Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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#
Telushikin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Telushikin gets a clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Telushikin as Abner tries to tie him up.
Telushikin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Telushikin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Telushikin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Telushikin wants to slow Abner down by chopping away at his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Telushikin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Telushikin tries to clinch up.
Abner moves out of range as Telushikin throws a body kick. #T1#
Telushikin tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner staying out of range there.
Telushikin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Telushikin clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Telushikin moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Telushikin blocks the leg kick.
Telushikin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Telushikin. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Telushikin blocks a head kick by Abner. #T2#
Abner moves out of range of the leg kick from Telushikin.#KD2#
Telushikin walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Abner rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Telushikin has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#CUT2#It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Telushikin instigates a clinch.
Abner blocks an uppercut.
Abner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
Telushikin misses with the head strike.
Abner stalling in the clinch but Telushikin improves position.
Telushikin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Telushikin throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Telushikin fails to land.
Abner looking to stall.
Telushikin letting Abner take a breather here.
Telushikin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abners head.
Telushikin misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Having scored a knockdown, Cayden Abner should take round 1, putting pressure on his opponene back strong in round 2.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Cayden Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Telushikin tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
Telushikin moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Telushikin falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: H24
Date: Nov 05, 2023

#R1#
Watkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Abner slips a jab from Watkins.
A jab from Abner misses.
Watkins connects with a body shot that sends Abner's belly button to the back.
Abner throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watkins counters with a nice uppercut.
Watkins throws a wild body kick that Abner sees coming a mile off.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abner slips under a jab.#T1#
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Watkins misses with the body kick
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick.
Abner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watkins throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abner is looking for a counter combo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Watkins.
Watkins throws a lazy body kick
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Watkins misses
and Abner counters with a good low kick that Watkins was not able to check.
Abner throws a leg kick but Watkins moved away.
Watkins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Watkins looks to land a right hand but Abner moved out of range.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Watkins manages to avoid it.#T2#
Watkins misses with a kick to the body.
Abner lands a nice hook to Watkins's body. Watkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abner misses with a straight right.
Watkins is looking for the big counter here.
Watkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Abner misses the jab.
Watkins lands a jab to Abner's midsection.
Abner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Watkins finds it's way round the side to connect with Abner's head.
Abner throws a hook to the side of Watkins's head but Watkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Craig Watkins dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Watkins looks to throw the jab but Abner is out of range.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Watkins lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abner at a distance.
Abner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Watkins moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abner cracks a nice hook into Watkins's ribs.#KD#
Watkins ducks into a a hook from Abner and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!#ROC#Watkins is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Watkins. Beautiful body shot.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?
Abner misses with an uppercut.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Watkins misses with a body kick.
Abner quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Watkins throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #T1#
Watkins throws a leg kick but Abner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Craig Watkins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Watkins throws a leg kick but Abner sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Watkins misses with a double jab.
Watkins clobbers Abner with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Watkins scores with a body shot.
Watkins tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Watkins misses with a body shot.
Watkins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Watkins.#T2#
Abner throws a shot from downtown. Watkins moves away and avoids it.
Abner tests Watkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Watkins throws a low kick but Abner avoids it.
Abner checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Craig Watkins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Watkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Watkins manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Watkins.
Watkins is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watkins scores with a kick to the body.
Watkins lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watkins moves out of range of the leg kick from Abner.
Watkins is looking to land body kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner will take that round after scoring the only knockdown of the round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Abner catches Watkins napping and cracks him with a perfect head kick! Watkins goes down! He's bigtime hurt! He's not going to make it back to his feet - the referee has called it off! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Cayden Abner!
After the fight, Cayden Abner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WVT 123: Siale v Bloodaxe
Date: Jun 30, 2023

#R1#
Kurri fails with the takedown
and Abner counters with a right hand to the body.
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Kurri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
No joy there for Abner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kurri darts in and clinches Abner up against the cage.#T1#
Abner just leaning against Kurri, taking a breather. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch. #TD2#
Abner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurri did well to prevent Abner getting side control.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kurri is not content to let Abner control the position.
Abner is thwarting Kurri's attempts to control the position.
Abner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kurri has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abner is working away from the top position though.#T2#
Abner is trying to control. Kurri wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Abner prevents Kurri from improving his position.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kurri defends it well.
Well, if Abner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Kurri wants to control but Abner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Abner controlling the pace.
Kurri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Abner is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #T3#
Abner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurri preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kurri tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abner looks to throw the jab but Kurri is out of range.
Kurri drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abner sprawls and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kurri looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurri tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Abner misses the target. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abner. #TD2#
Abner shoots in and bounces Kurri off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abner forces his way into half guard.
Abner not doing much here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Kurri is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abner is looking to advance position but Kurri won't allow it.
Abner moves nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Abner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kurri's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurri keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Kurri can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
Kurri keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kurri has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kurri looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily.
Kurri controls Abner momentarily but Abner frees himself. #T1#
Abner slips nicely into half guard.
Kurri is refusing to be controlled, as Abner sits in half guard.
Kurri gets full guard.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurri wants to control but Abner passes easily into half guard. #SUB2#
Abner seems to be working for a kimura but Kurri defends the submission attempt.
Abner not doing much here. #T2#
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kurri keeps working.
Abner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kurri haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB2#
Kurri is defending against the submission attempts here by Abner.
Abner is looking to advance position but Kurri won't allow it.
Abner throwing shots but Kurri is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Abner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kurri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abner is looking to advance position but Kurri won't allow it. #T3##SUB2#
Abner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurri sees it coming and defends easily.
Abner moves into full mount! Kurri won't be happy about that!
Kurri holds on, trying desperately to control.
Kurri is trying desperately to improve position.
Abner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abner controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Kurri tries to reverse the position but Abner maintains control.
Cayden Abner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abner fails to take his opponent's back.
Abner wants to control the pace but Kurri is squirming around nicely.
Abner wants to take Kurri's back but he can't do it this time.
Abner content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurri wants to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Kurri gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kurri. #TD2#
Abner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kurri did well to prevent Abner getting side control.
Abner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abner is keen to just control but Kurri is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Abner trying to control from half guard but Kurri is working away. #T1#
Abner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Abner drops an elbow to the side of Kurri's head.
Abner is trying to control the action in half guard but Kurri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Abner looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abner stalling. #SUB2#
Abner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Abner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurri makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kurri.
Tatu Kurri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurri swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurri is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurri looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Abner wants to stand but Kurri has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Abner gets to his feet. Kurri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurri appears to be looking for a big counter.#T3#
Kurri showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abner.
That kick from Abner tenderised Kurri's leg. Kurri is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abner throws a sloppy head kick and Kurri moves out of range easily.
Kurri feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab lands there for Abner.#CL#
Abner gets tackled into the cage by Kurri. Kurri maintains the clinch. #T4##TD2#
Abner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cayden Abner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abner controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abner pushing down on Kurri's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kurri trying to control here.
Abner performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kurri is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner trying to mount his opponent but Kurri defends it.
Kurri is not content to let Abner control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Abner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner 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.
The defeated Tatu Kurri had this to say: 'ggwp'.

Event: WVT 111: Ryoto v Surianglek
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Kopecki misses with a double jab
and Abner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Kopecki. Abner shrugs it off though.
Kopecki lands with a nice body kick.
Kopecki has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bushido Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Abner's corner calls for a 1-2. Abner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abner shoots in for a takedown but Kopecki shows good takedown defense.
Kopecki throws a lazy body kick
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner throws a right hand that Kopecki ducks under and follows up with a left that Kopecki also avoids with ease.
Abner with a hook.
Kopecki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.#T1#
Abner stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Abner misses.
Kopecki throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kopecki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Abner's hands.
Kopecki moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Kopecki lands a big head kick that sends Abner tumbling to the mat! Kopecki takes a step backwards and waves Abner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#Abner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kopecki counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Abner falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andy Kopecki!
Our winner, Andy Kopecki, 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.
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WVT 97: Ihantala v Knox
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lawrence 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.
Lawrence walks into a stiff left hand from Abner.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.#TD2#
Lawrence drives through with a takedown into Abner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lawrence is one step ahead there.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Abner blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawrence trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Lawrence has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lawrence slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T1#
Abner wants to sweep but no luck.
Lawrence wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Lawrence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawrence postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lawrence is working Abner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lawrence is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lawrence slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lawrence works over Abner with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lawrence throws a big right hand that misses.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawrence throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lawrence throws a nice looking combination but Abner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Abner misses its target.#TD2#
Lawrence looking to score a takedown here. Abner is defending well but Lawrence drives through and ends up in Abner's guard.
Abner keeping full guard, as Lawrence tries to pass.
Abner looking to control. #T3#
Lawrence is working Abner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lawrence working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawrence trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner is trying to keep Lawrence in close.
Lawrence trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lawrence throwing strikes from guard but Abner blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cayden Abner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Abner avoids it well.
Abner avoids the body shot from Lawrence.
Abner swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range. #T4#
Lawrence throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abner is looking to counter punch.
Abner misses with a straight right.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lawrence.
Abner avoids the head kick by Lawrence.
Lawrence fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target.
Lawrence throws a right hand that Abner ducks under and follows up with a left that Abner also avoids with ease.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence defending well as Abner loads up on a big left hand.
Lawrence jabs at Abner's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Abner scoring well with a low kick there. #TD2#
Lawrence drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Abner is pulling down on Lawrence's head. It's preventing any offense from Lawrence, at least for the moment.
Lawrence scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lawrence throws a strike but Abner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Abner throwing strikes but missing.
Abner being controlled here momentarily.
Malachi Lawrence has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawrence looking for a sweep. Not yet Lawrence, not yet.
Abner trying to control but Lawrence is working from the bottom.
Lawrence controlling the position.#T1#
Abner has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Abner is looking to advance position but Lawrence has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Lawrence looking to finish Abner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Abner!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lawrence cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lawrence is landing with some decent strikes but Abner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner is looking to improve his position but Lawrence isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Lawrence there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lawrence has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Abner's face.
Abner blocking the ground and pound.
Abner tries to hold on but Lawrence pushes him away. #T2#
Lawrence working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Abner slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Lawrence seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Abner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lawrence thows a huge punch but Abner dodges it nicely. #SUB2#
Lawrence is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Abner tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.
Lawrence throwing shots but Abner is blocking nicely.
Abner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lawrence. #T3#
Ground and pound from Lawrence.
Abner is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lawrence content to control rather than advance.
Abner is looking to improve his position.
Lawrence is stalling here. Abner is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lawrence seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Abner has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Abner has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed right hand from Abner misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Lawrence does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Lawrence tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Abner swinging wildly here.
Lawrence throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lawrence has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lawrence misses with a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lawrence ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Lawrence steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abner.
Lawrence tries to bum rush Abner with a series of wild strikes but Abner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Abner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Malachi Lawrence showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Lawrence misses with a hook to the body
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lawrence slips a jab from Abner.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing.
Abner misses with a hook.
Lawrence throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
Lawrence misses with a double jab
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Abner misses its intended target.
Lawrence gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Lawrence misses with a low kick as Abner jumps back.
Lawrence shoots and misses
and Lawrence takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lawrence fails to land the takedown.
Cayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Abner misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawrence connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cayden Abner is winning the standup battle so far.
Lawrence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lawrence throws a lazy head kick
letting Abner counter with a right hand. #CUT#That has opened up Malachi Lawrence's cut even more.
Abner throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Lawrence. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Abner lands a nice hook to Lawrence's body. Lawrence takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lawrence.#TD2#
Lawrence gets a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner trying to control but Lawrence postures up.
Malachi Lawrence is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lawrence trying to control from half guard but Abner is working away.
Lawrence not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Lawrence slows the pace down in half guard.
Abner tries to roll over but Lawrence keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lawrence in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Abner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lawrence. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Abner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lawrence was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Abner is trying to improve his position.
Abner takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Lawrence working away.
Abner throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Abner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lawrence trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Abner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lawrence 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malachi Lawrence!
Malachi Lawrence 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.
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WVT 90: Smith v Fabinho
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
Abner scores with a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dunham.
Dunham thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dunham blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Dunham on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dunham, as that shot connected.
Dunham plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dunham scores with the left hand. Abner knows he should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Dunham.
We've been informed that Dunham 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.
Dunham uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abner.
A jab from Dunham does it's job there.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunham. That snapped Abner's head back. #ROC2#Abner is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dunham chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Dunham lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dunham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!
Abner misses with a body shot.
Abner takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abner misses with a double jab.
Nice shot by Dunham.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pete Dunham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner takes one to the side of the head.
Dunham scoring well with a low kick there.
Abner walks straight into a right hand from Dunham - that's dropped him! Dunham jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Abner from any more punishment! Abner complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pete Dunham!
In defeat, Cayden Abner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WVT 81: Sector v Edwards
Date: Mar 17, 2023

#R1#
Larkin swinging wildly here.
Abner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abner as he avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Abner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Abner.#CUT#It looks like Donnie Larkin has been cut.#TD2#
Larkin gets a double leg takedown into Abner's guard.
Larkin is looking to pass into half guard but Abner pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Abner is in guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner wants to control from the top but Larkin keeps moving.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Larkin wants to improve his position but instead Abner has moved into half guard.
Abner prevents Larkin from improving his position.#T1#
Abner tries to pass the half guard into mount. Larkin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Abner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Larkin wants to get back to full guard.
Larkin regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Larkin has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Larkin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Abner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU#
Abner decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Larkin, up you get!
Larkin fails with the takedown
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Larkin throws a combination. Abner tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T2#
Larkin misses with a head kick.
Abner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Larkin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Larkin looks to land a combination but Abner avoids it well.
Abner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abner misses with an uppercut. Larkin saw that one coming.
Abner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Abner misses with a looping left.
Abner throws a hook but Larkin blocks it.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.#TD2#
Larkin shoots in and gets a takedown into Abner's guard.
Abner pulls Larkin in close to his closed guard and prevents Larkin from doing any damage or advancing position.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abner is on top in guard. #REVR#
Larkin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Larkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abner works over Larkin with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Larkin keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Larkin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Larkin looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily. #SUB2#
Larkin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abner defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Abner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Abner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Abner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Cayden Abner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Abner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The fighters circling - Abner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Larkin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Abner defends it nicely.
Abner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Larkin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Larkin is looking to slow Abner down with leg kicks.
Larkin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abner.#T1#
Larkin tries for a takedown but Abner circles away easily
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Donnie Larkin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Abner coming out on top.
Abner throws a shot from downtown. Larkin moves away and avoids it.
Larkin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abner as he avoids it easily.
Cayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
No joy there for Larkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Abner misses with an uppercut.
Abner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Larkin.
Abner throws an overhand right that lands on Larkin's shoulder, as Larkin tries to avoid the shot.
Larkin follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Abner misses #TD2#
and Larkin counters with a nice double leg into side control. Abner won't be happy with that.
Abner is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Larkin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Larkin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Larkin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Abner controls Larkin momentarily but Larkin frees himself.
Larkin connects with a couple of short punches.
Larkin throwing strikes but missing.
Larkin is looking to work some ground and pound but Abner has wrist control.#T3#
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Larkin manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Larkin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abner manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abner is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Larkin has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Larkin keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass. #SUB2#
Larkin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Abner escapes and throws Larkin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Abner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Abner cracks Larkin with a big right hand but Larkin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
Larkin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Larkin is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Abner is controlling him well.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Larkin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Abner decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Abner misses with a head kick.
Larkin looks for a takedown but Abner sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Abner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Larkin scoring with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Donnie Larkin's cut.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Larkin defending well as Abner loads up on a big left hand.
Larkin ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Larkin fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Larkin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Larkin.
Larkin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abner pinned against the cage. Abner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donnie Larkin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Larkin looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Abner!
Abner tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1#
Abner tries to lock up and control but Larkin gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Larkin is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Abner is surviving well by controlling Larkin's body position as best he can.
Abner is trying desperately to improve position.
Larkin lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T2#
Larkin breaks from Abner's wrist control and lands an elbow. #ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Larkin postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Abner bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Larkin and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donnie Larkin!
After the fight, Donnie Larkin was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Cayden Abner was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WVT 72: Surianglek v Siale
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1#
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sanninen throws a series of punches but Abner avoids them all with ease.
Abner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice jab there from Sanninen.
Sanninen throws a right and a left that Abner avoids nicely.
Abner blocks a head kick by Sanninen.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Sanninen manages to avoid it.
Abner throws a big shot that misses.
Sanninen tries to clinch but Abner moves away
and Abner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sanninen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abner delivers a nice body kick.
Daniel Sanninen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanninen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Abner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sanninen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sanninen gets cracked there but stands up to it. #ROC#Sanninen is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sanninen is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?#KD2#
Sanninen lands a big head kick that sends Abner tumbling to the mat! Sanninen takes a step backwards and waves Abner back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Abner is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Cayden Abner has been cut.
Abner measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Sanninen! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman 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.

Event: WVT 62: Smith v Sharma
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cubbedge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Abner counter with a right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
The crowd cheers as Abner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cubbedge doesn't seem phased though.
Abner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner.
Abner throws out a counter right but Cubbedge avoids it with no problem.
Abner moves away from the strike by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Abner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cubbedge throws a sloppy body shot
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Cubbedge is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cubbedge seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Cubbedge misses the body punch #KD2#
and Abner counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cubbedge ! Abner lets Cubbedge back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cubbedge misses with a body shot.
Cubbedge jabs Abner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abner jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cubbedge misses with a double jab
and Abner scores with a counter punch that sends Cubbedge to the canvas! Abner smells blood - he's punishing Cubbedge with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Cubbedge has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: WVT 52: Maestre v Beukeboom
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abner at a distance.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Abner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Abner is looking to counter punch.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abner.
Zaire throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.
Abner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abner throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Abner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Abner jumps back.
Abner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Abner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Abner throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Abner slips the punch.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
We've been hearing reports that Abner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Zaire lands a jab to the head.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Abner is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Zaire lands with a straight right. Abner didn't see that one coming.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Abner.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abner.#T3#
Zaire lands a jab to Abner's midsection.
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Abner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Abner lands a jab-cross combination.
Abner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaire throws a right hand that misses
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Abner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaire.
Zaire jabs Abner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Abner connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire cracks Abner with an open hand slap.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
Abner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abner throws out a leg kick but Zaire moves out of range and Abner only half commits.
Good shot there by Abner.
Zaire swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Abner avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire 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#
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Abner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire tries to work over Abner's front leg with a kick but Abner checks it.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Zaire lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaire.
Zaire lands the left hand.#T1#
Abner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire cracks Abner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abner throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Abner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abner ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire. #ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Zaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Abner should have avoided that one.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaire lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Abner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zaire dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cayden Abner was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WVT 45: Smith v Narushima
Date: Nov 11, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Monto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Abner did well to prevent Monto getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Monto wants to work for an arm triangle but Abner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Monto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Abner sees it coming and defends easily.
Abner wants to get back to his feet.
Monto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Abner tries to kick Monto off but Monto keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2#
Monto is working for a kimura but Abner is defending it quite comfortably.
Abner is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto thows a huge punch but Abner dodges it nicely.
Abner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Monto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abner is just riding it out for now. Monto eventually gives up the hold.
Monto wants to advance to full mount but Abner doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T1#
Monto throwing strikes from guard but Abner blocks nicely.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
Monto throws a big right hand that misses.
Abner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Monto looking to pass the guard.
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Abner's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Monto has his foot on Abner's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abner works his way back into a safe position though.
Monto has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Monto is looking for a triangle but Abner pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Monto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB2#
Monto looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Monto has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Monto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Abner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Monto is tightening it up a little... Abner has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Abner reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Abner taps out! Nice BJJ there by Monto!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Davido Monto!
The defeated Cayden Abner had this to say: 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WVT 39: McDonald v Ihantala 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
The Bouncer scores with a sloppy right hand. Abner should have avoided that one.
Abner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Abner fails with the takedown.
The Bouncer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abner goes for a double leg but The Bouncer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Bouncer continues to drive forward.#CL2#
Abner clinches up with The Bouncer and pushes him back against the cage.
The Bouncer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Bouncer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short right from The Bouncer.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Benny The Bouncer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cayden Abner.
A hook to the body from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, The Bouncer scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Abner has The Bouncer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Bouncer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The Bouncer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abner tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. The Bouncer just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from The Bouncer on the inside.
The Bouncer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The Bouncer working aggressively here.
The Bouncer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abner or not.
Abner looks winded!
The Bouncer misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Bouncer lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Abner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The Bouncer swings widly with a right hand
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Bouncer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abner throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #TD2#
Abner drives through with a takedown into The Bouncer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abner stops The Bouncer from standing up. #T2#
Abner wants to pass the guard but The Bouncer is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
The Bouncer pushes Abner off and scrambles back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Abner.
The Bouncer is looking to counter with a body kick.
The Bouncer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Abner is rocked!
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner shoots and misses
and The Bouncer counters with a big right hand! Oh Abner is in trouble here! The Bouncer follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny The Bouncer!
Benny The Bouncer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Cayden Abner had this to say: 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: C131: Brown vs. Mumu
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Smart with a nice calf kick.
Peter Smart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smart takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smart throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abner on the side of the head.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Abner lands with a cross.
A big right from Smart misses.
Abner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Smart missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner tries to clinch up.
Abner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smart swivels and escapes.
Smart misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smart scores with a jab to the head.
Smart scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Smart moves into range and clinches up with Abner.
Smart can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Smart wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Abner has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smart throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Abner decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smart's guard.#T1#
Smart can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abner controls the pace.
Abner throwing strikes but missing.
Abner would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Abner trying to control the position from guard on top but Smart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet.
Smart trying to control the position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smart seems keen to control Abner's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abner blocks a head kick by Smart. #CL2#
Abner closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Abner jumps guard.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner wants to sweep but no luck. #ES2#
Abner pushes Smart off and gets back to his feet.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smart paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Abner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Abner breaks from the clinch.
Smart avoids a kick to the body.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown but Abner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smart's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smart waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner.#T3#
Abner misses with a double jab.
Smart tries a head kick but it misses.
Abner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smart counters with a one-two to the body.
Peter Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cayden Abner.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abner. #TD#
Smart shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Abner's guard.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a triangle but Smart pushes his legs off easily.
Smart is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard.
Smart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abner's head.#T4#
Smart postures up and lands a big shot to Abner's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smart scoring with punches to the head and body.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Smart from controlling successfully.
Abner told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Abner trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Abner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smart doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smart manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smart is fighting to break Abner's control of his arms but Abner is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smart looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smart is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
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 Peter Smart will probably get the nod.
That's time! Smart's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smart finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL2#
Abner clinches.
Abner blocking some punches.
Smart struggles to land a body shot inside as Abner controls his hands.
Abner tries to stall but Smart uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smart lands with a short punch from the clinch. #TD2#
Abner is trying to trip Smart. He has hold of a leg but Smart is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Abner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Smart trying to control the position.
Smart looking for a sweep. Not yet Smart, not yet. #SUB2#
Abner has gone for a leg lock! Smart slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abner's guard.#REVR#
Smart has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smart in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smart stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.#T1#
Smart trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smart wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smart trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smart missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abner has control of Smart's left arm, preventing Smart from doing any damage.
Smart throws a big right hand that misses.
Abner keeping full guard, as Smart tries to pass. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smart throws a strike but Abner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Smart working for a triangle but Abner defends it easily.
Abner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smart's guard.
Abner moves nicely into side control.
Abner moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cayden Abner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Abner wants to control but Smart is keeping him busy. #T3#
Smart gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Smart is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Smart is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abner thows a huge punch but Smart dodges it nicely. #SU2#
Abner stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Abner gets tackled into the cage by Smart. Smart maintains the clinch.
Smart has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
Smart stops a takedown attempt from Abner.
Smart misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smart throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smart blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch but Smart swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smart feinted with a counter takedown.#CL2#
Abner has managed to clinch.
Smart misses with a body punch.
Abner is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smart pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Smart stops a takedown attempt from Abner.
Peter Smart has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cayden Abner.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner blocks an uppercut. #TD2#
Abner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Abner is keen to just control but Smart is a slippery customer.
Smart is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smart.
Abner tries to clinch but Smart is having none of it.
Abner moves out of range of the strikes.
Smart throws a combination that misses
and Abner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Smart misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Despite the aggression on Abner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Smart shoots in looking for a takedown. Abner tries to sprawl out of it but Smart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Abner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smart slaps away a takedown attempt from Abner, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Abner shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Smart is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Smart is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a kimura but Smart is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abner to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smart trying to control from the bottom.
Abner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smart defending well though.
Still in half guard, Abner seems content to control.
Abner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smart defending well though.
Smart is trying to get back to full guard.
Abner is trying to control. Smart wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smart regains full guard. Nicely done.
Smart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abner. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Smart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abner throws an elbow that misses. Smart uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Abner's guard. Nice move by Smart!#REVR#
Abner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smart postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Abner wants to sweep here but Smart controlling him for the moment.
Smart postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smart distracts Abner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smart landing some decent shots from guard. #T3#
Smart working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Abner's head.
Smart lands a couple of digs.
Smart wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Smart is working Abner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Abner looking to control.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smart is one step ahead there.
Abner trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Abner looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Smart is defending well. Abner quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Smart has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Abner celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: C125: Dixon vs. Skystalker
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Brawler missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brawler defends well and Abner ends up having to push Brawler into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brawler lands a body punch.
Brawler misses with an elbow over the top.
Abner is trying to break the clinch but Brawler is controlling him.
A hook to the body from Brawler.
Brawler working aggressively here.
Brawler missing with knees to the body. #TD#
Abner drags the fight down to the ground.
Abner working a defensive guard but Brawler manages to pass into side control anyway.
Abner is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brawler taking a breather here.
Abner is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
The referee asks Brawler politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brawler prefers to stall for the moment though.
Abner misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Abner tries to buck Brawler off but Brawler is having none of it.
Brawler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Abner tries to buck Brawler off but Brawler is having none of it.
Abner is trying to control Brawler's posture but Brawler avoids it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brawler staying calm.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abner fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Abner has his takedown stuffed
and Brawler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawler stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brawler wants it to stay on the feet.
Abner misses with a takedown attempt - Brawler sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brawler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brawler lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Abner misses with the body kick
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brawler lands a nice looking body shot.
Abner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Abner closes the distance and pushes Brawler back into the cage.#T4#
Brawler lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brawler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abners head.
Abner blocks a body shot from Brawler.
Brawler gets underhooks to prevent Abner's takedown attempt.
Brawler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abner prevents a body shot from Brawler.
Brawler tries a body shot but Abner blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawler lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Brawler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abner closes the distance and clinches up with Brawler, looking for a takedown. Abner pushes Brawler against the cage but Brawler circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brawler scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abner in his tracks.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brawler.
Abner defending well as Brawler loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Abner shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brawler defends it nicely.
Brawler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice jab there from Brawler.
A thudding body kick lands there by Abner!
Brawler thuds his right hand into Abner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Brawler to counter with a crisp jab.
Brawler digs a good hook to Abner's body.
Abner fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Abner dives in for a single leg takedown but Brawler sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawler is working Abner over against the cage.
Abner tries for a takedown but Brawler manages to get underhooks.
Brawler misses with a body punch.
Brawler throws a head punch that misses.
Brawler throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brawler has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brawler can turn it around.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brawler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abner tries to score a body lock takedown but Brawler shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Abner is trying to pull guard but Brawler turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Abner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Abner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Abner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brawler sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brawler's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Brawler slips nicely into half guard.
Abner tries to get to full guard but Brawler has control of the leg.
Brawler not doing much here.
Brawler prevents Abner from standing back up. #T3#
Brawler is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Abner is controlling Brawler's position as best he can from this difficult position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abner tries to land a leg kick but Brawler saw it coming and moves away.
Brawler with the inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abner tries to clinch up.
Brawler ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Brawler throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Brawler throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Abner counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T4#
Brawler tries to roll over but Abner keeps him under control.
Brawler blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abner.
Abner with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brawler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brawler has a hand on Abner's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Abner takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner wants to control the pace but Brawler is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Abner goes for an armbar but Brawler turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Brawler.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Bobby Brawler 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#
Abner shoots for a double leg takedown but Brawler sprawls well. He's pushed Abner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abner shoots and misses
and Brawler counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Brawler as Abner shoots in.
Brawler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner fails with the takedown.
Brawler displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abner.
Bobby Brawler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brawler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner blocks a head kick by Brawler.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Abner.#T1#
Brawler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Abner. Abner circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Abner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brawler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner misses with a head kick.
Abner darts in looking for a takedown but Brawler gets double underhooks and turns Abner into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Brawler breaks from the clinch.
Cayden Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brawler avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abner shoots for a double leg takedown but Brawler sprawls well. He's pushed Abner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brawler was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Brawler throws out a leg kick but Abner moves out of range and Brawler only half commits.
Brawler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brawler sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Brawler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Abner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brawler counters with a good low kick that Abner was not able to check.
Brawler throws a jab but it's blocked by Abner.
Brawler misses with a straight right.
Brawler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abner tries to clinch but Brawler moves away
and Brawler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Brawler throws a body shot but no joy.
Abner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brawler is fending him off so far but Abner persists. Nope, Brawler circles away and we're back to standing.
Abner doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Brawler counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler scores with a body shot.
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Brawler.
Brawler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Abner.#T3#
Brawler throws a right and a left that Abner avoids nicely.
And Abner counters with a quick kick to the body but Brawler blocks it.
Abner slips under a jab from Brawler.
No luck for Abner with that takedown attempt.
Cayden Abner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abner is looking to clinch.
Abner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Brawler throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Abner counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brawler!

Brawler bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Brawler takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Abner crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brawler - the referee stops the clock and Abner gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brawler. Abner manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brawler lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abner's sensitive parts.
Brawler throws a leg kick but Abner moved away.
Abner darts in looking for a takedown but Brawler gets double underhooks and turns Abner into the cage.
Brawler feints a counter leg kick.
Abner tries to land knees in the clinch but Brawler avoids the damage to the body.
Brawler struggles to land a body shot inside as Abner controls his hands.
Abner is trying to force a seperation but Brawler has the dominant position.
Brawler can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Abner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brawler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brawler has Abner pressed against the cage.
Abner tries to pull guard but Brawler forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abner wants to take the fight to the mat but Brawler manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby Brawler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brawler gets through Abner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abner prevents a body shot from Brawler.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Brawler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brawler 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 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Brawler!
A relieved looking Bobby Brawler thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cayden Abner was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: C124: Corassa vs. Kenobi
Date: Aug 28, 2022

#R1#
Abner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bronco cracks Abner with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Abner closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bronco's guard.
Abner trying to control but Bronco is working from the bottom.
Abner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bronco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bronco is still trying to improve position.
Bronco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Abner wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronco is pulling down on Abner's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T1##CL#
Abner has Bronco up against the cage in a clinch.
Bronco scores with a hook to the body.
Bronco lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abner or not.
Bronco lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Bronco.
Bronco misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Abner pulls guard successfully.
Bronco trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bronco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abner not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bronco passes Abner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Abner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco. #T2#
Bronco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Abner dodges it nicely.
Bronco is thwarting Abner's attempts to control the position.
Bronco is looking to advance position but Abner won't allow it.
Bronco is looking to take a break and control but Abner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco looks to land a strike but Abner avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Abner seems keen to control Bronco's posture.
Bronco content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Bronco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Abner is keeping the position for now.
Bronco trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Bronco with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Abner feints and as Bronco raises his hands in defense, Abner changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bronco keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner postures up.
Bronco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Bronco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Abner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bronco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Bronco looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Johnny Bronco will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Abner drives through with a takedown into Bronco's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cayden Abner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bronco trying to control the position here.
Abner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abner wants to control from the top but Bronco keeps moving. #SUB2#
Bronco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Bronco throws his legs up looking for a submission but Abner uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner working away.#T1#
Bronco tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner misses with a head shot.
Abner wants to control the pace but Bronco is squirming around nicely.
Bronco can't escape the position.
Bronco is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Abner throws some wild stikes that Bronco manages to avoid easily.
Abner lands with some strikes.
Bronco working to try and regain half guard. #T2#
Abner throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bronco wants to hold on but Abner pushes him away.
Abner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bronco is just holding on here. Abner manages to take his back.
Bronco just trying to survive but Abner is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Abner is riding his opponent, not letting Bronco buck him off.
Bronco is really stuck here. #SUB#
Abner is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bronco is defending well though. Abner let's go of the attempt for now.#T3#
Bronco staying busy and making it hard for Abner to control.
Abner is working the ground and pound. Can Bronco escape?
Bronco staying busy and making it hard for Abner to control. #SUB#
Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bronco looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T4##SUB#
Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Abner has the hooks in. Bronco is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bronco tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Abner tries to control but Bronco wriggling away.
Bronco tries to lock up and control but Abner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abner controlling the position easily from mount.
Bronco sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bronco wants to improve his position but Abner is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Abner gets a takedown into half guard.
Bronco is trying to control but can't. #SUB2#
Bronco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bronco trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner wants to take a breather but Bronco is having none of it.
Abner wants to stand but Bronco has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Bronco is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Bronco is not content to let Abner control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB2#
Bronco is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily.
Abner perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bronco can do to turn this around?#TD#
Abner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Abner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bronco is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Abner in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bronco can't do much from the bottom here.
Abner postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bronco tries to bench press Abner off him but Abner keeps the position.
Bronco seems a little lost for a moment, as Abner dominates the positioning.
Bronco struggling a bit here.
Abner trying to control the action but Bronco is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bronco struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Abner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Abner is looking to take a break and control but Bronco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bronco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Bronco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abner defending well though.
Bronco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bronco.
Bronco takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bronco sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Abner defending well though.
Bronco thows a huge punch but Abner dodges it nicely.
Bronco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abner is not content to let Bronco control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abner looking for submissions off his back.
Bronco with the ground and pound but Abner uses the opportunity to regain guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Abner showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Abner 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: C114: Corassa vs. Demenok 2
Date: Jul 23, 2022

#R1#
Abner defending well as Tepes Iii loads up on a big left hand.
Abner lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abner fails to land the takedown.
Abner looks for a takedown but Tepes Iii sprawls well.
Tepes Iii throws a series of punches but Abner moves out of range.
Tepes Iii tests Abner's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a straight left.
Abner is looking to clinch. #CL#
Abner clinches.
Abner has Tepes Iii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tepes Iii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner slows down the pace here.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Tepes Iii is trying to break free.
Tepes Iii lands an uppercut.
Tepes Iii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tepes Iii taking a break, stalling in the clinch. #BC#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abner slips a jab from Tepes Iii.
Abner is looking to clinch.
Tepes Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tepes Iii digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
Tepes Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Abner should have avoided that one.
Abner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii slaps away a takedown attempt from Abner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A lazy body kick from Tepes Iii
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Abner appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tepes Iii takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abner has his takedown stuffed
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abner has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abner under the eye.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #TD#
Abner shoots in and gets a takedown into Tepes Iii's guard.
Tepes Iii is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily. #T3#
Abner engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tepes Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Abner sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tepes Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Abner forces his way into half guard.
Abner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tepes Iii defending well though. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Abner not doing much here.
Tepes Iii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abner is working away from the top position though.
Abner trying to mount his opponent but Tepes Iii defends it.
Tepes Iii controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Abner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tepes Iii defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Abner avoids the head kick by Tepes Iii.
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tepes Iii.
Abner looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Abner with a poor takedown
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cayden Abner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tepes Iii misses with a leg kick
and Abner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Tepes Iii displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Abner. #CL#
Abner gets a 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!
Tepes Iii lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tepes Iii leaning against his opponent.
Tepes Iii misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Tepes Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Abner fails to land. #BC#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tepes Iii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Abner somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Abner is defended easily by Tepes Iii.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Abner throws a counter high kick but Tepes Iii was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tepes Iii with a nice cross.
Abner shoots in for a double leg but Tepes Iii sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tepes Iii throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abner counters with a head kick. That will keep Tepes Iii thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tepes Iii swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tepes Iii motions for Abner to come forward. Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Tepes Iii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tepes Iii fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Abner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abner momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner with a poor takedown
and Tepes Iii counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abner throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tepes Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tepes Iii punishes Abner's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abner takes a step back to recover.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tepes Iii avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner misses with a takedown
and as Abner loses concentration momentarily, Tepes Iii counters with a picture perfect head kick! Abner goes down, out cold! The referee rushed in to check on his condition - I'm sure he'll be ok but that was a massive knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vlad Tepes Iii!
During a confident post fight interview, Vlad Tepes Iii thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: C108: Chula vs. Corassa
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1##TD#
Abner feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mammon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SU#
Abner decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Mammon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abner counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Abner moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Abner darts in and clinches Mammon up against the cage.#BC#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abner shoots in for a double leg but Mammon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mammon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abner shoots in but Mammon avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abner fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mammon.#T1#
Abner slips under a jab from Mammon.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Abner closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mammon did well to prevent Abner getting side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mammon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mammon is trying to stand up here but Abner is controlling him well.
Abner controlling the action here.
Abner is nestled in close to Mammon, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Abner is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Abner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mammon sees it coming and defends easily.
Mammon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mammon is trying to stand up here but Abner is controlling him well. #T2##SU#
Abner gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #TD#
Abner shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mammon napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mammon is trying to escape the position but Abner is controlling the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Abner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
A lull in the action here as Abner stalls from top position.
Abner's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mammon is trying to buck Abner off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Abner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abner taking a breather here. #T3#
Mammon is trying to get back to his feet.#SU#
Abner stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL#
Abner clinches up with Mammon and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Abner pulls guard. #ES#
Abner has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mammon is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Abner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mammon. #TD#
Abner pulls Mammon into guard.
Abner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mammon wants to stand but Abner has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mammon being controlled here momentarily. #T4##SUB#
Abner is looking to cinch up a triangle. Mammon throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Abner's body to avoid the submission. Abner has instead reached around Mammon's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Abner arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: GAMMA#940 Benedetti v Angus
Date: Apr 02, 2022

#R1#
River throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And Abner counters with a quick kick to the body but River blocks it.
River pushes Abner away with a front kick.
River throws a left and a right that both miss
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Patrick River has been cut.
Abner just misses with a punch to the body.
River misses with a two punch combination.
Abner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abner can pounce on him.
Abner with a jab.
River misses with a kick to the body
and Abner counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
River 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.
Abner on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from River.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abner avoids the body shot from River.
River takes a swing at Abner's ribcage but misses. #T1#
River misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Abner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
River connects with a looping right hand.
River throws a hook but Abner avoids it easily.
Abner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
River throws out a leg kick but Abner moves out of range and River only half commits.
River dips to his left and cracks Abner with an uppercut!
Abner avoids the body shot from River.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
River moves out of range of the body kick.
River rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've been hearing reports that Abner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A cross from River lands.
River wants to slow Abner down by chopping away at his legs.
Abner throws a big shot that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Abner as River shoots in.
Abner looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T2#
River takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
River works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
River lands a body shot.
Abner tried to score with a low kick but River checks it.
River lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
River ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River 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.
River has his takedown stuffed
and Abner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abner moves forwards but River connects with a nice, crisp jab.
River throws a leg kick but Abner moved away.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
River misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Jab by River.
River throws a head kick that misses.
River moves out of range as Abner strikes.
River lands an overhand right.
River moves into range and connects with a jab. #TD#
Abner looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Abner is trying to control the action in half guard but River is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
River is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Abner pulls his head out easily.
River wants to get back to full guard.
Abner wants to take a breather but River is having none of it. #T4#
River is looking to improve his position.
Abner wants to free his trapped foot but River is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
River actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Abner is looking for a kimura here. #SUB#
Abner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. River doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abner. #SUB#
Abner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Patrick River will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A leg kick checked by Abner.
Nice straight punches there by River. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of River.
River with a nice cross.
River throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
Abner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from River finds it's way round the side to connect with Abner's head. #CL2#
Abner tries to keep at a distance but River has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abner misses with the head strike.
River tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
River lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Abner lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Abner misses with the head strike.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
River scores with a shoulder strike.
River has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner is looking to take this one to the mat.
River throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abners head.
River lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abner or not. #T1#
Abner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rivers head.
River taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner.
Abner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as River walks away with a smile on his face. Abner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Patrick River seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abner moves away.
River on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Abner throws a series of punches but River avoids them all with ease.
River misses with a body shot.
River swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for River.
River lands with a shot to the body.
River fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
River misses with a right hand
and Abner counters with a low kick, right behind River 's knee.
River looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
River fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner avoids the body shot from River.
As River tries to get set, Abner tries to push him back and clinch up but River manages to avoid the attempt.
Abner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
River connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
River checks a leg kick.
River motions for Abner to come forward. River throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Abner.
River uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abner.#T3#
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
River lands a nice leg kick that just misses Abner's sensitive parts.
River thows a leg kick but Abner checks it
and Abner counters with a thumping low kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. River darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
River dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!
Abner lands a right hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from River.
River checks a leg kick nicely.
River takes one to the side of the head.
Abner stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from River.
Good standup being displayed there by River as he connects with a hook.
That kick from River tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.#T4#
Abner misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
River lands a really nice looking cross but Abner seems unphased.
River throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abner.
Abner throws a quick counter head kick but River was just out of range.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #CL2#
River clinches up against the cage.
Abner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
River missing with knees to the body.
Abner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
River can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Abner wants to get back to striking at distance but River won't allow it.
River is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Abner is keeping busy.
River has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Abner seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if River can turn it around.
River lands a left hand.
River is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Abner on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Patrick River seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD#
Abner drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Patrick River showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Patrick River's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
River stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
River tries to clinch up.
Abner cracks a nice hook into River's ribs.
Abner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
River moves into the clinch.
Abner prevents a body shot from River.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
River throws a head punch that misses.
River blocks a body shot from Abner.
A nice left hand lands by River.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Abner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
River lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
River lands a body shot.
River tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abner defends well and River ends up having to push Abner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
River throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
River wants to land a leg kick but Abner is out of range.
River tried to score with a low kick but Abner checks it.
River throws a solid leg kick but Abner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at River.
Abner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice jab there from River.
River misses with an attempted mid kick.
River swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
A low kick from River misses
and Abner counters with a leg kick.
Crunch! Abner slams his shin into River's torso.
River takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
River goes for a double leg but Abner avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Abner continues to drive forward.
Patrick River seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
River fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abner, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
River blocks a body shot from Abner. #T2#
Abner is trying to pull guard but River has him pressed against the cage.
Abner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abner tries to work over River's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abner misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from River.
Abner throws a punch but it's blocked by River.
Abner jumps guard but River stands there with Abner around his waist. Abner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abner drops his hands momentarily and River takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
River lands a nice hook to Abner's body. Abner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abner fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Abner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abner wants to land a leg kick but River is out of range.
Abner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt#KD#
and Abner counters with a head kick that drops River to the mat! River scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
River avoids a kick to the body.
Abner is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
River slips under a jab from Abner.
River tries to clinch
and Abner counters with a nice low kick that buckles River's knee momentarily.
Abner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. River tries to avoid it but Abner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag River to the ground. River escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4#
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner tries to counter by clinching up but River breaks away and moves out of range.
River tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abner 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!
Abner takes one on the button.
River circles away from the clinch attempt
and River counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
River moves into range and clinches up with Abner.
Abner struggles to land a body shot inside as River controls his hands.
Abner blocks a body shot from River.
River trying to stall but Abner improves his position.
River drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abner pulls his leg out and moves away.
River connects with a right hand. Abner shakes it off.

And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick River comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got River winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick River!
After winning the bout, Patrick River thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: GC 420 Abner vs. Ragnaar
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Abner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ragnaar.
Abner defending well as Ragnaar loads up on a big left hand.
Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses.
A nice combination there by Ragnaar.
Abner staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Ragnaar misses.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnaar looks to throw the jab but Abner is out of range.
Ragnaar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragnaar scores with a hook to the body. Abner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar defending well as Abner loads up on a big left hand.
Ragnaar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abner staying out of range there.
Abner tried to counter with a leg kick but Ragnaar avoided it.
Ragnaar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Abner. That did some damage!
Ragnaar lands with a right hand. #T1#
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ragnaar tries to land a leg kick but Abner saw it coming and moves away.
Ragnaar throws a sloppy head kick and Abner moves out of range easily. #TD#
Abner closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abner lands in his opponent's guard.
Ragnaar keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Ragnaar keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Abner wants to control from the top but Ragnaar keeps moving.
Abner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ragnaar keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass.
Abner is working hard here to advance position.
Ragnaar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Abner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Ragnaar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Abner doesn't seem bothered though.
Abner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ragnaar raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ragnaar.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ragnaar 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 Abner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Abner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ragnaar misses with a low kick.
Abner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abner throws the left hand but Ragnaar avoids the punch easily.
Ragnaar pivots, looking for a leg kick but Abner is out of range and Ragnaar settles back down.
Abner throws a counter high kick but Ragnaar was just alert enough to avoid it.
Abner throws a jab when Ragnaar was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Ragnaar misses.
Ragnaar connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Abner throws a front kick aimed at Ragnaar's knee but Ragnaar avoids it well.
Nils Ragnaar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Abner connects with a body shot that sends Ragnaar's belly button to the back.
Ragnaar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T4#
Abner thuds a left hand into Ragnaar's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abner ducks right into an uppercut from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #TD#
Abner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Abner wants to work for an arm triangle but Ragnaar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Abner is thwarting Ragnaar's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Abner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abner thows a huge punch but Ragnaar dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Ragnaar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick but Abner sees it coming and moves out of range.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar scores with a jab. Abner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnaar wants to land a leg kick but Abner is out of range.
Ragnaar throws a head kick that misses
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner tries to clinch but Ragnaar is having none of it.
Ragnaar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner checks a leg kick.
Abner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ragnaar if he has to take too many more of those.
Jab by Abner.#CUT#It looks like Nils Ragnaar has been cut.
That kick from Ragnaar tenderised Abner's leg. Abner is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1#
Ragnaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ragnaar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Abner avoids the head kick by Ragnaar.
A head kick from Ragnaar lands but Abner takes it in his stride.
Abner tests Ragnaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Ragnaar misses.
Abner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ragnaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Abner with the inside leg kick.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Abner avoids it.
Abner is looking to counter the offense by Ragnaar and move into the clinch.
Ragnaar cracks Abner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nils Ragnaar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A cross from Ragnaar lands.#T2#
Ragnaar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ragnaar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abner seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ragnaar.
Abner is looking for a counter combo.
Abner scores with a push kick.
Abner swinging wildly here.
Ragnaar throws a leg kick which misses Abner's front leg but catches the back leg as Abner tries to avoid it.
Ragnaar has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
An inside leg kick lands from Ragnaar.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ragnaar misses with a looping right.
Abner is looking for a counter combo.
Abner tries to clinch there but Ragnaar circles away. #T3#
Ragnaar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ragnaar scores with a jab. Abner acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but Abner moves out of range easily.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ragnaar throws a big shot that misses.
Abner throws a head kick but Ragnaar moves out of range.
Ragnaar misses with a hook.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Ragnaar manages to avoid it.
Abner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ragnaar. Ragnaar obviously looking to wear him down.
Ragnaar is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ragnaar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ragnaar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Ragnaar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Ragnaar. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ragnaar.
Abner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Ragnaar lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ragnaar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ragnaar motions for Abner to come forward. Ragnaar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Abner lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnaar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Abner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Ragnaar throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
As Ragnaar tries to get set, Abner tries to push him back and clinch up but Ragnaar manages to avoid the attempt.
Ragnaar throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target.
Ragnaar buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ragnaar pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abner throws a series of punches but Ragnaar moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3#
Ragnaar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abner moves away.
Ragnaar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abner lands a nice shot to the body.
Ragnaar misses with a kick to the body.
Ragnaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abner jabs Ragnaar right on the nose. Ragnaar blinks but takes it well.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Ragnaar.
As Ragnaar backs away, Abner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Abner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ragnaar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnaar throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ragnaar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abner misses with an uppercut.
Abner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T1#
Abner missing with a left hand there. Ragnaar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner moves forwards but Ragnaar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnaar there.
Abner takes a swing at Ragnaar's ribcage but misses.
Ragnaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Abner tests Ragnaar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ragnaar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Ragnaar - just one landing.
Ragnaar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Abner works Ragnaar's body with a nice hook.#CL#
Abner darts in and clinches Ragnaar up against the cage.
Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Ragnaar throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #TD#
Abner pulls guard successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Abner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ragnaar has passed into half guard!
Abner wants to get back to full guard but Ragnaar has mounted him!
Abner can't escape the position.
Abner tries to lock up and control but Ragnaar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner is trying to reverse the position but instead Ragnaar has taken his back - oops!
Ragnaar keeps control of the position as Abner tries to break free.
Will Ragnaar go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position? #T3#
Ragnaar controlling well, preventing Abner from escaping the position.
Ragnaar trying to control momentarily.
Abner is in bad spot here.
Ragnaar has good solid back control here.
Abner trying to control the action but Ragnaar just sinks the hooks in. #T4#
Abner turns into Ragnaar and is now in his guard. #SUB#
Abner is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ragnaar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ragnaar has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Cayden Abner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ragnaar's guard. #REVR#
Abner controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Ragnaar really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Ragnaar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
Abner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ragnaar is looking to score with low kicks.
Ragnaar misses with a straight right.
Ragnaar connects with an inside leg kick.
Abner slips under a jab.
Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar thows a leg kick but Abner checks it #KD#
and Abner counters with a crisp one two that drops Ragnaar! Abner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ragnaar to his feet! Ragnaar is in big trouble!
Abner is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Abner lands a leg kick that knocks Ragnaar off balance momentarily.
Abner slips under a jab.#T1#
Ragnaar cracks Abner with a right hand to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Ragnaar there.
A low kick lands for Ragnaar.
Ragnaar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abner thumps Ragnaar with a low kick.
Ragnaar is looking to land body kicks.
Abner circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ragnaar drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Abner follows Ragnaar to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Cayden Abner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: GC 415 Zaire vs. Abner
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abner.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner blocks a jab.
Abner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Zaire.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Abner flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaire steps away.
Abner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Abner's head.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Abner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Abner moves away from the strike by Zaire.
A countering left hand to the body from Abner misses.
Abner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaire pinned against the cage. Zaire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abner shoots in but Zaire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Abner.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Abner moved away.#T2#
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Abner's head.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abner walks into a left hand.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Zaire digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
Zaire misses with a hook.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Abner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaire misses the body punch
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Abner checks it.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Abner moved away.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Abner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abner walks into a jab.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Abner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Abner misses.
Abner scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaire throws a combination that misses
and Abner counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abner blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Abner takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Abner.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Zaire.
Abner dodges the punch combination from Zaire.
Abner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaire rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Zaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Abner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abner misses with a straight right.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Abner tries a quick counter leg kick but Zaire is wise to it.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abner takes a step back to recover.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abner just misses with a punch to the body.
Abner defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
Abner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Abner tenderised Zaire's leg. Zaire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Abner sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Zaire misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Abner misses with a leg kick
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abner throws a leg kick but Zaire checks it.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire cracks Abner with a good jab.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Abner moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Zaire misses with a jab to the body
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Abner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Abner counters with a nice right hand that sends Zaire toppling to the canvas! Zaire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Abner finish him?!#ROC2#Zaire is rocked!
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Abner moved out of range.
Oh Zaire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner is the new middleweight champion!
Cayden Abner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GC 412 Waller vs. Christie
Date: Jan 08, 2022

#R1#
Abner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Abner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abner blocks the body kick.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#It looks like Fidelity Castro has been cut.
Castro chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A lazy left from Castro finds it's target.
Castro tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Abner is able to avoid easily.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Abner pushes Castro up against the cage in a clinch.
Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castro lands a hook that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Abner blocking some punches. #BC2#
Castro manages to break the clinch.
Castro digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Castro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Despite the aggression on Castro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Abner throws a chopping leg kick but Castro manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been hearing reports that Abner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Castro throws a leg kick that misses.
Abner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Castro tries to clinch but Abner moves away
and Abner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abner dips to his left and cracks Castro with an uppercut!
Castro lands a nice looking body shot.
Abner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Castro's head.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abner is looking to counter with a body kick.
A punch combination from Castro misses. #T2#
Castro throws a looping overhand right but Abner ducks down to avoid it.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castro lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#It looks like Cayden Abner has been cut.
Abner misses with an uppercut.
Castro avoids the head kick by Abner.
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Abner counters with an outside leg kick.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fidelity Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abner missing with a left hand there. Castro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Castro.#T3#
Castro darts in trying to clinch
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Castro drives through and clinches with Abner against the cage. #BC2#
Castro breaks from the clinch.
Abner lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL#
Abner drives through and clinches with Castro against the cage.
Castro is trying to force a seperation but Abner has the dominant position.
Abner scores with a shoulder strike.
Castro wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Castro misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Castro tries to break free but Abner pushes him back against the cage.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Castro's elbow.
Abner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abner stalling in the clinch but Castro improves position. #T4#
Abner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Castro throws a punch but it's blocked by Abner. #BC2#
Castro breaks the clinch.
Castro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castro.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Castro clinches with his opponent.
Abner jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Castro walks away with a smile on his face. Abner gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Castro throws a right and a left that Abner avoids nicely.
Abner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Castro checks it well.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Castro gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Abner moves into the clinch.
Castro tries to break free but Abner pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro tries to clinch
and Abner counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Fidelity Castro will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Castro throws a sloppy body shot
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Castro moves away from the strike by Abner.
Castro uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Abner has time to react.
Abner delivers a nice body kick.
Castro misses with a straight right.
Abner takes one to the side of the head.
Castro misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Castro.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castro connects with a looping right hand.
Abner swats away the attempt to clinch by Castro.
Castro takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T1#
Castro has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abner.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castro throws a low kick but Abner moves out of range easily.
Castro looks to land a combination but Abner avoids it well.
Abner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castro throws a combination that misses
and Abner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Castro is breathing heavily.
Castro misses with a hook #KD#
and Abner counters with a nice right hand that sends Castro toppling to the canvas! Castro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Abner finish him?!#ROC#Castro is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Fidelity Castro's cut even more.
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 head kick by Castro misses
and Abner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Castro is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?
Abner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Abner.
Cayden Abner is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Abner ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Castro out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, 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.

Event: GC 409 Pellegrini vs. Wobble
Date: Dec 18, 2021

#R1##CL#
Abner moves into range and clinches up with Le Phat.
Abner lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abner scores with a kick to the body.
Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Le Phat takes the fight into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Abner.
Abner has a couple of punches blocked by Le Phat.
Abner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Le Phat misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Abner.
Le Phat tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abner lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Abner - that landed with a thud.
Abner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Le Phat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Abner misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Abner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Abner trying to keep a closed guard but Le Phat is proving a slippery customer.
Le Phat trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Le Phat working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T1##SUB#
Abner working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Le Phat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Le Phat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Abner looking for a guillotine here but Le Phat defends easily.
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Le Phat is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Phat passes Abner's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Abner is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Le Phat pulls his head out easily.
Le Phat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abner keeps working. #T2#
Abner is looking to improve his position.
Le Phat is nestled in close to Abner, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Le Phat lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Abner gets back to full guard.
Le Phat seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Abner is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T3##SUB#
Abner looking for a guillotine here but Le Phat defends easily.
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB#
Abner 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.
Abner pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Le Phat is keeping the position for now.
Abner trying to control but Le Phat is working from the bottom.
Abner advances to half guard. #SUB#
Abner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Le Phat sees it coming and defends easily.#T4#
Le Phat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Abner postures up in Le Phat's guard and throws a big left but Le Phat blocks it. #SUB2#
Le Phat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Abner postures up.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Le Phat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Le Phat keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Abner pushing down on Le Phat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Le Phat wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Abner catches Le Phat right on the button with a cross.
Abner throws a leg kick which misses Le Phat's front leg but catches the back leg as Le Phat tries to avoid it.
Abner misses with a hook.
Abner moves out of range of the strikes.
Le Phat tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Le Phat throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Abner, as that shot connected.
Le Phat throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Abner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Abner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Abner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Le Phat is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Abner is trying to get an arm triangle but Le Phat is defending well. #T1#
Abner tries to move to mount but Le Phat blocks the move with his legs.
Le Phat tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Abner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Le Phat!
Cayden Abner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abner looking to control but Le Phat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Le Phat wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Abner.
Le Phat manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2##SUB#
Abner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Le Phat is looking for a sweep. Abner is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Phat is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Abner's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Abner's back!#SUB2#
Abner showing good submission defense here.
Abner rolls, trying to escape but Le Phat keeps control of the position.
Abner rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Abner on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Le Phat is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Abner reverses the position - he's now on top in Le Phat's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le Phat keeping full guard, as Abner tries to pass. #T3##SUB2#
Le Phat working for a triangle but Abner defends it easily.
Abner advances position into side control!
Le Phat is looking to reverse the position.
Abner wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Phat keeps working. #SUB#
Abner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Abner working away.#T4#
Le Phat managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Abner. #SUB#
Abner working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Le Phat is looking to regain half guard here but Abner keeps moving and retains side control.
Le Phat manages to get back to half guard.
Abner thows a huge punch but Le Phat dodges it nicely.
Le Phat wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Le Phat actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Abner is looking for a kimura but Le Phat is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Abner to get the leverage.
Abner is keen to just control but Le Phat is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that second round.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Le Phat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Abner tries to clinch up.
Cayden Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Abner.
Abner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Le Phat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Phat.
Abner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cayden Abner is winning the standup battle so far.
Le Phat throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Le Phat.
Abner scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice body kick from Abner.
Abner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice defenses there by Abner.#T1#
Le Phat keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Le Phat steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abner.
Abner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abner throws a leg kick but Le Phat moved away.
Le Phat with the counter takedown but Abner avoids it easily.
Abner connects with a crisp jab.
Abner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Abner throws a leg kick but Le Phat sees it coming and moves out of range.
Le Phat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Abner.
Abner tries to clinch up.
Le Phat looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Le Phat takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Le Phat is defended easily by Abner.
Abner is looking to counter the offense by Le Phat and move into the clinch.
Roc Le Phat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Abner moves out of range of the strikes.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Abner throws a push kick but Le Phat slaps the foot to one side.
Le Phat uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Le Phat paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abner cracks Le Phat with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Abner rushes Le Phat and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abner misses with some punches.
Abner lands with a left to the head.
Le Phat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abner blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Le Phat - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Le Phat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3#
Le Phat lands with a left to the head.
Le Phat lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abner lands a nice uppercut.
Le Phat blocks a body shot from Abner.
Le Phat tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Le Phat scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Le Phat manages to break the clinch.
Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Le Phat.
Abner tries to clinch there but Le Phat circles away.
Le Phat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Abner.#CL2#
Le Phat has taken the fight to the clinch.
Le Phat misses with the head strike.
Abner takes a shot to the head.
Le Phat working aggressively here.
Le Phat misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Phat blocks an uppercut.
Le Phat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Abner breaks 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!
Le Phat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Abner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Le Phat can do to turn this around?#T4#
A jab from Le Phat misses.
Le Phat throws a big shot that misses.
Abner fires out a quick counter leg kick but Le Phat just manages to avoid it.
Le Phat blocks the body kick.
Abner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Le Phat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Le Phat swats away the attempt to clinch by Abner.
Abner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Cayden Abner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Abner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Le Phat.
Abner scores with a jab. Le Phat acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Le Phat.
Abner is looking to counter punch.
Le Phat misses with a lunging right hand
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner cracks a nice hook into Le Phat's ribs.

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 Cayden Abner.
Well Abner 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 Twigg scores the fight 30:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28

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

Event: GC 405
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
A head kick by Abner misses
enabling Ape to counter with a crisp jab.
Abner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape moves out of range as Abner strikes.
Ape jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Ape tries to keep at a distance but Abner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ape tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ape lands with a light punch inside.
Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ape slows down the pace here.
Abner blocks an uppercut.
Ape tries to land a knee to the head but Abner blocks with his arms.
Ape misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ape scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ape stalls.
Abner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ape is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Ape throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner throws a nice looking combination but Ape bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abner's corner calls for a 1-2. Abner obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ape moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Ape wants to clinch.
Abner throws a head kick but Ape moves out of range.
Abner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ape swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It looked like Ape wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Ape's head coaches at The Lab that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good shot there by Ape.
Abner lands an overhand right.#CUT2#It looks like Grey Ape has been cut.
Abner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ape.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abner scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Abner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ape at a distance.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Abner lands a head shot.
No joy there for Abner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ape throwing a counter right hand but Abner manages to avoid it.
Ape takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ape throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Abner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Abner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ape scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ape is out of range and Abner settles back down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abner. That's going to slow Ape down.
Ape is looking to clinch.
Abner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ape scores with a head kick.
Cayden Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Abner clinches. #T3#
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ape fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ape tried to counter with a leg kick but Abner avoided it.
Abner connects with a high kick.
Ape connects with a leg kick.
Abner throws an overhand right that lands on Ape's shoulder, as Ape tries to avoid the shot.
Ape lands a jab to Abner's midsection.
Abner pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abner misses with a body shot
and Ape counters with a left to the body.
Abner misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Abner misses.
Abner takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ape avoids a kick to the body.
Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC#Abner is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Abner moves into the clinch.
Abner is still on wobbly legs! Can Ape finish him?
Ape lands a nice uppercut.
Ape leaning his opponent against the cage.
Ape swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Abner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Abner seems to have recovered his senses.
Ape lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ape just leaning against Abner, taking a breather.
A knee to the head by Ape.
Ape dips a shoulder and cracks Abner with a mighty uppercut! Abner falls back against the cage and Ape unloads with a barrage of strikes! Abner is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Ape screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grey Ape!
After winning the bout, Grey Ape thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Cayden Abner had this to say: 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WCF 91: Corona vs Bardia 2
Date: Sep 25, 2021

#R1#
Baker misses with a straight right.
Abner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jab by Abner.
Abner walks into a jab.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baker.
Baker connects with a single shot there.
Baker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Baker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Baker swings widly with a right hand
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Abner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Abner dodges the punch combination from Baker.
Abner misses with a hook to the body
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut.
Baker throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.
Abner tries to land a body kick
and Baker counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#Abner is rocked!
Baker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Abner misses the shot to the body.
Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baker.
Baker throwing a counter right hand but Abner manages to avoid it.
Baker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Abner staying out of range there.
Abner misses with a body kick.#T2#
Baker throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Baker looks to throw the jab but Abner is out of range.
Baker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abner swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Baker lands a nice shot to the body.
Abner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Baker throws a jab but it's blocked by Abner.
Abner flicks out a counter leg kick but Baker steps away.
Abner works Baker's body with a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Abner misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Baker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.#T3#
Baker misses with a body punch
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the body from Abner misses
and Baker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abner throws a quick inside leg kick.
Abner slips a straight right by Baker.
A swing and a miss from Baker.
Abner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Baker swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
Abner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Baker misses with a body punch
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
Abner tries to clinch but Baker moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Baker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abner throws the kick towards the body but Baker avoids it.#KD#
Baker cracks Abner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Abner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Baker finish him?
Abner is still on wobbly legs! Can Baker finish 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!
Baker cracks Abner with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Abner falls to his knees and Baker doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Balthazar Baker!
Our winner, Balthazar Baker, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Cayden Abner had this to say: 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WCF WNF 69: Yueng vs Baker
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Abner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abner throws a body punch but Kerzner moves out of range.
Abner cracks a nice hook into Kerzner's ribs.
Kerzner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abner.
Abner is looking to slow Kerzner down with leg kicks.
Abner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Kerzner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD#
Abner cracks Kerzner with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kerzner looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Abner finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Kerzner throws a jab but it's blocked by Abner.
Abner throws a poor cross that misses
and Kerzner counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Kerzner misses with an uppercut.
Good work by Kerzner as he checks the leg kick.
Kerzner throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerzner.
Kerzner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Abner listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abner throws the kick towards the body but Kerzner avoids it.#T2#
Abner misses with a lunging right hand #TD2#
and Kerzner counters with a takedown into side control.
Abner tries to buck Kerzner off but Kerzner is having none of it.
Abner gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Abner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Abner wants to improve his position but Kerzner is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Abner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Abner is not content to let Kerzner control the position.#SUB2#
Abner is defending against the submission attempts here by Kerzner. #SUB2#
Kerzner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T3#
Kerzner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kerzner is looking to advance position but Abner won't allow it.
Abner is pressing down on Kerzner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kerzner wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #SUB#
Kerzner got a little sloppy there for a moment and Abner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kerzner has managed to get both his arms back between Abner's legs - danger averted.
Kerzner trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Abner has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kerzner doesn't defend quickly enough and Abner has managed to lock this one up! Can Kerzner escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Abner on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cayden Abner!
After the fight, Cayden Abner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: WCF 83: Corona vs Bendetti
Date: Jul 30, 2021

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Abner misses the target.
Abner fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blood looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL2#
Blood moves into range and clinches up with Abner.
Abner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Abner tries a body shot but Blood blocks it.
Abner lands a right hand.
Abner slowing the pace effectively.
Blood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blood jumps guard but Abner stands there with Blood around his waist. Blood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Blood is trying to pull guard but Abner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Abner has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Abner as Blood tries to tie him up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blood tries a knee to the head but Abner blocks it.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Abner tries to throw a body punch but Blood avoids it by throwing Abner back against the cage.
Abner lands a shoulder strike.
Abner stops a takedown attempt from Blood.
Cayden Abner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Blood.
Blood misses with some punches.
Blood tries to land a knee to the head but Abner blocks with his arms. #BC#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blood takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blood misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
Abner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Abner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blood manages to avoid it.#CL#
Abner rushes Blood and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Abner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Nice body punch from Abner - that landed with a thud.
Blood wants to take the fight to the mat but Abner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Blood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blood looks winded!
Abner misses with a body punch. #TD#
Abner has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blood clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner is hanging on to Blood's back as he tries to escape. #T2#
Blood trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB#
Abner is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts. #SUB#
Abner is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Blood knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Blood for a finish.
Abner missing with strikes from the back.
We've been hearing good reports from Abner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Abner looking to break Blood's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Blood remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Abner will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
A lull in the action here.
Blood breaks Abner's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Abner is looking to cinch up a triangle. Blood throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Abner's body to avoid the submission. Abner has instead reached around Blood's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Abner arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Cayden Abner!
In his post fight interview, Cayden Abner started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WCF 78: Anderson vs Skystalker
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abner moves away from the strike by Garcia.
Garcia throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia misses with a hook
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jab by Garcia.
Abner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garcia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abner at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garcia staying out of range there.
Abner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy left from Garcia finds it's target.#T1#
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abner connects with a leg kick.
Garcia tries to clinch up.
Abner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
The fight stays on the outside here - Garcia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abner slips under a jab from Garcia.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2##CL2#
Abner tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Garcia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abner fails to pull guard.
Abner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Garcia avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cayden Abner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Garcia.
Good body shot from Garcia.
Garcia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Garcia lands with a left to the head.
Garcia lands a shoulder strike.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abner tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abner tries to pull guard but Garcia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Abner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Garcia after a bit of a struggle.
Abner is trying to force a seperation but Garcia has the dominant position.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Abner has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Abner prevents a body shot from Garcia. #BC#
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Garcia jabs Abner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A combination from Garcia does no damage.
Garcia just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromAbner.
Garcia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Garcia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garcia counters with a nice uppercut.
Garcia thuds a left hand into Abner's body.
Garcia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Abner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abner swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garcia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Garcia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia lands a right hook to the body. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Abner is out of range.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Garcia manages to avoid it.
Garcia misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a good, hard body kick but Garcia shrugs it off.
Garcia moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia wants to counter with a clinch but Abner pushes him away.
Abner swings away with a body shot that misses
and Garcia counters with a nice body shot.
Garcia tries to clinch but Abner moves out of range.
A left lands for Garcia.
Abner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garcia throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Abner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Abner tries to keep at a distance but Garcia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Abner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Abner takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Garcia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abner misses with a body shot.
Abner gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Abner tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Garcia is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Abner buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Abner!! Abner is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Garcia throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
During a confident post fight interview, Mickey Garcia thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Cayden Abner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WCF WNF 54:Escalante v Abner 2
Date: May 19, 2021

#R1#
Nice jab there from Escalante.
Escalante throws a head kick that misses
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Escalante misses with a hook
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Escalante avoids the body shot from Abner.
Escalante darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Abner scores with a hook to the body. Escalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Escalante throws out the jab. #CL#
Escalante gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abner misses with a body punch.
Abner misses with a body punch.
Escalante throws an elbow that misses.
Abner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Abner misses with a punch to the body. #TD2#
Abner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SU#
Escalante gets to his feet - Abner follows without any prompting.
Escalante misses with a shot to the body
and Abner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A good leg kick by Abner. #T1#
Abner is looking to clinch.
Escalante misses with a low kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Abner as he connects with a hook.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Escalante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escalante on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Abner tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice straight punches there by Escalante. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Escalante.
Escalante throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abner.#CL2#
Escalante gets tackled into the cage by Abner. Abner maintains the clinch.
Abner tries to throw a body punch but Escalante avoids it by throwing Abner back against the cage. #BC#
Escalante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escalante scores with a jab to the body.#T2##KD#
Escalante lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Abner sprawling to the canvas. Escalante follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Abner hang on? #ROC#Abner is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner tries to get to full guard but Escalante has control of the leg.
Abner is still in real trouble! Can Escalante finish him?
Abner seems to have recovered his senses.
Escalante wants to stand up but Abner is controlling the position.
Abner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Escalante wants to stand up but Abner has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Abner trying to control from the bottom.
Escalante tries to stand and escape but Abner is controlling the position. #SU#
Escalante stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Abner to get to his feet.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Abner.
Escalante throws a right and a left that Abner avoids nicely. #T3#
Abner takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Abner keeps the fight on the outside.
Abner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Escalante tries to move into range but Abner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Escalante takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escalante.
A nice side step and Abner releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Escalante seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Escalante connects with a nice looking jab.
Escalante swats away the attempt to clinch by Abner.
Abner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Abner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vicente Escalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner missing with a left hand there. Escalante was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
Escalante wants to clinch up but Abner keeps it at a distance.
Escalante lands with a straight right. Abner didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner dips to his left and cracks Escalante with an uppercut!
Escalante looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abner blocks a low kick nicely.
Escalante sets himself, and Abner steps forward looking for the clinch! Escalante avoids it this time.
Abner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escalante misses with a hook.
Abner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escalante throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Abner throws out a counter right but Escalante avoids it with no problem.
Abner tests Escalante's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Abner coming out on top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Escalante instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Vicente Escalante will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Escalante moves into the clinch successfully.
Escalante tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Escalante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abner's elbow.
Escalante tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abner's elbow.
Escalante tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Escalante's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Abner manages to break the clinch.
Escalante connects with a right hand. Abner shakes it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Escalante.
Escalante misses with a straight left.
Abner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Escalante counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Escalante tries to land a leg kick but Abner saw it coming and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Escalante.
A big left from Escalante misses.
Abner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Escalante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Escalante with a jab.
Abner lands a nice looking body kick.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Escalante with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Escalante swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abner.
Nice body punch from Escalante.
Escalante misses with an uppercut.
Escalante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abner can do to turn this around?
Abner takes one on the button.
Abner tries a low kick but Escalante avoids it.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Escalante! Abner is out on his feet! Escalante rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Abner is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Abner is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
Vicente Escalante made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WCF 67: Garcia vs Escalante 3
Date: Apr 10, 2021

#R1#
Boudreaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abner. #CL#
Boudreaux has taken the fight to the clinch.
Abner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abner is trying to break the clinch but Boudreaux has him pressed against the cage.
Abner misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch.
Jethro Boudreaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner throws a poor cross that misses
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boudreaux. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner 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.
The fighters circling - Boudreaux throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boudreaux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Boudreaux digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
Boudreaux misses with a series of wild punches.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boudreaux with a body shot.#T1#
Boudreaux misses with an uppercut
and Abner counters with a big head kick but Boudreaux shrugs it off. #TD#
Boudreaux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Abner quickly recovers to half guard.
Abner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Abner trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Boudreaux manages to pass to mount!
Abner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boudreaux controlling from mount.
Abner really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #SUB#
Boudreaux is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Abner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Abner! #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abner trying to control but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Boudreaux wants to sweep here but Abner controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Boudreaux is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Abner defends well.
Abner in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Boudreaux is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Boudreaux looking for a guillotine here but Abner defends easily.
Abner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boudreaux's guard.#T3#
Boudreaux keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Boudreaux is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Boudreaux looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Boudreaux is looking for a triangle here but Abner uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #SU2#
Abner stands up and beckons Boudreaux to his feet. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boudreaux.
A leg kick checked by Boudreaux.
Boudreaux gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Abner counters with a low kick, right behind Boudreaux 's knee.
Boudreaux throws an off balance right hand
and Boudreaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boudreaux misses with a right hand
and Abner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boudreaux counters with a two punch combo.
Boudreaux throws a poor cross that misses
and Boudreaux takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#It looks like Jethro Boudreaux has been cut.
Boudreaux moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boudreaux wants to clinch but Abner slips to the side
and Abner counters with a right hand to the body.
Boudreaux uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cayden Abner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jethro Boudreaux's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Abner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boudreaux.
Boudreaux connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boudreaux blocks a low kick nicely.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner misses with a hook. Boudreaux ducked under it nicely.
Abner tests Boudreaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boudreaux scores with a sloppy right hand. Abner should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A leg kick checked by Abner.
Boudreaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Boudreaux shoots for a double leg takedown but Abner sprawls well. He's pushed Boudreaux's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Abner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boudreaux throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.#T1#
Abner connects with an inside leg kick.
Abner misses with a body shot.
Boudreaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boudreaux throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range.
Boudreaux misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abner blocks a low kick nicely.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Boudreaux with a body shot.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Boudreaux has been working on his balance at Far-Q Fight Club, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Abner.
Boudreaux with a poor takedown
and Abner counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boudreaux tries to clinch but Abner moves out of range.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick but Abner moved away.
Abner slips under a jab from Boudreaux.
Cayden Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Boudreaux misses with a takedown attempt
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jethro Boudreaux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boudreaux looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Abner throws a big counter head kick but Boudreaux avoids it with no problem.
Boudreaux throws a leg kick that is checked
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#Jethro Boudreaux's cut is getting worse.
Abner scores with the left hand. Boudreaux knows he should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Boudreaux is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abner throws an overhand right that drops Boudreaux like a sack of potatoes! Abner dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
A relieved looking Cayden Abner 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: WCF 62: Garcia vs Boudreaux
Date: Mar 06, 2021

#R1#
Hunt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abner throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hunt misses the body punch
and Abner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hunt checks a low kick from Abner.
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunt is looking to clinch but Abner is avoiding it.
Abner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner throws a leg kick that misses.
Abner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Abner's belly button to the back.#T1#
Abner throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Abner throws an overhand right that drops Hunt like a sack of potatoes! Abner dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WCF 55: Escalante vs Garcia 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021

#R1#
Abner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
El Shabazz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Abner rushes El Shabazz and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
Abner blocks a low kick nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
El Shabazz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Abner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
El Shabazz throws a nice outside leg kick.
El Shabazz turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
El Shabazz throws a low kick, looking for Abner's leg but Abner calmly moves out of range.
Abner with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling El Shabazz to score with a decent uppercut.
Abner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circling - El Shabazz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from El Shabazz with a body shot.#CL#
El Shabazz has managed to clinch.
El Shabazz using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Abner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #T1#
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Abner.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abner tries to work over El Shabazz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
Abner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Abner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abner scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner struggles to land a body shot inside as El Shabazz controls his hands.
Abner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Abner.
El Shabazz missing with knees to the body.
El Shabazz prevents a body shot from Abner.
El Shabazz misses with a punch on the inside.
Abner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of El Shabazz backwards.
Abner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. El Shabazz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
El Shabazz throws a sloppy head kick and Abner moves out of range easily. #KD2#
Abner lands a big head kick that sends El Shabazz tumbling to the mat! Abner takes a step backwards and waves El Shabazz back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#El Shabazz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Malik El Shabazz has been cut.
We've been told by El Shabazz's head coaches at Qube MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Shabazz wants to clinch
and Abner rattles El Shabazz with a well-timed uppercut counter. - El Shabazz tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Abner dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving El Shabazz stiff and motionless on the mat!

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

Event: WCF WNF 31: Escalante vs Abner
Date: Dec 09, 2020

#R1#
A low kick from Escalante is predictable there
and Abner counters with a nice leg kick.
Abner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Escalante throws a series of punches but Abner avoids them all with ease.
Escalante connects with a nice looking jab.
Escalante is looking to score with low kicks.
Abner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escalante misses with a leg kick
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Abner slips under a jab.
Escalante throws a big shot that misses.
Escalante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escalante backing away here, and Abner unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Escalante digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escalante.
Abner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escalante checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escalante throws a push kick but Abner slaps the foot to one side. #T1#
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner moves forwards but Escalante connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Escalante!
Abner avoids the body shot from Escalante.
Escalante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Abner raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Escalante lunges at Abner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Abner's hand. #KD#
Escalante feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Abner sprawling to the canvas! Abner rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Escalante finish him?! #ROC#Abner 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!
Escalante fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Abner out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Vicente Escalante!
Vicente Escalante retains his middleweight title!
Vicente Escalante gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WCF WNF 25: Bolsdeep vs Abner
Date: Oct 28, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abner scores with a hook.
Abner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolsdeep is just out of range.
Bolsdeep uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Bolsdeep seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bolsdeep looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Abner moves into the clinch.
Bolsdeep lands a damaging elbow.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Cayden Abner has been cut.#TD2#
Abner drags the fight down to the ground.
Abner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Abner looking to pass the guard.
Abner throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolsdeep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolsdeep knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Abner on the ground.
Bolsdeep is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bolsdeep working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Abner.
Abner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Bolsdeep is keeping the position.
Abner wants to control from the top but Bolsdeep keeps moving.
Abner looking to sit in guard and control but Bolsdeep gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Bolsdeep scoring with some ground and pound.
Abner is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolsdeep preventing the sweep.
Abner is trying to control the position but Bolsdeep postures up.
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolsdeep manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Abner trying to control but Bolsdeep is working from the bottom.
Abner stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bolsdeep swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Bolsdeep definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bolsdeep on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bolsdeep tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Abner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Abner stopping the sweep attempt from Bolsdeep.
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abner with a flurry of punches that miss.
Abner wants to control from the top but Bolsdeep keeps moving.
Abner wants to pass the guard but Bolsdeep is keeping the position.
Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bolsdeep tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bolsdeep attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abner sizes up Bolsdeep with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Abner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bolsdeep moves forwards but Abner connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Abner scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Bolsdeep rushes Abner and presses him up against the cage.
Abner blocks an elbow strike.
Bolsdeep working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abner.
A head punch on the inside from Bolsdeep fails to land.
Bolsdeep lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bolsdeep's elbow.
Abner lands a shoulder strike.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bolsdeep is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Bolsdeep tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cayden Abner's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bolsdeep takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bolsdeep pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Abner takes a swing at Bolsdeep's ribcage but misses.
Abner with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Abner darts in and clinches Bolsdeep up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bolsdeep. #TD2#
Abner pulls guard successfully.
Abner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Abner looking for a guillotine here but Bolsdeep defends easily. #SUB2#
Abner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bolsdeep is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Abner has an active guard here but Bolsdeep has managed to pass into half guard.
Bolsdeep content to control rather than advance. #T1#
Abner taking some punishment here, with Bolsdeep in his half guard.
Abner wants to get back to full guard.
Abner manages to get to full guard.
Bolsdeep throwing strikes from guard but Abner blocks nicely.
Bolsdeep connects with a couple of short punches.
Bolsdeep with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bolsdeep being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Abner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bolsdeep is one step ahead there.
Abner working a defensive guard here.
Bolsdeep throws a strike but Abner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Abner advances to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Abner is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bolsdeep sees it coming and defends easily.
Cayden Abner has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Abner looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Abner moves into full mount! Bolsdeep won't be happy about that!
Bolsdeep is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolsdeep is working hard here to advance position.
Abner content just to control the position here. #T4#
Bolsdeep is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner can't control as he wanted to and Bolsdeep manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Abner stalling away here and it's allowed Bolsdeep to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Abner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Bolsdeep looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Bolsdeep looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Bolsdeep! #REVR#
Bolsdeep throws an elbow but Abner slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cayden Abner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R3#
Bolsdeep on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bolsdeep throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolsdeep doesn't seem bothered though. #CL2#
Abner pushes Bolsdeep up against the cage in a clinch.
Abner lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD2#
Abner manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Abner is pulling down on Bolsdeep's head to control his posture.
Bolsdeep working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Abner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolsdeep scoring with some ground and pound.
Abner trying to keep a closed guard but Bolsdeep is proving a slippery customer.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bolsdeep's guard. #REVB##T1#
Bolsdeep keeping moving, preventing Abner from controlling successfully.
Abner advances to half guard.
Abner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Abner trying to control from half guard but Bolsdeep is working away.
Abner throwing shots but Bolsdeep is blocking nicely.
Abner trying to control from half guard but Bolsdeep is working away.
Bolsdeep misses with some strikes from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Abner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Abner seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bolsdeep is trying to control but can't.
Abner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bolsdeep defending well though. #T3##SUB2#
Abner is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolsdeep is just riding it out for now. Abner eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Abner wants to work for an arm triangle but Bolsdeep is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Abner seems to be looking for submissions.
Bolsdeep is staying active underneath Abner, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bolsdeep keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Abner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bolsdeep doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Abner.
Bolsdeep has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Abner is working away from the top position though.
Bolsdeep wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abner has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Bolsdeep throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Abner throws out a powerful jab.
Abner lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bolsdeep tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolsdeep connects with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cayden Abner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4#
Abner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cayden Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bolsdeep looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abner moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bolsdeep throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Abner lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice uppercut there from Abner.
A head kick misses from Abner.
A quick step to the side and Bolsdeep tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Abner.
Bolsdeep misses with a leg kick
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bolsdeep tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bolsdeep takes one on the button.
Cayden Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Abner jabs Bolsdeep to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Bolsdeep misses with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abner. That's going to slow Bolsdeep down.
Abner connects with a body shot that sends Bolsdeep's belly button to the back.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Abner tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bolsdeep just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abner's brow.
Abner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Abner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bolsdeep lands with a light punch inside.
Bolsdeep fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bolsdeep gets the underhooks and prevents it. #TD2#
Abner pulls Bolsdeep into guard.
Bolsdeep throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abner works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Bolsdeep trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner controls Bolsdeep momentarily but Bolsdeep frees himself. #SUB2#
Abner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bolsdeep defends it easily.
Bolsdeep trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bolsdeep throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolsdeep postures up.
Abner wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Abner has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bolsdeep can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Bolsdeep wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving. #SUB2#
Abner is looking for a triangle but Bolsdeep pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Abner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bolsdeep stands up over Abner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Abner is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Abner is trying to keep Bolsdeep in close. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Abner is on top in guard. #REVB#
Abner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abner's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abner throws a big elbow that misses.
Abner tries to free his leg and advance position but Bolsdeep is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Abner postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bolsdeep is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Abner, into his guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Cayden Abner's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R5#
The fighters circle momentarily. Abner darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bolsdeep chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Abner can pounce on him.
Bolsdeep is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bolsdeep lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Abner. Beautiful body shot.
Bolsdeep swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abner displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bolsdeep tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolsdeep.
Abner scores with a jab to the jaw.#T1#
Abner misses the shot to the body.
Abner swings for the body but Bolsdeep moves out of range.
Abner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bolsdeep misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
Bolsdeep checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Abner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Abner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Abner throws a head punch that misses.
Abner tries to pull guard but Bolsdeep holds him up against the cage and eventually Abner drops back down to his feet.
Abner misses with some punches.
Abner jumps guard but Bolsdeep stands there with Abner around his waist. Abner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bolsdeep tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside that Abner shrugs off.
Bolsdeep trying to land knees to the body.
Abner misses with a punch on the inside.
Bolsdeep unloads a knee to the mid-section. Abner lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the head but Abner blocks with his arms.
Abner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow just above Abner 's eye. #TD2#
Abner pulls guard effortlessly.
Abner looking to control. #SUB2#
Abner working for a triangle but Bolsdeep defends it easily.
Abner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Abner manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bolsdeep manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Abner trying to control but Bolsdeep is working from the bottom.
Abner missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abner seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Abner stopping the sweep attempt from Bolsdeep.
Abner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ramdin Bolsdeep has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abner wants to control from the top but Bolsdeep keeps moving.
Cayden Abner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abner is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Abner lands with a slapping head kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 45:50
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 45:50

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

Event: WCF 39: Wolf vs Kiran
Date: Sep 19, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wells throws a low kick but Abner avoids it.
Wells looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Wells has managed to clinch.
Wells goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Abner presses Wells against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wells gets through Abner's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abner throws a punch but it's blocked by Wells.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wells's elbow.
Wells lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Cayden Abner has been cut.
Wells working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Abner tries to throw a body punch but Wells avoids it by throwing Abner back against the cage.
Abner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wells backwards.
Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wells lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wells gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Abner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner stalling the fight.
Abner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Abner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Abner tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Abner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Abner working aggressively here.
Wells scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abner takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hook to the body lands for Abner.
Abner blocks an elbow strike.
Wells blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abner tries a body shot but Wells blocks it.
Wells tries a body shot but Abner blocks it.
Nice elbow from Wells. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wells misses with a body shot.
Abner takes one 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!
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wells with a body shot.#T2#
A good leg kick by Wells.
Abner 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.
Wells misses with a low kick.
Wells misses with a right hand
and Abner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wells darts in trying to clinch
and Abner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wells.
Abner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#It looks like Vernon Wells has been cut.
Wells throws a low kick but Abner avoids it.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Wells has time to react.
Abner blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Abner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wells scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
A good leg kick by Abner.
Wells lands an overhand right.
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wells seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wells misses with a body shot
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abner moves out of range as Wells strikes.
Wells loads up on a big right hand but Abner slips the punch.
A jab from Wells misses.
Abner misses with a wild body shot.
Wells buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Abner lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wells misses with a low kick.
Abner doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL#
Wells forces Abner back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Wells blocking some punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wells tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wells swings wildly with an uppercut but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wells has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wells there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wells throws the left hand but Abner avoids the punch easily.
Abner needs to keep his hands up - Wells had a free shot at his head there.
Wells moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Wells wants to clinch but Abner slips to the side
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#Wells is rocked!
Wells rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with a left to the body.
Oh Wells is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abner misses with a wild body shot.
Wells seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice leg kick from Abner, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wells connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Abner scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cayden Abner will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Abner slips under a jab.
Abner drops Wells with a big left hand! Wells is injured, injured bad! Abner jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Our winner, Cayden Abner, 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.
Vernon Wells spoke after the fight, saying 'Back to the gym!'.

Event: HFC 29 - Wells vs Dos Anjos
Date: Jul 18, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nurmagedov.
Abner lands with a nice body punch.
Abner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagedov. That did some damage!
Nurmagedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abner connects with an inside leg kick.
Nurmagedov misses with a looping right.
A low kick lands for Abner.
Abner lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Nurmagedov clinches up with Abner and pushes him back against the cage.
Nurmagedov drops down looking for an ankle pick but Abner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nurmagedov drops his hands momentarily and Abner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Abner dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Nurmagedov. That did some damage!
Abner swings for the body but Nurmagedov moves out of range.
Abner misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Nurmagedov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nurmagedov is still trying to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Nurmagedov postures up.
Nurmagedov trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner pulls Nurmagedov in to control the position.
Abner bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nurmagedov's guard. #REVR#
Abner is looking to advance position but Nurmagedov has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Abner is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nurmagedov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Abner is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hare of the Dog Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Abner keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Nurmagedov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akhmedov Nurmagedov!
Akhmedov Nurmagedov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Cayden Abner was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: HFC 22 - Jack vs Carter
Date: Jun 06, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith staying out of range there.
Abner misses with a head kick.
Cayden Abner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith lands with a good body shot.
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice cross by Smith.
Abner throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Abner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Abner throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch there but Abner circles away.
Smith throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Abner counters by clinching up. #T1#
Abner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Abner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abner's elbow.
Abner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Abner is trying to break free.
Abner misses with a punch on the inside.
Abner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Abner 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 has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Abner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abner connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.#CL2#
Abner closes the distance and clinches.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Abner. #T2#
Abner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Smith clinches.
Abner misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Abner manages to break the clinch.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Abner to score with a decent uppercut.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abner misses with a body shot.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Abner lands but Smith takes it in his stride.
Abner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Abner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Abner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Abner keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Smith tries to clinch there but Abner circles away. #CL#
Smith gets a clinch.
Abner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abner backwards.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
Abner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith lands an uppercut.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Abner struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
Smith wants to clinch up but Abner keeps it at a distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Abner moves out of range.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL#
Smith clinches.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abner's elbow.
Abner working aggressively here.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Abner.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith slowing the pace effectively.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Smith seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Abner digs a right hand underneath Smith's ribcage. Smith let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abner lands a body punch in the clinch.
Smith trying to control the position but instead, Abner has worked for underhooks and has pushed Smith into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abner tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Abner lands a really nice looking cross but Smith seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abner.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Abner misses its intended target.
Abner dips to his left and cracks Smith with an uppercut!
Smith tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
Abner pivots, looking for a leg kick but Smith is out of range and Abner settles back down.
Abner keeps the fight on the outside.
Abner thumps Smith with a low kick.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner blocks a jab.
Abner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A low kick lands for Abner.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range. #T1#
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abner misses with a straight right.
Abner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Abner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Abner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Abner with the inside leg kick.
Smith keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abner.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Smith tries to clinch there but Abner circles away.
Smith lands a body shot.
Abner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Abner.
Abner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abner with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Abner takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith is looking to wear down Abner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Abner throws out a leg kick but Smith moves out of range and Abner only half commits.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Abner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Abner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith looks to clinch
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abner throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Abner throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.#CL#
Abner tries to keep at a distance but Smith has taken the fight into the clinch.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abner.
Abner misses with a body punch.
Abner digs a right hand into Smith's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Smith's gas tank.
Abner throws a head punch that misses.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Abner misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Abner working aggressively here.
John Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Smith prevents a body shot from Abner.
Abner lands a body shot.
Abner doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch.
Abner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abner misses with a kick to the body
and Smith counters with a nice body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Abner moves out of range.
Abner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Abner swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#CL#
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Abner lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4#
Abner fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Abner blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Smith misses with some punches.
Abner lands a body punch.
Abner lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Abner throws a punch but it's blocked by Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch.
Abner gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abner lands with a right to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Abner.
Smith trying to stall but Abner improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Abner scores with a nice short uppercut.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Abner tries to work over Smith's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Abner feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Smiths jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Abner throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith misses with a jab to the body
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Abner fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abner with a nice calf kick.
Decent striking displayed by Abner there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Abner.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith is looking to clinch but Abner is avoiding it.
A slow jab from Abner misses its intended target.
Abner lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Abner lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abner throws a nice inside leg kick.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Abner instigates a clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Abner keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Smith slips under a jab from Abner.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Abner swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.#T2#
Smith takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Abner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abner scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Abner.
Abner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Abner scores with a body shot.
Smith tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
Smith tries to clinch but Abner moves out of range.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Abner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A head kick misses from Abner.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch
and Abner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Smith thuds his right hand into Abner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abner misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abner looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abner lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Abner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch but Abner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith wants to clinch.#T4#
Smith 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.
Smith moves to clinch but Abner breaks away
and Abner counters with a thumping low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith tries to clinch but Abner moves out of range.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Abner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
John Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cayden Abner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Cayden Abner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Abner wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith slips under a jab from Abner.
Abner lands the left hand.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Abner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abner throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Abner with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Abner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Abner 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 John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.

Event: Madness 44 Rodriguez vs Petrov
Date: Apr 18, 2020

#R1#
Bakar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bakar.
Bakar slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Bakar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakar.
Nice body punch from Bakar.
Bakar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Bakar misses with a wild body shot.
Abner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Abner has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Bakar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakar throws a looping overhand right but Abner ducks down to avoid it.
Bakar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Bakar misses.
Bakar fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bakar has time to react.
Bakar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Abner rather than just go for the knockout.#T1#
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Bakar.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bakar thuds his right hand into Abner's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abner throws a looping overhand right but Bakar ducks down to avoid it.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Bakar.
Abner looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bakar 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.
Abner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abner throws a big shot that misses.
Bakar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abner.
Bakar tries to clinch but Abner is having none of it.
A quick step to the side and Abner tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bakar scores with a punch to the head.
Bakar scores with a nice strike.
Bakar connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Abner moves out of range of the strikes.
Abner looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakar is just out of range.
Bakar swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bakar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abner.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bakar moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bakar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bakar lands with a shot to the body.
Bakar misses the jab.
Abner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakar.
Bakar looks to score with a jab to the body but Abner is just out of range.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Bakar manages to avoid it.
Abner defending well as Bakar loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Abner pushes Bakar up against the cage in a clinch.
Abner is looking to break free of the clinch but Bakar has double underhooks. #T3#
A short uppercut from Bakar.
Abner scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bakar throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abners head.
Bakar working aggressively here.
Abner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bakar backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bakar.
Bakar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Abner.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakar.
A short right from Abner.
Abner'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!
Abner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bakar misses with a punch to the body.
Abner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bakars head.
Abner lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bakar backwards.
Bakar misses with the head strike.
Abner lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Abner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bakar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bakar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abner tries to throw a body punch but Bakar avoids it by throwing Abner back against the cage.
Abner working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bakar pushes Abner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Abner.
Abner tries to throw a body punch but Bakar avoids it by throwing Abner back against the cage.
Bakar tries to work over Abner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bakar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abner blocks an uppercut.
Abner cracks Bakar with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bakar.
Bakar can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Bakar blocks a body shot from Abner.
Bakar throws a punch but it's blocked by Abner.
Bakar can't find room to land a body shot as Abner controls the action.
Bakar misses with a punch on the inside.
Bakar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bakar misses with a body punch.
Bakar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Marko Bakar will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakar.
Abner throws a big shot that misses.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Bakar checks a leg kick.
Bakar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bakar. That's going to slow Abner down.
Marko Bakar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakar swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
Abner appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bakar throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakar throws a hook but Abner blocks it.
Bakar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Bakar.
Abner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bakar.
Bakar misses with a straight right. #T1#
Bakar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abner swings for the body but Bakar moves out of range.
Abner throws a hook but Bakar avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Bakar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bakar throws a body punch but Abner moves out of range.
Bakar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakar throws an off balance right hand
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bakar.
Bakar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bakar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bakar throws a looping overhand right but Abner ducks down to avoid it.
Bakar lands a jab to the head.
Bakar scores with a hook to the body. Abner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Bakar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bakar misses with a body punch
and Abner counters with a lovely 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!
Bakar misses with an uppercut. Abner saw that one coming.
Nice uppercut there from Bakar.
Bakar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bakar scores with a hook to the body. Abner takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Abner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bakar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bakar missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Abner throws a leg kick that misses.
Bakar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abner lands an overhand right.
Abner throws a poor cross that misses
and Bakar counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Bakar thuds a left hand into Abner's body.
A leg kick checked by Bakar.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bakar.
Bakar throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Bakar turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Abner moves out of range of the strikes.
Abner walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bakar misses with a head kick.
As Bakar backs away, Abner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Marko Bakar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed right hand from Abner misses the target.
Abner takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakar. #T4#
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Bakar.
A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bakar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Abner under the eye.
Bakar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bakar moves in looking to clinch but Abner pushes him off.
Bakar throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abner scores with a jab to the head.
Bakar defending well as Abner loads up on a big left hand.
Bakar misses with a looping right.
Bakar misses with a body shot
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakar misses with an uppercut
and Abner counters with a nice body kick.
Abner scoring well with a low kick there.
Bakar throws the left hand but Abner avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marko Bakar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Bakar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Abner.
Bakar lands a nice shot to the body.
Abner lands a right hook to the body.
Bakar throws a lazy head kick
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Abner ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abner clobbers Bakar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bakar lands the left hand.
Abner throws a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Bakar misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Abner.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Abner.
Bakar blocks a head kick by Abner.
Bakar misses the jab.
Abner swings for the body but Bakar moves out of range.
Abner takes a swing at Bakar's ribcage but misses.
Bakar missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bakar.
Bakar thuds a left hand into Abner's body.
Bakar missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bakar.
Abner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Abner moves away from the strike by Bakar.
Abner went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bakar connects with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bakar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bakar throws a hook but Abner blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakar. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Abner needs to keep his hands up - Bakar had a free shot at his head there.
Bakar throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Bakar.
Abner was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bakar jabs Abner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner moves in looking to clinch but Bakar pushes him off.
Abner thows a leg kick but Bakar checks it
letting Bakar counter with a right hand.
Bakar loads up on a big right hand but Abner slips the punch.
Abner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Abner throws a hook but Bakar avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Bakar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abner.
Bakar doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Abner misses with a low kick.
Bakar lands a right hook to the body.
Bakar misses with a looping right.
Abner 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.
Bakar throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Bakar throws a shot to the body.
Bakar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Bakar lands a really nice looking cross but Abner seems unphased.
Abner misses with a looping left.#T4#
Abner throws a lazy right hand but Bakar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bakar throws out a counter right but Abner avoids it with no problem.
Nice jab there from Bakar.
Bakar lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abner takes a step back to recover.
Abner just misses with a punch to the body.
Bakar lands with an uppercut that bounces Abner off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Bakar misses.
Bakar fails to land with a series of punches.
An inside leg kick lands from Abner.
Abner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheers as Abner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bakar doesn't seem phased though.
Nice uppercut lands for Bakar. That snapped Abner's head back.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marko Bakar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bakar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marko Bakar!
Cayden Abner spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: Madness 40 Guns Out
Date: Mar 21, 2020

#R1#
Abner lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fizzelstiks takes a step back to recover.
Abner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Abner scores with a body shot. #CL2#
Abner darts in and clinches Fizzelstiks up against the cage.
Abner lands a body shot.
Fizzelstiks avoids the elbow strike from Abner, against the cage.
Abner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fizzelstiks's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Abner.
Abner scores with a shot to the side of Fizzelstiks's head.
Abner scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abner looks to land a combination but Fizzelstiks avoids it well. #T1#
Fizzelstiks throws a sloppy body shot
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abner throws a body punch but Fizzelstiks moves out of range.
Fizzelstiks seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Abner shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Fizzelstiks is backing up but Abner catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Fizzelstiks covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Abner Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.

Event: Madness 33 Bronstein vs Wanker
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Peltonen throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Abner missing with a left hand there. Peltonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peltonen defending well as Abner loads up on a big left hand.
Abner misses with a straight right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Peltonen.
Raimo Peltonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peltonen scores with a sloppy right hand. Abner should have avoided that one.
Peltonen misses with an uppercut. Abner saw that one coming.
It looked like Abner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peltonen.
Peltonen misses with the body kick
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Peltonen connects with a right hand. Abner shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Peltonen misses.
It looked like Abner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Peltonen tries to bum rush Abner with a series of wild strikes but Abner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Abner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Peltonen.
A cross from Peltonen lands.
Peltonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Peltonen connects with a body shot.
Peltonen's corner calls for a 1-2. Peltonen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peltonen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#
Abner is rocked!
Peltonen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abner.
As Abner backs off Peltonen throws a huge counter combo but Abner manages to avoid it all.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peltonen attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Abner seems to have got his legs back now.
Peltonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Peltonen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peltonen lands with an overhand left.
Abner tries to clinch up but Peltonen circles away and keeps his distance.
Peltonen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Abner.
Nice jab there from Peltonen.
Peltonen drops Abner with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Abner! Peltonen dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Raimo Peltonen!
In defeat, Cayden Abner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: Striking Masters 4
Date: Nov 30, 2019

#R1#
Tai Kung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tai Kung with a body shot.
A jab from Tai Kung misses.
A little jabbing left from Abner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abner keeps the fight on the outside.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tai Kung with a body shot.
Tai Kung steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abner.
Tai Kung thows a leg kick but Abner checks it
and Abner counters with a left to the body.
Tai Kung scores with a jab to the head.
A clash of legs there as Abner blocks the low kick.
Abner is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Tai Kung slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good shot there by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Tai Kung connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Abner momentarily.
Tai Kung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tai Kung lands with a hook. Abner tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Abner misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tai Kung cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tai Kung throws a lazy head kick
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
Tai Kung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tai Kung misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Tai Kung lands a high kick!
Tai Kung lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tai Kung scores with a spinning back kick!
It looks like Tai Kung has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Nice defenses there by Abner.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
Tai Kung throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL2#
Abner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Abner misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung 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#
Abner moves out of range of the body kick from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung cracks the inside of Abner's front leg.
Tai Kung misses with a looping left.
Abner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Abner throws a one two combo.
Tai Kung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abner throws a body shot but no joy.
Tai Kung wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Abner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Abner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tai Kung connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tai Kung throws a nice outside leg kick. #T1#
Tai Kung tries to land a body kick
and Abner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tai Kung misses with an uppercut
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Tai Kung connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tai Kung lands a jab.
Tai Kung 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.
Tai Kung lands a jab to the nose.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner misses the body punch
and Tai Kung counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Tai Kung rushes Abner and presses him up against the ropes.#T2##BC2#
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tai Kung scoring well with a low kick there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tai Kung throws a head kick that Abner semi-blocks.
Abner avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
Abner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tai Kung throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tai Kung lands with a kick to the temple. Abner shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#
Abner is rocked!
Tai Kung misses with an attempted mid kick.
Abner throws a poor cross that misses #CL#
and Tai Kung holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tai Kung misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Abner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tai Kung throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tai Kung ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Cayden Abner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tai Kung misses with a right hand
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tai Kung tries to clinch
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
Tai Kung throws a head kick but Abner moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
Abner just misses with a punch to the body.
Tai Kung is looking to counter the offense by Abner and move into the clinch.
Abner walks into a straight right hand from Tai Kung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung scores with a leg kick.
Abner drops his hands momentarily and Tai Kung takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tai Kung tries to land a leg kick but Abner saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Tai Kung lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tai Kung is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abner can do to turn this around?
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tai Kung.
Abner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tai Kung throws a poor cross that misses
and Abner makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A cross from Tai Kung lands.
Tai Kung tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Abner on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
Manolito Tai Kung is winning the standup battle so far.
Abner lands with an overhand left.
Abner moves out of range as Tai Kung strikes.#T2#
Tai Kung connects with an inside leg kick.
Abner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tai Kung scores with a nice strike.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tai Kung.
Abner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tai Kung swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
Abner takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Manolito Tai Kung is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Tai Kung.
Abner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Tai Kung!
A very excited looking Manolito Tai Kung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2019

#R1#
A shot to the body from Edison misses #KD2#
and Abner counters with a crisp one two that drops Edison! Abner thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Edison to his feet! Edison is in big trouble!
Abner takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abner manages to avoid it.
Abner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edison misses with a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Abner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Abner lands a lovely overhand right.#ROC2#
Edison is rocked!
Edison throws a lazy body kick
and Abner counters with a big left hand that crumples Edison! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Abner!
After winning the bout, Cayden Abner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2019

#R1#
Edison tries to work over Abner's front leg with a kick but Abner checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Edison, right into the meat.
Edison misses with a jab to the body
and Abner counters with a right hand to the body.
Edison is breathing heavily.
Edison wants to land a leg kick but Abner is out of range.
Abner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Edison takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Edison has been cut.
Edison is looking to chop away at Abner's legs.
Edison misses with a leg kick
and Abner counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Edison to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Abner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
A victorious Cayden Abner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2019

#R1#
Abner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abner takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Davids shoots in but Abner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abner let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Davids dives in and grabs Abner's left leg, looking for a takedown. Abner pushes down on Davids's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##TD#
Davids shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Abner napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Abner managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Davids. #SUB#
Davids tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SU#
Davids stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Davids shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abner is trying to defend but Davids finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Davids stalling. #SUB#
Davids is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Abner defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davids is taking a breather. Abner says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T3##SUB#
Davids is working for a kimura but Abner is defending it quite comfortably.
Davids keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Abner paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Davids fails with the takedown
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Davids gets a double leg takedown into Abner's guard.
Davids slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cayden Abner will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Davids tries to score a power double leg takedown but Abner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Davids somewhat.
Abner throws a counter combo.
Davids with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
Davids with a lazy takedown attempt
and Abner counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner jabs Davids right on the nose. Davids blinks but takes it well.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Abner stuns Davids with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Abner. Davids does a little dance to reset his feet.
Abner misses the shot to the body.
Davids shoots in for a double leg but Abner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Davids shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Abner sprawls well. Abner wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Davids gets slowly back to his feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davids displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Abner throws out the jab.
Davids slips under a jab.
A left lands for Abner.
A combination from Abner does no damage.
Davids wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Davids lands a high kick! #T3#
Abner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davids drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abner sprawls and moves away.
Davids has his takedown stuffed
and Abner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Davids walks into a jab.
Davids tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Abner defends well and Davids ends up having to push Abner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Abner misses.
Davids shoots in and drives through. Abner sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Abner misses.#T4#
A swing and a miss from Abner.
Davids with a poor takedown
and Abner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Abner moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Abner tries to keep at a distance but Davids has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch.
Davids on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cayden Abner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Davids ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Davids misses with a takedown attempt - Abner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice body kick there by Davids.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Davids manages to avoid it.
Abner misses with a looping left.
Davids wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Abner thuds his right hand into Davids's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Davids fails with the takedown.
Abner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Davids dives in for a single leg takedown but Abner sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dennis Davids. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davids shoots in for a takedown but Abner shows good takedown defense. #CL2#
Abner has closed the distance and engaged Davids in a clinch. #T2#
Davids tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davids has Abner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Abner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davids tries to land knees in the clinch but Abner avoids the damage to the body.
Abner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davids backwards.
Abner scores with a shoulder strike.
Abner can't break the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Davids as Abner tries to tie him up.
Davids keeps control of Abner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davids stalls.
Davids lands a knee to the body.
Abner is trying to break free.#BC2#
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Davids gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Cayden Abner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Abner connects with a single shot there.
Davids shoots and misses
letting Abner counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Abner rushes Davids and presses him up against the cage.
Abner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Davids tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Abner smiles and moves away. #TD#
Davids drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dennis Davids has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Abner wants to stand and escape but Davids is having none of it.
Davids missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davids is looking to work some ground and pound but Abner has wrist control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Abner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Abner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Abner!
An out of breath Cayden Abner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 24, 2019

#R1#
Cavender throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cavender throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cavender throws a right hand that Abner ducks under and follows up with a left that Abner also avoids with ease.
Abner throws a counter combo.
Abner dodges the punch combination from Cavender.
Abner is looking for the big counter here.
Cavender shoots in looking for a takedown but Abner manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cavender's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Abner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD#
Cavender looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Cavender is working for a submission of some sort.
Cavender is looking to stall here but Abner recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SU#
Cavender stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cavender pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abner back to the cage. Cavender follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cavender misses with the combination.
A countering left hand to the body from Abner misses.
Cavender throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abner's waist but Abner gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cavender off to one side.
Abner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cavender looks to land a combination but Abner avoids it well.
Cavender fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cavender throws a combination that misses
and Abner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cavender misses with a series of wild punches.
Cavender is breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Cavender misses. #T2#
Cavender falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Cavender throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abner.
It seemed like Abner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cavender takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cavender has his takedown stuffed
and Abner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyle Cavender. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cavender misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Abner misses.
Cavender thuds a left hand into Abner's body.
Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cavender.
Abner is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Cavender with a body shot.
Cavender misses with a double jab
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner moves out of range as Cavender strikes.#T3#
Abner moves out of range as Cavender throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Abner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cavender throws a sloppy head kick and Abner moves out of range easily.
Abner throws a counter combo.
Cavender misses with a double jab
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
A combination from Cavender does no damage.
A punch combination from Cavender misses.
Cavender fails with the takedown
and Abner counters with a right hand to the body.
Cavender on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cavender falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cavender will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Despite the aggression on Abner's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T4#
Cavender looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Abner is fending him off so far but Cavender persists. Nope, Abner circles away and we're back to standing.
Cavender throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abner.
Sloppy strikes from Abner. Those never looked like landing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cavender.
Abner appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch 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!
Abner lands with a shot to the body.
Cavender walks into a straight right hand from Abner.
Abner goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Cavender gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cayden Abner 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#
Abner dodges the punch combination from Cavender.
Cavender misses with a takedown attempt
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cavender throws a combination that misses
and Abner counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Abner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cavender.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Abner! But no joy.
Cavender throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cavender shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner gets in close and tags Cavender with a short punch that almost sends Cavender to the mat! Oh Cavender is in big trouble! He turns his back on Abner, trying to create some distance but Abner rushes him, striking wildly and Cavender goes down! The referee tackles Abner into the cage to end the fight! Abner is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cayden Abner!
A victorious Cayden Abner thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

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