Catara counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Catara walks into a jab.#CL2#
Catara drives through and clinches with Elizondo against the ropes.
Elizondo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elizondo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Catara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Elizondo is trying to break free.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Catara.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC2#
Catara breaks from the clinch.
Catara doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Elizondo misses the jab.
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elizondo throws a low kick, looking for Catara's leg but Catara calmly moves out of range.
Elizondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Catara. #CL2#
Catara clinches with his opponent.
Elizondo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Catara pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Elizondo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Catara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Elizondo is trying to stall.
Catara blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Elizondo digs a right hand into Catara's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Catara's gas tank. #T1#
Elizondo lands a nice knee to the body.
Catara has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Catara gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the ropes.
Elizondo looking to throw knees to the head but Catara is blocking nicely.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elizondo tries to circle away but Catara has him pinned against the ropes.
Elizondo stalling against the ropes.
Catara has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elizondo is trying to break the clinch but Catara is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC2#
Catara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elizondo lands with a slapping head kick.
A low kick from Elizondo misses #CL2#
and Catara counters by clinching up.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.#BC2#
Catara escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Catara can do to turn this around?#T2#
Elizondo lands a nice shot that snaps Catara's head back.
A bone on bone clash there as Elizondo blocks the leg kick. #CL2#
Catara clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Catara. #BC2#
Catara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Catara is out of range.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Catara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Catara on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Catara closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
Elizondo pushes off an throws an elbow but Catara leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Catara tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Elizondo trying to stall but Catara improves his position.
Elizondo tries to break the clinch but Catara is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Catara checks it well.
Catara tries to counter with a clinch but Elizondo shakes him off and moves away.
Catara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Catara tries to clinch there but Elizondo circles away.
Catara looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range. #CL2#
Catara forces Elizondo back against the ropes and clinches.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Catara. #BC#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo checks a low kick from Catara.
Catara 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.
Catara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Catara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Catara fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Catara moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Catara is keeping busy.#BC#
Elizondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Catara.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Catara moves out of range.
Elizondo scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Elizondo.
Catara staying out of range there.
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Catara didn't see that one coming.
Catara takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Catara closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elizondo counters with a nice leg kick.
Catara wants to clinch up but Elizondo keeps it at a distance.#T2##CL2#
Catara rushes Elizondo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elizondo as Catara tries to tie him up. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Catara wants to clinch up but Elizondo keeps it at a distance.
Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Catara counters with an outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo throws a hook to the side of Catara's head but Catara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good work by Catara as he checks the leg kick.
Catara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice uppercut there from Elizondo.
Elizondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL2#
Catara clinches. #BC2#
Catara manages to break the clinch.
Elizondo throws a solid leg kick but Catara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Elizondo.
Dan Catara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elizondo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elizondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Dan Catara spoke after the fight, saying 'Should have won this one...'.

Event: STRIKE! 3
Date: Feb 24, 2024

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Black.
A jab from Black misses.
Elizondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab.
Elizondo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Black just manages to avoid it.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Black's sensitive parts.
Elizondo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Black swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
Black jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Black fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Black.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black tries a head kick but it misses.
Black 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.
A big right from Black misses.
Black tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Elizondo counters with an outside leg kick. #T1##CL2#
Black takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Black misses with a low kick.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elizondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Black swinging wildly here.
Black moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Black misses with a looping left.
Black doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Black sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Black's shoulder, as Black tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Black loads up on a big right hand but Elizondo slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo with a jab.
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Black closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice left hand lands by Black. #BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Black.
Black misses the jab.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elizondo misses with a double jab.
Black looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Black slips the punch.
Black tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Elizondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Black on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo 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#
Black throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Black.
Black fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Black does a little dance to reset his feet.
Black chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elizondo can pounce on him.
Black misses with a hook.
Black misses with a straight left.
Black throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Elizondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Black punishes Elizondo's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo blocks a jab.
Black lands an overhand right.
Black misses with a low kick.
It looked like Elizondo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Elizondo coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Black finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Black tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Jab, jab by Black - just one landing.
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Black throws a leg kick
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black lands with a light punch inside.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Black has him pressed against the ropes.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo lands a good knee to the midsection. Black won't want to take too many of those.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Black swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Black blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Black manages to break the clinch.
A lazy left from Elizondo finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Elizondo sizes up Black with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL2#
Black instigates a clinch. #T2#
Black tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black working aggressively here.
Black tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Black creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo misses with some punches.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Elizondo missing with knees to the body.
Elizondo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Black. #BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Good leg kick by Black. #CL2#
Black gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Elizondo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Black falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elizondo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Black's knee momentarily.
Black rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elizondo counters with an inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dante Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Black pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Black throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Black misses with a hook.
Elizondo tried to counter with a leg kick but Black avoided it.
Elizondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elizondo throws a wild body kick that Black sees coming a mile off.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Black should have avoided that one.
A right-left combo lands from Black.
Black misses with a body shot
and Elizondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Black wants to clinch
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Elizondo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Black on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Black lands an overhand right.#T1#
Black tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it.
Black looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Elizondo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Black misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Black misses the target.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Black throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Elizondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Black throws out the jab. #CL2#
Black moves into the clinch successfully.
Black swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Black lands a body shot.
Black's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#BC2#
Black breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Black misses.
Elizondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Black has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good standup being displayed there by Elizondo as he connects with a hook.
Elizondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Black throws an off balance right hand
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch but Black swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Elizondo in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Elizondo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Elizondo is trying to stall.
Black lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike.
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Black lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Black won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Elizondo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Black makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Black fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Black fails to land.
Elizondo trying to land knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Elizondo's face as he tries to break the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gaizka Elizondo.
I think Elizondo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: H32
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1#
Elizondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Abner off the ropes and back into range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Abner steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Abner cracks Elizondo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Abner works the jab nicely.
Abner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elizondo misses with a few strikes there.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Alpha Brasil in the buildup to the fight.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
A nice side step and Abner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Elizondo throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
Abner throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Abner takes one to the chin there.#CL#
Elizondo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abner is trying to maintain a safe position but Elizondo gets an underhook and turns Abner into the ropes.
Elizondo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Abner is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Abner trying to stall but Elizondo improves his position.
Abner is struggling to control the position.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elizondo as Abner tries to tie him up.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Cayden Abner.
Abner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner.
Abner blocks a head kick by Elizondo. #T2#
Abner staying out of range there.
Elizondo with a jab.
Abner gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Elizondo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo catches Abner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Abner 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abner's head backwards.
Abner throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Elizondo slips a jab from Abner.
Elizondo moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elizondo throws a hook but Abner blocks it.
Abner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Elizondo misses its target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
That's time! Elizondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Elizondo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elizondo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abner can do to turn this around?
Elizondo lands with an overhand left.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Abner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elizondo can pounce on him.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Abner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo throws an off balance right hand
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elizondo throws a poor cross that misses
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abner misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elizondo scores with a jab.
Elizondo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abner.
Elizondo misses with a body kick.
Abner throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Elizondo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Abner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abner looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range. #T2#
Elizondo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Elizondo swinging wildly here.
Abner throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Abner checks a leg kick nicely.
Abner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abner throws a lazy uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Abner's knee momentarily.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Abner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Elizondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Abner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elizondo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Abner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abner throws a nice looking combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abner swinging wildly here.
Elizondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Elizondo doesn't manage to clinch there - Abner circles away.
A little jabbing left from Abner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elizondo pushes Abner away with a front kick.
Abner has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Abner there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elizondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo wants to land a leg kick but Abner is out of range.
Elizondo lunges at Abner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abner's hand.
Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Abner is trying to counter with his kicks.
Elizondo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!#T1#
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Elizondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Abner lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Elizondo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Elizondo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Abner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left lands for Abner.
Abner blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Abner with a jab.
Abner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Cayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abner scores with a body shot. #T2#
Elizondo looks for the body kick but Abner saw that one coming.
Abner throws a hook to the side of Elizondo's head but Elizondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Abner lands.#ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!
Elizondo tries to get into range but Abner steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Elizondo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Abner scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner 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.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: H29
Date: Nov 26, 2023

#R1#
Elizondo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kanaani throws a leg kick but Elizondo checks it.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Kanaani checks it.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kanaani lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Elizondo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Elizondo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Elizondo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kanaani blocks it well.
Elizondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kanaani looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kanaani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo counters with a right hand to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elizondo.
Kanaani uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kanaani misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo cracks Kanaani with a good jab.
Kanaani lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kanaani.
Kanaani lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elizondo at a distance.
Kanaani looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kanaani moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elizondo lands a leg kick that knocks Kanaani off balance momentarily.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Kanaani throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kanaani.
Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Kanaani avoids the punch easily.
Elizondo swings for the body but Kanaani moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Elizondo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kanaani throws a leg kick but Elizondo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kanaani punishes Elizondo's body with a nice straight punch.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elizondo wants to land a leg kick but Kanaani is out of range.
Elizondo defending well as Kanaani loads up on a big left hand.
Elizondo flicks out a counter leg kick but Kanaani steps away.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kanaani throws a right hand that misses
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
Kanaani thuds his right hand into Elizondo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Elizondo 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.
Kanaani swings widly with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Elizondo dips to his left and cracks Kanaani with an uppercut!
Elizondo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Mehdi Kanaani has been cut.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Elizondo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Decent striking displayed by Elizondo there.
Kanaani buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elizondo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kanaani swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
Elizondo lands a body shot.
Kanaani loads up on a big right hand but Elizondo slips the punch.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Kanaani counters with a left to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani scores with the left hand. Elizondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kanaani. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Elizondo scores with a jab to the head.
Kanaani throws a lazy right hand but Elizondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Elizondo finds it's way through Kanaani's defenses.
Nice body punch from Elizondo.
Elizondo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elizondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kanaani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Elizondo.
Elizondo connects with a body shot that sends Kanaani's belly button to the back.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Kanaani moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kanaani is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elizondo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Elizondo as he connects with a hook.
Elizondo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut
and Kanaani counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
A clash of legs there as Elizondo blocks the low kick.
Elizondo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kanaani swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Elizondo as he connects with a hook.
Kanaani throws a poor cross that misses
and Elizondo counters with a stiff right hand.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Elizondo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elizondo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kanaani lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Kanaani.
Kanaani thows a leg kick but Elizondo checks it
and Elizondo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kanaani walks into a jab.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Kanaani connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo throws a head kick that half lands.
Elizondo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kanaani misses with a series of wild punches.
Kanaani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kanaani moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch.
Kanaani swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Elizondo lands with a kick to the temple. Kanaani shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kanaani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Elizondo misses with a body shot
and Kanaani counters with a thumping low kick.
Kanaani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mehdi Kanaani's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Elizondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kanaani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Kanaani rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elizondo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elizondo blocks the body kick.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Kanaani ducks down to avoid it.
Kanaani misses with a combination
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Kanaani.
Elizondo throws a hook but Kanaani blocks it.
As Elizondo backs away, Kanaani returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kanaani falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A nice inside leg kick there by Elizondo. That's going to slow Kanaani down.
Elizondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kanaani counters with a series of strikes. Elizondo will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Kanaani finish him?#T1#
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Kanaani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kanaani is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
Kanaani throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elizondo seems to have recovered his senses.
Elizondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kanaani doesn't seem bothered though.
Elizondo lands with a cross.
Elizondo swinging wildly here.
Kanaani throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
Elizondo scores with a decent looking hook.
Kanaani misses with a hook to the body
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kanaani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kanaani waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Kanaani moved out of range.
Some wild striking there from Kanaani. #T2#
Elizondo throws a body punch but Kanaani moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Elizondo.
Elizondo's corner calls for a 1-2. Elizondo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Elizondo does it's job there.
Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Kanaani has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elizondo.
Elizondo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kanaani. That did some damage!
Elizondo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kanaani scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mehdi Kanaani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kanaani takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elizondo lands a jab.
Kanaani misses with a low kick.
Kanaani moves forwards but Elizondo connects with a nice, crisp jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaizka Elizondo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Elizondo 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
A very excited looking Gaizka Elizondo 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: H24
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Lawrence.
Elizondo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lawrence. Lawrence circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lawrence plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lawrence fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Lawrence blocks a leg kick.
And Lawrence counters with a quick kick to the body but Elizondo blocks it.
Lawrence works the jab nicely.
Elizondo fails to land with a series of punches.
Lawrence misses the jab.
Lawrence looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Lawrence.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Lawrence slips the punch.
Lawrence is looking to counter punch.
Lawrence throws a wild body kick that Elizondo sees coming a mile off.
Nice defenses there by Elizondo.
Johnny Lawrence seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Lawrence lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Elizondo goes down! The ref sends Lawrence to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Elizondo is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lawrence fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a head kick that misses.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Lawrence swings for the body but Elizondo moves out of range.
Lawrence cracks Elizondo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Elizondo tries to get into range but Lawrence steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Elizondo! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Lawrence scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Lawrence!
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: H21
Date: Oct 21, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Elizondo clinches.
Elizondo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dunham has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
Dunham lands a left hand.
Elizondo is trying to stall.
Dunham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dunham misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elizondo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Dunham gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dunham throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Dunham lands a nice elbow.
Dunham blocks the elbow strike.
Dunham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elizondo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elizondo looks winded!#T1#
Dunham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elizondo's efforts to push away.
Dunham throws a head punch that misses.
Dunham swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunham working aggressively here.
Dunham has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Dunham lands an uppercut.
Dunham can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Dunham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dunham landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dunham pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Elizondo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elizondo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dunham missing with knees to the body.
Dunham working Elizondo over with knees to the body.
Elizondo managing to block the knees to the body from Dunham. #T2#
Dunham misses with some punches.
Dunham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Dunham lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elizondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elizondo is trying to push Dunham away but Dunham has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Elizondo tries to stall but Dunham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A right hook to the body lands for Dunham.
Dunham landing knees to the body.
Elizondo takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dunham.
Still in the clinch, Dunham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Dunham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elizondo missing with knees to the body.
Elizondo blocks the elbow strike.
Elizondo takes an elbow to the temple.
Dunham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Dunham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Dunham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dunham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Elizondo misses with a leg kick #KD#
and before Elizondo can reset, Dunham rushes him with a swarm of punches, sending him crashing to the floor, in all sorts of trouble! Elizondo is trying to beat the count but we're up to 6 already and he's nowhere near. 7,8... he's up! He's going to continue!
Dunham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunham was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Dunham clinches up against the ropes.
Dunham looking to throw knees to the head but Elizondo is blocking nicely.
Dunham lands an elbow just above Elizondo 's eye.
Pete Dunham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Elizondo missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham is working Elizondo over against the ropes.
Dunham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Elizondo's defenses. #ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Dunham throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elizondos head.
Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunham finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunham creates a bit of space and fires a knee right up the middle, almost lifting Elizondo off his feet and sending him crashing to the canvas! Elizondo is trying to get back to his feet but his equilibrium is completely gone! The referee has called it off! This fight is over! Dunham is jumping up and down like a mad man, celebrating with his cornermen.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Pete Dunham!
In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: H16
Date: Sep 24, 2023

#R1#
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elizondo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cortez has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cortez and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
As Elizondo backs away, Cortez returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Elizondo 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.
Cortez throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Cortez connects with a crisp jab.
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cortez.
Cortez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo just manages to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cortez.
Cortez throws a quick counter kick to the body but Elizondo avoids it.
Cortez moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Cortez rushes Elizondo and presses him up against the ropes.
Cortez gets through Elizondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Cortez takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elizondo.
Cortez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Primal Concrete Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Cortez does it's job there.
Elizondo tries to land a front kick but Cortez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elizondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cortez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Elizondo - that will leave a mark!
A big left from Elizondo misses.
That kick from Elizondo tenderised Cortez's leg. Cortez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cortez moves forwards but Elizondo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cortez misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Cortez half committed to a counter leg kick.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo with the inside leg kick.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Cortez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elizondo.
Cortez slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a right hook to the body.
Cortez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.
Elizondo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#CL#
Cortez moves into the clinch.
Elizondo missing with knees to the body.
Elizondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch but Elizondo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Elizondo moves into range and clinches up with Cortez.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Elizondo tries to break free but Cortez pushes him back against the ropes.
Elizondo stalling in the clinch but Cortez improves position.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez scores with a shoulder strike.
Cortez presses Elizondo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elizondo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Cortez tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo stalling against the ropes.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Elizondo.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elizondo wants to stall.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cortez.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elizondo or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cortez.
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Cortez.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cortez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cortez throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elizondo throws a lazy uppercut
and Cortez counters with a right hand to the body.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Cortez moved out of range.#T2#
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Cortez gets tackled into the ropes by Elizondo. Elizondo maintains the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
Cortez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
A short uppercut from Cortez.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elizondos head.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Cortez fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cortez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cortez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez dominated that second round.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Cortez feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Elizondo is looking to chop away at Cortez's legs.
Good leg kick by Elizondo.
Cortez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cortez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cortez wants to clinch up but Elizondo keeps it at a distance.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elizondo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Elizondo.
Cortez is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Elizondo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cortez connects with an inside leg kick.
Cortez blocks a jab.#T1#
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo avoids the body shot from Cortez.
Cortez throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
Elizondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elizondo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cortez throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elizondo tries to work over Cortez's front leg with a kick but Cortez checks it.
Cortez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Cortez counters with a leg kick.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cortez tries to clinch but Elizondo moves away
and Elizondo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL#
Cortez darts in and clinches Elizondo up against the ropes.#T2#
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Cortez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cortez lands a shoulder strike.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elizondo trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Elizondo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cortez's brow.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Cortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortez pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Elizondo tries to land knees in the clinch but Cortez avoids the damage to the body.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ubaldo Cortez.
I think Cortez 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 Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
A very excited looking Ubaldo Cortez 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.
In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: H12
Date: Aug 27, 2023

#R1#
Elizondo lands with a hook. Chang tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL#
Chang gets a clinch.
Elizondo 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.
Chang throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo. #BC2#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chang on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Elizondo. Elizondo obviously looking to wear him down.
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
Elizondo thows a leg kick but Chang checks it
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Elizondo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Elizondo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo throws a leg kick which misses Chang's front leg but catches the back leg as Chang tries to avoid it.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Elizondo swings widly with a right hand
and Chang counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Elizondo misses
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Chang moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a straight right.
Chang has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Chang slips under a jab from Elizondo.#T1#
Chang moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Elizondo.
Chang was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick from Elizondo is predictable there
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
Chang gets a clinch.
Chang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Chang digs a right hand into Elizondo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elizondo's gas tank.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elizondo looks winded!
Elizondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chang lands a nice shot to the body.
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Stalling in the clinch from Chang.
A nice left hand lands by Chang.
Chang works on Elizondo's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Chang.
Chang lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Chang lands an uppercut.
A short left from Chang.
Chang leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Chang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Chang blocks it.
Chang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A short right from Elizondo.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Chang has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Chang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Chang finish him?
Elizondo is trying to push Chang away but Chang has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Chang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Chang breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Elizondo with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Elizondo looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Elizondo get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruce Chang!
Bruce Chang decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gaizka Elizondo spoke after the fight, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: H7
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Telushikin misses with a low kick.
Telushikin's coach down at The Scrap Squad was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Telushikin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Telushikin avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Telushikin.
Elizondo scores with a head kick. Telushikin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Telushikin misses with a combination
and Elizondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Telushikin misses the shot to the body.
Telushikin throws a lazy body kick
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Telushikin walks into a left hand.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Telushikin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target. #T1#
Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Telushikin.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Telushikin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Telushikin cracks a nice hook into Elizondo's ribs.
Elizondo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Telushikin makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Elizondo really felt that one!
No joy there for Telushikin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elizondo swings for the body but Telushikin moves out of range.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.#CL#
Elizondo clinches up with Telushikin and pushes him back against the ropes.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Telushikin misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
Telushikin lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Elizondo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Telushikin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Elizondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Telushikin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Telushikin tries to clinch there but Elizondo circles away.
Telushikin wants to clinch
and Elizondo counters with a nice body kick.
A head kick misses from Telushikin. #T3#
Elizondo avoids the head kick by Telushikin.
Elizondo cracks Telushikin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Telushikin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elizondo, pushing him back against the ropes.
Elizondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with the head strike. #BC#
Elizondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telushikin throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Elizondo lands a jab to the head.
Telushikin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo thumps Telushikin with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Telushikin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T4#
Telushikin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telushikin 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.
Telushikin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
As Elizondo backs off Telushikin throws a huge counter combo but Elizondo manages to avoid it all.
Elizondo with a nice calf kick.
Nice straight punches there by Elizondo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elizondo.#CL2#
Telushikin moves into the clinch.#BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Telushikin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Telushikin misses with a series of wild punches.
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Telushikin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Elizondo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Telushikin on the side of the head.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Telushikin is out of range.
Elizondo avoids the head kick by Telushikin.
Telushikin looks to land a combination but Elizondo avoids it well.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Telushikin.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Telushikin ducks down to avoid it.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Telushikin moves into range and clinches up with Elizondo.
Telushikin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Telushikin throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Elizondo misses.
Telushikin unleashes a big counter combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Telushikin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Telushikin's shoulder, as Telushikin tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Elizondo tests Telushikin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Telushikin blocks a jab.
Telushikin tries to clinch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Telushikin wants to clinch.
Telushikin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice shot lands for Elizondo.
Telushikin tries to close the distance and clinch but Elizondo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elizondo throws a big counter combination but Telushikin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Telushikin clinches.
Elizondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
Telushikin misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Elizondo lands a high kick! #ROC#Telushikin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo connects with a quick right hand that sends Telushikin tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
During a confident post fight interview, Gaizka Elizondo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: H3
Date: Jun 18, 2023

#R1#
Chang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice jab there from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a jab.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
Chang rushes Elizondo and presses him up against the ropes.
Chang lands a body punch.
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Chang.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Chang keeps control of Elizondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chang misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo tries to circle away but Chang has him pinned against the ropes.
Chang keeps control of Elizondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that Elizondo has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo misses with the head strike. #BC#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
We've been informed that Chang has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A lazy body kick from Elizondo
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL2#
Chang pushes Elizondo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elizondo as Chang tries to tie him up.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chang has him pressed against the ropes.
Chang misses with some punches.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Chang avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Chang throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
A head kick by Elizondo misses
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Chang closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Chang won't allow it.
Chang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chang effectively controlling the action here.
Elizondo is trying to break the clinch but Chang is controlling him.#T2#
Elizondo is trying to push Chang away but Chang has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Elizondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chang tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Chang works on Elizondo's body with a couple of short punches.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Elizondo is trying to force a seperation but Chang has the dominant position.
Chang just leaning against Elizondo, taking a breather.
Chang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chang has him pressed against the ropes.
Chang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Chang.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Chang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elizondo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Chang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chang scores with a shoulder strike.
Chang prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Chang dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Chang has managed to clinch.
Elizondo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chang.
Chang can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Elizondo can't find room to land a body shot as Chang controls the action.
Bruce Chang seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Chang displaying some good clinch control by pressing Elizondo up against the ropes.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Chang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chang.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Chang won't allow it.
Elizondo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang throws a head punch that misses.
Chang misses with a punch to the body.
Chang lands with a short shot to the head.
Elizondo is trying to break free.
Good body shot from Chang.
Elizondo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chang gets through Elizondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Chang.
Elizondo tries to circle away but Chang has him pinned against the ropes.
Chang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Chang.
Chang tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo working hard to break the clinch.
Chang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chang misses with the head strike.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Chang lands with a left to the head.
Elizondo takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!
Chang lands with a right to the head.
Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chang scores with a hook to the body.
Chang scores with a shot to the side of Elizondo's head.
Chang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chang creates a bit of distance and cracks Elizondo with a big uppercut! Elizondo goes down! The referee pushes Chang away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Elizondo make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Chang takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bruce Chang!
A victorious Bruce Chang thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Gaizka Elizondo had this to say: 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: AKF: Reboot
Date: Apr 22, 2023

#R1#
Taurus misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Taurus lands a nice looking body shot.
Elizondo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Elizondo.
Taurus takes one to the side of the head.
Elizondo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elizondo moves away from the strike by Taurus.
Elizondo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Taurus throws a good cross that connects.
Elizondo takes one on the button.
Taurus moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taurus.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo jabs Taurus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Elizondo sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Taurus moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses. #T1#
Elizondo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elizondo moves in looking to clinch but Taurus pushes him off.
Taurus sizes up Elizondo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taurus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elizondo 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.
Taurus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taurus avoids the head kick by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice combination there by Elizondo. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
Elizondo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus throws a head kick that Elizondo semi-blocks.
Elizondo lands a glancing blow to the side of Taurus's head.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Taurus lands a jab to the head.
Elizondo checks a low kick from Taurus.
Taurus cracks Elizondo with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elizondo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Taurus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elizondo lands a really nice looking cross but Taurus seems unphased.
Elizondo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Elizondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taurus connects with a solid leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus'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#
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taurus doesn't seem bothered though.
Taurus misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Elizondo lands a jab.
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus motions for Elizondo to come forward. Taurus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A left lands for Elizondo.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Elizondo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taurus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taurus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taurus stuns Elizondo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus 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. #T1#
Taurus takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo flicks out a counter leg kick but Taurus steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elizondo. That's going to slow Taurus down.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus connects with a nice looking jab.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taurus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taurus.
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Elizondo thows a leg kick but Taurus checks it
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo feints and then cracks Taurus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taurus down.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
A punch combination from Elizondo misses.
Taurus is looking to counter punch.
Taurus is looking to land body kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus scores with a shot to the body. #T2#
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Elizondo finds it's way through Taurus's defenses.
Elizondo tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elizondo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taurus is able to avoid easily.
Elizondo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Taurus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elizondo is out of range and Taurus settles back down.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Taurus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taurus throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus looks to score with a jab to the body but Elizondo is just out of range.
Taurus fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elizondo checks it well.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Taurus checks it.
Taurus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Taurus scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo lands a nice looking body shot.
Elizondo walks into a left hand.
Taurus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick
and Taurus counters with a body kick that stops Elizondo in his tracks momentarily.
Taurus moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Wesley Taurus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a jab. Taurus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Taurus to counter with a crisp jab.
Taurus catches Elizondo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taurus.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taurus fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Elizondo avoids the head kick by Taurus.
Taurus chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Elizondo can pounce on him.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Taurus moved away.
Taurus lands a two punch combo.
Taurus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taurus looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Taurus connects with a leg kick.
Elizondo tries to land a leg kick but Taurus saw it coming and moves away.
Taurus takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
A head kick from Taurus lands but Elizondo takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elizondo.#T2#
Elizondo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elizondo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taurus. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taurus swings widly with a right hand
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Taurus sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo scores with a decent looking hook.
Taurus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good work by Elizondo as he checks the leg kick.
Elizondo throws a leg kick
and Taurus counters with a one-two to the body.
Taurus throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo throws a lazy body kick #KD#
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut that drops Elizondo onto his backside! Elizondo bounces straight back to his feet before we have a chance to even start the count. He'll get the standing 8 count anyway before we get back underway.#ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Taurus finish him?
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taurus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elizondo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Taurus showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elizondo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28

The fight is ruled a majority draw!

Event: AFK 87
Date: Apr 01, 2023

#R1#
George throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
George looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
George checks the leg kick.
As Elizondo looks to move away, George throws a big counter combo but Elizondo just gets out of the way.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
George swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Elizondo misses with a kick to the body.
Nice shot lands for Elizondo.
George connects with a single shot there.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but George sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but George moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from George. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
George on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Elizondo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on George. That did some damage!
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but George is just out of range.
George staying out of range there.#T1#
George misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo throws a good cross that connects.
George throws a front kick aimed at Elizondo's knee but Elizondo avoids it well.
George changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
George lands a nice shot that snaps Elizondo's head back.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
George rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elizondo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elizondo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Elizondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Elizondo scores with the left hand. George knows he should have avoided that one.
George scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from George misses.
Elizondo feints and then cracks George's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow George down. #T2#
Elizondo lands a jab to the head.
Elizondo lands a jab to the head.
Elizondo 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.
George throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo lands a leg kick that knocks George off balance momentarily.
Elizondo catches George with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed right hand from George misses the target.
Elizondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
George connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elizondo. Elizondo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Elizondo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
George throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a wild combination.
George appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
George throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
George misses with a left hand
and Elizondo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
George throws a quick counter kick to the body but Elizondo avoids it.
Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
George looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Elizondo throws a head kick but George moves out of range.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but George ducks down to avoid it.
George gets off balance looking for a body kick
and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and George counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elizondo thinking.
George misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from George.
Elizondo is looking to slow George down with leg kicks.
George misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
George throws a push kick but Elizondo slaps the foot to one side.
Elizondo moves out of range as George strikes.
George throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
George avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD#
George catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Elizondo stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Elizondo walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Elizondo takes one to the side of the head. #ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
George knocks out Elizondo with a massive right hand! The ref tackles George before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. George picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam George!
Liam George made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
The defeated Gaizka Elizondo had this to say: 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: AKF 83
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Elizondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Elizondo 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.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yalixqua cracks Elizondo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice shot by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a straight right.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yalixqua throws a right hand that Elizondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Elizondo also avoids with ease.
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Yalixqua didn't see that one coming.
Elizondo 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.
Elizondo with the inside leg kick.
Elizondo plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Yalixqua jabs Elizondo right on the nose. Elizondo blinks but takes it well.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo throws a one two combo. #T1#
Yalixqua cracks Elizondo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Elizondo.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away.
Elizondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Yalixqua.
Good standup being displayed there by Elizondo as he connects with a hook.
Yalixqua moves forwards but Elizondo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua misses with a looping left.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yalixqua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Yalixqua slips a jab from Elizondo.
Yalixqua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elizondo blocks a jab.
Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo scores with a kick to the midsection.
That kick from Elizondo tenderised Yalixqua's leg. Yalixqua is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
A jab from Elizondo does it's job there.
Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo is looking to score with low kicks.
Elizondo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yalixqua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Yalixqua misses with a looping left.
Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Elizondo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Yalixqua throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yalixqua moves away.
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Yalixqua's body. Yalixqua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Yalixqua throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elizondo.
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Yalixqua throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo throws a head kick that Yalixqua semi-blocks.
Elizondo blocks a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Elizondo blocks the leg kick.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elizondo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yalixqua was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elizondo. That's going to slow Yalixqua down.
Elizondo motions for Yalixqua to come forward. Elizondo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yalixqua looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Elizondo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
Yalixqua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Yalixqua throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Yalixqua throws a poor cross that misses
and Elizondo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Elizondo.
Elizondo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elizondo moves away from the strike by Yalixqua. #KD#
Yalixqua scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Elizondo to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo throws a right and a left that Yalixqua avoids nicely.
Yalixqua scores with a nice head shot.#ROC#Elizondo is rocked!
Elizondo blocks a low kick nicely.
Elizondo is still on wobbly legs! Can Yalixqua finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Yalixqua engages and cracks Elizondo with a massive lead left hook - Elizondo tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Yalixqua is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua 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.
In defeat, Gaizka Elizondo stepped up to the mic, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: AKF 81
Date: Feb 11, 2023

#R1#
Elizondo with a jab.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Ozbourne is out of range.
Elizondo throws a jab when Ozbourne was well out of range.
Ozbourne is looking to counter punch.
Ozbourne bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elizondo's head backwards.
Ozbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Ozbourne avoids the head kick by Elizondo.
Ozbourne fails to land with a series of punches.
Elizondo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ozbourne slips under a jab from Elizondo.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo is looking to slow Ozbourne down with leg kicks.
Elizondo 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.
Ozbourne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Ozbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo flicks out a counter leg kick but Ozbourne steps away.
Ozbourne lands with a right hand.
Ozbourne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him 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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elizondo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Ozbourne has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Ozbourne and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Elizondo pushes Ozbourne away with a front kick.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne scores with a sloppy right hand. Elizondo should have avoided that one.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Ozbourne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. #T1#
Ozbourne throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Elizondo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ozbourne defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Elizondo lands with a hook. Ozbourne tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
Ozbourne gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elizondo.#CUT2#It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Ozbourne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozbourne checks a leg kick.
It looked like Ozbourne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
A low kick from Ozbourne misses
and Elizondo counters with a good, hard body kick but Ozbourne shrugs it off.
Ozbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Ozbourne scores with a nice head shot.
Elizondo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ozbourne scores with a jab. Elizondo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ozbourne just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elizondo.#T2#
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ziggy Ozbourne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo is looking to land body kicks.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Ozbourne throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Elizondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ozbourne throws out the jab.
Elizondo throws out a powerful jab.
Ozbourne changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ozbourne defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Ozbourne misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elizondo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Ozbourne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ozbourne misses with an uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Ozbourne rushes Elizondo and presses him up against the ropes.
Elizondo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Ozbourne - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ozbourne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Ozbourne.
Elizondo avoiding damage as Ozbourne throws knees to the body.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Ozbourne.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Ozbourne's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
A shot to the liver by Elizondo. Beautiful body shot.
Elizondo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Ozbourne.
Jab, jab by Elizondo - just one landing.
Ozbourne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elizondo slips a jab and a cross from Ozbourne.
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Ozbourne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Ozbourne swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ozbourne.
A good leg kick by Elizondo.
Ozbourne steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Elizondo. That one must have hurt.
An inside leg kick from Elizondo misses.
Ozbourne moves out of range as Elizondo throws a body kick.
Ozbourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ozbourne delivers a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo throws a lazy uppercut
and Ozbourne counters with a nice body shot.
Ozbourne takes a jab right on the kisser. #T1#
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ozbourne.
Elizondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ozbourne to score with a decent uppercut.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne.
Ozbourne scores with a nice strike.
Elizondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ozbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Elizondo is just out of range.
Ozbourne looks to land a left hand but Elizondo moved out of range nicely.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elizondo throws a hook but Ozbourne avoids it easily.
Ozbourne digs a good body shot into Elizondo's ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne scoring well with a low kick there.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Ozbourne moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ozbourne throws a series of punches but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Ozbourne throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo motions for Ozbourne to come forward. Elizondo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Elizondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ozbourne is looking to land body kicks.
Ozbourne throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozbourne with a nice cross.
Ozbourne lands with a shot to the body.
Ozbourne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elizondo under the eye.
Ozbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Elizondo is just out of range.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ozbourne throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Ozbourne misses with a body shot.
Elizondo scores with a nice right hand.
Ozbourne slips a jab from Elizondo.#CL#
Ozbourne closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne trying to land knees to the body.
Elizondo working aggressively here.
Ozbourne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ozbourne goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Ziggy Ozbourne will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Ozbourne's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A big right from Ozbourne misses.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick which misses Elizondo's front leg but catches the back leg as Elizondo tries to avoid it.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ozbourne moves away.
Elizondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Ozbourne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elizondo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Ozbourne throws a leg kick but Elizondo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ozbourne is out of range and Elizondo settles back down.
Elizondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ozbourne off the ropes and back into range.
Ozbourne lands with a cross.
Ozbourne ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elizondo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromOzbourne.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ozbourne scores with a decent looking hook.
Elizondo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ozbourne sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ozbourne throws a nice looking combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Elizondo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ozbourne jabs Elizondo to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Ozbourne slips a jab from Elizondo.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Ozbourne sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Ozbourne misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ozbourne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ozbourne looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Ozbourne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elizondo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ozbourne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Elizondo is looking to clinch.
Ozbourne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Ozbourne lands an overhand right.
Ozbourne throws a series of punches but Elizondo moves out of range.
Ozbourne bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Elizondo's head.#T2#
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Ozbourne sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ozbourne stuns Elizondo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Ozbourne moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Elizondo tries to move into range but Ozbourne moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Elizondo cracks Ozbourne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elizondo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ozbourne connects with a looping right hand.
Ozbourne swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ozbourne throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ozbourne misses with a body punch
and Elizondo counters with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ozbourne.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Ozbourne is just out of range.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ziggy Ozbourne!
Ziggy Ozbourne decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Gaizka Elizondo had this to say: 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: AKF 78
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Elizondo there.
Elizondo with a nice calf kick.
Kin throws a nice looking combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#KD#
Kin scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Elizondo to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Kin moved out of range nicely.
Kin seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Kin misses.
Elizondo thumps Kin with a low kick.
Kin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid body kick from Elizondo.
Kin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Some wild striking there from Kin.
Elizondo lands an overhand right.
Kin throws a right and a left that Elizondo avoids nicely.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.#T1#
Elizondo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo connects with a leg kick.
Elizondo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A head kick from Kin lands but Elizondo takes it in his stride.
Kin misses with a two punch combination.
Elizondo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Kin needs to keep his hands up - Elizondo had a free shot at his head there.
Kin misses with a few strikes there. #KD2#
Elizondo looks low and kicks high, catching Kin right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!#ROC2#Kin is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Kin's body. Kin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Kin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kin takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kin seems to have got his legs back now.#T2#
Elizondo feints and then cracks Kin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kin down.
Kin tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo slips a jab and a cross from Kin.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kin is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elizondo lands a head shot.
Kin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elizondo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Elizondo misses with a kick to the body.
Kin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kin moves forwards but Elizondo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Some wild striking there from Kin.
Elizondo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Elizondo connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Kin's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Kin - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
After winning the bout, Gaizka Elizondo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKF FN 400
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Elizondo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ozbourne moves forwards but Elizondo connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like Ziggy Ozbourne has been cut.
Elizondo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ozbourne throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ozbourne does it's job there.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Ozbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ozbourne manages to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ozbourne.
Ozbourne thumps Elizondo with a low kick.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Ozbourne. That snapped Elizondo's head back.
Ozbourne throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Ozbourne moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Ozbourne throws a body kick that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Elizondo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elizondo scores with a head kick. #T1#
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Ozbourne saw that one coming.
Ozbourne fakes the leg kick and cracks Elizondo in the body.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Elizondo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ozbourne checks it well.
Ozbourne digs a good body shot into Elizondo's ribs.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ozbourne was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Ozbourne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Ozbourne.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ozbourne.
Elizondo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo works the jab nicely.
Ozbourne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ozbourne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Elizondo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T2#
Elizondo scores with a kick to the body.
Ozbourne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ozbourne throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ozbourne throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elizondo! But no joy.
Elizondo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ozbourne.
A bone on bone clash there as Ozbourne blocks the leg kick.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elizondo throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elizondo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elizondo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ozbourne scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ozbourne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
Ozbourne misses with a looping right.
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Ozbourne scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ziggy Ozbourne's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ozbourne.
A countering left hand to the body from Elizondo misses.
Ozbourne lands a nice shot to the body.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Ozbourne.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Ozbourne moved out of range.
As Elizondo backs away, Ozbourne returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the head.
Ozbourne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ozbourne with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Ozbourne sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ozbourne fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ozbourne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ozbourne takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Elizondo lands a high kick!
Ozbourne moves out of range of the strikes.
Ozbourne throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ozbourne fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Jab, jab by Ozbourne - just one landing.
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Ozbourne.
Elizondo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ozbourne 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.
A jab from Ozbourne does it's job there.
Ozbourne throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A telegraphed right hand from Ozbourne misses the target.
Elizondo delivers a nice body kick.
Elizondo throws a shot to the body.
Elizondo scores with a jab.#ROC2#Ozbourne is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ozbourne looks to score with a jab to the body but Elizondo is just out of range.
Oh Ozbourne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A decent looking cross lands there for Elizondo.
Ozbourne misses with a hook.
BAM! Elizondo delivers a spinning backfist that drops Ozbourne like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKF 73: The King
Date: Dec 03, 2022

#R1#
Cortez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Cortez looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Cortez throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cortez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Elizondo cracks Cortez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cortez throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cortez moves out of range of the strikes.
Cortez lands with an overhand left.
Cortez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cortez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cortez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cortez slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Cortez thuds a left hand into Elizondo's body.
Elizondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Elizondo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elizondo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It seemed like Cortez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cortez just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo throws out a leg kick but Cortez moves out of range and Elizondo only half commits.
Cortez tries to clinch up.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Elizondo.
Cortez throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Cortez saw that one coming.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Elizondo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jab from Elizondo.#T2##CL#
Elizondo drives through and clinches with Cortez against the ropes.
Cortez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've been informed that Cortez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Elizondo.
Cortez working aggressively here.
Elizondo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Elizondo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elizondo can't find room to land a body shot as Cortez controls the action.
Cortez gets through Elizondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cortez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elizondo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Elizondo fails to land.
Cortez misses with a punch on the inside.
Cortez can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Elizondo misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Cortez ducked under it nicely.
Cortez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cortez misses with a low kick as Elizondo jumps back.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Elizondo throwing a counter right hand but Cortez manages to avoid it.
Cortez slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Cortez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cortez blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cortez.
Cortez throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
A short uppercut from Cortez.
Ubaldo Cortez seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Cortez misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cortez throws an elbow but misses.
Cortez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cortez.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cortez.
A right handed body shot lands from Cortez.
Cortez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cortez throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Cortez.
Elizondo trying to land knees to the body.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from Cortez.
Elizondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Cortez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cortez pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
Still in the clinch, Cortez scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cortez struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Cortez lands a nice shot to the body.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch but Cortez keeps him there for the moment.
Cortez lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Cortez managing to block the knees to the body from Elizondo.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Cortez misses with some punches.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
Cortez lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elizondo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elizondo.
Cortez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Elizondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Cortez back against the ropes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cortez tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cortez backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Cortez counters with a beautiful hook that drops Elizondo to the mat! Will Elizondo be able to recover his senses? The referee starts the count at 3 having sent Cortez to a neutral corner. 4,5,6 and Elizondo is up. He looks OK to continue. #ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!
Cortez is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo glances at the clock... BAM! Cortez nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Elizondo crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Elizondo is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ubaldo Cortez!
A very excited looking Ubaldo Cortez 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.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: AKF 63 | Scorpion vs. Whok
Date: Aug 06, 2022

#R1#
Yalixqua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yalixqua throws a lazy right hand but Elizondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elizondo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Elizondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Elizondo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Yalixqua.
Yalixqua blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Yalixqua replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Elizondo blocks it well.
Yalixqua with the inside leg kick.
Elizondo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Yalixqua lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Elizondo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Yalixqua takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Yalixqua misses with a body kick.
Nice cross by Elizondo.
Yalixqua on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yalixqua misses with a few strikes there.
Yalixqua cracks Elizondo with a good jab.#T1#
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elizondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Yalixqua plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Elizondo swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Elizondo face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua is the new welterweight champion!
Iaspero Yalixqua 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.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: AKF 61 | Durand vs. Beukeboom
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elizondo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elizondo lands with a short shot to the head.
Kim has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elizondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo lands a shot to the body.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Kim misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo pushes Kim back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've been informed that Kim has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Kim tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Elizondo lands a left hand.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Kim.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Elizondo tries to work over Kim's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo working hard to break the clinch.
Kim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Kim scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kim lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Kim back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim blocks an uppercut. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch.
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kim. #CL2#
Kim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elizondo, pushing him back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Elizondo fails to land.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo presses Kim against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elizondo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elizondo stalling in the clinch but Kim improves position.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elizondos head.
Elizondo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kim is looking to clinch but Elizondo is avoiding it.
Kim thuds a left hand into Elizondo's body.
Elizondo throws a chopping leg kick but Kim manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kim looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elizondo throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Kim has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kim there as he acknowledges the shot.
Good shot there by Elizondo.
Elizondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kim throws out the jab.
Kim throws a low kick but Elizondo avoids it.
Kim uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Kim flicks out a counter leg kick but Elizondo steps away.
Elizondo throws a nice looking combination but Kim bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elizondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elizondo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kim moves out of range of the strikes.
Kim is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Elizondo with a body shot.
Elizondo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elizondo thinks about countering with a body kick.
Elizondo throws a hook but Kim blocks it.
Kim fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elizondo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A chopping leg kick lands by Elizondo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo thuds a left hand into Kim's body.#T1#
Elizondo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kim finds it's way round the side to connect with Elizondo's head.
Kim misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo scores with a shot to the body.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kim.
Elizondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kim at a distance. #CL2#
Kim clinches with his opponent.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kim can do to turn this around?
Kim slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kim tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo tries to land a leg kick but Kim saw it coming and moves away.
Elizondo backing away here, and Kim unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo throws an off balance right hand
and Kim counters with a nice body shot.
Elizondo throws a hook to the side of Kim's head but Kim sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kim swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T2#
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kim uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kim slips a jab from Elizondo.
Kim is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kim blocks a leg kick.
Elizondo 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.
Kim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kim digs a good body shot into Elizondo's ribs.
Elizondo moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Elizondo misses with a low kick. #CL#
Elizondo closes the distance and clinches.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Kim.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo 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.#R3#
Kim scores with the left hand. Elizondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Kim sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kim throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
Kim blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kim! But no joy.
Elizondo swings widly with a right hand
and Kim counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elizondo's knee momentarily.
Elizondo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kim counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kim lands with an uppercut that bounces Elizondo off the ropes and back into range.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Kim appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Kim is out of range.
A big right from Kim misses.
Elizondo is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Kim takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kim pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kim prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Yasol Kim seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses.
Elizondo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elizondo lands with a light punch inside.
Elizondo misses with some punches.
Kim tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kim lands a shot to the body.
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim works on Elizondo's body with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Kim lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud.
Kim tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Kim throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Kim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kim lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Kim misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Yasol Kim really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Elizondo cracks Kim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Elizondo blocks a leg kick.
Kim pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Elizondo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kim uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
A lazy left from Kim finds it's target.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Kim throws a hook to the side of Elizondo's head but Elizondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kim tried to score with a low kick but Elizondo checks it.
Kim throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kim connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Kim has managed to clinch.
Still in the clinch, Elizondo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knees to the body from Elizondo. #T1#
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Kim throws a head punch that misses.
Elizondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Kim lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo lands a body punch.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Kim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Elizondo has managed to clinch.
Elizondo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
Elizondo missing with knees to the body.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Elizondo's head.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo presses Kim against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elizondo missing with knees to the body. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo lands a right hand.
Elizondo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Kim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kim.
Elizondo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Kim.
Elizondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kim keeps control of Elizondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Elizondo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kim's elbow.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Kim tries to score with a low kick but Elizondo moves his leg out of the way.
Yasol Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elizondo throws the kick towards the body but Kim avoids it.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
Elizondo takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo misses with a leg kick
letting Kim counter with a right hand.
Kim takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
Kim fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elizondo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kim checks a low kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crunch! Kim slams his shin into Elizondo's torso.
Gaizka Elizondo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kim checks a leg kick.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim blocks a jab.
Kim throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo is looking to counter punch.
Elizondo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T1#
Kim fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kim missing with a left hand there. Elizondo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kim avoids it.#CL#
Elizondo has Kim up against the ropes in a clinch.
Kim stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elizondo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Kim working aggressively here.
Kim doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim cracks Elizondo with a nice body shot.
Elizondo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Kim misses with the head strike.
Kim tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Kim moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kim lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elizondo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Elizondo takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo retains his welterweight title!
Gaizka Elizondo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: AKF 58
Date: Jul 09, 2022

#R1#
Yalixqua misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Elizondo slips a straight right by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elizondo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yalixqua's knee momentarily.
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Yalixqua slips the punch.
Yalixqua throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yalixqua.
Elizondo defending well as Yalixqua loads up on a big left hand.
Yalixqua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yalixqua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Average Judas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yalixqua misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yalixqua avoids a kick to the body.
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
We've been informed that Elizondo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Yalixqua misses with a hook
and Yalixqua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yalixqua throws a leg kick
and Elizondo counters with a low kick, right behind Yalixqua 's knee.
Elizondo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Yalixqua misses the target.
Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Elizondo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elizondo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yalixqua.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Yalixqua avoids the head kick by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a front kick aimed at Yalixqua's knee but Yalixqua avoids it well.
Elizondo throws a good cross that connects.
Yalixqua misses with a leg kick.
Elizondo throws out a counter right but Yalixqua avoids it with no problem.
Yalixqua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut.
Yalixqua pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elizondo is out of range and Yalixqua settles back down.
Yalixqua takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo lands a glancing blow to the side of Yalixqua's head.#CUT2#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
Yalixqua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Yalixqua throws a low kick but Elizondo avoids it.
Yalixqua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Yalixqua. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo scoring well with a low kick there.
Yalixqua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo counters with a stiff right hand.
Yalixqua keeps the fight on the outside.
Yalixqua throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iaspero Yalixqua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yalixqua scores with a punch to the head.
Yalixqua throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Elizondo moves into range and clinches up with Yalixqua.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Yalixqua.
Elizondo lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Yalixqua breaks the clinch.
Yalixqua slips a jab from Elizondo.
An attempted straight right counter from Yalixqua misses the target.
Yalixqua digs a good body shot into Elizondo's ribs.
Yalixqua throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Elizondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yalixqua misses with a low kick as Elizondo jumps back.
Yalixqua is looking to score with low kicks.
Yalixqua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elizondo.
Yalixqua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Yalixqua just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elizondo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Yalixqua gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Elizondo counters with a good low kick that Yalixqua was not able to check.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Yalixqua moves out of range easily.
Elizondo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Yalixqua. That did some damage!#CL2#
Elizondo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yalixqua, pushing him back against the ropes.
Yalixqua keeps control of Elizondo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Elizondo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Elizondo unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Elizondo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Elizondo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1##BC2#
Elizondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yalixqua throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
Crunch! Elizondo slams his shin into Yalixqua's torso.
Elizondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A low kick from Yalixqua misses
and Elizondo counters with a good low kick that Yalixqua was not able to check.
Elizondo connects with a high kick.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yalixqua's sensitive parts.
A nice leg kick lands there from Elizondo.
Yalixqua throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
Yalixqua misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a stiff right hand.
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Yalixqua didn't see that one coming.
Yalixqua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Danga de danga de dang - Elizondo scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#Yalixqua is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice leg kick from Elizondo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Elizondo scores with a head kick. Yalixqua tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Oh Yalixqua is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yalixqua tries to get into range but Elizondo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Yalixqua! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Elizondo scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gaizka Elizondo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKF FN | Kim vs. Elizondo
Date: Jun 03, 2022

#R1#
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Kim moves into range and clinches up with Elizondo.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Kim won't allow it.
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike.
Elizondo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elizondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo scores a nice knee to the body.
Elizondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kim scores with a shot to the side of Elizondo's head.
Elizondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Elizondo.
Kim blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kim prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo is leaning against Kim and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo. #BC2#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
Elizondo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kim checks it well. #T1#
Kim takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Kim avoids the punch easily.
Kim was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Kim moves out of range.
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kim counters with a straight right hand.
Kim takes one to the chin there.
Elizondo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kim has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kim can pounce on him.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Kim uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kim throws a body shot but no joy.
Kim connects with an inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Elizondo. #T2#
Elizondo connects with a right hand. Kim shakes it off.
Kim defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Kim closes the distance and clinches.
Kim tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo can't find room to land a body shot as Kim controls the action.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Elizondo lands a right hand.
Kim can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kims head.
Kim goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Elizondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elizondo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Kim lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kim has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elizondo.
Kim misses with a low kick.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kim.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Elizondo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kim if he has to take too many more of those.
Kim ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo misses with a leg kick
and Kim counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kim bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Kim slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Kim throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Kim misses its intended target.
Kim lands a jab to the nose.
Kim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Elizondo darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kim takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo misses with a left hand
and Kim counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Kim is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Kim appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Elizondo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo throws a low kick but Kim moves out of range easily.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Kim's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elizondo under the eye.#CL2#
Elizondo clinches.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo stalling against the ropes.
Elizondo lands with a light punch inside.
Elizondo is trying to force a seperation but Kim has the dominant position.
A short right from Elizondo on the inside. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kim.
Elizondo pushes Kim back against the ropes and lands a hook 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!
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Kim.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a punch to the body.
Kim tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kim.
Kim tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Kim back against the ropes.
Kim scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elizondo lands a shoulder strike.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elizondo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
A short uppercut from Elizondo.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim is looking to wear down Elizondo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elizondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elizondo throws a jab when Kim was well out of range.
Kim just misses with a punch to the body.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Kim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kim fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elizondo checks it well.
Kim steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Elizondo. That one must have hurt.
A lazy left from Elizondo finds it's target.
A cross from Elizondo lands.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo 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.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Kim stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Elizondo.
Kim throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elizondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo avoids the body shot from Kim.
A leg kick checked by Elizondo.#T1#
Elizondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kim.
Elizondo motions for Kim to come forward. Elizondo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kim.
Kim wants to clinch.#CL#
Kim closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short left from Kim. #BC2#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kim keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elizondo.
Kim went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Kim saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Kim.
Kim throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Elizondo moves out of range as Kim strikes.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elizondo scores with a nice body kick.
Elizondo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kim on the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kim's corner calls for a 1-2. Kim obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Elizondo takes a swing at Kim's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kim.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kim scores with a body shot.
Kim throws a series of punches but Elizondo moves out of range.
Kim walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Kim sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kim walks forward, straight into a front kick from Elizondo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kim gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elizondo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Gaizka Elizondo just about did enough to take it.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Elizondo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Kim connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Elizondo blocks a leg kick.
Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Kim.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kim.
Kim walks into a stiff left hand from Elizondo.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kim will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Kim takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elizondo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Kim dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elizondo. That did some damage!#T1#
Kim misses with a body kick.
Kim checks a low kick from Elizondo.
Kim tries to close the distance and clinch but Elizondo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kim lands a jab to Elizondo's midsection.
Elizondo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Elizondo clinches.
Kim blocks an uppercut.
Kim lands with a left to the head.
Kim swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo working hard to break the clinch.
Elizondo working aggressively here.
Kim swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo lands with a light punch inside.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kim lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Nice body punch from Kim - that landed with a thud. #T2#
Kim blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kim backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Kim.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim digs a right hand underneath Elizondo's ribcage. Elizondo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Kim.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Kim.
Kim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kim taking a breather.
Elizondo lands a body punch.
Elizondo working hard to break the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.#BC2#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Kim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yasol Kim has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Kim throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kim misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kim tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kim lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kim misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kim lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good work by Elizondo as he checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gaizka Elizondo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim throws a solid leg kick but Elizondo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kim.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elizondo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kim takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Kim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kim takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kim misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elizondo counters with a slapping leg kick. #CL#
Kim has closed the distance and engaged Elizondo in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kim fails to land.
Kim lands an uppercut.
Kim misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Kim misses with some punches.
Kim working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Kim. #T2#
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
Kim misses with a body punch.
Kim misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kim fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kim misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elizondo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Kim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
Kim throws a low kick but Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kim.
Kim throws a low kick but it's checked well by Elizondo.
Kim takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kim throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kim throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yasol Kim showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elizondo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49

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

Event: AKF FN | Morrison vs. RooMan
Date: May 20, 2022

#R1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Elizondo!
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Taurus checks a leg kick.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Taurus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elizondo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taurus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good shot there by Taurus.
Elizondo throws a low kick, looking for Taurus's leg but Taurus calmly moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Taurus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taurus just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Elizondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taurus has time to react.
Elizondo throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kuznia in the buildup to the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taurus counters with a straight right hand.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T1#
Taurus looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
It seemed like Taurus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taurus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
Elizondo cracks Taurus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
A head kick misses from Elizondo.
Taurus misses with a looping right.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taurus connects with a looping right hand.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Taurus.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Elizondo's leg. Elizondo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A cross from Taurus lands.
Elizondo tries to land a front kick but Taurus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Elizondo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo works the jab nicely.#T2#
Elizondo lands with a right hand.
Elizondo walks into a left hand.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Taurus looks for the body kick but Elizondo saw that one coming.
Elizondo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taurus cracks Elizondo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.
Taurus tries to bum rush Elizondo with a series of wild strikes but Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Taurus misses.
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
A big left from Taurus misses.
Taurus lands with a kick to the temple. Elizondo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Elizondo throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Elizondo connects with a high kick.
Taurus misses with a looping left.
Taurus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taurus! But no joy.
Taurus blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Taurus throws a leg kick but Elizondo checks it.
Taurus looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Taurus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taurus thumps Elizondo with a low kick.#T1#
Elizondo throws a jab when Taurus was well out of range.
Taurus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elizondo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taurus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Elizondo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elizondo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elizondo throws an off balance right hand
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taurus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Taurus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Elizondo works the jab nicely.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taurus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taurus tries to work over Elizondo's front leg with a kick but Elizondo checks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Taurus tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elizondo misses the body punch
and Taurus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taurus dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elizondo. That did some damage!
Taurus on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Taurus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taurus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Elizondo swinging wildly here.
Taurus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Taurus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taurus scores with the left hand. Elizondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Taurus cracks Elizondo with a good jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Wesley Taurus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Elizondo forces Taurus back against the ropes and clinches.
Taurus prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
Taurus misses with some punches.
Taurus is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Taurus is trying to break the clinch but Elizondo is controlling him.
Taurus working hard to break the clinch.
Taurus is looking to break free of the clinch but Elizondo has double underhooks.
Taurus wants to get back to striking at distance but Elizondo won't allow it. #BC2#
Taurus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elizondo throws a front kick aimed at Taurus's knee but Taurus avoids it well.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Taurus loads up on a big right hand but Elizondo slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo walks into a left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elizondo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taurus throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo connects with a right hand. Taurus shakes it off.
Gaizka Elizondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wesley Taurus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T1#
Elizondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taurus doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Elizondo pushes Taurus up against the ropes in a clinch.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.
Elizondo lands with a right to the head.
Elizondo working aggressively here.
Taurus blocking some punches. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab by Elizondo.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Taurus misses.
Elizondo scores with a nice strike.
Decent striking displayed by Taurus there.#T2#
A nice leg kick from Taurus, right into the meat of the thigh. #KD#
Elizondo throws out a head kick that Taurus doesn't see coming - it connects and sends Taurus crashing to the mat face first! He's bounced up to his knees and is scrambling to get back to his feet and beat the count. He's up on 5 but still looks a bit groggy; will the referee allow it to continue??? He's taking a good look into Taurus's eyes and has decided to let it go on!#ROC#Taurus is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taurus is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Elizondo doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Taurus crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Taurus's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: AKF 46 | Akira vs. Morrison
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
Jab from Elizondo.
Cortez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elizondo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cortez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A telegraphed right hand from Cortez misses the target.
Elizondo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the body from Elizondo misses
and Cortez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cortez misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo misses with a body shot
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses
and Cortez counters with a slapping leg kick.
A cross from Elizondo lands.
Cortez with a jab.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cortez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elizondo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Elizondo misses with a left hand
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Cortez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Elizondo with a body shot.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Cortez.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Cortez slips the punch.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Cortez moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elizondo throws a hook but Cortez blocks it.
Elizondo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cortez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cortez lands a right hook to the body.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a left to the body.
Cortez misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch combination from Cortez misses.
Cortez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.#T2#
Elizondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Cortez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cortez takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cortez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elizondo swings widly with a right hand
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elizondo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cortez.
Elizondo misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cortez digs a good body shot into Elizondo's ribs.
Cortez staying out of range there.
Elizondo lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ubaldo Cortez dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Elizondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Cortez avoids the punch easily.
A little jabbing left from Cortez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Cortez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ubaldo Cortez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Elizondo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Cortez is out of range.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Cortez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cortez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Cortez misses with a jab to the body
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Cortez ducks down to avoid it.
Cortez slips a jab from Elizondo.#T1#
Cortez lands a head shot.
Cortez moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
Cortez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Cortez is looking for the big counter here.
Cortez throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Cortez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cortez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Elizondo throws a wild body kick that Cortez sees coming a mile off.
Cortez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elizondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cortez counters with a straight right hand.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Elizondo takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Elizondo. #T2#
Nice cross by Cortez.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cortez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a right hand
and Cortez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That kick from Cortez tenderised Elizondo's leg. Elizondo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elizondo misses with a hook #CL2#
and Cortez counters by clinching up. #BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
Cortez lands a front kick.
Cortez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez misses with a body shot.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Ubaldo Cortez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaizka Elizondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez misses with a straight left.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Cortez finds it's way through Elizondo's defenses.
A shot to the body from Elizondo misses
and Cortez counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Cortez counters with a left and a right that stings Elizondo.
Elizondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cortez avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Elizondo gets tackled into the ropes by Cortez. Cortez maintains the clinch.
Elizondo lands a nice uppercut.
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elizondo or not. #T1##BC2#
Cortez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cortez throws a series of punches but Elizondo avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Cortez scores with a shot to the body.
Cortez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elizondo misses with a body punch
and Cortez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ubaldo Cortez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Elizondo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Elizondo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Cortez.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Cortez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cortez ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cortez was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.#T2#
Cortez moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Elizondo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cortez counters with a nice body shot.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Cortez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo misses with a jab to the body
and Cortez makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cortez.
Cortez connects with a body shot.
Cortez lands an overhand right.
Cortez throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Cortez.
A low kick lands for Cortez.
Cortez lands a jab to Elizondo's midsection.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ubaldo Cortez!
After winning the bout, Ubaldo Cortez thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Gaizka Elizondo spoke after the fight, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: AKF 41 | Lee vs. Elizondo
Date: Feb 26, 2022

#R1##CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Elizondo is trying to break free.#BC2#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Elizondo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Lee.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've been informed that Elizondo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Elizondo working hard to break the clinch.
Elizondo is trying to break free.
Elizondo is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes. #BC2#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elizondo looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Elizondo slips a straight right by Lee.#T1#
Elizondo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Tommy Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Elizondo against the ropes.
Elizondo takes a shot to the head.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Elizondo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Elizondo is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Elizondo is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Lee.
Elizondo tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the ropes.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Elizondo in his tracks for a moment.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Lee back against the ropes.
Elizondo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Knees to the body from Lee. #T2#
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Elizondo's efforts to push away.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee works on Elizondo's body with a couple of short punches.
Elizondo looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Lee has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Elizondo can't break the clinch.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elizondo takes an elbow to the temple.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee gets through Elizondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a combination. Elizondo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Jab from Lee.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Lee is looking to clinch but Elizondo is avoiding it.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Elizondo.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Elizondo can do to turn this around?
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a head kick. That will keep Elizondo thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Lee looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tommy Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a left hand
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Tommy Lee has been cut.
Elizondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elizondo walks into a straight right hand from Lee.#T1#
Lee lands an overhand right.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee keeps Elizondo at a distance using the push kick.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee cracks Elizondo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Elizondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elizondo is trying to counter with his kicks.
Elizondo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Elizondo on the side of the head.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Elizondo should have avoided that one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elizondo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Elizondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Elizondo with a jab.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Elizondo moves away from the strike by Lee.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Elizondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Elizondo saw that one coming.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Elizondo's head but Elizondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee cracks Elizondo with an open hand slap.
Elizondo moves out of range as Lee strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice body punch from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Elizondo defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Elizondo slips a straight right by Lee.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee scores with the left hand. Elizondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Elizondo misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands a head kick!
Elizondo scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T1#
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A swing and a miss from Elizondo.
Lee cracks Elizondo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Elizondo takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #T2#
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee catches Elizondo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee lands with a good body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a leg kick but Elizondo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Elizondo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee 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.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tommy Lee did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lee'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.#R4#
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Lee takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Elizondo is just out of range.
Lee digs a good body shot into Elizondo's ribs.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elizondo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Elizondo takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Lee jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee lands a head kick!
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to slow Elizondo down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Elizondo works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Elizondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Elizondo misses. #CL#
Lee clinches up with Elizondo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Elizondo tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the ropes.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee digs a right hand into Elizondo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elizondo's gas tank. #BC2#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Elizondo is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee tries a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks it. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elizondo.
Elizondo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Elizondo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Elizondo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Lee tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Elizondo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tommy Lee had his way with Gaizka Elizondo in that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Lee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Gaizka Elizondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elizondo scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Elizondo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Elizondo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Elizondo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
Lee 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. #T1#
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elizondo.
Lee scores with a jab.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Lee.
Elizondo ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Elizondo's head back.
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Elizondo's defenses.
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!
Lee misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Elizondo throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Elizondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Elizondo tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elizondo at a distance.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
That kick from Lee tenderised Elizondo's leg. Elizondo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Tommy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tommy Lee.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Lee!
Tommy Lee is the new welterweight champion!
Tommy Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2021

#R1#
A shot to the body from Elizondo misses
and Swanson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elizondo slips a jab from Swanson.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Thib's Sweat Shoppe in the buildup to the fight.
Swanson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Swanson tries a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo is wise to it.
Swanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Elizondo is able to avoid easily.
Swanson slips under a jab.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
Swanson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elizondo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swanson.
Swanson tries a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo is wise to it.
Elizondo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Swanson makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Elizondo really felt that one!
Elizondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Swanson scores with a leg kick. #T1#
Elizondo lands with a shot to the body.
Swanson slips a straight right by Elizondo.
And Swanson responds with a good body kick, but Elizondo manages to step out the way in time.
Elizondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Elizondo.
Swanson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Elizondo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swanson lands with a slapping head kick.
Swanson moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Swanson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Elizondo checks it well.
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Swanson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson connects with a nice looking jab. #T2#
Jab, jab by Elizondo - just one landing.
Swanson scores with a kick to the body.
Elizondo throws a hook but Swanson avoids it easily.
Elizondo throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Swanson doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
Swanson slips a jab from Elizondo.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Swanson jabs Elizondo right on the nose. Elizondo blinks but takes it well.
Good leg kick by Swanson.
Elizondo lands a really nice looking cross but Swanson seems unphased.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick. #T3#
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swanson manages to avoid it.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Elizondo backing away here, and Swanson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Swanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Swanson tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Swanson avoids the punch easily.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Swanson.
Elizondo misses with a body punch
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A head kick misses from Swanson.
An inside leg kick lands from Swanson.
Elizondo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Swanson counters with a stiff right hand.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
Swanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Swanson takes one to the side of the head.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Swanson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Elizondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Swanson moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Swanson, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Swanson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Elizondo with a body shot.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Swanson moves away and avoids it.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swanson slips under a jab.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Swanson tries to land a leg kick but Elizondo saw it coming and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Elizondo blocks the body kick.
Elizondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Swanson at a distance.
Swanson tries to clinch up but Elizondo circles away and keeps his distance.
Swanson moves out of range as Elizondo throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Swanson.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swanson looks to land a body kick but Elizondo moved away.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Swanson moves out of range.
Elizondo throws a body kick that misses.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swanson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Elizondo takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Swanson has managed to clinch. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Elizondo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Swanson to counter with a crisp jab.
Swanson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Swanson throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.#TD2#
Swanson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Elizondo on his heels. He'll look to pass Elizondo's guard now, I'm sure.
Swanson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU2#
Elizondo is working an open guard so Swanson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T2#
A low kick lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swanson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo punishes Swanson's body with a nice straight punch.
Swanson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Swanson follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Swanson tests Elizondo's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Swanson has closed the distance and engaged Elizondo in a clinch. #BC#
Elizondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Swanson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Swanson blocks a jab.
Swanson was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Swanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Swanson scores with a body shot.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson connects with an inside leg kick.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo misses with a right hand
and Swanson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Elizondo's knee momentarily.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Swanson is out of range.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elizondo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Swanson under the eye.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elizondo momentarily.
Swanson lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Elizondo tries to keep at a distance but Swanson has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swanson throws a wild body kick that Elizondo sees coming a mile off.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Swanson.
Good exchange - Elizondo coming out on top.
Elizondo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Swanson throws a fast counter high kick but Elizondo manages to duck under it in time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Swanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Swanson misses with a looping right.
Swanson slips a jab from Elizondo.
Swanson throws a big counter head kick but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Swanson slips a jab from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Benedicte Swanson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Swanson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Swanson feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Swanson moves into the clinch successfully.
Swanson misses with some punches. #TD2#
Swanson drags the fight down to the ground.
Swanson managing to control the position.
Swanson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swanson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Swanson in particular looking to stall.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Elizondo gets full guard.
Elizondo working a defensive guard here. #SU2#
Swanson stands up and waves to Elizondo to follow him.
Swanson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Some bone on bone action there as Elizondo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Swanson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Elizondo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Elizondo connects with a body shot that sends Swanson's belly button to the back.
A low kick from Swanson is predictable there
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo swings for the body but Swanson moves out of range.
Elizondo takes a swing at Swanson's ribcage but misses.
Swanson looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Elizondo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Swanson.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Swanson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elizondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Swanson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson. #T4#
Swanson thumps Elizondo with a low kick.
Elizondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Swanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Elizondo connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
A lazy left from Elizondo finds it's target.
Swanson drops his hands momentarily and Elizondo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Elizondo. No joy for Swanson on that attempt.
Swanson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Swanson counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaizka Elizondo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elizondo 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
A very excited looking Gaizka Elizondo 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: AKF 13 | Cobb vs. Saint
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
Good work by Elizondo as he checks the leg kick.
Elizondo misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Martin scores with a nice strike.
Elizondo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Martin tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Elizondo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elizondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Martin looks to throw a body kick
and Elizondo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martin lands a slapping body shot.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin misses with a shot to the body
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
Martin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Elizondo throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Martin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Martin connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.
Martin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Martin throws a hook to the side of Elizondo's head but Elizondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Martin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Martin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo swings for the body but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throws the kick towards the body but Elizondo avoids it.
Elizondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Martin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo lands a jab to the head.
Elizondo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo blocks a jab.#T2#
Elizondo misses with a straight right.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Elizondo moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Martin is rocked!
Martin ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Martin is looking for the big counter here.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Elizondo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Martin momentarily.
Martin throws a series of strikes that have Elizondo backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin slips under a jab from Elizondo.
Elizondo connects with a right hand. Martin shakes it off.
Martin walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Martin is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo is the new welterweight champion!
Gaizka Elizondo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: 8L 82 - Undercut Gems
Date: Jun 23, 2021

#R1#
Baldwin throws a right and a left that Elizondo avoids nicely.
Elizondo throws a jab when Baldwin was well out of range.
Baldwin works the jab nicely.
Baldwin throws a hook to the side of Elizondo's head but Elizondo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baldwin throws a chopping leg kick but Elizondo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baldwin.
Baldwin fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Elizondo is out of range.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Brandon Baldwin has been cut.
Baldwin tries to clinch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Elizondo.
A bone on bone clash there as Elizondo blocks the leg kick. #CL#
Baldwin gets a clinch.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baldwin working hard to break the clinch.
Baldwin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Elizondo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baldwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Baldwin wants to get back to striking at distance but Elizondo won't allow it.
Baldwin is trying to break free.
Baldwin is trying to push Elizondo away but Elizondo has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Elizondo lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baldwin swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1##BC#
Baldwin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Baldwin.
Elizondo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elizondo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Elizondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#Baldwin is rocked!
Baldwin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elizondo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Oh Baldwin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baldwin glances at the clock... BAM! Elizondo nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Baldwin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Baldwin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
A very excited looking Gaizka Elizondo made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: 8L 77 - Cash Mané
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1##KD2#
Baldwin closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Elizondo crashing to the mat! Elizondo uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#CUT2#It looks like Gaizka Elizondo has been cut.
Baldwin lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Elizondo out cold! Elizondo is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the ropes! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Baldwin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brandon Baldwin waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: 8L 69 - L Jackson
Date: May 05, 2021

#R1#
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Tellkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Tellkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
Tellkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Elizondo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elizondo slips a jab from Tellkins.#CL2#
Tellkins closes the distance and clinches.
Tellkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo tries to break the clinch but Tellkins is controlling the position.
Elizondo wants to break the clinch but can't. #BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tellkins misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Tellkins has Elizondo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Tellkins tries to stall but Elizondo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch but Tellkins keeps him there for the moment.
Elizondo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Good body shot from Tellkins. #T1#
A nice left hand lands by Elizondo.
Tellkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tellkins as Elizondo tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tellkins with a knee to the head.
Elizondo tries to work over Tellkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo can't break the clinch.
Tellkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Tellkins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tellkins blocks a head kick by Elizondo.
Tellkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo connects with a solid leg kick.
Tellkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tellkins lands a jab.
Tellkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling 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!#CL2#
Tellkins rushes Elizondo and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.#T2#
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tellkins.
Tellkins lands a knee to the head.
Tellkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Tellkins.
Tellkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tellkins misses with a knee to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Tellkins.
Tellkins blocking some punches.
Tellkins pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tellkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tellkins stalling in the clinch but Elizondo improves position.
Elizondo is trying to break free.#BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elizondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tellkins to score with a decent uppercut.
Elizondo cracks a nice hook into Tellkins's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Darren Tellkins dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Tellkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Tellkins counters with a nice body shot.
Tellkins missing with a left hand there. Elizondo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Darren Tellkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elizondo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Elizondo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tellkins counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!
Tellkins cracks Elizondo with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Elizondo is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Elizondo is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Elizondo could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Darren Tellkins!
Darren Tellkins made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'tommy i m comin for that belt mf '.
Gaizka Elizondo spoke after the fight, saying 'gonna take some time off '.

Event: 8L 64 - Allardyce
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Elizondo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Khairannus moved out of range nicely.
We've been informed that Khairannus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Khairannus misses with a looping left.
Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Elizondo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khairannus. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch but Khairannus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elizondo misses with a few strikes there.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khairannus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
Khairannus misses with an uppercut. Elizondo saw that one coming.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khairannus's head backwards.
Khairannus takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
Khairannus throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elizondo moves out of range as Khairannus strikes.
Khairannus circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khairannus. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Khairannus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Khairannus moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khairannus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T1#
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Khairannus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Khairannus connects with a looping right hand.
Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Khairannus.
Khairannus looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Khairannus falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Elizondo moves away from the strike by Khairannus.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Khairannus.
Khairannus looks to land a left hand but Elizondo moved out of range nicely.
Khairannus blocks a jab.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Khairannus moves away and avoids it.
Khairannus misses with a looping left.
Elizondo 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.
Khairannus feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elizondos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Elizondo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Khairannus is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Elizondo with a body shot.
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Elizondo lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Khairannus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Khairannus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khairannus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the body
and Khairannus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo moves out of range as Khairannus strikes.
Khairannus lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Khairannus with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Khairannus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khairannus misses the jab.
Elizondo swings for the body but Khairannus moves out of range.
Khairannus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Elizondo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Khairannus cracks Elizondo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the body.
Khairannus slips under a jab.
A jab from Khairannus misses.
Khairannus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elizondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Khairannus throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
Khairannus moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Khairannus counters with a straight right hand.
Khairannus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elizondo looks to score with a jab to the body but Khairannus is just out of range.
Elizondo connects with a right hand. Khairannus shakes it off.
Khairannus fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A swing and a miss from Elizondo.
A punch combination from Elizondo misses.
Khairannus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Elizondo lets loose with a powerful body kick. Khairannus will feel that in the morning.
Khairannus swings for the body but Elizondo moves out of range.
Khairannus throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo is looking to clinch but Khairannus is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Khairannus on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Khairannus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elizondo to score with a decent uppercut.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Khairannus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elizondo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khairannus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
As Elizondo backs off Khairannus throws a huge counter combo but Elizondo manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Elizondo gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Khairannus.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Khairannus. #BC2#
Khairannus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elizondo throws a hook but Khairannus blocks it.
Elizondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khairannus tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Khairannus counters with a right hand to the body.
Khairannus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khairannus throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Khairannus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khairannus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Elizondo finds it's way round the side to connect with Khairannus's head. #CUT#It looks like Juhjartus Khairannus has been cut.
Elizondo tries to clinch but Khairannus moves out of range.
Khairannus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khairannus misses with a wild combination.
Khairannus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a body punch but Khairannus moves out of range. #T2#
Elizondo misses with a jab to the body
enabling Khairannus to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo tries to clinch there but Khairannus circles away.
Elizondo lands the left hand.
Elizondo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Elizondo connects with a nice looking jab.
Khairannus looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
A quick step to the side and Elizondo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A lazy left from Khairannus finds it's target.
Khairannus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Khairannus looks to throw the jab but Elizondo is out of range.
Elizondo is looking for a counter combo.
Khairannus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elizondo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Khairannus. Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo throws a hook but Khairannus blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Khairannus moved out of range nicely.
Khairannus slips a jab from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Khairannus ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Khairannus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juhjartus Khairannus'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#
Khairannus throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Khairannus missing with a left hand there. Elizondo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Khairannus.
Khairannus slips under a jab from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a jab.
Khairannus moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Khairannus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khairannus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elizondo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Khairannus misses with a body shot.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Khairannus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fighters circling - Khairannus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Khairannus's head backwards.
Elizondo tries to clinch there but Khairannus circles away.
Elizondo scores with a one two! Khairannus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Elizondo slips under a jab from Khairannus.
Khairannus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Elizondo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elizondo scores with a decent looking hook.
Elizondo jabs Khairannus to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Khairannus misses with a wild body shot.
Khairannus lands a nice looking body shot.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Khairannus ducks down to avoid it.
Elizondo takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Elizondo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Elizondo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khairannus has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Elizondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Khairannus has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Elizondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Khairannus backwards.
Elizondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Khairannus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khairannus pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Khairannus throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
Khairannus has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Khairannus lands with a light punch inside.
Elizondo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khairannus swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Khairannus fails to land.
Khairannus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elizondos head. #BC#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Khairannus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Khairannus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Khairannus at a distance.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!

Gaizka Elizondo wins by majority decision!
Post fight, Gaizka Elizondo stared into the camera and said 'Krit is dangerous when your chin is bad as mine thank god i didnt get koed'.

Event: 8L 60 - Oh to be a Gooner
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Schultz misses with an uppercut. Elizondo saw that one coming.#CL2#
Schultz takes the fight into the clinch.
Schultz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elizondo.
Elizondo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schultz tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Schultz trying to land knees to the body.
Elizondo is working Schultz over against the ropes.
Schultz tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schultz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Schultz.
Schultz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Schultz lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Schultz.
Schultz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schultz being controlled against the ropes.
Schultz trying to land knees to the body.
Schultz lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schultz lands a nice knee to the body.
Schultz scores with a knee to the head. #T1#
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Elizondo cracks Schultz with a nice body shot.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.
Elizondo gets through Schultz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elizondo blocks it with crossed arms.
Schultz misses with the head strike.
Elizondo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
Schultz landing knees to the body.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elizondo.
Elizondo is looking to break free of the clinch but Schultz has double underhooks.
Elizondo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Elizondo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Schultz has him pressed against the ropes.
Elizondo looking to stall. #T2#
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
Schultz lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elizondo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Schultz swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schultz scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Schultz.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schultz blocks it with crossed arms.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schultz as Elizondo tries to tie him up.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo wants to stall.
Elizondo misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Schultz avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dutch Schultz dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Schultz clinches up with Elizondo and pushes him back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Elizondo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Schultz prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
Schultz takes a shot to the head.
Schultz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elizondo lands a shoulder strike.
Schultz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Elizondo blocks it with crossed arms.
Elizondo misses with a punch to the body.
Schultz avoids a wild elbow strike from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Schultz backwards.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Schultz's elbow.
Elizondo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A head punch on the inside from Elizondo fails to land.
Schultz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.#BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
Schultz throws a head kick that half lands.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good exchange - Elizondo coming out on top.
Schultz is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elizondo misses the jab.
It seemed like Schultz was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schultz takes one on the button.#ROC#Schultz is rocked!#T1##CL2#
Schultz clinches up against the ropes.
Schultz misses with a knee strike. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Schultz ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Schultz is still on wobbly legs! Can Elizondo finish him?
Schultz drops his guard momentarily, allowing Elizondo to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Schultz! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Elizondo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Krit is dangerous when your chin is bad as mine thank god i didnt get koed'.

Event: 8L 54 - Thungergods Wrath
Date: Feb 20, 2021

#R1#
Elizondo feints a jab promting Leekpai to slip. Elizondo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Leekpai slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Leekpai tries to clinch there but Elizondo circles away.
Leekpai misses with a straight right.
Leekpai misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leekpai. Leekpai circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Leekpai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leekpai.
Leekpai fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elizondo.
Leekpai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
It seemed like Leekpai was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
An inside leg kick from Leekpai misses.
Elizondo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Leekpai misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Leekpai is out of range.
Elizondo scores with a shot to the body.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the body
and Leekpai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo misses with a combination
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo moves in looking to clinch but Leekpai pushes him off.
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Leekpai didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Leekpai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Elizondo is out of range and Leekpai settles back down.
Leekpai lands a really nice looking cross but Elizondo seems unphased.
Leekpai cracks Elizondo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.#T1#
Elizondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Leekpai has closed the distance and engaged Elizondo in a clinch.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Leekpai controls his hands.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
A short right from Leekpai on the inside.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leekpai's elbow.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike.
Elizondo cracks Leekpai with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Elizondo.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Leekpai controls his hands.
Elizondo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Leekpai struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Elizondo is trying to maintain a safe position but Leekpai gets an underhook and turns Elizondo into the ropes.
Elizondo is leaning against Leekpai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Leekpai tries a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks it.
A hook to the body from Leekpai.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leekpai looking to throw knees to the head but Elizondo is blocking nicely. #T2#
Leekpai tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Leekpai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elizondo is working Leekpai over against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leekpai.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Leekpai blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leekpai cracks Elizondo with a nice body shot.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
Leekpai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Leekpai avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Leekpai softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Leekpai throws a head punch that misses.
Elizondo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elizondo lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Krit Leekpai will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL2#
Leekpai clinches with his opponent.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Leekpai.
Elizondo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Elizondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Leekpai lands with a left to the head.
Leekpai pushes off an throws an elbow but Elizondo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krit Leekpai seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Leekpai lands a body shot.
Leekpai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Leekpai's elbow.
Leekpai swings wildly with an uppercut but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leekpai misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elizondo.
Leekpai working aggressively here.
Leekpai takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leekpai throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Leekpai lands a body punch.
Elizondo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Leekpai working aggressively here.
Elizondo is leaning against Leekpai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leekpai lands a body punch.
Elizondo gets through Leekpai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Elizondo.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Leekpai throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Leekpai has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Leekpai misses with the head strike.
Leekpai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Elizondo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Elizondo.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Leekpai avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
Elizondo lands with a light punch inside.
Leekpai blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
A short left from Elizondo.
Leekpai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike from Leekpai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leekpai lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo has Leekpai pushed against the ropes.
A short left from Leekpai.
Elizondo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo tries a knee to the head but Leekpai blocks it.
Elizondo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Leekpai has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Elizondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Leekpais head.
Leekpai lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
Leekpai struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Elizondo scores with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Elizondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leekpai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Leekpai checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Leekpai throws out a leg kick but Elizondo moves out of range and Leekpai only half commits.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leekpai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheers as Elizondo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Leekpai doesn't seem phased though.
Elizondo misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Leekpai counters by clinching up.
Leekpai gets through Elizondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Leekpai misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Leekpai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elizondo is defending well for now.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Leekpai throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Leekpai working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Elizondo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Leekpai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Leekpai.
The referee is keeping an eye on Elizondo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Leekpai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elizondo looking to slow down the pace here.
Elizondo digs a right hand underneath Leekpai's ribcage. Leekpai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leekpai misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
Leekpai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo misses with a punch to the body.
Leekpai blocking some punches.
Leekpai lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Leekpai.
Leekpai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a shot to the side of Leekpai's head. #T2#
Elizondo tries a body shot but Leekpai blocks it.
A short right from Elizondo on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Leekpai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elizondo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hand to the body from Elizondo.
Elizondo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elizondo lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Leekpai blocks a body shot from Elizondo.
Leekpai works on Elizondo's body with a couple of short punches.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Leekpai avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leekpai.
Leekpai makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Leekpai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Leekpai tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo cracks Leekpai with a nice body shot.
A short right from Elizondo.
Leekpai with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaizka Elizondo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elizondo 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!

Gaizka Elizondo wins by unanimous decision!
Post fight, Gaizka Elizondo stared into the camera and said 'Krit is dangerous when your chin is bad as mine thank god i didnt get koed'.

Event: 8L 52 - TITL3 N1GHT
Date: Feb 10, 2021

#R1#
Taurus scores with a nice head shot.
Elizondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Taurus ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Wesley Taurus has been cut.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Taurus.
Taurus lands a slapping body shot.
Elizondo avoids the body shot from Taurus.
Elizondo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A combination from Elizondo does no damage.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taurus lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Taurus slips the punch.
Taurus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Taurus.
Taurus misses the body punch
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Taurus lands a leg kick that knocks Elizondo off balance momentarily.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Good leg kick by Taurus.
Taurus slips under a jab.
Taurus throws a body kick that misses.
Taurus is looking to wear down Elizondo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A swing and a miss from Taurus.
Elizondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taurus swings for the body but Elizondo moves out of range.
Taurus misses with a body punch
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Taurus.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Elizondo swings widly with a right hand
and Taurus counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo throws a body punch but Taurus moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A low kick lands for Taurus.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Taurus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Taurus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Taurus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Elizondo throws the left hand but Taurus avoids the punch easily.#T2#
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taurus is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Taurus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Taurus moved out of range.
Taurus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elizondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taurus counters with a right hand to the body.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Taurus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elizondo throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a few strikes there.
Taurus throws a series of punches but Elizondo avoids them all with ease.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elizondo.
Taurus appears to be looking for a big counter.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo just manages to avoid it.
Taurus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elizondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Taurus throws a lazy uppercut
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taurus throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
Taurus throws a head kick that misses.
Taurus misses with a lunging right hand
and Elizondo counters with an outside leg kick.
Taurus moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Taurus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo misses with a body punch
and Taurus counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taurus defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taurus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Taurus throws a counter high kick but Elizondo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Elizondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Elizondo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elizondo takes a swing at Taurus's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Taurus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo just manages to avoid it.
Taurus misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taurus throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
Taurus misses with an uppercut
and Taurus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elizondo 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.
Taurus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Elizondo has time to react.
Elizondo throws a hook but Taurus blocks it.
Taurus thinks about countering with a head kick.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taurus.
It seemed like Elizondo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elizondo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taurus on the side of the head.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taurus manages to avoid it.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Taurus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taurus defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Taurus misses with a body shot.
Elizondo throws a right and a left that Taurus avoids nicely.
Taurus is looking for a counter combo.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Taurus is out of range. #T2#
Taurus misses with a head kick.
A big right from Taurus misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taurus misses with a series of wild punches.
Elizondo throws a lazy uppercut
letting Taurus counter with a right hand.
Taurus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taurus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Taurus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taurus.
Nice body punch from Taurus.
Elizondo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Some wild striking there from Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taurus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wesley Taurus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wesley Taurus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Taurus throws a counter high kick but Elizondo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Elizondo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slow jab from Taurus misses its intended target.
Taurus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taurus checks the leg kick nicely there.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo throws a push kick but Taurus slaps the foot to one side.
Elizondo connects with an inside leg kick.
Taurus scores with a sloppy right hand. Elizondo should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taurus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elizondo.
Taurus was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taurus throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taurus throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
Elizondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taurus has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taurus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
That kick from Taurus tenderised Elizondo's leg. Elizondo is trying to keep his angry face on.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taurus.
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taurus.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Taurus ducked under it nicely.
Taurus tries to bum rush Elizondo with a series of wild strikes but Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elizondo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taurus misses the jab.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Taurus's shoulder, as Taurus tries to avoid the shot.
Elizondo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Elizondo misses with a straight right.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Taurus is looking for a counter combo.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Taurus moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Elizondo misses with an uppercut
and Taurus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Elizondo thinking.
Taurus ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taurus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Taurus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Taurus moved out of range nicely.
A quick step to the side and Taurus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taurus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Taurus throwing a counter right hand but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo works Taurus's body with a nice hook.
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taurus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo just manages to avoid it.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taurus moves away.
Taurus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elizondo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taurus counters with a body kick that stops Elizondo in his tracks momentarily.
Taurus slips a straight right by Elizondo.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Wesley Taurus!

The fight ends as a draw!

Event: 8L 50 - Teflon
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Python ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo slips a jab from Python.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Python moves away.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Python.
Python moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Elizondo. That snapped Python's head back.
Python throws a head kick but Elizondo moves out of range.
Python takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Elizondo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Python throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python misses with the combination.
Python fails with an attempt to clinch.
Python throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Elizondo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Python fails in his attempt to clinch.
Python wants to clinch up but Elizondo keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Elizondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Python on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Python takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Python fails in his attempt to clinch.
Python moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Python takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Elizondo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Python throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Python is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Python throws a lazy head kick
and Elizondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo scores with a jab. Python acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elizondo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Python tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Elizondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Python moves to clinch but Elizondo breaks away
and Elizondo counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Python closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand. #T2#
Elizondo connects with a right hand. Python shakes it off.
Elizondo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch lands to the side of Python 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Elizondo lands a slapping body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Elizondo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Elizondo.
Python on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elizondo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Elizondo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Elizondo scores with a nice head shot.
Elizondo works the jab nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elizondo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Python didn't see that one coming.
Elizondo scores with a punch to the head.
Elizondo scores with the left hand. Python knows he should have avoided that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Elizondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Python should have avoided that one.
Python has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Python is looking to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Elizondo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Python gets a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Python as Elizondo tries to tie him up.
Python tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Python can do to turn this around?
Python is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Elizondo is keeping busy.
Nice body punch from Elizondo.
Elizondo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
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 Elizondo.#BC2#
Python breaks the clinch.
Elizondo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Elizondo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Python takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Python throws a wild body kick that Elizondo sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Python motions for Elizondo to come forward. Python throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Python tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Python scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Python.
Python has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Python walks into a left hand.
Nice body punch from Elizondo.
Python throws a lazy uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Python is rocked!
Python wants to clinch but Elizondo slips to the side
and before Python has any time to reset, Elizondo cracks him with a big right hand that drops him face first to the canvas! He's hurt! I don't think he's going to get back up from that one! He's trying but he's doing the chicken dance and has face planted into to ropes, causing the referee to bring this fight to an end! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Post fight, Gaizka Elizondo took to the microphone: 'I'M back this is my warm up cyrius is the most successful kt fighter with the least amount of talent. Want a rematch earn it mf!!'.
Cyrius Python spoke after the fight, saying 'well that was a hard fight and i ended on the wrong corner'.

Event: 8L 44 - Lil show
Date: Dec 31, 2020

#R1#
Boudreaux takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Boudreaux has Elizondo up against the ropes in a clinch.
Boudreaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elizondo or not.
Boudreaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elizondo misses with a body punch.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elizondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elizondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Boudreaux as the two fighters clinch.
Boudreaux lands a nice uppercut.
Boudreaux 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.
Boudreaux gets through Elizondo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boudreaux cracks Elizondo with a nice body shot.
Elizondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boudreaux tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudreaux blocks a body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Boudreaux or not.
Elizondo looking to stall.
Boudreaux working aggressively here.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elizondo misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boudreaux misses with some punches.
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Nice body punch from Boudreaux - that landed with a thud.
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Boudreaux has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Boudreaux .
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux .
Boudreaux tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Boudreaux blocking some punches.
Elizondo taking a breather.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudreaux misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Boudreaux .
Elizondo wants to stall.
Boudreaux blocks an uppercut.
Elizondo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boudreaux is working Elizondo over against the ropes.
Boudreaux throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Boudreaux breaks the clinch.
A left lands for Elizondo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boudreaux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#CL2#
Boudreaux has managed to clinch.
Boudreaux scores with a shot to the side of Elizondo's head.
Elizondo blocks an uppercut.
Boudreaux throws a punch but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Boudreaux working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boudreaux moves away.
Boudreaux appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boudreaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Boudreaux .
A big right from Boudreaux misses.
Boudreaux staying out of range there.
Boudreaux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elizondo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL2#
Boudreaux takes the fight into the clinch.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Boudreaux lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boudreaux .
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Boudreaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux misses with a punch to the body.
Boudreaux scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Elizondo misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Boudreaux throws a head punch that misses.
Boudreaux has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Boudreaux on the inside.
Boudreaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Boudreaux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Elizondo fails to land.
Boudreaux tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo wants to stall.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Boudreaux .
A short right from Boudreaux on the inside.
Boudreaux throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elizondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Boudreaux backwards.
Boudreaux tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Boudreaux back against the ropes.
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Boudreaux is keeping busy.#T2#
Boudreaux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boudreaux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Boudreaux as the two fighters clinch.
Boudreaux fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Boudreaux breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Boudreaux 's body. Boudreaux takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Elizondo rushes Boudreaux and presses him up against the ropes.
A shot in the inside from Boudreaux .
Elizondo lands a left hand.
Elizondo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Boudreaux on the inside.
Boudreaux has a couple of punches blocked by Elizondo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Boudreaux tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Elizondo.
Elizondo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Boudreaux throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Gaizka Elizondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boudreaux throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boudreaux paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elizondo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boudreaux swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Boudreaux drives through and clinches with Elizondo against the ropes.
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Boudreaux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo is leaning against Boudreaux and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Elizondo lands with a short shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Boudreaux scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Boudreaux controls his hands.
Boudreaux lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Boudreaux .
Elizondo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Boudreaux avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes. #T1#
Elizondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Boudreaux .
A right handed body shot lands from Boudreaux .
Boudreaux working aggressively here.
Elizondo pushes Boudreaux back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Boudreaux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boudreaux tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boudreaux tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Elizondo lands a body shot.
Elizondo tries a knee to the head but Boudreaux blocks it.
Elizondo tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boudreaux tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudreaux tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Elizondo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boudreaux misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boudreaux . #T2#
Elizondo tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boudreaux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Boudreaux can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Boudreaux misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elizondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Boudreaux uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boudreaux 's elbow.
Elizondo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Boudreaux .
Elizondo digs a right hand into Boudreaux 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boudreaux 's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Boudreaux fails to land.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boudreaux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elizondo or not.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Elizondo.
Elizondo tries to work over Boudreaux 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo misses with a body punch.
Boudreaux throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elizondos head.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Boudreaux .
Ronnie Dale Boudreaux is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Boudreaux .

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ronnie Dale Boudreaux .
Well Boudreaux 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Ronnie Dale Boudreaux !

Ronnie Dale Boudreaux wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Ronnie Dale Boudreaux 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: Eight Limbs XXVIII - Tacko
Date: Oct 21, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elizondo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kin lands a jab to the head.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Kin ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kin.
Kin uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Elizondo misses with a straight right.
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Kin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo moves away from the strike by Kin.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Donk. Elizondo catches Kin right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Kin is rocked!
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Kin to counter with a crisp jab.
Kin is still on wobbly legs! Can Elizondo finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo throws a front kick that sends Kin stumbling back into the ropes.
Kin seems to have recovered his senses.
Elizondo pushes Kin away with a front kick.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo tried to score with a low kick but Kin checks it.
Elizondo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo throws a wild body kick that Kin sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Kin slips the punch.
Elizondo swings for the body but Kin moves out of range.
It seemed like Kin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kin throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kin cracks Elizondo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Kin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Kin lands a lovely overhand right.
Kin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo thuds his right hand into Kin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kin sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Elizondo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kin's head.
Elizondo throws a hook to the side of Kin's head but Kin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elizondo.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses. #KD#
Kin walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Elizondo rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Kin has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Kin throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Kin is out of range.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo motions for Kin to come forward. Elizondo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kin throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Kin 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.
Kin moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Kin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Kin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A cross from Kin lands.
Elizondo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Kin counter with a right hand.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
Kin blocks a low kick nicely.
Kin moves out of range of the leg kick from Elizondo.
It seemed like Kin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elizondo motions for Kin to come forward. Elizondo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Kin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kin.
Elizondo looks to land a body kick but Kin moved away.
Elizondo stuns Kin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Elizondo throws a leg kick that misses.
Elizondo misses with a looping left.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Kin checks it.
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Kin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kin avoids the head kick by Elizondo.
Kin throws a lazy right hand but Elizondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kin cracks Elizondo with a good jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kin blocks a low kick nicely.#T1#
Kin lands with a right hand.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kin manages to avoid it.
Kin misses with a looping right.
Kin 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.
Kin throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo moves out of range as Kin strikes.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Kin moves out of range easily.
Kin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Elizondo 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.
Kin checks a low kick from Elizondo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kin! But no joy.
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kin.
Elizondo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kin connects with a crisp jab.
Kin lands with an overhand left.
Elizondo misses with a left hand
and Kin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elizondo misses with a low kick. #T2#
Elizondo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Elizondo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Kin moves out of range.
It seemed like Kin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Kin moves out of range.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kin was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kin! But no joy.
Elizondo throws a poor cross that misses
and Kin counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Kin.
Elizondo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kin cracks Elizondo with a good jab.
Kin throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kin throws out a powerful jab.
Elizondo throws a body punch but Kin moves out of range.
Kin with a hook.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo lands a nice looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Berto Kin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Elizondo tries to move into range but Kin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Elizondo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Elizondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elizondo connects with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kin checks a leg kick.
Kin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Kin is out of range.
Kin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kin misses with a hook.
Kin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elizondo.
Good leg kick by Elizondo.
Kin misses with a looping left.
Kin scores with a nice strike.
Elizondo tries to land a body kick
and Kin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Elizondos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kin throws a lazy right hand but Elizondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elizondo scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
Kin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Elizondo throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kin to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick and Kin moves out of range easily.
Elizondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jab, jab by Kin - just one landing.
Kin with a nice cross.
Elizondo looks to land a body kick but Kin moved away.
Kin works the jab nicely.
Elizondo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kin to score with a decent uppercut.
Elizondo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kin if he has to take too many more of those.
Kin misses with a straight left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo throws an off balance right hand
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kin lands with an overhand left.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Kin is out of range.
Elizondo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Kin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kin.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kin was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Kin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Elizondo finds it's way round the side to connect with Kin's head.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Kin ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Kin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kin lands the left hand.
A lazy left from Kin finds it's target.
The fighters circling - Kin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the body
and Kin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Elizondo lands a jab.
Kin throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
Elizondo tries to land a leg kick but Kin saw it coming and moves away.
Kin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Berto Kin!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Berto Kin!

Berto Kin wins by majority decision!
A victorious Berto Kin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Eight Limbs XXV - Groggs
Date: Oct 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Tanner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elizondo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Elizondo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Elizondo does no damage.
Tanner thows a body kick. Elizondo tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Elizondo 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.
Tanner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elizondo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tanner is wise to it.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanner.
Elizondo with a jab.#CL#
Tanner moves into range and clinches up with Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo is trying to stall.
Elizondo pushes Tanner back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Tanner controls his hands. #BC2#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tanner throws a right hand that Elizondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Elizondo also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Elizondo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Elizondo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tanner.
Tanner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Public Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Tanner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Tanner takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo throws a right and a left that Tanner avoids nicely.
Tanner fails to land with a series of punches.
Elizondo jabs Tanner right on the nose. Tanner blinks but takes it well.
Tanner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elizondo! But no joy.
Tanner closes the distance looking to clinch
and Elizondo counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Tanner clinches.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner throws an overhand right that lands on Elizondo's shoulder, as Elizondo tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Elizondo! But no joy.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch.
A cross from Tanner lands.
No joy there for Elizondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
As Elizondo looks to move away, Tanner throws a big counter combo but Elizondo just gets out of the way.#T2#
Tanner throws a leg kick but Elizondo moved away.
Elizondo unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tanner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elizondo's hands.
Elizondo scores with a body shot.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanner scores with a body shot.
Tanner works Elizondo's body with a nice hook.
Elizondo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tanner's head backwards.
Elizondo fails to land with a series of punches.
Tanner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tanner on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elizondo lands a jab to the head.
Tanner moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanner moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy body kick from Tanner
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elizondo, as that shot connected.
Elizondo 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Elizondo catches Tanner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tanner walks into a jab.
Elizondo looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
Elizondo scores with a hook.
Tanner looks to land a body kick but Elizondo moved away.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Crunch! Tanner slams his shin into Elizondo's torso.
A slapping body kick lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Elizondo finds it's way through Tanner's defenses.
Tanner throws a leg kick that misses.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo 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!
Tanner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elizondo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tanner circles away quickly and effectively.
A clash of legs there as Elizondo blocks the low kick.#T1#
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.#CL#
Tanner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elizondo, pushing him back against the ropes.#BC#
Tanner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tanner wants to land a leg kick but Elizondo is out of range.
Tanner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elizondo moves out of range of the strikes.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tanner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elizondo connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Tanner gets a clinch.
Elizondo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo moves out of range of the body kick.
Elizondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tanner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tanner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo scores with a nice right hand. #T2#
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanner.
Tanner tries to clinch up but Elizondo circles away and keeps his distance.
Tanner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Elizondo lands but Tanner takes it in his stride.
Elizondo scores with a jab. Tanner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tanner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Elizondo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tanner looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tanner misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Elizondo misses with a wild combination.
Tanner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Elizondo looks to land a combination but Tanner avoids it well.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner throws a body kick that misses.
Tanner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Elizondo flicks out a counter leg kick but Tanner steps away.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elizondo lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Tanner - that will leave a mark!
Jason Tanner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good work by Tanner as he checks the leg kick.
Elizondo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tanner.
Tanner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elizondo swings for the body but Tanner moves out of range. #CL#
Tanner moves into the clinch.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Tanner tries to clinch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tanner's sensitive parts.
Well,Tanner is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Good work by Elizondo as he checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Elizondo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tanner counters with a nice leg kick.
Tanner throws a low kick but Elizondo avoids it.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Tanner is looking to counter with a body kick.
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Tanner's body. Tanner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tanner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tanner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T1#
Tanner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo connects with a right hand. Tanner shakes it off.
Elizondo blocks the body kick.
Tanner wants to clinch up but Elizondo keeps it at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Tanner.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tanner is looking for a counter combo.
Elizondo has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tanner.
Tanner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws out a powerful jab.
Tanner misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tanner.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Elizondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elizondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tanner.
Elizondo cracks a nice hook into Tanner's ribs.
Tanner is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Tanner moves into the clinch.#T2#
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jason Tanner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A left lands for Tanner.
Elizondo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Elizondo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL#
Tanner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Elizondo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tanner blocks it with crossed arms.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Tanner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tanner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elizondo tests Tanner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tanner swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tanner throws a lazy right hand but Elizondo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tanner tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it.
Elizondo unleashes a big counter combination but Tanner bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Gaizka Elizondo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Elizondo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jason Tanner.
I think Elizondo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Gaizka Elizondo!

Gaizka Elizondo wins by unanimous decision!

Event: Eight Limbs XIX - Mamba
Date: Sep 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pesalelei is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pesalelei's coach down at XXX was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Pesalelei's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pesalelei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Elizondo.
Pesalelei unleashes a big counter combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pesalelei takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pesalelei manages to avoid it.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo 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.
Elizondo feints a jab promting Pesalelei to slip. Elizondo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Pesalelei slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CL#
Elizondo clinches up against the ropes.
A nice left hand lands by Elizondo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pesalelei.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Pesalelei throws an elbow but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Elizondo. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
Elizondo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPesalelei.#T1#
Elizondo connects with a nice looking jab.
Elizondo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Elizondo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Pesalelei back to the ropes. Elizondo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Sigi Pesalelei has been cut.
Pesalelei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Elizondo throws a combination that misses
letting Pesalelei counter with a right hand.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Pesalelei counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pesalelei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Elizondo. Pesalelei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Elizondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Despite the aggression on Pesalelei's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pesalelei replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Elizondo blocks it well.
Some wild striking there from Elizondo.
Pesalelei doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T2#
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pesalelei.
Pesalelei lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pesalelei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
Pesalelei is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pesalelei moves away.
Pesalelei throws a big counter head kick but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Pesalelei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pesalelei throws a big counter head kick but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Pesalelei blocks a jab.
Pesalelei on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elizondo.
Elizondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elizondo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pesalelei avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Pesalelei throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo throws an ugly left hook that misses #KD2#
and Pesalelei counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Elizondo onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.#ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!
Elizondo misses with a double jab
and Pesalelei counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Elizondo out cold! What a finish! Pesalelei is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sigi Pesalelei!
After winning the bout, Sigi Pesalelei thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Gaizka Elizondo was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be back at 25'.

Event: Eight Limbs XVI
Date: Aug 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yalixqua misses with a body kick.
It looked like Elizondo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yalixqua.
Elizondo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#It looks like Iaspero Yalixqua has been cut.
A low kick from Elizondo is predictable there
and Yalixqua counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Elizondo is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Yalixqua slips a jab from Elizondo.
Yalixqua tries a quick counter leg kick but Elizondo is wise to it.
Elizondo misses with a double jab.
Elizondo connects with a jab.
Yalixqua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Elizondo throws a poor cross that misses
letting Yalixqua counter with a right hand.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Yalixqua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Yalixqua! But no joy.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yalixqua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yalixqua counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Yalixqua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Yalixqua misses with a series of wild punches.
Elizondo throws a hook to the side of Yalixqua's head but Yalixqua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yalixqua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yalixqua moves out of range as Elizondo throws a body kick.
Elizondo cracks a nice hook into Yalixqua's ribs.
Elizondo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Yalixqua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yalixqua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Yalixqua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Elizondo throws a jab but it's blocked by Yalixqua.
Yalixqua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Yalixqua walks into a jab.
Yalixqua misses with an uppercut. Elizondo saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Elizondo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo lands a nice looking body shot.
Elizondo throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#That has opened up Iaspero Yalixqua's cut even more.
We've been informed that Yalixqua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Yalixqua has time to react.
Yalixqua misses with a straight left.
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Yalixqua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Yalixqua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Elizondo looks for the body kick but Yalixqua saw that one coming.
Yalixqua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yalixqua avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Yalixqua appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yalixqua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elizondo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Iaspero Yalixqua's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Yalixqua slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a double jab.
Yalixqua clobbers Elizondo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elizondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Elizondo connects with the punch.
Elizondo lands a jab to Yalixqua's midsection.
Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yalixqua can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Yalixqua's shoulder, as Yalixqua tries to avoid the shot.
Yalixqua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elizondo closes the distance but Yalixqua moves to the side #KD2#
and Yalixqua counters with a right, a left and a big uppercut that drops Elizondo to the mat! Yalixqua runs to a neutral corner to get the count going quickly. 3,4,5,6 and Elizondo is back to his feet. He seems ready to continue - the ref agrees so we're back at it!#ROC2#Elizondo is rocked!#T1#
Yalixqua tries to move into range but Elizondo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Yalixqua moves away from the strike by Elizondo.
Yalixqua now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yalixqua throws a body kick that misses.
Yalixqua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Yalixqua tests Elizondo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elizondo misses with a double jab
and Yalixqua counters with a right hand that wobbles Elizondo! He's out on his feet! Yalixqua follows up with a left hook and a final right hand that knocks Elizondo out cold! No need for a referee count here - this fight is all over! Yalixqua jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Iaspero Yalixqua!
Iaspero Yalixqua is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Iaspero Yalixqua thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Eight Limbs XIII
Date: Aug 08, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaewburesai clobbers Elizondo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kaewburesai steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
Aglipay Kaewburesai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaewburesai takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Aglipay Kaewburesai has been cut.
Elizondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaewburesai's head backwards.#ROC#Kaewburesai is rocked!
Elizondo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kaewburesai is still on wobbly legs! Can Elizondo finish him?
Kaewburesai digs a good hook to Elizondo's body.
Kaewburesai with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kaewburesai seems to have recovered his senses.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kaewburesai loads up on a big right hand but Elizondo slips the punch.
Kaewburesai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kaewburesai is looking to clinch but Elizondo is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kaewburesai pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Elizondo back to the ropes. Kaewburesai follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaewburesai appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kaewburesai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elizondo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Elizondo slips a jab from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elizondo under the eye.#T1#
Elizondo lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Elizondo moves into the clinch.
Elizondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elizondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kaewburesai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Elizondo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kaewburesai lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Elizondo lands with a light punch inside.
Elizondo avoiding damage.
Kaewburesai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaewburesai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaewburesai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kaewburesai backwards.
Elizondo lands a nice elbow.
Kaewburesai misses with the head strike.
Elizondo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai takes a shot to the head.
Kaewburesai has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Elizondo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kaewburesai can turn it around.#BC2#
Kaewburesai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kaewburesai moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaewburesai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a body punch but Kaewburesai moves out of range.
Kaewburesai pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Elizondo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai throws a shot to the body.
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elizondo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaewburesai at a distance.
Elizondo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaewburesai lands the left hand.
Kaewburesai throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kaewburesai throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaewburesai swings for the body but Elizondo moves out of range.
Kaewburesai avoids the head kick by Elizondo.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Elizondo checks a leg kick.
Kaewburesai cracks a nice hook into Elizondo's ribs.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aglipay Kaewburesai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Elizondo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaewburesai.
Elizondo lands the left hand.#CUT#That has opened up Aglipay Kaewburesai's cut even more.
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Kaewburesai moved out of range nicely.
Elizondo connects with a single shot there.#CUT#The cut above Aglipay Kaewburesai's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kaewburesai is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Elizondo.
Kaewburesai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kaewburesai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Elizondo 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.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaewburesai misses with 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!
Elizondo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kaewburesai's head backwards.
Kaewburesai misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target. #KD#
Elizondo scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Kaewburesai to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Elizondo away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Kaewburesai got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
Elizondo misses with a looping right.
Kaewburesai throws a solid leg kick but Elizondo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kaewburesai.#T1#
Elizondo slips under a jab.
Kaewburesai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elizondo.#CUT#Aglipay Kaewburesai's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Kaewburesai lands with a slapping head kick.
Kaewburesai throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai staying out of range there.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Kaewburesai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kaewburesai lands with a kick to the ribs.
Elizondo throws a hook but Kaewburesai blocks it.
Kaewburesai tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaewburesai lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Elizondo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai throws out a counter right but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Kaewburesai moves away and avoids it.
Kaewburesai looks to throw a body kick
and Elizondo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kaewburesai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Elizondo moves out of range of the body kick.
Kaewburesai works Elizondo's body with a nice hook.
Kaewburesai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elizondo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaewburesai now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kaewburesai misses with a looping left.
Elizondo throws a body punch but Kaewburesai moves out of range.
Kaewburesai tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Elizondo.
Kaewburesai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Elizondo closes the distance and pushes Kaewburesai back into the ropes.
Kaewburesai misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaewburesai misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaewburesai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaewburesai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Elizondo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaewburesai backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
The cut man is working on Aglipay Kaewburesai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Kaewburesai throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Kaewburesai instigates a clinch.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
Kaewburesai misses with a body punch.
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Elizondo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaewburesai working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Kaewburesai backwards.
Kaewburesai misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Kaewburesai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kaewburesai misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaewburesai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elizondo works on Kaewburesai's body with a couple of short punches.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Kaewburesai. #T1#
Elizondo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kaewburesai tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Kaewburesai back against the ropes.
Kaewburesai lands with a light punch inside.
Kaewburesai blocking some punches.
Elizondo lands with a light punch inside.
Kaewburesai misses with some punches.
Elizondo misses with a knee strike.
Elizondo struggles to land a body shot inside as Kaewburesai controls his hands.
Kaewburesai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elizondo misses with some punches.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Kaewburesai.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaewburesai uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo is looking to control Kaewburesai's arms but Kaewburesai gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elizondo has his back to the ropes. #T2#
Nice elbow from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Kaewburesai blocks it.
Kaewburesai tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Kaewburesai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaewburesai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaewburesai prevents a body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elizondo scores with a shot to the side of Kaewburesai's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaewburesai.
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses.
Elizondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Elizondo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kaewburesai as Elizondo tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kaewburesai.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kaewburesai tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Kaewburesai lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Gaizka Elizondo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Aglipay Kaewburesai's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
A jab from Elizondo finds it's way through Kaewburesai's defenses.
Elizondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaewburesai.
Elizondo lands a leg kick that knocks Kaewburesai off balance momentarily.
Good shot there by Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai lands with a kick to the temple. Elizondo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Elizondo throws an overhand right that lands on Kaewburesai's shoulder, as Kaewburesai tries to avoid the shot.
Elizondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaewburesai 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.
Kaewburesai misses with a double jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kaewburesai!
Kaewburesai takes one on the button.
Kaewburesai throws a sloppy head kick and Elizondo moves out of range easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Kaewburesai saw that one coming.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Elizondo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kaewburesai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaewburesai throws an elbow but it misses.
Kaewburesai lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaewburesai throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Elizondo lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Elizondo.
Kaewburesai being controlled against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kaewburesai lands an elbow inside.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Elizondo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Kaewburesai manages to break the clinch.
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kaewburesai scores with a push kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kaewburesai.
Elizondo slips a jab from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai scores with a nice right hand.
Elizondo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elizondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kaewburesai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kaewburesai.#T2#
Kaewburesai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kaewburesai moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Kaewburesai darts in and clinches Elizondo up against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Elizondo - that landed with a thud.
Elizondo trying to control the position but instead, Kaewburesai has worked for underhooks and has pushed Elizondo into the ropes.
Kaewburesai digs a right hand into Elizondo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Elizondo's gas tank.
Gaizka Elizondo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Elizondo misses with a body punch.
Elizondo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elizondo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Elizondo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaewburesai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elizondo.
Kaewburesai digs a right hand underneath Elizondo's ribcage. Elizondo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Elizondo.
Kaewburesai is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Kaewburesai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Elizondo's brow.
Elizondo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kaewburesai backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Aglipay Kaewburesai will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aglipay Kaewburesai'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. This is the final round!#R5#
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Kaewburesai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo works Kaewburesai's body with a nice hook.
Nice jab there from Elizondo.
A jab from Elizondo misses.
Kaewburesai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kaewburesai.
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Kaewburesai.
Elizondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai is looking to score with low kicks.
Kaewburesai thumps Elizondo with a low kick.
Elizondo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Elizondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kaewburesai avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kaewburesai shapes to counter with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo avoids the head kick by Kaewburesai.
Kaewburesai throws a nice looking combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Elizondo lands with a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kaewburesai misses with a right hand
and Elizondo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kaewburesai thinking.
Kaewburesai is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Kaewburesai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Elizondo at a distance. #T1#
Kaewburesai lands a nice shot to the body.
Elizondo jabs Kaewburesai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kaewburesai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kaewburesai throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #CL2#
Kaewburesai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kaewburesai tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Kaewburesai back against the ropes.
Elizondo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elizondo gets through Kaewburesai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike from Kaewburesai.
Elizondo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Aglipay Kaewburesai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elizondo is trying to stall.
Elizondo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaewburesai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right handed body shot lands from Kaewburesai.
Still in the clinch, Kaewburesai scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2#
Elizondo misses with a knee strike.
Elizondo misses with a punch to the body.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Kaewburesai.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaewburesai blocks an elbow strike from Elizondo.
Kaewburesai tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kaewburesai.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Elizondo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kaewburesai's brow.
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Kaewburesai struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Kaewburesai struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Kaewburesai misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Kaewburesai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elizondo blocks the body kick.
Kaewburesai thuds a left hand into Elizondo's body.
Kaewburesai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elizondo throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Elizondo.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gaizka Elizondo.
Well Elizondo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 49:45
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 49:45
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo is the new welterweight champion!

Event: EK 7_CONFLICT THEORY
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Maartins has managed to clinch.
Maartins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elizondo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Maartins tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Maartins back against the ropes.
Maartins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Maartins tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Maartins back against the ropes.
A short right from Maartins.
Maartins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Maartins takes a shot to the head.
Elizondo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Elizondo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maartins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maartins connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elizondo.
Elizondo managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike from Maartins.
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
A nice left hand lands by Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Maartins backwards.
Elizondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
I was talking to Elizondo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Elizondo misses with a knee strike.
Maartins lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
A short uppercut from Elizondo.
Maartins missing with knees to the body.
Maartins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Elizondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Maartins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
Maartins misses with the head strike.
Maartins lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elizondo.
Elizondo lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Maartins.
Maartins misses with a punch to the body.
Maartins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elizondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maartins tries to throw a body punch but Elizondo avoids it by throwing Maartins back against the ropes.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Maartins.
Elizondo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Maartins can't find room to land a body shot as Elizondo controls the action.
Maartins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Elizondo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Maartins misses with a hook to the ribs. #T2#
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maartins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Maartins creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maartins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elizondo lands an uppercut.
Elizondo managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
Maartins lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Maartins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maartins misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Maartins fails to land.
Maartins misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maartins lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elizondo.
Maartins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elizondo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Maartins up against the ropes.
Elizondo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Yevgen Maartins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.#R2##CL#
Elizondo has Maartins up against the ropes in a clinch.
Maartins tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo lands with a short shot to the head.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Maartins.
Still in the clinch, Elizondo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elizondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Maartins scores with a nice short uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Elizondo.
Maartins misses with an elbow strike.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.
Elizondo avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Elizondo has Maartins pushed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maartins connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Elizondo works on Maartins's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elizondo avoids a wild elbow strike from Maartins.
Maartins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow. #T1#
Elizondo blocking some punches.
Elizondo looking to stall.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Maartins tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maartins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elizondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elizondo avoiding damage as Maartins throws knees to the body.
Elizondo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right from Elizondo on the inside.
Elizondo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maartins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Maartins pushes off an throws an elbow but Elizondo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Maartins misses with the head strike.
Maartins struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Elizondo managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
Elizondo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maartins avoiding damage as Elizondo throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Maartins fails to land.
Elizondo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elizondo with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo taking a breather.
Maartins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Elizondo stalling.
A short right from Elizondo.
Maartins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Maartins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Elizondo's defenses.
Maartins tries a body shot but Elizondo blocks it.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Maartins fails to land.
Elizondo slowing the pace effectively.
Maartins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elizondo is defending well for now.
Maartins takes a shot to the head.
Elizondo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike from Maartins.
Elizondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Maartins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maartins.
Maartins lands a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo dominated that second round.
That's time! Elizondo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Maartins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Maartins moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Maartins tries to clinch up but Elizondo circles away and keeps his distance.
Elizondo throws a big counter combination but Maartins scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Maartins wants to clinch up but Elizondo keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Elizondo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Maartins.
Maartins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Elizondo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Maartins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Good leg kick by Elizondo.
A jab from Elizondo misses. #CL2#
Maartins has managed to clinch.
Elizondo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gaizka Elizondo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo avoids the elbow strike from Maartins, against the ropes.
Elizondo trying to control the position but instead, Maartins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Elizondo into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo trying to control the position but instead, Maartins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Elizondo into the ropes.
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses.
Elizondo pushes Maartins back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Maartins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
Nice elbow from Maartins.
Maartins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Maartins connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Elizondo.
Elizondo managing to block the knees to the body from Maartins.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.
Elizondo avoids a wild elbow strike from Maartins.
Maartins tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short uppercut from Maartins.
Elizondo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elizondo lands with a right to the head.
Maartins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elizondo digs a right hand into Maartins's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maartins's gas tank.
Maartins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elizondo.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Maartins.
A short right from Elizondo on the inside.
Maartins struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands. #T2#
A short right from Elizondo.
Elizondo scores with a shot to the side of Maartins's head.
Elizondo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maartins backwards.
Elizondo lands a nice shot to the body.
Elizondo lands with a light punch inside.
Elizondo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Elizondo lands an uppercut.
Elizondo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Maartins tries to land a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks with his arms.
Elizondo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short left from Maartins.
A short uppercut from Elizondo. #ROC#Maartins is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Maartins.
Elizondo pushes Maartins back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maartins is still on wobbly legs! Can Elizondo finish him?
Still in the clinch, Elizondo scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Elizondo breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Maartins with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Maartins looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Maartins get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!

Event: ETERNITY 4
Date: Jul 03, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin dips to his left and cracks Elizondo with an uppercut!
Elizondo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Elizondo lands a right and a left and another right! Putin goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaizka Elizondo!

Event: RAVEN II
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jesus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elizondo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jesus doesn't seem bothered though.
Elizondo blocks a jab.
Jesus tries to clinch there but Elizondo circles away.
Elizondo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Ginger Jesus has been cut.
Elizondo misses with a two punch combination.
Jesus ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Nice body punch from Elizondo.
Elizondo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elizondo throws a head kick but Jesus moves out of range.
Elizondo thows a body kick. Jesus tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Jesus closes the distance and clinches.
Elizondo tries to break the clinch but Jesus is controlling the position.
Jesus blocking some punches. #BC#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jesus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jesus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Jesus closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.#T1#
Jesus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Elizondo is trying to push Jesus away but Jesus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch.
Elizondo throws a push kick but Jesus slaps the foot to one side.
Elizondo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Elizondo scores with a nice strike.
Elizondo swats away the attempt to clinch by Jesus.
Elizondo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jesus's hands.
Jesus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jesus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Elizondo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jesus drops his guard momentarily, allowing Elizondo to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Jesus! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Elizondo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
An intense looking Gaizka Elizondo took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'thank you to the #1 p4p fighter of all time collin mcallister for taking this fight he had a lot to lose being the top fighter in the whole world and fighting someone lower in the ranking like me and i think i m just a bad matchup for him.....:)'.

Event: RAVEN Creation Tourney Final
Date: Jun 12, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elizondo lands a body shot.
Elizondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shankoli is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Shankoli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shankoli throws a jab when Elizondo was well out of range.
Ravi Shankoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shankoli connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Shankoli throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shankoli should have avoided that one.
Shankoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo. #KD2#
Elizondo scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Shankoli to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Elizondo away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Shankoli got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
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!
Elizondo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Shankoli throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Elizondo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Shankoli misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shankoli misses with an uppercut.
Elizondo drops his hands momentarily and Shankoli takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shankoli is looking to score with low kicks.
Elizondo staying out of range there.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shankoli.
Elizondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shankoli throws a body kick that misses.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
Shankoli fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Elizondo.
Shankoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shankoli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD2#
Elizondo cracks Shankoli with a left hand that drops him to the canvas, up against the ropes! Can Shankoli get back up in time? 3, 4, 5, 6, 7... he's on one knee... 8, 9... he's up! 'Walk towards me' says the referee. Shankoli looks steady enough to continue so we're going to continue!
Shankoli takes a swing at Elizondo's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Shankoli misses
and Elizondo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD2#
Elizondo scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Shankoli to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Elizondo away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Shankoli got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!#ROC2#Shankoli is rocked!
Shankoli is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Elizondo doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Shankoli crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Shankoli's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'thank you to the #1 p4p fighter of all time collin mcallister for taking this fight he had a lot to lose being the top fighter in the whole world and fighting someone lower in the ranking like me and i think i m just a bad matchup for him.....:)'.
Ravi Shankoli was interviewed post fight and said 'I believe he forgotten shower for a week or something, I gagged on my own vomit and never could get it back together again. Take a shower you filthy bastard!'.

Event: FRIDAY SHOOTOUT 5
Date: May 22, 2020

#R1#
Elizondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Elizondo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Elizondo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mcallister misses with a hook
and Elizondo counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Mcallister badly! Elizondo follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Mcallister out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Elizondo finished him against the ropes.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gaizka Elizondo!
Post fight, Gaizka Elizondo took to the microphone: 'thank you to the #1 p4p fighter of all time collin mcallister for taking this fight he had a lot to lose being the top fighter in the whole world and fighting someone lower in the ranking like me and i think i m just a bad matchup for him.....:)'.

Event: Midweek Meltdown 3
Date: May 06, 2020

#R1#
An inside leg kick from Elizondo misses.
Muller cracks Elizondo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elizondo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elizondo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Elizondo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Elite Underground Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muller was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Muller lands with a good body shot.
Elizondo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Elizondo - that will leave a mark!
Muller slips a jab from Elizondo.
Muller tests Elizondo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elizondo misses with a head kick.
Elizondo throws a hook but Muller avoids it easily.
Elizondo throws a combination. Muller tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Hennig Muller has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hennig Muller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Elizondo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Muller is out of range and Elizondo settles back down.
Muller 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.
Elizondo takes a swing at Muller 's ribcage but misses.
Muller cracks a nice hook into Elizondo's ribs.
Elizondo drops his hands momentarily and Muller takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been informed that Muller has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Muller misses the shot to the body.
Muller misses the body punch
and Elizondo counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muller . Elizondo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Muller misses with an uppercut. Elizondo saw that one coming.
Elizondo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gaizka Elizondo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elizondo, right into the meat.
Elizondo takes one to the chin there.
Elizondo takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muller looks to land a right hand but Elizondo moved out of range.
Elizondo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elizondo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Elizondo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Elizondo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Muller lands a jab to the head.
Muller lands a jab to the nose.
Elizondo tries to score with a low kick but Muller moves his leg out of the way.
Muller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lazy left from Muller finds it's target.
Muller throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elizondo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hennig Muller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hennig Muller 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Nice cross by Muller .
Muller cracks Elizondo with an open hand slap.
Elizondo throws a nice looking combination but Muller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Muller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muller with a hook.
Muller defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Muller checks a low kick from Elizondo.
Elizondo motions for Muller to come forward. Elizondo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Muller swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elizondo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The crowd cheers as Muller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Elizondo doesn't seem phased though.
Muller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elizondo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Elizondo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo looks to throw the jab but Muller is out of range. #T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Muller .
Muller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Muller scores with a jab. Elizondo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Elizondo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Elizondo tries to land a leg kick but Muller saw it coming and moves away.
Muller scores with the left hand. Elizondo knows he should have avoided that one.
Elizondo throws a big shot that misses.
Muller is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Elizondo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Elizondo is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Muller lands a body shot.
Muller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Muller throws out a powerful jab.
Elizondo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo sets himself, and Muller steps forward looking for the clinch! Elizondo avoids it this time.
Muller 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.
Muller connects with a nice looking jab.
Muller lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Muller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elizondo cracks a nice hook into Muller 's ribs.
Muller connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Muller connects with a right hand. Elizondo shakes it off.#ROC2#
Elizondo is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muller smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Muller cracks Elizondo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Elizondo scores with a nice body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Elizondo. Those never looked like landing.
Muller scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elizondo in his tracks.
Hennig Muller seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muller connects with a quick right hand that sends Elizondo tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Hennig Muller !

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2020

#R1#
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Elizondo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
Stark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Stark.
Elizondo tried to score with a low kick but Stark checks it.
Stark throws a series of punches but Elizondo moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Elizondo. Beautiful body shot.
Stark is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Elizondo looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab from Stark.
No joy there for Stark, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elizondo moves away.
Elizondo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elizondo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stark fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Nice body punch from Stark.
Brandon Stark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo connects with a looping right hand.
A jab lands there for Elizondo.#ROC2#
Stark is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Brandon Stark has been cut.
Stark misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elizondo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stark finds it's way round the side to connect with Elizondo's head.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stark tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Stark.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good work by Stark as he checks the leg kick.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Elizondo is just out of range.
Stark slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elizondo, right into the meat.
Stark has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Clark's Champion's in the buildup to the fight.
Elizondo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stark throws out the jab.
Stark throws a combination. Elizondo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Elizondo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Elizondo 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.
Stark throws a shot to the body.
Elizondo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stark swings for the body but Elizondo moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Elizondo misses.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark blocks a low kick nicely.
Elizondo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stark.
Stark misses with a wild combination.
Elizondo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stark with a body shot.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark misses with a jab to the body
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand. #CL#
Stark closes the distance and clinches. #T3##BC2#
Elizondo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elizondo.
Stark checks the leg kick.
Elizondo misses with a kick to the body.
Stark misses with a wild body shot.
Stark moves out of range of the leg kick from Elizondo.
Stark throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Stark is looking to wear down Elizondo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Elizondo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice cross by Stark.
Stark scores with a body shot.
Elizondo moves forwards but Stark connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Elizondo is looking to land body kicks.
Stark lands with a straight right. Elizondo didn't see that one coming.
Stark 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!
Stark throws a jab but it's blocked by Elizondo. #T4#
Stark connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Elizondo's hands.
Stark is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Elizondo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Elizondo. Elizondo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stark throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark cracks Elizondo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Stark does it's job there.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Elizondo loads up on a big right hand but Stark slips the punch.
Elizondo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stark.
Elizondo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stark has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elizondo looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark lands a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stark misses with a hook to the body
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
Elizondo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stark has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brandon Stark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Stark'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#
Stark throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Elizondo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elizondo moves away from the strike by Stark.
Stark misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
Elizondo slips a jab from Stark.
Stark scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elizondo doesn't seem bothered though.
Stark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stark.
Elizondo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Stark throws a nice looking combination but Elizondo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Stark.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stark scores with a one two! Elizondo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo avoids a punch combination nicely. #T1#
Stark lands with a good body shot.
Elizondo ducks right into an uppercut from Stark.
Stark misses with a hook.#CL#
Stark forces Elizondo back against the cage and clinches.
Elizondo blocks a body shot from Stark.
Stark lands with a light punch inside. #BC2#
Elizondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elizondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stark lands the left hand.
Stark on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stark throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
A nice side step and Elizondo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
Elizondo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stark counters with a stiff right hand.
Stark just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elizondo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Elizondo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Elizondo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
Elizondo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A shot to the body from Stark misses
letting Elizondo counter with a right hand.
Oh Stark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stark swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elizondo counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RR 11
Date: Apr 04, 2020

#R1#
Kin looks to land a combination but Elizondo avoids it well.
Elizondo is looking to land body kicks.
Kin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elizondo 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.
Kin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Kin misses.
Kin misses with a few strikes there.
Kin misses with a few strikes there.
Kin tries to bum rush Elizondo with a series of wild strikes but Elizondo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Elizondo to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo swings for the body but Kin moves out of range.
A combination from Kin does no damage.
Kin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Elizondo.
Kin looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elizondo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
No joy there for Kin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kin was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Elizondo cracks Kin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kin 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.
Elizondo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Elizondo is looking to slow Kin down with leg kicks.
Elizondo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
A punch combination from Kin misses.
Elizondo cracks Kin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Kin is rocked!
Kin misses with a wild combination.
Elizondo is looking for a counter combo.
Kin is still on wobbly legs! Can Elizondo finish him?#KD#
Elizondo lands a head kick that bluckles Kin and drops him to the canvas. He's still conscious but it looks like it's going to take him the full 10 seconds to get back his senses! He's up on 9 and seems to be just about OK to continue.... the referee agrees and we're back to the action with Elizondo no doubt looking to push for a finish!
A combination from Kin does no damage.
Kin falls off balance throwing a combination
and Elizondo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elizondo connects with an inside leg kick.
Kin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Elizondo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Elizondo 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.
Kin moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elizondo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kin seems to have recovered his senses.
Kin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Elizondo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Elizondo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #T2#
Kin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Elizondo counters with a perfect left hook, dropping Kin to the canvas. He tries to get back up quickly but his equilibrium is all over the place! He's up... he's back down again! There's no need for a count as the referee calls off the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Rick's Rumble 9
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Baker connects with the punch.
Nice shot lands for Elizondo.
Elizondo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Elizondo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo lands a lovely overhand right.
Baker walks into a stiff left hand from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a hook.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Elizondo tries to keep at a distance but Baker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Elizondo tries to throw a body punch but Baker avoids it by throwing Elizondo back against the ropes. #BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Elizondo, right into the meat.
Elizondo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Elizondo slips a straight right by Baker.
Elizondo tried to score with a low kick but Baker checks it.
Baker swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Elizondo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Baker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Baker.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It looked like Elizondo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Baker.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elizondo manages to avoid it.
Baker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Baker tries to counter with a clinch but Elizondo shakes him off and moves away.
Elizondo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Baker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elizondo.
Baker slips under a jab from Elizondo.
Baker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elizondo.
Elizondo looks for the body kick but Baker saw that one coming.
Baker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Elizondo rather than just go for the knockout.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Baker.
Baker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Elizondo.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Elizondo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Elizondo lands a body shot.
Baker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Elizondo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tom Baker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Baker clinches. #BC2#
Baker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo scores with a jab. Baker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Baker on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL2#
Baker clinches up with Elizondo and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo looks to land a body kick but Baker moved away.
Elizondo scores with a nice head shot.
Elizondo slips under a jab from Baker.
Baker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Baker digs a good hook to Elizondo's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baker tries to clinch there but Elizondo circles away.
And Elizondo counters with a quick kick to the body but Baker blocks it.
Elizondo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Baker throws a looping overhand right but Elizondo ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Elizondo. #CL2#
Baker closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Baker lands with a nice body punch.
Baker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
It looks like Tom Baker has been cut.
Baker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Baker darts in and clinches Elizondo up against the ropes.#BC2#
Baker breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Baker.#CL2#
Baker clinches. #BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baker throws a series of punches but Elizondo moves out of range.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Elizondo throws a quick counter head kick but Baker was just out of range.
Baker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Baker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Elizondo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T1#
Baker connects with a body shot.
Baker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Baker misses with the combination.
Elizondo's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Elizondo duly obliges.
Baker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baker misses with a body shot
and Elizondo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Baker throws a combination that misses
and Elizondo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Baker throws a right hand that Elizondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Elizondo also avoids with ease.
Elizondo cracks Baker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Baker forces Elizondo back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #CL2#
Baker takes the fight into the clinch.
Elizondo lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Elizondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Baker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elizondo throws out a loose jab but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baker.
Elizondo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Baker has closed the distance and engaged Elizondo in a clinch. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo keeps the fight on the outside.
Elizondo catches Baker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CL2#
Baker gets a clinch. #BC2#
Baker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tom Baker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tom Baker's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Elizondo 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.
Elizondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Elizondo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker swings for the body but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Baker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Elizondo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elizondo lands a leg kick that knocks Baker off balance momentarily.
Baker misses with a hook. Elizondo ducked under it nicely.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.
Elizondo lands a nice hook to Baker's body. Baker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut.
A left lands for Elizondo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baker works Elizondo's body with a nice hook.
Elizondo dodges the punch combination from Baker. #T1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Elizondo. Baker shrugs it off though.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elizondo.
Baker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Baker.
Baker looks to land a combination but Elizondo avoids it well.
Tom Baker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baker.
Elizondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baker moves away.
Elizondo cracks the inside of Baker's front leg.
Elizondo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Elizondo thinks about countering with a body kick.#CL2#
Baker clinches up against the ropes.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch.
Baker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Elizondo. #T2#
Baker misses with a double jab.
Elizondo appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elizondo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Baker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Elizondo scores with a sloppy right hand. Baker should have avoided that one.
Baker misses with an uppercut
and Elizondo counters with a thumping low kick.
Elizondo scores with a spinning back kick!
Elizondo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Baker misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Elizondo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Baker lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Baker misses with the combination. #CL2#
Baker rushes Elizondo and presses him up against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gaizka Elizondo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elizondo 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gaizka Elizondo!
A victorious Gaizka Elizondo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tom Baker was interviewed post fight and said 'When I was 11 I turned 13, cos fuck 12, remember that'.

Event: AKT 15
Date: Feb 21, 2020

#R1#
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Swift Jnr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Swift Jnr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Swift Jnr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Swift Jnr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Swift Jnr moved out of range nicely.
Swift Jnr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Swift Jnr takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Elizondo lands with a nice body kick.
Swift Jnr avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Elizondo takes a swing at Swift Jnr's ribcage but misses.
Swift Jnr 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.
Swift Jnr doesn't manage to clinch there - Elizondo circles away.
Elizondo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elizondo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swift Jnr tries to clinch up but Elizondo circles away and keeps his distance.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elizondo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo tries to move into range but Swift Jnr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Swift Jnr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Swift Jnr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Swift Jnr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Elizondo looks to land a left hand but Swift Jnr moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Swift Jnr closes the distance and pushes Elizondo back into the ropes.
Swift Jnr stalling in the clinch but Elizondo improves position. #BC2#
Elizondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#KD2#
Elizondo staggers Swift Jnr with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Swift Jnr looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!
Swift Jnr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Elizondo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Elizondo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Swift Jnr's sensitive parts.
Swift Jnr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Elizondo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Swift Jnr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Swift Jnr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Elizondo circles away quickly and effectively.#CL2#
Elizondo darts in and clinches Swift Jnr up against the ropes.
Swift Jnr letting Elizondo take a breather here.
Swift Jnr misses with a body punch.
Elizondo gets through Swift Jnr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Swift Jnr is rocked!
Elizondo breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Swift Jnr with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Swift Jnr looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Swift Jnr get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
A victorious Gaizka Elizondo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Grand Prix TOKYO
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Elizondo slips a straight right by Baker.
Baker cracks a nice hook into Elizondo's ribs.
A combination from Baker does no damage.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Elizondo pushes him off.
Baker throws a right hand that Elizondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Elizondo also avoids with ease.
Elizondo slips a straight right by Baker.
Elizondo throws a head kick that Baker semi-blocks. #CUT#
It looks like Tom Baker has been cut.
Elizondo punishes Baker's body with a nice straight punch.
Elizondo misses with a hook to the body
and Baker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elizondo looks to land a right hand but Baker moved out of range.
Elizondo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Elizondo looks low and kicks high, catching Baker right on the side of the head, sending him crashing to the canvas! Will he be able to beat the count? 3,4,5 - he's already back to his feet and ready to go! Let's see if he's still with it!
Nice defenses there by Baker.#CL2#
Baker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Baker has him pressed against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Baker.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo lands with a short shot to the head.
Baker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T1#
Baker is leaning against Elizondo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Baker lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Baker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elizondo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Elizondo throws a body shot but no joy.
Baker 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.
Elizondo misses with a body shot
and Baker counters with a left and a right that stings Elizondo.
Elizondo connects with a high kick.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Baker misses with a two punch combination.
Elizondo lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Baker's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Baker duly obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Baker.
Elizondo scores with a head kick. Baker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Elizondo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Baker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baker throws a hook but Elizondo blocks it.
Baker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Baker throws a big shot that misses.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Elizondo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Elizondo lands a high kick!
Baker catches Elizondo napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Elizondo crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Baker raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Baker!
Tom Baker opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.

Event: RR #5
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Elizondo.#CUT#
It looks like Lalli Lallukka has been cut.
Elizondo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lallukka throws a head kick but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo appears to be looking for a big counter.
Elizondo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #KD#
Elizondo cracks Lallukka with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Lallukka is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Lallukka is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Lallukka crumples to the floor and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gaizka Elizondo!
During a confident post fight interview, Gaizka Elizondo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: AKT .5
Date: Dec 26, 2019

#R1#
Elizondo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Elizondo misses with a hook
and Silver counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Silver keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elizondo.
Silver lands a nice shot that snaps Elizondo's head back.
Silver with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Elizondo to score with a decent uppercut.
Elizondo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elizondo tries to land a leg kick but Silver saw it coming and moves away.
Good leg kick by Elizondo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elizondo connects with an inside leg kick.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the body.
Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL2#
and Silver counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silver.
Elizondo working hard to break the clinch.
Elizondo avoids the elbow strike from Silver, against the ropes.
Silver misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Elizondo fails to land.
Silver tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Elizondo dodges an elbow strike from Silver. #BC2#
Silver's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
A shot to the liver by Elizondo. Beautiful body shot.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silver manages to avoid it.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Silver.
A shot to the body from Elizondo misses
and Silver connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Elizondo lands a jab.
Elizondo misses with a right hand
and Silver cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Silver avoids the body shot from Elizondo.
Elizondo tries to bum rush Silver with a series of wild strikes but Silver uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Elizondo moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSilver.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Elizondo.
Elizondo works Silver's body with a nice hook.
Elizondo throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Silver moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Silver breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Silver misses.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC#
Silver is rocked!#T2#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Elizondo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silver has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silver and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silver is still on wobbly legs! Can Elizondo finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Elizondo.
Elizondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Elizondo throws a shot to the body.
Silver walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Gaizka Elizondo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: AKT 7 Vegas Secrets
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Takemura defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Elizondo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Takemura's hands.
Takemura connects with a crisp jab.
Elizondo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elizondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Elizondo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo misses the jab.
Elizondo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Takemura tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Elizondo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Elizondo throws a shot from downtown. Takemura moves away and avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takemura blocks a jab.
Elizondo scores with a leg kick.
Takemura takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Takemura misses the shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Elizondo. That's going to slow Takemura down. #T1#
Elizondo misses with a low kick.
Takemura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Elizondo was well out of range. Poor timing from Takemura.
Elizondo tries to close the distance and clinch but Takemura swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elizondo connects with a body shot.
Elizondo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Takemura scores with a crisp jab that stopped Elizondo in his tracks.
Elizondo ducks under a wild hook from Takemura.
Elizondo lands with a nice body punch.
Takemura ducks under a wild hook from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Takemura.
It seemed like Takemura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Elizondo, as that shot connected.
Takemura misses with a double jab.
Elizondo moves in looking to clinch but Takemura pushes him off.
Elizondo's corner calls for a 1-2. Elizondo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Elizondo throws a lazy head kick
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2##CL#
Elizondo closes the distance and clinches.
Takemura has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Elizondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Elizondo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Takemura misses its intended target.
Takemura uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Elizondo.
A low kick from Elizondo misses
and Takemura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a leg kick that misses.
Takemura fails to land with a series of punches.
Takemura takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Takemura pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo feints and then cracks Takemura's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Takemura down.
Elizondo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takemura looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
That kick from Elizondo tenderised Takemura's leg. Takemura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Elizondo lands a really nice looking cross but Takemura seems unphased.
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Takemura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Elizondo cracks Takemura with a good jab.
Elizondo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Elizondo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Elizondo throws a leg kick but Takemura moved away.
Takemura 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.
No joy there for Elizondo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A nice side step and Takemura releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Elizondo thows a leg kick but Takemura checks it
and Takemura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo closes the distance but Takemura moves to the side
and Takemura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Elizondo throws a right hand that misses
and Takemura counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takemura walks into a left hand.
Elizondo wants to clinch but Takemura slips to the side
and Elizondo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Elizondo misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Takemura to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Takemura.
Nice uppercut lands for Elizondo. That snapped Takemura's head back.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Takemura has time to react.#ROC#
Takemura is rocked!
Takemura tries to get into range but Elizondo steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Takemura! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Elizondo scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
An out of breath Gaizka Elizondo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: AKT #2
Date: Nov 18, 2019

#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cpp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Cpp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Cpp blocks an uppercut.
Elizondo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Elizondo throws an elbow but it misses.
Elizondo tries to work over Cpp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cpp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elizondo wants to break free but Cpp has control.
Elizondo working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Cpp.
Cpp blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo tries to circle away but Cpp has him pinned against the ropes.
Cpp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cpp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Elizondo tries to stall but Cpp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cpp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Elizondo is trying to break free.
Cpp lands with a short shot to the head.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Cpp as the two fighters clinch.
Cpp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Elizondo is looking to control Cpp's arms but Cpp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Elizondo has his back to the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Elizondo fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cpp.
Cpp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cpp lands a good knee to the midsection. Elizondo won't want to take too many of those.
Cpp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cpp lands a body shot.
Elizondo avoids the elbow strike from Cpp, against the ropes.
Nice body punch from Cpp.
Cpp lands a nice uppercut.
Cpp lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cpp has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Elizondo seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cpp can turn it around.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo lands with a short shot to the head.
Elizondo lands a hook that snaps the head of Cpp backwards.
Cpp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cpp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elizondos head.
Nice body punch from Cpp.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Elizondo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cpp's brow.
Good body shot from Cpp.
Elizondo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elizondo working aggressively here.
Cpp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elizondo lands an elbow that stopped Cpp in his tracks for a moment.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Cpp.
Still in the clinch, Elizondo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cpp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Elizondo throws an elbow but misses.
Elizondo takes an elbow to the temple.
Cpp misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Cpp scores with a shot to the side of Elizondo's head.
Cpp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elizondo.
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cpp throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Cpp presses Elizondo against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elizondo working aggressively here.
Cpp tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Cpp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elizondos head.
Elizondo throws an elbow that misses.
Elizondo misses with an elbow over the top.
Cpp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Cpp blocks an uppercut.
Cpp struggles to land a body shot inside as Elizondo controls his hands.
Cpp lands a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Cpp. #T4#
Cpp lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Cpp.
Elizondo is trying to break the clinch but Cpp is controlling him.
Cpp lands an elbow inside.
Elizondo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elizondo is looking to break free of the clinch but Cpp has double underhooks.
Cpp lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cpp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Elizondo is defending well for now.
Elizondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cpp utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cpp lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Cpp lands a nice elbow.
Elizondo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cpp creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Elizondo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Elizondo tries to stall but Cpp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Cpp dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Elizondo lands a right hook to the body.
Elizondo tries to clinch up.
Cpp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Elizondo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cpp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Cpp swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo throws a sloppy body shot #CL2#
and Cpp moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cpp.
Cpp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elizondo takes an elbow to the temple.
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo misses with the head strike.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Cpp.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Cpp.
Cpp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Cpp.
Cpp lands a body shot. #T1##BC#
Elizondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cpp changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cpp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Cpp instigates a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cpp as Elizondo tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Elizondo wants to get back to striking at distance but Cpp won't allow it.
Cpp misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Cpp.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Cpp. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Elizondo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cpp.
Elizondo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cpp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cpp lands an uppercut.#T2#
Cpp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cpp lands a nice shot to the body.
Elizondo working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Cpp.
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!
Elizondo pushes off an throws an elbow but Cpp leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Elizondo wants to stall.
Cpp pushes Elizondo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Cpp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Cpp.
Cpp tries to land a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks with his arms.
Cpp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Elizondo avoids a wild elbow strike from Cpp.
Cpp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Elizondo working aggressively here. #T3#
Elizondo blocks the elbow strike.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Cpp.
Cpp dodges an elbow strike from Elizondo.
Elizondo has a couple of punches blocked by Cpp.
Cpp misses with an elbow strike.
Cpp scores with a shoulder strike.
Cpp misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses.
Cpp lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cpp blocks an elbow strike.
Elizondo working aggressively here.
Elizondo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Cpp.
Elizondo can't break the clinch.
A knee to the head by Cpp.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Cpp throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Cpp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cpp is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Cpp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cpp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Elizondo prevents a body shot from Cpp.
Cpp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cpp lands a nice knee to the body.
Cpp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cpp. #ROC2#
Elizondo is rocked!
A right handed body shot lands from Cpp.
Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elizondo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cpp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elizondo seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cpp blocks an uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Cpp as the two fighters clinch.
Cpp lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Cpp.
Elizondo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Master Cpp showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Elizondo tries to clinch but Cpp moves out of range.
Cpp wants to counter the offense by Elizondo and move into the clinch position.
Elizondo is looking to clinch but Cpp is avoiding it.
Cpp connects with a nice looking jab.
Elizondo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Elizondo throws a looping overhand right but Cpp ducks down to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Cpp there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Elizondo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Elizondo misses with a straight right.
Elizondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elizondo with a nice cross.
Cpp keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Elizondo.
Elizondo misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Elizondo closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cpp keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elizondo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cpp's jab looks to have found its range, popping Elizondo under the eye.
Elizondo swings for the body but Cpp moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cpp - that will leave a mark! #T1##CL2#
Cpp closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Elizondo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cpp comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Cpp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cpp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cpp tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Elizondo can't break the clinch.
Cpp lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cpp lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses.
Elizondo wants to break free but Cpp has control.
Elizondo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Elizondo is trying to break the clinch but Cpp is controlling him.
Cpp scores with a shot to the side of Elizondo's head.
Cpp lands a body shot in the clinch.
Master Cpp seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cpp blocks an uppercut. #T2#
Cpp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cpp lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo misses with an elbow over the top.
Cpp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cpp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cpp blocking some punches.
Cpp lands with a right to the head.
Cpp putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Elizondo in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cpp gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Cpp.
Elizondo tries to work over Cpp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gaizka Elizondo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cpp throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cpp lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Elizondo throws a head punch that misses.
Cpp lands with a right to the head.
Cpp lands a nice uppercut.
Cpp tries to work over Elizondo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Cpp stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cpp lands a right hand.
Cpp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cpp scores with a shot to the side of Elizondo's head.
Cpp is working Elizondo over against the ropes.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpp.
Cpp breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Elizondo with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Elizondo looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Elizondo get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? No, he's flopped back to the mat - he's out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Master Cpp!
After winning the bout, Master Cpp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RR #5
Date: Oct 13, 2019

#R1#
Elizondo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pinsinchai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pinsinchai misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pinsinchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pinsinchai takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pinsinchai tries to clinch but Elizondo is having none of it. #CL2#
Pinsinchai forces Elizondo back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pinsinchai tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Elizondo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pinsinchai takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #ROC#
Pinsinchai is rocked!
Elizondo cracks Pinsinchai with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Pinsinchai is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Pinsinchai is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Pinsinchai could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
A victorious Gaizka Elizondo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: RRR
Date: Sep 22, 2019

#R1#
Elizondo lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Teo Tui has been cut.
Elizondo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tui is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tui rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Elizondo counters with a low kick, right behind Tui 's knee.
Tui takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Elizondo connects with a quick right hand that sends Tui tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
After winning the bout, Gaizka Elizondo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: AKT 10
Date: Sep 05, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Samedov darts in and clinches Elizondo up against the ropes.
Samedov lands a hook that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Elizondo avoids a wild elbow strike from Samedov.
Elizondo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Samedov blocks it.
Elizondo misses with an elbow strike.
Elizondo throws a punch but it's blocked by Samedov.
Samedov lands with a left to the head.
Samedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Elizondo misses with an elbow over the top.
Elizondo is trying to push Samedov away but Samedov has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Samedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Samedov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elizondo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Samedov has Elizondo pressed against the ropes, preventing Elizondo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Elizondo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Samedov throws an elbow but misses.
Samedov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Elizondo's elbow.
Samedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Elizondo avoids the damage to the body.
Samedov throws an elbow that misses.
Samedov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo lands a left hand. #T1#
Elizondo misses with a punch on the inside.
Elizondo tries a body shot but Samedov blocks it.
Samedov pushes off an throws an elbow but Elizondo leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Elizondo avoids the elbow strike from Samedov, against the ropes.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elizondo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Samedov has him pressed against the ropes.
Elizondo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elizondo.
Elizondo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Elizondo is trying to break free.
Samedov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Samedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samedov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Samedov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elizondo can't break the clinch.
Elizondo avoids the elbow strike from Samedov, against the ropes.
A short left from Samedov.
Samedov lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Elizondo is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Gaizka Elizondo has been cut.
Samedov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Elizondo backwards.
Oh Elizondo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo blocks an elbow strike from Samedov.
Samedov creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Elizondo crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Elizondo face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Samedov takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Zabit Samedov!
Zabit Samedov gave a mention to Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: AKT 7
Date: Aug 10, 2019

#R1#
Elizondo lands a jab.
Elizondo scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Elizondo rushes Oneil and presses him up against the ropes.#BC#
Elizondo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elizondo takes a swing at Oneil's ribcage but misses.
Elizondo avoids the body shot from Oneil.
Oneil scores with a hook to the body. Elizondo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Elizondo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oneil misses with a straight left.
Oneil tries to close the distance and clinch up but Elizondo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Elizondo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Elizondo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
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!
Elizondo throws a right and a left that Oneil avoids nicely.
Oneil steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Elizondo.
Oneil moves out of range of the strikes.
As Elizondo backs off Oneil throws a huge counter combo but Elizondo manages to avoid it all.
Elizondo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Elizondo circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Elizondo was looking to counter with a kick there.
Elizondo lands with an uppercut that bounces Oneil off the ropes and back into range.
Oneil tries to score with a low kick but Elizondo moves his leg out of the way.
Jab from Elizondo.#ROC#
Oneil is rocked!
Elizondo closes the distance and catches Oneil with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Oneil is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Oneil is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Oneil is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Elizondo takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Gaizka Elizondo!
Our winner, Gaizka Elizondo, 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: WPFC 17 - James vs. Arroyo
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
Elizondo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pereira momentarily. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Elizondo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Elizondo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Elizondo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pereiras head.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head. #BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Elizondo misses the target.
Pereira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Elizondo misses with a lunging right hand
and Pereira counters with a leg kick. #CL#
Elizondo closes the distance and clinches.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pereira scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Elizondo lunges at Pereira with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pereira's hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Pereira checks a leg kick.
Elizondo cracks Pereira with an open hand slap.#T1#
Pereira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Elizondo misses the shot to the body.
Elizondo cracks Pereira with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Elizondo throws a lazy head kick
and Pereira finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A slow jab from Elizondo misses its intended target.
Elizondo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pereira lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pereira avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elizondo seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Elizondo tried to score with a low kick but Pereira checks it.
Pereira looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Pereira scores with a head kick. Elizondo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Pereira misses with a low kick as Elizondo jumps back.
A low kick from Elizondo is predictable there
and Pereira counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Elizondo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.#T2#
A jab lands there for Pereira.
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!
The fighters circling - Elizondo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Elizondo misses.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Elizondo momentarily.
Gaizka Elizondo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elizondo misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Pereira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Elizondo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Elizondo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Elizondo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Pereira is out of range.
Pereira checks a leg kick.
Pereira counters with a body kick.
Pereira swinging wildly here.
Elizondo walks into a jab.#T3#
Elizondo walks into a straight right hand from Pereira.
Pereira blocks a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Pereira!
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elizondo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pereira is looking for the big counter here.
Elizondo misses with an uppercut. Pereira saw that one coming.
Pereira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Elizondo throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Pereira counter with a right hand. #CL#
Elizondo clinches.
Elizondo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elizondo scores with a shot to the side of Pereira's head. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch.
Pereira comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pereira throws out a loose jab but Elizondo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elizondo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pereira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Elizondo tries a low kick but Pereira avoids it.#T4#
Elizondo tries to clinch up.
Elizondo throws a low kick but Pereira moves out of range easily.
Elizondo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pereira.
Pereira throws a head kick that Elizondo semi-blocks.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
Elizondo tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Pereira.
Pereira throws a combination that misses
and Elizondo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pereira drops his hands momentarily and Elizondo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice shot by Pereira.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pereira scores with a head kick. Elizondo tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Elizondo connects with a right hand. Pereira shakes it off.
Elizondo scores with a jab.#CL#
Elizondo has closed the distance and engaged Pereira in a clinch.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pereira tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch.
Elizondo cracks a nice hook into Pereira's ribs.
Elizondo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Elizondo lands with a cross.
Elizondo throws a front kick aimed at Pereira's knee but Pereira avoids it well. #CL#
Elizondo closes the distance and clinches.
Elizondo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Elizondo to work. #BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Pereira throws a right hand that Elizondo ducks under and follows up with a left that Elizondo also avoids with ease.
Elizondo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Despite the aggression on Pereira's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Elizondo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Elizondo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pereira throws a chopping leg kick but Elizondo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pereira to counter with a crisp jab.
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira.
Pereira connects with a solid leg kick.
Pereira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Elizondo rushes Pereira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Elizondo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pereira throws the left hand but Elizondo avoids the punch easily.
Pereira thows a leg kick but Elizondo checks it
and Elizondo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Elizondo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pereira looks for the body kick but Elizondo saw that one coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elizondo.
Elizondo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Pereira didn't see that one coming.
Elizondo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Elizondo blocks a head kick by Pereira.
A swing and a miss from Elizondo.
Pereira throws a big counter head kick but Elizondo avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Elizondo throws a body punch but Pereira moves out of range.
Michel Pereira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Elizondo misses with a hook. Pereira ducked under it nicely.
Pereira throws a body punch but Elizondo moves out of range.
Elizondo throws a head kick that misses.
Pereira only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Elizondo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pereira counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Pereira throws a low kick but Elizondo avoids it.
Elizondo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Elizondo throws a hook to the side of Pereira's head but Pereira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elizondo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pereira was well out of range. Poor timing from Elizondo.
Pereira ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pereira misses the shot to the body.
Pereira slips a jab from Elizondo.
Pereira's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pereira duly obliges.
Elizondo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pereira moves away.
Pereira with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pereira moves away from the strike by Elizondo. #T4#
Pereira misses with a body shot.
Elizondo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pereira manages to avoid it.
Gaizka Elizondo is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Elizondo rushes Pereira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Elizondo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Elizondo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Elizondo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pereira can do to turn this around?
Pereira moves out of range as Elizondo strikes.
Pereira has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pereira there as he acknowledges the shot.
Elizondo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big right from Elizondo misses. #CL#
Elizondo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Elizondo is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gaizka Elizondo 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Pereira swats away the attempt to clinch by Elizondo.
Elizondo walks into a stiff left hand from Pereira.
Pereira slips a straight right by Elizondo.
Elizondo throws a leg kick
and Pereira counters with a three punch combo that has Elizondo backing up. Elizondo nods at Pereira to acknowledge the strikes.
Elizondo punishes Pereira's body with a nice straight punch.
Pereira scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Elizondo moves into range and clinches up with Pereira.
Elizondo lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elizondo scores with a shoulder strike.
Elizondo lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Elizondo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Elizondo manages to break the clinch.
Pereira slips a jab from Elizondo.#CL#
Elizondo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Elizondo avoiding damage as Pereira throws knees to the body.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks with his arms.
A short uppercut from Elizondo.
Elizondo gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elizondo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#BC#
Elizondo breaks the clinch.
Elizondo takes one to the side of the head.
Elizondo misses with a straight right.
Pereira doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Elizondo catches Pereira with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Elizondo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pereira momentarily.
Elizondo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pereira counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elizondo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pereira. #T2#
Elizondo scores with a nice strike.
Pereira takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Elizondo fails to land with a series of punches.
Pereira defending well as Elizondo loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Elizondo clinches up with Pereira and pushes him back against the cage.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks with his arms.
Pereira scores with a knee to the head.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Elizondo blocks with his arms.
Elizondo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pereira backwards.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pereira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#BC#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch. #CL#
Pereira tries to keep at a distance but Elizondo has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Elizondo. #T3#
Elizondo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pereira looking to slow down the pace here.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Elizondo avoids it.
Gaizka Elizondo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pereira with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Elizondo is stalling here.
Elizondo gets through Pereira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pereira misses with a knee to the head.
Pereira slows down the pace here.
Elizondo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Elizondo digs a right hand underneath Pereira's ribcage. Pereira let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4#
Pereira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Elizondo.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #BC#
Elizondo breaks from the clinch.
Elizondo works Pereira's body with a nice hook.
Elizondo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pereira.
Pereira takes one to the side of the head.
Pereira throws a hook but Elizondo avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Elizondo misses the target.
Elizondo uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pereira has time to react.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elizondo missing with a left hand there. Pereira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Elizondo works Pereira's body with a nice hook.
Elizondo lands with a straight right. Pereira didn't see that one coming.
Michel Pereira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pereira throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Elizondo counters with a stiff right hand.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: OFC 411: Shamrock vs Balayan
Date: Apr 27, 2019

#R1#
De La Pena has a takedown stuffed.#TD2#
Elizondo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for De La Pena!
De La Pena prevents Elizondo from moving into mount.
De La Pena wants to control but Elizondo postures up.
De La Pena could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Elizondo trying to control the position but De La Pena is working away. #SUB2#
Elizondo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elizondo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Elizondo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Elizondo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Elizondo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, De La Pena rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Elizondo's guard! Nice work there by De La Pena!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Elizondo has an active guard here but De La Pena has managed to pass into half guard. #T1##SUB#
De La Pena is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elizondo regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
De La Pena drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and De La Pena jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Elizondo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Elizondo trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Pena is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elizondo looking to pass the guard.
De La Pena wants to control the position but Elizondo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Elizondo is just content to waste time from the top position. De La Pena takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Elizondo drops back looking for a leg! De La Pena is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Pena manages to kick Elizondo off! Elizondo jumps back into De La Pena's guard.
De La Pena keeping moving, preventing Elizondo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Elizondo has gone for a leg lock! De La Pena slips out almost immediately though and dives into Elizondo's guard.#REVR#
De La Pena works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
De La Pena is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elizondo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Elizondo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Elizondo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Elizondo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De La Pena defends it easily.#SUB#
De La Pena is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
De La Pena drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Elizondo dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
De La Pena working for a triangle but Elizondo defends it easily. #SUB#
De La Pena is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Elizondo preventing the sweep. #SUB#
De La Pena working for a triangle but Elizondo defends it easily. #SUB#
De La Pena has his foot on Elizondo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elizondo works his way back into a safe position though.
Elizondo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Elizondo trying to control but De La Pena is working from the bottom.
Elizondo looking to sit in guard and control but De La Pena gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elizondo keeping full guard, as De La Pena tries to pass.
Elizondo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gaizka Elizondo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Elizondo shoots in looking for a takedown. De La Pena tries to sprawl out of it but Elizondo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. De La Pena manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice takedown defense from Elizondo. No joy for De La Pena on that attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elizondo.#TD2#
Elizondo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. De La Pena quickly recovers to half guard.
Elizondo moves into full mount! De La Pena won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Elizondo looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Elizondo works his way to his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
De La Pena showing good submission defense here. #SUB2#
De La Pena preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Elizondo.
Elizondo is breathing heavily.#T1#
De La Pena looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
De La Pena manages to reverse the position and now he's in Elizondo's guard. Nice work there by De La Pena.
De La Pena controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
De La Pena stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elizondo swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Elizondo is looking for a triangle but De La Pena pushes his legs off easily.
De La Pena pushes down on Elizondo's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Elizondo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
De La Pena is working for a kimura but Elizondo is defending it quite comfortably.
De La Pena moves into full mount! Elizondo won't be happy about that! #SUB#
De La Pena wants to finish this one by submission but Elizondo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De La Pena. #SUB#
De La Pena looking for a guillotine from mount but Elizondo is having none of it.
Gaizka Elizondo has got the better of the ground game so far.
De La Pena wants to take his opponent's back but Elizondo doesn't allow it. #SUB#
De La Pena jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Elizondo manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3#
Elizondo tries to improve position but can't.
De La Pena working away.
Elizondo might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De La Pena haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Elizondo gets back to half guard.#SUB#
De La Pena seems to be looking for submissions.
Elizondo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
De La Pena trying to control but Elizondo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Elizondo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
De La Pena slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Elizondo is trying to control De La Pena's posture but De La Pena avoids it.
Elizondo is looking for a sweep.
Elizondo manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Elizondo wants to control the action here but instead De La Pena manages to pass to full mount! #SUB#
De La Pena wants to finish this one by submission but Elizondo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from De La Pena.
De La Pena controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rodolfo De La Pena will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
De La Pena closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Elizondo quickly recovers to half guard.
Elizondo tries to roll over but De La Pena keeps him under control.#SUB#
De La Pena is trying to work for a kimura but Elizondo is defending well.
Elizondo is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
De La Pena is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Elizondo sees it coming and defends easily.
De La Pena prevents Elizondo from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Elizondo actively working from the bottom here.
Elizondo trying to control but De La Pena postures up. #T1#
De La Pena tries to pass to full mount but Elizondo defends it.
De La Pena perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
De La Pena is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elizondo wants to control but De La Pena is keeping busy. #SUB#
De La Pena is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
De La Pena is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
De La Pena prevents Elizondo from improving his position.
De La Pena keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
De La Pena is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
De La Pena is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elizondo is just riding it out for now. De La Pena eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
De La Pena is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Elizondo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Pena pulls his head out easily.
Elizondo trying to control from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Elizondo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
De La Pena is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Elizondo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by De La Pena, who protects the arm well.
Elizondo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Elizondo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
De La Pena is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Elizondo off and has taken his back!
De La Pena tries to get the hooks in deep but Elizondo pushed the leg off. #SUB#
De La Pena looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Elizondo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De La Pena. #SUB#
De La Pena looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Elizondo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De La Pena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
De La Pena has the hooks in. Elizondo is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
De La Pena is persistently looking for the submission but Elizondo is defending it well.
Elizondo trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gaizka Elizondo!

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