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Event: HC GRAP 14     
Date:   Mar 18, 2024





170 cm
42 yrs
139 lbs



183 cm
37 yrs
167 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 15 losses; Elazar Shalit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shalit smiles and moves away.
Archer tries to clinch but Shalit moves out of range. #CL2#
Archer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Archer tries to pull guard but Shalit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shalit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Archer is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shalit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Elazar Shalit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Shalit fails to pull guard.
Shalit tries to pull guard but Archer holds him up against the cage and eventually Shalit drops back down to his feet.
Archer tries to pull guard but Shalit won't allow it.
Archer jumps guard but Shalit stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shalit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shalit is trying to pull guard but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shalit walks away with a smile on his face. Archer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shalit prevents a takedown attempt there.
Shalit is pressed up against the cage. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Shalit down to the mat. Shalit avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shalit manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully. #T1#
Archer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shalit is defending well.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shalit fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD#
Shalit shoots in and gets a takedown into Archer's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (0) Archer
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer is pulling down on Shalit's head to control his posture.
Shalit looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Shalit trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shalit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shalit trying to move into half guard but instead Archer has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (2) vs (2) Archer
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#T3#
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shalit pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Shalit lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Shalit (4) vs (2) Archer
Shalit pushes down on Archer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Shalit is pressing down on Archer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Archer is holding on for now. #T5#
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it. #T6##SUB#
Shalit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Shalit trying to pass the guard but Archer defending well.
Archer is looking to improve his position.
Archer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Shalit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Shalit's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Shalit (4) vs (6) Archer#T7#
Archer not allowing Shalit to control his hands.
Archer controlling well, preventing Shalit from escaping the position.
Shalit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Shalit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shalit tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.#T8#
Shalit trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Archer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping busy. #T9#
Shalit is trying to get back to full guard.
Shalit manages to get to full guard.
Shalit tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Shalit is working hard here to advance position.
Shalit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shalit seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shalit is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T11#
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shalit working a defensive guard but Archer passes into half guard.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Shalit is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Shalit wants to control but Archer is keeping busy. #T12#
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Shalit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Shalit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Archer from controlling successfully. #T13##SUB#
Shalit working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Shalit is retaining full guard. #T14#
Shalit wants to sweep here but Archer controlling him for the moment.
Shalit pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Shalit throws his legs up looking for a submission but Archer uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Shalit (4) vs (9) Archer

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Jonathan Archer 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: HC KT 6     
Date:   Feb 29, 2024
#R1#
Archer misses with a body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer throws out a powerful jab.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Archer misses the body punch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Axelsen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Archer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Archer digs a good body shot into Axelsen's ribs.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer misses with some punches.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer is trying to stall.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Archer misses with a body punch. #T2#
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Axelsens head.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Archer. #T3#
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Axelsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Axelsen working Archer over with knees to the body.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Archer misses with some punches. #T4#
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Axelsen backwards.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer is looking to control Axelsen's arms but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Axelsen obliges.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Archer 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.

That was a close round but I would say that Jonathan Archer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Archer misses with a left hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses the body punch
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer. #T1#
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Axelsen prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer tries to work over Axelsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Axelsen's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Jonathan Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Axelsen blocking some punches. #T2#
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Archer to work.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Axelsen avoids it by throwing Archer back against the ropes.
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head. #T3#
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen landing knees to the body.
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Axelsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Axelsen lands a good knee to the midsection. Archer won't want to take too many of those.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen. #T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Axelsen has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Archer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Axelsen can turn it around.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer misses with some punches.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axelsen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen blocks a body shot from Archer.
Axelsen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Archer is defending well for now.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Toke Axelsen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Archer. That snapped Axelsen's head back.
Archer is looking to wear down Axelsen with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer is trying to maintain a safe position but Axelsen gets an underhook and turns Archer into the ropes.
Axelsen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Archer in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer tries a body shot but Axelsen blocks it. #T1#
Archer digs a right hand into Axelsen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Axelsen's gas tank.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Axelsen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
Archer taking a breather.
Axelsen blocks an uppercut.
Axelsen blocking some punches.
Axelsen lands a knee to the body.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer is working Axelsen over against the ropes.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action. #T2#
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Axelsen crunches a lovely knee into Archer's ribcage.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Archer lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Nice body punch from Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer. #T3#
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Axelsen controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Axelsen.
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Axelsen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Archer presses Axelsen against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Axelsen. #T4#
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Axelsen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Axelsen.
Axelsen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Axelsen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Archer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Axelsen.
Axelsen tries to land knees in the clinch but Archer avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Jonathan Archer did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer misses with a left hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Archer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Archer swings widly with a right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Axelsen might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Toke Axelsen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Archer misses with a left hand
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a shot to the body
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Axelsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer misses with a body shot
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer closes the distance but Axelsen moves to the side
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer connects with a body shot.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer looks to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Axelsen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Toke Axelsen dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R5#
Archer misses with a body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer digs a good body shot into Axelsen's ribs.
Archer throws a right hand that misses
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer misses the body punch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with a hook
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer misses with a body punch
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toke Axelsen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer tries to clinch but Axelsen moves away
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
letting Axelsen counter with a right hand.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Axelsen counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Axelsen counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer wants to clinch but Axelsen slips to the side
and Axelsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses the body punch
and Axelsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer cracks Axelsen with an open hand slap.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Axelsen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer jabs Axelsen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer cracks Axelsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Archer tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Axelsen to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A shot to the body from Archer misses
and Axelsen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Axelsen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Axelsen's head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Axelsen.

And that's the end of the fight!
Toke Axelsen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Axelsen has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:48
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 46:48
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 46:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toke Axelsen!

Toke Axelsen is the new middleweight champion!
Toke Axelsen spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: HC KT 5     
Date:   Feb 05, 2024
#R1#
Archer jabs Budluvski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Archer cracks Budluvski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Archer scores with a jab to the body.
Budluvski looks winded!#KD#
Archer cracks Budluvski with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Budluvski is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Budluvski is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#ROC#Budluvski is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Darwin Budluvski has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Budluvski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Budluvski is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?
Archer digs a good body shot into Budluvski's ribs.
Archer cracks Budluvski with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
A victorious Jonathan Archer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: HC Kickboxing 4     
Date:   Jan 23, 2024
#R1#
Saunders takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saunders doesn't seem bothered though.
Saunders has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 4 in the buildup to the fight.
Archer blocks a low kick nicely.
Archer misses with a body punch
and Saunders counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Saunders tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Saunders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saunders rather than just go for the knockout.
Danga de danga de dang - Saunders scores with a four punch combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer lands a jab to Saunders's midsection.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and pushes Saunders back into the ropes.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders lands a body shot.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by Archer. #T1#
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Archer blocks a body shot from Saunders.
Archer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer tries a body shot but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders lands an elbow that stopped Archer in his tracks for a moment.
Archer has Saunders pressed against the ropes, preventing Saunders from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saunders scores with a body shot.
Saunders throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A combination from Saunders does no damage.
Archer scores with a shot to the body. #CL2#
Archer darts in and clinches Saunders up against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
Archer is trying to stall.
Saunders lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Archer lands a body shot.
Saunders blocking some punches.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Saunders just misses with a elbow thrown towards Archer's brow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Saunders digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Saunders misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders wants to break the clinch but can't.
Saunders digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saunders blocks a body shot from Archer.
Saunders is looking to break free of the clinch but Archer has double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer 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##CL2#
Archer clinches up with Saunders and pushes him back against the ropes.#BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Saunders.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Saunders is just out of range.
Saunders swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Archer pushes Saunders up against the ropes in a clinch.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Archer lands a body shot.
Archer tries a body shot but Saunders blocks it. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer blocking some punches.
Archer has Saunders pressed against the ropes.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Saunders.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Saunders can't break the clinch. #BC#
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Saunders lands a head shot.
Eron Saunders is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer staying out of range there.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Saunders wants to land a leg kick but Archer is out of range.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saunders was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Jonathan Archer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Saunders escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer swings for the body but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders misses with a leg kick
and Archer counters with a right hand to the body.
Saunders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Saunders wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3##KD2#
Saunders walks into a straight right hand and goes down! Archer rushes to a neutral corner so the count doesn't get delayed but Saunders has made it back to his feet on 5. He's OK so we're back to the action.#ROC2#Saunders is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Saunders is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saunders takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jonathan Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saunders doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Archer drives through and clinches with Saunders against the ropes.
Saunders seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders can't break the clinch.
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders is trying to break free.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders prevents a body shot from Archer.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Archer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders is leaning against Archer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Saunders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saunders doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saunders was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.#T2#
Saunders looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer lands a nice hook to Saunders's body. Saunders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Saunders cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut there from Archer.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saunders.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL2#
Archer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saunders, pushing him back against the ropes.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Archer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders.
Saunders tries to circle away but Archer has him pinned against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer takes the third round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Saunders does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Saunders looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Saunders takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer punishes Saunders's body with a nice straight punch.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer scores with a shot to the body.
Saunders misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer takes a swing at Saunders's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Saunders was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saunders throws a series of punches but Archer moves out of range.
Archer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saunders moves away.
Saunders was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Archer stuns Saunders with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Archer digs a good body shot into Saunders's ribs.#CL2#
Saunders gets tackled into the ropes by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
A short right from Archer.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer gets through Saunders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Saunders working hard to break the clinch.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Saunders is trying to push Archer away but Archer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Eron Saunders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC#
Saunders breaks from the clinch.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders just misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saunders bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Saunders uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Saunders misses with a straight right.
Archer scores with a body shot.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer lands a left hand.
Saunders is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saunders looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Saunders.
Saunders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Archer 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 4 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 35:40
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 35:40
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 35:40

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!

Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: HC Kickboxing 3     
Date:   Jan 17, 2024
#R1#
Coker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Coker throws a head kick that misses.
Coker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Coker.
Coker dips to his left and cracks Archer with an uppercut!#CL#
Archer clinches up with Coker and pushes him back against the ropes.
Coker is trying to break the clinch but Archer is controlling him.
Coker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Archer prevents Coker from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Coker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coker throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Nice body punch from Archer.
Coker tries a head kick but it misses.
Coker throws a head kick that misses
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Akeen Coker has been cut.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Coker is just out of range.
Archer misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Coker misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Coker manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Coker.
A big left from Archer misses. #T1#
Coker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Coker.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Coker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coker moves away.
Archer closes the distance and catches Coker with a lead hook that drops him to the canvas! Coker is clearly dazed and struggling here! 3,4,5,6,7 and Coker is up to his feet but the referee has called it off! Coker is still far too wobbly and he's not going to allow the fight to continue! Archer takes it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Hawaii Kickboxing 2     
Date:   Jan 08, 2024
#R1#
Danilov misses with a two punch combination.
Danilov scores with a kick to the body.
Archer thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Danilov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice uppercut lands for Archer. That snapped Danilov's head back.
Archer slips under a jab from Danilov.#KD2#
Archer scores a flash knockdown with a right hook that drops Danilov to his hands and knees! The ref pushes Archer away as he looks to land an illegal blow. Danilov got an extra few seconds to recover there, which could have made all the differences as he stumbles back to his feet. The referee looks into his eyes and decides to allow the bout to continue. Can he survive?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Danilov is rocked!#KD2#
Archer connects with a beautiful left hand that drops Danilov onto his butt! Danilov bounces straight back up though - he's OK. After the ref checks him out, we're back to the action.
Oh Danilov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer cracks a nice hook into Danilov's ribs.
Danilov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Danilov seems to have got his legs back now.
Danilov is breathing heavily.
Archer thuds a left hand into Danilov's body.
Archer lands with a nice body punch.
Danilov is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Archer doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Danilov crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Danilov's bad books for that mishap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
A very excited looking Jonathan Archer 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: Hawaii Grappling 6     
Date:   Dec 28, 2023





170 cm
32 yrs
144 lbs



183 cm
36 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 25 losses; Angelo Saldini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Archer has closed the distance and engaged Saldini in a clinch.
Saldini is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Saldini after a bit of a struggle.
Archer wants to take the fight to the mat but Saldini manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angelo Saldini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Saldini is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Archer is defending well.
Archer is working for takedown but Saldini is calmly controlling the position for now.
Saldini is pressed up against the cage. Archer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saldini down to the mat. Saldini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Archer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Saldini appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Archer wants to clinch up but Saldini keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Saldini drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (0) Archer
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.#SUB#
Saldini thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1#
Saldini stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet. #T2#
Saldini is looking to pass into half guard but Archer pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Archer is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (2) vs (2) Archer
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Saldini might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Archer sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
Saldini is pulling down on Archer's head to control his posture.
Archer 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.
Archer trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T4#
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Saldini wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini controlling Archer's posture.
Saldini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saldini (4) vs (2) Archer#T5#
Archer trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini trying to control from half guard but Archer is working away.
Archer trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Saldini (7) vs (2) Archer
Saldini controlling from mount. #T6#
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Saldini tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Archer tries to reverse the position but Saldini maintains control.#T7#
Saldini controlling from mount. #T8#
Archer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Saldini controlling from mount.
Saldini seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Archer is holding on tight.
Saldini looking to control and managing it successfully.
Archer is looking to get to half guard.#T9#
Saldini controlling the pace for now.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Saldini gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Saldini controlling from mount.
Saldini trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer is controlling an arm, preventing Saldini from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #T10##SUB#
Archer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saldini.
Archer tries to hold on but Saldini pushes him away.
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Archer is wriggling around trying to escape. #T11#
Saldini content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Archer defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Saldini.
Saldini trying to control but Archer is having none of it. #T12#
Saldini content just to control the position here.
Saldini seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Archer for as long as he can get away with.
Saldini wants to control the pace but Archer is squirming around nicely.
Archer is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Saldini is really struggling to control Archer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Saldini controlling his opponent.
Saldini continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Saldini.#T14#
Saldini trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Saldini controlling from the full mount.
Archer tries to hold on but Saldini postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini looking to control but Archer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
Angelo Saldini thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Hawaii Grappling 5     
Date:   Dec 18, 2023





180 cm
36 yrs
127 lbs



183 cm
36 yrs
175 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonathan Archer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Archer has Rambo up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Archer manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Rambo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rambo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rambo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rambo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working. #SUB#
Rambo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Rambo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Archer is controlling Rambo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Rambo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Rambo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2#
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Archer is defending well.
Well, if Rambo 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.
Rambo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Archer has his hands clasped together around Rambo's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.
Rambo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Archer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rambo performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
Rambo trying to control the action but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer moves into full guard.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer pulls Rambo in to control the position. #T5#
Rambo wants to pass the guard but Archer is keeping the position.
Rambo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer keeping full guard, as Rambo tries to pass.
Archer controlling Rambo's posture. #T6#
Archer looking for a sweep. Not yet Archer, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rambo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Archer wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Archer keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo content to stall in guard here.
Rambo trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Archer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T8#
Archer 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.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully.
Rambo looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (0) vs (2) Archer
Rambo looking for a sweep. Not yet Rambo, not yet.
Archer 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. #T9#
Rambo is adopting a defensive guard.
Rambo being controlled here, momentarily.
Archer wants to pass the guard but Rambo is keeping the position.#T10#
Rambo is trying to hold Archer in close to prevent damage but Archer has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Archer pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rambo wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well. #T11#
Rambo keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Rambo trying to hold on to Archer's head to control him but Archer postures up.
Rambo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Archer passes into side control, despite Rambo's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (0) vs (5) Archer
Archer working away.
Rambo trying to remain calm as Archer controls from the top position.
Archer working away.
Archer controlling the position.
Rambo can't do much from the bottom here. #T13#
Rambo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rambo is not content to let Archer control the position.
Archer moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T14#
Rambo is looking for a sweep.
Rambo seems a little lost for a moment, as Archer dominates the positioning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo struggling a bit here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Archer wins on points by 5 to 0.
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 158: Mathieu v Seanoa     
Date:   Sep 15, 2023
#R1#
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Garrett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Archer thinking.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Archer.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot #CL2#
and Garrett holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Garrett lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garrett blocks an uppercut.
Garrett has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
Archer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Garrett.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Garrett.
Garrett throws a head punch that misses.
Archer stalling in the clinch but Garrett improves position.
Garrett doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garrett takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garrett.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Garrett working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Garrett tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Garrett back against the cage.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Garrett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrett.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Garrett misses with a hook to the ribs.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Garrett.
Garrett lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Archer taking a breather.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Garrett. #T2#
Garrett is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrett controls his hands.
Garrett stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Garrett has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Archer after a bit of a struggle.
Archer pushes Garrett back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garretts head.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garrett tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garrett swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garrett tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Garrett goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
Garrett tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Garrett.
Garrett misses with a body punch. #T3#
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Garrett lands a left hand.
Garrett misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer stalls.
Garrett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Garrett.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Archer.
Garrett lands a body punch.
Garrett throws an elbow but it misses.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Garrett blocks an uppercut.
Garrett scores with a nice hook to the head.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Garrett prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer looking to slow down the pace here.
Garrett tries a body shot but Archer blocks it. #T4#
Archer blocking some punches.
Garrett tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Garrett throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head.
A short right from Garrett.
Garrett throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garrett misses with a body punch.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Archer blocks a body shot from Garrett.
Garrett makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Archer blocking some punches.
Garrett misses with the head strike.
Garrett can't find room to land a body shot as Archer controls the action.
Garrett cracks Archer with a nice body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bo Garrett will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Archer blocks a jab.
Garrett pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Roosters Coop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archer swings for the body but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Garrett scores with a jab to the jaw.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Garrett slips the punch.
Garrett looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer attempts a counter takedown but Garrett avoids it well and moves away.
Archer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garrett on the side of the head.
Archer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garrett on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Garrett has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garrett.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrett avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
Garrett appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Garrett.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Garrett cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Garrett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
No joy there for Garrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Archer works the jab nicely.#T1#
Garrett punishes Archer's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Garrett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Archer sets himself, and Garrett steps forward looking for the clinch! Archer avoids it this time.
Archer lands with a cross.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrett.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Garrett misses with a looping right.
Garrett is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #ROC#Garrett is rocked!
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
A swing and a miss from Garrett.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrett was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Archer throws a body punch but Garrett moves out of range.
Archer misses with a jab to the body
letting Garrett counter with a right hand.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Garrett throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garrett moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Garrett moves away and avoids it.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Archer is looking to wear down Garrett with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Garrett is just out of range.
Garrett slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Garrett might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garrett throws out the jab.
Archer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer lands a jab to the head.
Garrett scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Garrett throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Garrett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer throws a body punch but Garrett moves out of range.
Garrett scores with a jab to the head.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrett. #T3#
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrett.
Garrett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer closes the distance but Garrett moves to the side
and Garrett counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer moves forwards but Garrett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Archer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garrett looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Garrett drives through with a takedown into guard.
Garrett advances position into side control!
Garrett looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Archer is avoiding damage well.
Garrett misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Archer is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Garrett lands some shots froms side control.
Garrett has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Garrett cracks Archer with a big right hand but Archer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Garrett in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Archer is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Garrett!
Bo Garrett thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WVT 149: Ryoto v Bloodaxe 2     
Date:   Aug 26, 2023
#R1#
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
San tries to counter with a takedown but Archer is quick to defend against it.
San catches Archer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Archer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
San slips a jab from Archer.
Archer throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
San appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
San jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
San misses with a looping right.
Archer throws a hook but San blocks it.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping San at a distance.
San misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Archer scores with a jab to the body.
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab 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!
San takes one to the chin there.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but San manages to avoid it.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends San's belly button to the back.
Archer connects with a looping right hand.
Archer throws a hook but San blocks it.
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Archer jabs at San's body.
Nice body punch from Archer.
San is breathing heavily.
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer lands with a cross.
We've been hearing reports that San has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Archer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
San doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
San takes a shot to the body in his stride. #CL2#
Archer closes the distance and pushes San back into the cage.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer lands a left hand.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer blocking some punches.
San trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #T2#
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt San or not.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San is trying to stall.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Archer prevents San from breaking the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
San working aggressively here.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Come on Archer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Archer prevents a body shot from San. #T3#
San misses with a punch on the inside.
San tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Archer pressing his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
San blocks an uppercut.
San taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Archer has San pushed against the cage.
San is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Archer is working San over against the cage.
San lands a nice uppercut.
San is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now San has his back to the cage.
Archer pushes San back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
A short right from Archer.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer slows down the pace here.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer lands a shot to the body.
San blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer tries to work over San's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
San pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer lands with a shot to the body.
Archer scores with a body shot.
Archer lands with a shot to the body.
Archer lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##KD2#
Archer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends San sprawling to the canvas! San rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Archer finish him?!
Some wild striking there from San. #CL2#
Archer drives through and clinches with San against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#San is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
Oh San is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
San blocking some punches.
San seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Archer.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
San pressing his opponent against the cage.
Archer scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer lands an uppercut.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San is trying to drag Archer to the mat but Archer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Archer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
San misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T2#
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of San backwards.
Archer dips a shoulder and cracks San with a mighty uppercut! San falls back against the cage and Archer unloads with a barrage of strikes! San 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 - Archer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!
The defeated Shichiroji San had this to say: 'It's all about life lessons'.

 

Event: WVT 136: Ihantala v Mathieu     
Date:   Jul 28, 2023
#R1#
Archer throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#KD2#
Luciano cracks Archer with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Archer looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Luciano finish him? #ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Archer pushes Luciano up against the cage in a clinch.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano gets through Archer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Luciano with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luciano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands a body punch in the clinch.
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Archer effectively controlling the action here.
Luciano misses with some punches.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Archer is looking to control Luciano's arms but Luciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the cage.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Archer misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano takes a shot to the head.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano scores with a nice hook to the head.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer misses with some punches.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Luciano throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Archer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Luciano can turn it around.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Archer.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer blocking some punches.
Archer stalls. #T4#
Archer lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer lands a hook that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Archer working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano misses with a knee strike.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano misses with a knee strike.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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 Jonathan Archer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Archer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luciano throws out the jab.
Luciano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Antonio Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Antonio Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL#
Archer rushes Luciano and presses him up against the cage.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#Luciano is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luciano working aggressively here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano seems to have recovered his senses.
Archer leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Luciano lands a right hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Archer lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Archer taking a breather.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luciano blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Luciano.
Archer slowing the pace effectively.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer works on Luciano's body with a couple of short punches.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Archer stalling in the clinch but Luciano improves position.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Luciano misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Luciano blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Luciano backwards.
Luciano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano misses with a knee to the head.
Luciano blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano working aggressively here.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer stalling in the clinch but Luciano improves position.
Jonathan Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Luciano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Luciano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Luciano has a couple of punches blocked by Archer.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Luciano.
A short right from Archer.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Archer is looking to control Luciano's arms but Luciano gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the cage.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luciano.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Luciano.
Archer working aggressively here.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luciano misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Nice body punch from Archer.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Luciano throws a knee to the head but misses.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Luciano just misses with a elbow thrown towards Archer's brow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
Luciano lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Luciano lands a big right hand that sends Archer crashing to the mat! Luciano stays standing though and waves Archer back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Luciano drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Archer swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Luciano's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!

 

Event: WVT 127: Takahashi v Bloodaxe     
Date:   Jul 08, 2023
#R1#
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murphy misses with a head kick.
Archer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murphy's sensitive parts.
Murphy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murphy lands with a kick to the temple. Archer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Murphy slips under a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Archer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archer cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Some bone on bone action there as Archer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
Archer throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer avoids the head kick by Murphy.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Archer throws a series of punches but Murphy moves out of range.
Archer feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Archer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1#
Some bone on bone action there as Archer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy wants to clinch.#KD#
Archer cracks Murphy with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Murphy looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Archer finish him? #ROC#Murphy is rocked!
Archer weaves into range and cracks Murphy right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Murphy goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Archer is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!

 

Event: WVT 114: Siale v Madkhao     
Date:   Jun 09, 2023
#R1#
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nimoy was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Nimoy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Archer throws a leg kick that misses.
Archer throws a series of punches but Nimoy avoids them all with ease.
Nimoy misses with a wild body shot.
Archer slips a jab from Nimoy.
Archer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Nimoy saw that one coming.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Nimoy misses its target.
Nimoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Archer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nimoy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nimoy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
Nimoy takes a jab right on the kisser.
Archer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer takes a swing at Nimoy's ribcage but misses.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer lands the left hand.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T1#
The fighters circling - Nimoy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good leg kick by Nimoy.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nimoy rather than just go for the knockout.
Nimoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Nice straight punches there by Archer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Archer.
Nimoy throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer lands an overhand right.
Archer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nimoy misses with a wild body shot.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Nimoy's head.
A jab from Archer finds it's way through Nimoy's defenses.
Nimoy throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Nimoy slips under a jab.
It looked like Nimoy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archer.
Nimoy slips under a jab from Archer.
Archer throws a leg kick but Nimoy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer throws the left hand but Nimoy avoids the punch easily.
Nimoy is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Archer cracks Nimoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
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!
Archer misses with a jab to the body
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nimoy.
Archer connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Nimoy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nimoy looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Archer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nimoy.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Nimoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nimoy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nimoy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Archer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nimoy had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Nimoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Nimoy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer throws a body punch but Nimoy moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Archer.#T3#
Nimoy catches Archer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Archer lands with a hook. Nimoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Nimoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Nimoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nimoy misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Archer 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.
Nimoy misses with a wild body shot.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nimoy at a distance.
Archer scores with a decent looking hook.
Archer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donk. Archer catches Nimoy right on the button with a cross.
Nimoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer misses with a looping left.
Archer with the inside leg kick.
A big right from Nimoy misses. #T4#
Nimoy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Archer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nimoy thinking.
Archer misses with a looping right.
Nimoy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nimoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimoy.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Nimoy slips the punch.
Nimoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nimoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nimoy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Archer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nimoy doesn't seem phased though.
Archer jabs Nimoy to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nimoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Archer moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer stuns Nimoy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nimoy throws a leg kick but Archer moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Archer!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer 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#
Archer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Nimoy moved out of range nicely.
Archer scores with a nice strike.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Nimoy's head but Nimoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nimoy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer throws a body punch but Nimoy moves out of range.
Nimoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nimoy looks to land a right hand but Archer moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nimoy. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer slips a straight right by Nimoy.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer with a jab.
Nimoy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nimoy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nimoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nimoy.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Archer, as that shot connected.
Nimoy blocks a jab.
Archer misses with the combination.
Nimoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nimoy throws a big shot that misses.
Archer moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sloppy strikes from Nimoy. Those never looked like landing.
Nimoy misses with a hook.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nimoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimoy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Archer moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nimoy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nimoy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Archer throws out the jab.
Nimoy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nimoy throws a one two combo. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Archer throws a jab when Nimoy was well out of range.
Archer throws a right hand that misses
and Nimoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Archer. Those never looked like landing.
Archer throws a solid leg kick but Nimoy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Archer.
It appears Nimoy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nimoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nimoy swinging wildly here.
Nimoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archer digs a good body shot into Nimoy's ribs.
Archer scores with a jab. Nimoy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Archer throws a body punch but Nimoy moves out of range.
Archer scores with a shot to the body.
Jonathan Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slow jab from Archer misses its intended target.
It looked like Nimoy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Archer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#T3#
Nimoy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nimoy tries to move into range but Archer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nimoy misses with a body shot.
Nimoy misses with a body shot.
Archer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Archer connects with a nice looking jab.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Nimoy moved out of range.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nimoy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
And Archer tries to counter it with a takedown but Nimoy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Archer with the inside leg kick.
Nimoy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Archer can pounce on him.
Nimoy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer misses with a body shot. #T4#
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nimoy.
Nimoy ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Nimoy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nimoy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Archer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nimoy throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer jabs at Nimoy's body.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Nimoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Archer is rocked!
Archer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Nimoy lands with a slapping head kick.
Archer is still on wobbly legs! Can Nimoy finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Archer.
Archer lands a jab to Nimoy's midsection.
A jab from Archer does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nimoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nimoy connects with an inside leg kick.
Archer misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Archer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nimoy moves away.
Nimoy thuds a left hand into Archer's body.
Archer cracks Nimoy with an open hand slap.
Archer connects with a right hand. Nimoy shakes it off.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nimoy counters with a nice body shot.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nimoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Nimoy as he checks the leg kick.
Archer throws a chopping leg kick but Nimoy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nimoy uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Nimoy throws a leg kick that misses.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nimoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nimoy might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nimoy scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nimoy ducks under a wild hook from Archer.#T1#
Nimoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nimoy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nimoy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
A punch combination from Archer misses.
Archer is looking to slow Nimoy down with leg kicks.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Nimoy's head but Nimoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nimoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nimoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer misses with a hook. Nimoy ducked under it nicely.
Nimoy misses with a wild body shot.
Nimoy slips under a jab from Archer.
Archer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nimoy avoids a punch combination nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Nimoy misses the target.
Leonard Nimoy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nimoy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nimoy.
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nimoy.
Nimoy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nimoy moves forwards but Archer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A low kick from Archer is predictable there
and Nimoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nimoy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Archer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nimoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nimoy.
Archer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good leg kick by Archer.
Archer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #KD#
and Nimoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Archer! Nimoy lets Archer back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Archer gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Nimoy gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Archer is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Nimoy!

 

Event: WVT 105: Assndrop v Souza     
Date:   May 19, 2023
#R1#
Immanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Immanuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Immanuel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Immanuel ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Immanuel avoids the body shot from Archer.
Archer throws out a powerful jab.
Immanuel has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Archer finds it's way round the side to connect with Immanuel's head.
Archer thuds a left hand into Immanuel's body.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Immanuel looks to throw a body kick
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Immanuel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Archer throws out the jab.
Archer digs a good hook to Immanuel's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Immanuel walks into a stiff left hand from Archer.
Immanuel avoids the body shot from Archer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Archer.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A left lands for Archer.
Immanuel is looking to clinch.
Archer throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
A low kick lands for Immanuel.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Immanuel throws a head kick that misses.
Immanuel slips under a jab from Archer.
Archer works the jab nicely.
Archer tries to bum rush Immanuel with a series of wild strikes but Immanuel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Immanuel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer checks the leg kick.
Archer looks to throw the jab but Immanuel is out of range. #CL2#
Immanuel gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab, jab by Archer - just one landing.
Immanuel tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer misses the jab.
Immanuel will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Archer lands.
Archer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Archer scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immanuel scores with a head kick. Archer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Immanuel ducks down to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Immanuel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Archer connects with a crisp jab.
Immanuel walks into a straight right hand from Archer.
Archer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Archer connects with a looping right hand.
Immanuel clobbers Archer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Immanuel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Immanuel ducks down to avoid it.
Immanuel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer digs a good body shot into Immanuel's ribs.
Archer blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Archer misses with a hook
and Immanuel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Immanuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Immanuel.#T3#
A big left from Immanuel misses.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Immanuel moves away.
Archer connects with the punch.
Archer connects with a nice looking jab.
Archer scores with a body shot.
Immanuel tries a low kick but Archer avoids it.
Archer cracks Immanuel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Archer throws a good cross that connects.
Immanuel misses with a wild body shot.
Archer avoids a kick to the body.
Immanuel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Archer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Immanuel throws a counter combo.
Archer throws a combination. Immanuel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Archer.
Immanuel tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Immanuel staying out of range there.
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Archer cracks Immanuel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Archer slips under a jab.
A head kick by Immanuel misses #CL#
and Archer counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
Immanuel lands an overhand right.
Nice shot by Archer.
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Immanuel under the eye.#CL2#
Immanuel rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Archer has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Archer tries to break the clinch but Immanuel is controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Immanuel.
Immanuel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Immanuel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Archer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Danga de danga de dang - Archer scores with a four punch combination!
Archer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Immanuel.
Archer throws a series of strikes that have Immanuel backpedaling. #CL2#
Immanuel instigates a clinch.
Immanuel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Immanuel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Archer 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!
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Immanuel can do to turn this around?#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Immanuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Immanuel throws a head kick that half lands. #ROC2#Archer is rocked!
A left and a right from Archer both land. Nice combination.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Immanuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Immanuel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer. #T1#
Archer thuds a left hand into Immanuel's body.
Immanuel looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Archer throws a series of punches but Immanuel avoids them all with ease.
Immanuel slips under a jab.
Archer lands with a good body shot.
Archer lands a nice shot that snaps Immanuel's head back.
Immanuel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Immanuel there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
Immanuel moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer blocks a leg kick.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Immanuel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer throws a series of punches but Immanuel avoids them all with ease.
Immanuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Immanuel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Immanuel has closed the distance and engaged Archer in a clinch. #T2##BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Immanuel tries a head kick but it misses.
Archer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archer connects with a jab.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yeshua Immanuel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Immanuel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer scores with a nice head shot.
Immanuel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Immanuel 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.
Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer is looking to slow Immanuel down with leg kicks.
Immanuel wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Archer finds it's target.#T3#
Archer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Archer misses the jab.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Immanuel.
Immanuel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Immanuel.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Immanuel was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.#CL2#
Immanuel rushes Archer and presses him up against the cage.
Immanuel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Archer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Immanuel can turn it around.
Archer has had enough of the clinch but Immanuel keeps him there for the moment.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Archer taking a breather.
Immanuel lands with a left to the head.
Immanuel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Archer is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel has him pressed against the cage. #T4#
A short left from Immanuel.
A nice left hand lands by Immanuel.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Immanuel throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Immanuel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Immanuel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Immanuel misses with a looping left.
Immanuel dodges the punch combination from Archer.
Archer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Immanuel. That did some damage!
Archer lands with a cross.
Immanuel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer lands a nice hook to Immanuel's body. Immanuel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Immanuel is looking for the big counter here.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Immanuel's head but Immanuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Immanuel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer 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#
Archer swings for the body but Immanuel moves out of range.
Archer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Immanuel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Archer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Immanuel checks a leg kick.
Immanuel misses with a head kick.
Immanuel misses with a two punch combination.
Archer blocks a head kick by Immanuel.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Immanuel back to the cage. Archer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Archer cracks Immanuel with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Immanuel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Archer.
Immanuel misses with a double jab.
Archer throws a shot to the body. #T1#
A head kick by Immanuel misses
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Immanuel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
Immanuel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Immanuel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Immanuel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Archer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Immanuel wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Immanuel lands with a kick to the temple. Archer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Immanuel's head.
The fighters circle momentarily. Archer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Immanuel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #CL2#
Immanuel moves into the clinch successfully.
Immanuel blocks an elbow strike from Archer. #T2##BC#
Archer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Immanuel wants to clinch up but Archer keeps it at a distance.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Immanuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Immanuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Immanuel tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Immanuel wants to clinch
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Archer misses the jab.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Immanuel.
Immanuel is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Immanuel swinging wildly here.
Immanuel takes one to the side of the head.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Immanuel moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Immanuel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer blocks a head kick by Immanuel. #T3#
Immanuel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Archer.
A shot to the liver by Archer. Beautiful body shot.
Immanuel walks into a left hand.
Immanuel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Immanuel throws a head kick but Archer moves out of range.
Immanuel misses with a body kick.
Archer lands a nice looking body shot.
Immanuel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Archer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Immanuel on the side of the head.
Archer tests Immanuel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Immanuel moved out of range nicely.
Archer throws a hook but Immanuel blocks it.
Immanuel replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Archer blocks it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Immanuel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Immanuel throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Immanuel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Archer stuns Immanuel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4##CL2#
Immanuel moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Immanuel.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Archer. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Immanuel tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Immanuel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Immanuel throws a low kick but it's checked well by Archer.
Immanuel tries to clinch up.
Archer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Immanuel blocks a jab.
Yeshua Immanuel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Immanuel tries to land a leg kick but Archer saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Immanuel throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Immanuel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Immanuel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Immanuel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Immanuel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Immanuel misses with a low kick.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!

Yeshua Immanuel spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.

 

Event: WVT 96: Corassa v Surianglek 3     
Date:   Apr 28, 2023
#R1#
Scaletta throws a front kick aimed at Archer's knee but Archer avoids it well.
Scaletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scaletta fails with the takedown
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Scaletta. Scaletta circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Archer connects with a jab.
Jab, jab by Archer - just one landing.
Archer scores with a nice head shot.
Archer swings for the body but Scaletta moves out of range.
Scaletta displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Archer throws out the jab.
Archer scores with the left hand. Scaletta knows he should have avoided that one.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Archer misses.
Archer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Archer is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Scaletta's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Scaletta shoots in and bounces Archer off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

Archer pushes Scaletta off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T1#
Archer misses with a few strikes there.
Scaletta wants to counter with a clinch but Archer pushes him away.
Scaletta fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Scaletta.
Archer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scaletta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Archer finds it's way round the side to connect with Scaletta's head.
Scaletta looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Archer connects with a looping right hand.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good exchange - Archer coming out on top.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Archer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scaletta doesn't seem phased though.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Scaletta takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Scaletta moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.#CL2#
Scaletta closes the distance and pushes Archer back into the cage.
Scaletta jumps guard but Archer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.#BC2#
Scaletta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Archer.
Scaletta tries for a takedown but Archer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scaletta tries to clinch but Archer is having none of it.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Scaletta!
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Archer coming out on top.#TD2#
Scaletta closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #T3#
Scaletta is trying to control the action in half guard but Archer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scaletta with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer tries to roll over but Scaletta keeps him under control.
Scaletta works his way into full mount!
Archer really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Archer tries to hold on but Scaletta pushes him away.
Archer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Scaletta.
Archer is looking to improve his position but Scaletta isn't that keen on the idea.
Scaletta punching from mount but Archer doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
The fighters circle momentarily. Archer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scaletta goes for a double leg but Archer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archer continues to drive forward.
Scaletta moves out of range of the strikes.
Scaletta gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Archer counters with a nice body shot.
Scaletta on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
Archer is looking to slow Scaletta down with leg kicks.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scaletta doesn't seem bothered though.
Scaletta shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Archer defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scaletta throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer cracks Scaletta with a right hand to the side of the head.
Archer lands with a nice body punch. #T1#
Archer lands the left hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Scaletta looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Scaletta closes the distance and pushes Archer back into the cage.#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Vito Scaletta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scaletta takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scaletta fails with the takedown.
Archer scores with a nice head shot.
Scaletta takes one to the chin there.
Scaletta swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T2#
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Scaletta off the cage and back into range.
Danga de danga de dang - Archer scores with a four punch combination!
Scaletta shoots in looking for a takedown. Archer tries to sprawl out of it but Scaletta keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Scaletta is breathing heavily.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Archer looks to land a combination. Scaletta sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Archer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Scaletta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Archer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scaletta tries to counter with a clinch but Archer shakes him off and moves away.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.
Scaletta fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer checks the leg kick.#T3#
Archer lands with a straight right. Scaletta didn't see that one coming.
Archer stuns Scaletta with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Archer thuds a left hand into Scaletta's body.
Scaletta takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Scaletta throws a head kick that misses.
Scaletta shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Archer cracks Scaletta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice cross by Archer.
Archer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Scaletta chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Archer can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scaletta takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Archer digs a good body shot into Scaletta's ribs.
Scaletta takes one on the button.
Archer cracks Scaletta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4#
Archer scores with a nice right hand.
No luck for Scaletta with that takedown attempt.
Scaletta gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scaletta has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Scaletta there as he acknowledges the shot.
Scaletta goes for a double leg but Archer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archer continues to drive forward.
Scaletta takes one to the chin there.
Archer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Scaletta takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Archer 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer lands a jab to the head.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scaletta shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Archer tests Scaletta's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Archer misses the jab.
Donk. Archer catches Scaletta right on the button with a cross.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Scaletta's ribs.
A lazy left from Archer finds it's target.
Archer cracks Scaletta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Archer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Scaletta has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Archer throws a lazy right hand but Scaletta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scaletta at a distance. #CL2#
Scaletta forces Archer back against the cage and clinches.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Scaletta dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Archer digs a good body shot into Scaletta's ribs.
Archer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Archer scores with a body shot.
A left and a right from Archer both land. Nice combination.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Archer lands an overhand right.
Scaletta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Archer with a nice cross.
Archer scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer scores with a decent looking hook.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Scaletta to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scaletta has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Archer is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Scaletta is looking to work some ground and pound but Archer has wrist control.
Scaletta preventing the sweep.
Scaletta missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Archer seems keen to control Scaletta's posture.
Scaletta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scaletta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scaletta closes this distance looking for a takedown but Archer circles away.#T3#
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vito Scaletta.
Scaletta takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Archer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer lands a slapping body shot.
Archer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Archer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scaletta.
Scaletta takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scaletta shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scaletta under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A low kick lands for Archer.
Scaletta tries to move into range but Archer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Scaletta on that attempt.
Nice body punch from Archer. #T4#
Archer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Archer scores with a hook.
Archer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scaletta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Scaletta clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Scaletta.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scaletta can do to turn this around?
Archer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scaletta with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Scaletta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scaletta tries for a takedown. No joy.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Mar 15, 2023
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Schotel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Schotel is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Archer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Schotel takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Archer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Schotel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Archer punishes Schotel's body with a nice straight punch.
Archer throws a leg kick which misses Schotel's front leg but catches the back leg as Schotel tries to avoid it.
Schotel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Schotel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Schotel works the jab nicely.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schotel.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schotel tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Schotel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Archer misses the target.
A left lands for Archer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Archer lands a body shot.
Schotel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Schotel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch. #T1#
Schotel throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Archer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schotel in his tracks. #CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch successfully.
Schotel slowing the pace effectively.
Schotel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
A short right from Archer.
Archer is trying to break the clinch but Schotel has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Schotel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Archer can pounce on him.
A jab from Archer misses.
A jab from Archer finds it's way through Schotel's defenses.
Archer takes one to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Archer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Schotel off the cage and back into range.
Archer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schotel's hands.
Schotel blocks a jab.
Archer throws a body punch but Schotel moves out of range.
Archer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Schotel connects with a jab.#ROC2#Archer is rocked!#T2#
Schotel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Archer.
Archer throws a right hand that Schotel ducks under and follows up with a left that Schotel also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Schotel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Archer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schotel avoids it.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
Schotel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer swats away the attempt to clinch by Schotel.
Some bone on bone action there as Schotel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Schotel looks to land a right hand but Archer moved out of range.
Schotel is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it. #CL2#
Archer gets tackled into the cage by Schotel. Schotel maintains the clinch.
Archer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schotel misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Archer tries to circle away but Schotel has him pinned against the cage.
Schotel throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schotel misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Schotel misses with a punch on the inside.
Schotel throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer tries to circle away but Schotel has him pinned against the cage.
Schotel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Schotel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer slips a straight right by Schotel.
Schotel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL2#
Archer gets tackled into the cage by Schotel. Schotel maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Archer. #T4#
Schotel wants to get back to striking at distance but Archer won't allow it.
Archer tries to break the clinch but Schotel is controlling the position. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Schotel pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Schotel moves forwards but Archer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer misses with some punches.
Schotel controlling the action here for a moment. #BC2#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Archer lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Schotel's head but Schotel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Schotel.
Schotel misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Schotel defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
Schotel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Schotel misses its intended target.
Schotel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schotel.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Schotel is looking to clinch.
Schotel wants to clinch but Archer slips to the side
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Archer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL2#
Schotel forces Archer back against the cage and clinches.
Schotel misses with some punches. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schotel misses with a looping right.
Schotel misses with a body kick.
Archer takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Schotel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Archer's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
Schotel missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #KD2#
Schotel cracks Archer with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Schotel has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Archer to stand back up!
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Archer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Archer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Schotel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Schotel throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schotel at a distance.
Schotel lands with an overhand left.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Archer.
Archer takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Archer misses with a hook.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer blocking some punches. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Schotel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Archer does it's job there.
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T2#
Archer pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Schotel back to the cage. Archer follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by Archer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Archer.#CL2#
Schotel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Archer lands a left hand.
Schotel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Archer tries to break free but Schotel pushes him back against the cage.
Schotel has Archer pushed against the cage.
Archer scores with a shot to the side of Schotel's head.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Schotel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Schotel lands with a light punch inside.
Schotel misses with the head strike.
Schotel tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Dodge Schotel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Archer is looking to break free of the clinch but Schotel has double underhooks.
Schotel scores with a shoulder strike.
Archer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schotel.
Schotel loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.#CL2#
Schotel moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
The referee calls for Schotel to work.
A left hand lands to the body for Archer.
Schotel content to slow the pace in the clinch. #BC#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
Schotel throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer swings for the body but Schotel moves out of range.
Schotel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Schotel moved out of range nicely.
Archer punishes Schotel's body with a nice straight punch.
Schotel thuds a left hand into Archer's body.
Archer connects with a crisp jab.
Archer connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Schotel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Schotel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer avoids a kick to the body.
Archer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schotel on the side of the head.
Schotel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schotel dodges the punch combination from Archer.
Archer walks into a jab.
Schotel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Archer.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Schotel.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schotel throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Schotel misses the target.
Archer fires out a quick counter leg kick but Schotel just manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schotel was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Schotel tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Archer tests Schotel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schotel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
Archer thumps Schotel with a low kick.
A lazy left from Archer finds it's target.
Schotel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Schotel takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Schotel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Schotel walks into a left hand. #CL2#
Schotel moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Schotel is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Schotel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer blocking some punches. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Schotel ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Archer scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Schotel has Archer pressed against the cage, preventing Archer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Schotel is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Schotel has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Schotel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Schotel moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schotel.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schotel can do to turn this around?
Schotel throws a big shot that misses.
Archer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schotel at a distance. #CL2#
Schotel clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.
Archer is looking to control Schotel's arms but Schotel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Archer has his back to the cage.
Schotel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Schotel pressing his opponent against the cage. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch. #T2#
Archer looks to land a left hand but Schotel moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Archer lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer lands a slapping body shot.
Schotel throws an off balance right hand
and Archer counters with a slapping leg kick.
Schotel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer lands a nice hook to Schotel's body. Schotel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Archer misses.
The fighters circling - Schotel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #CL2#
Schotel moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Schotel fails to land.
Archer tries to work over Schotel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Schotel working aggressively here. #T3##BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
Archer connects with a leg kick.
Archer throws a series of punches but Schotel moves out of range.
Archer takes a swing at Schotel's ribcage but misses.
Schotel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Archer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Archer throws a lazy right hand but Schotel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schotel misses with a straight left.
Archer throws the left hand but Schotel avoids the punch easily.
Schotel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big right from Archer misses.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Schotel misses with a hook.
Schotel misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Schotel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer moves away from the strike by Schotel. #T4#
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schotel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Archer.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schotel manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer tries a low kick but Schotel avoids it.
Archer misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL2#
Schotel rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schotel working aggressively here.
Schotel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Schotel has Archer pressed against the cage, preventing Archer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2#
Schotel breaks from the clinch.
Schotel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schotel slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
Schotel tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
Schotel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dodge Schotel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Schotel throws out a loose jab but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!

 

Event: SYN 930 Leifsson vs. Bigg     
Date:   Sep 28, 2022
#R1##CL#
Zaadha rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Archer jumps guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Archer jumps back.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Archer - that will leave a mark!
Archer fails to land the takedown.
Archer tries for a takedown but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Zaadha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer blocks a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Zaadha gets caught flat footed, as Archer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Zaadha pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaadha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaadha pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaadha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaadha is retaining full guard.
Zaadha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaadha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Archer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaadha tried to counter with a leg kick but Archer avoided it.
Archer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Zaadha pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Archer on the side of the head.
Archer misses with the body kick
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha motions for Archer to come forward. Zaadha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Archer jumps guard but Zaadha stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zaadha pushes off an throws an elbow but Archer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha looking to stall. #T4#
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Zaadha keeps control of Archer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer stalling in the clinch but Zaadha improves position.
Zaadha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Archer dodges an elbow strike from Zaadha.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaadha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Archer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaadha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jonathan Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Archer jumps guard but Zaadha stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer leaning against his opponent.
Archer is working for takedown but Zaadha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer leaning against his opponent. #T1#
Zaadha tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Zaadha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Zaadha catches Archer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.#CL#
Zaadha forces Archer back against the cage and clinches.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage. #T2#
Archer tries to pull guard but Zaadha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zaadha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Archer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaadha. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaadha sizes up Archer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
Archer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaadha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Archer will feel that in the morning.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Archer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaadha.
Zaadha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Zaadha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaadha counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with Zaadha, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes Zaadha against the cage but Zaadha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Archer checks a leg kick.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archer tries a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha is wise to it.
Archer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Archer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
That's time! Zaadha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Archer's head.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zaadha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer tries to pull guard but Zaadha holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Zaadha has Archer pressed against the cage, preventing Archer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Archer blocks the elbow strike.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Archer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaadha to keep the fight standing.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Archer's head.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
Archer blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Archer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaadha to keep the fight standing.
Archer tries to land a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks with his arms.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Zaadha misses with some punches. #T2#
Zaadha avoiding damage as Archer throws knees to the body.
Zaadha just leaning against Archer, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
Archer blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with an elbow over the top.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer being controlled against the cage.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Zaadha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Zaadha.
Archer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Archer takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Archer blocks a body shot from Zaadha. #BC2#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha scores with a head kick. Archer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Zaadha. No joy for Archer on that attempt.
Zaadha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha is looking to score with low kicks.
Archer shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaadha sprawls well. He's pushed Archer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaadha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaadha. That snapped Archer's head back.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Zaadha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Archer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaadha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Archer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaadha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Archer in his tracks.
Zaadha cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
Jonathan Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!

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

 

Event: SYN 925 Pawlik vs. Vice     
Date:   Aug 31, 2022
#R1#
Archer moves out of range of the body kick.#TD2#
Archer fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Rishkinov to the ground. Archer is now in Rishkinov's guard.#SUB#
Rishkinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Archer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rishkinov is keeping the position for now.
Archer keeps trying to improve his position.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rishkinov keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Rishkinov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov'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.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer is looking to stand up but Rishkinov won't let him. #SUB#
Archer is sitting in close to Rishkinov's body. Rishkinov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Archer is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Archer is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rishkinov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Serhey Rishkinov!
A very excited looking Serhey Rishkinov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: WCF WNF 97:Blazej v Vanorden 2     
Date:   Mar 16, 2022
#R1#
Mammon on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Mammon off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Lord Mammon has been cut.
Mammon misses with an uppercut
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer lands with a good body shot.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer misses the jab.
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Jab from Archer.
Mammon doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Mammon fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mammon moves into the clinch.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammon darts in trying to clinch
letting Archer counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Mammon has managed to clinch. #T1##BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mammon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer counters with an inside leg kick.
Archer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer connects with the punch.
Archer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mammon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer tried to counter with a leg kick but Mammon avoided it.
Mammon avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Mammon does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Mammon.
Mammon cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mammon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Mammon let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2##CL2#
Mammon instigates a clinch. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Mammon looks to clinch
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mammon wants to clinch.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Mammon moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Mammon connects with a body shot that sends Archer's belly button to the back.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it. #CL2#
Mammon clinches up with Archer and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer lands a jab to the nose.
Archer lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mammon backs up against the cage.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer tests Mammon's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T3#
Archer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Archer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Archer cracks Mammon with an open hand slap.
A right-left combo lands from Mammon.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Mammon counters with a left to the body.
Archer takes a swing at Mammon's ribcage but misses.
Mammon looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Archer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mammon moves away from the strike by Archer.
Mammon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Archer with a body shot.#CL2#
Mammon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch.
Mammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mammon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer lands a lovely overhand right.
Mammon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Archer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Mammon darts in and clinches Archer up against the cage.
Mammon misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Mammon.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mammon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mammon wants to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer slips under a jab.
Mammon listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with a looping right.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Mammon's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Archer lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sloppy strikes from Archer. Those never looked like landing.
Mammon wants to counter the offense by Archer and move into the clinch position.
Mammon tries to clinch up.
Archer misses with a looping right.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Mammon's head but Mammon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Mammon drives through and clinches with Archer against the cage.
Archer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammon can do to turn this around?
Mammon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Mammon controls the action.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Mammon pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Mammon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer connects with a nice looking jab.
Archer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CL2#
Mammon has managed to clinch.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Archer breaks from the clinch.
A big right from Mammon misses.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Mammon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mammon ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Archer takes one to the chin there.
Mammon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Archer.
A slow jab from Archer misses its intended target.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Mammon saw that one coming.#T2#
Archer tries to bum rush Mammon with a series of wild strikes but Mammon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Mammon tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Archer misses its target.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#That has opened up Lord Mammon's cut even more.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Mammon moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Mammon clinches up against the cage.
Mammon misses with a punch to the body. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Archer scores with a hook to the body. Mammon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mammon misses the shot to the body.
Archer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mammon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Mammon misses.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mammon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #T3#
Archer lands with a good body shot.
A nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammon.
Mammon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mammon lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
That kick from Archer tenderised Mammon's leg. Mammon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Archer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer throws a body punch but Mammon moves out of range.
Mammon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mammon misses with a looping right.
A punch combination from Archer misses.
Archer lands with a hook. Mammon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Mammon pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
Mammon working aggressively here. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer swings for the body but Mammon moves out of range.
Mammon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL2#
Mammon closes the distance and clinches.
A hook to the body from Archer. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mammon tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer jabs Mammon right on the nose. Mammon blinks but takes it well.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Mammon slips the punch.
Archer swings for the body but Mammon moves out of range.
Mammon tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Mammon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Mammon forces Archer back against the cage and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lord Mammon's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Archer. #CL2#
Mammon clinches up against the cage.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Archer. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Archer gets tackled into the cage by Mammon. Mammon maintains the clinch.
Mammon has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Mammon lands a body shot.
Mammon throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Mammon misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mammon throws a series of strikes that have Archer backpedaling.
Mammon wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Archer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer lands a two punch combo.
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!
Mammon misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Archer throwing a counter right hand but Mammon manages to avoid it.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammon. #T1##CL2#
Mammon moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Mammon prevents a body shot from Archer.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
Mammon misses with the head strike.
Mammon takes a shot to the head.
Archer lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Archer throws the left hand but Mammon avoids the punch easily.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mammon.
Mammon unleashes a big counter combination but Archer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL2#
Mammon takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mammon tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mammon's head.#T2#
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Mammon is just out of range.
Mammon avoids the body shot from Archer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammon throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Archer misses the target.
Mammon throws a left and a right that both miss
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mammon moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Archer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mammon's sensitive parts.
A chopping leg kick lands by Archer. #KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Archer sends Mammon down but not out. Archer dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC#Mammon is rocked!
Mammon bucks up and tries to throw Archer off but instead Archer has got his back!
Mammon is still in real trouble! Can Archer finish him?
Mammon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Archer.
Mammon seems to have recovered his senses.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet. #T3##SU#
Archer has Mammon's back but decides to stand back up... Obviously he fancies his chances in the standup department!
Archer lands the left hand.#CUT#The cut above Lord Mammon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mammon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lord Mammon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mammon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Mammon saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Archer.
Archer scores with the left hand. Mammon knows he should have avoided that one.
Mammon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mammon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mammon misses with an uppercut.
Mammon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mammon might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Archer.
Mammon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mammon doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer lands a lovely overhand right.
Mammon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mammon's head.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Mammon moved out of range.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mammon! But no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mammon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lord Mammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Mammon saw that one coming.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!

A very excited looking Jonathan Archer 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: WCF WNF 91: Wolf vs Blazej 3     
Date:   Feb 02, 2022
#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Mazzariello.
A big right from Archer misses.
Archer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mazzariello on the side of the head.
Mazzariello misses with a two punch combination.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer connects with a jab.
Mazzariello moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Mazzariello shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Archer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzariello shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.
Mazzariello lands a nice shot that snaps Archer's head back.
Archer's corner calls for a 1-2. Archer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Mazzariello moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Mazzariello ducks right into an uppercut from Archer. #ROC#Mazzariello is rocked!
BAM! Archer delivers a spinning backfist that drops Mazzariello like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: WCF WNF 87: Rader vs Riker 2     
Date:   Jan 05, 2022
#R1#
Archer moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Sinclair misses the target.
Sinclair misses with a combination
and Archer counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Archer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sinclair ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
A right-left combo lands from Sinclair.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sinclair lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Archer throws a body punch but Sinclair moves out of range.
A big left from Archer misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sinclair as he connects with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Archer misses.
Sinclair connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Archer's hands.
Sinclair connects with a good right hand that stumbles Archer. Archer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sinclair fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #TD2#
Sinclair throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Archer was covering up waiting for the punch and Sinclair finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sinclair content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Archer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinclair.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair throwing strikes but missing.
Sinclair connects with a couple of short punches.
Sinclair is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sinclair is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sinclair scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sinclair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sinclair working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sinclair trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Sinclair tries to free his leg and advance position but Archer is retaining full guard.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Archer wants to stand but Sinclair is controlling the position.
Sinclair looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Archer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sinclair has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Archer has managed to get both his arms back between Sinclair's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sinclair looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer won't allow Sinclair to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Sinclair working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Archer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Archer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer is looking to stand up but Sinclair won't let him. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Sinclair working for a triangle but Archer defends it easily. #SUB2#
Sinclair looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sinclair seems keen to control Archer's posture.#SUB2#
Sinclair has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Archer is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Sinclair.
Sinclair is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Itchy Sinclair dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Sinclair jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sinclair shoots in but no luck this time.
Sinclair jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
A punch combination from Archer misses.
Sinclair wants to counter with a clinch but Archer pushes him away.
Sinclair shoots in for a double leg but Archer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice combination there by Sinclair.
Sinclair shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Archer lands a right hook to the body.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sinclair's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Itchy Sinclair.
Sinclair walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sinclair looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer cracks Sinclair with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sinclair moves in looking to clinch but Archer pushes him off.
Sinclair misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Archer misses the target.
Sinclair tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinclair.#T1#
Sinclair ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sinclair uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer throws a leg kick but Sinclair sees it coming and moves out of range.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Sinclair goes for a double leg but Archer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Archer continues to drive forward.
Archer takes a swing at Sinclair's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Archer.
Sinclair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Archer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Archer defending well as Sinclair loads up on a big left hand.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.
A nice leg kick from Archer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinclair looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archer is fending him off so far but Sinclair persists. Nope, Archer circles away and we're back to standing.
Sinclair misses with a straight left.
Archer throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Sinclair.
Archer lands with an uppercut that bounces Sinclair off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer punishes Sinclair's body with a nice straight punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Archer checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair moves out of range of the strikes.
Sinclair tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Archer swivels and escapes.
Sinclair ducks right into an uppercut from Archer.
Sinclair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sinclair lands an overhand right.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#KD#
Archer cracks Sinclair with an uppercut from hell and Sinclair crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Archer's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing! #ROC#Sinclair is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Itchy Sinclair's cut even more.
Sinclair wants to sweep but no luck.
Sinclair is still in real trouble! Can Archer finish him?#SUB2#
Sinclair looking for a guillotine here but Archer defends easily. #SU#
Archer stands up from Sinclair's guard - Archer perhaps looking for a knockout. #T3#
Sinclair gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Archer gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Sinclair is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WCF WNF 83: White vs Benedetti     
Date:   Dec 08, 2021
#R1#
A big right from Archer misses.
A big right from Archer misses.
Archer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Sinclair to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Archer uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Archer connects with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Itchy Sinclair has been cut.
Sinclair scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Sinclair.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Sinclair missing with a left hand there. Archer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sinclair fails to land the takedown.
Sinclair slips under a jab.
Sinclair digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
Archer misses with a straight left. #T1#
Archer lands with a straight right. Sinclair didn't see that one coming.
Sinclair throws a nice looking combination but Archer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Archer lands a body shot.
A low kick lands for Archer.
A jab lands there for Sinclair.
Archer tries a low kick but Sinclair avoids it.
Sloppy strikes from Sinclair. Those never looked like landing.
Sinclair fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sinclair dives in and grabs Archer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes down on Sinclair's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinclair fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sinclair gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Archer thumps Sinclair with a low kick.
Archer throws a series of strikes that have Sinclair backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Archer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Archer slaps away a takedown attempt from Sinclair, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sinclair ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sinclair throws out the jab.
Sinclair misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sinclair.
Archer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sinclair.
Archer takes one to the side of the head.
Sinclair looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer lands a slapping body shot.
Archer throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big right from Sinclair misses. #TD#
Sinclair manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Archer on his heels. He'll look to pass Archer's guard now, I'm sure.
Sinclair is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Sinclair throws a big right hand that misses.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Sinclair from controlling successfully.
Sinclair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Archer wants to get back to his feet but Sinclair is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Archer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinclair. #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.
Sinclair closes the distance and clinches up with Archer, looking for a takedown. Sinclair pushes Archer against the cage but Archer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Sinclair swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer connects with a body shot.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Sinclair counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sinclair.
Itchy Sinclair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Sinclair throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Archer tries to sprawl but Sinclair drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Sinclair stops Archer from getting back to his feet.
Sinclair throwing shots but Archer is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #SUB#
Sinclair seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Sinclair misses with a straight left.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Sinclair saw that one coming.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinclair throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sinclair changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Itchy Sinclair is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sinclair misses with a looping left.
Sinclair steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sinclair checks it well.
Sinclair darts in looking for a takedown but Archer gets double underhooks and turns Sinclair into the cage.
Archer struggles to land a body shot inside as Sinclair controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sinclair misses with a few strikes there.
Sinclair misses with a double jab
and Archer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Archer works the jab nicely.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Sinclair is just out of range.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Sinclair throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Archer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sinclair is in Archer's guard.
Sinclair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinclair trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sinclair with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sinclair in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sinclair throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinclair lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Sinclair wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving. #T2#
Archer is looking to stand up but Sinclair isn't so interested in that idea.
Sinclair trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Sinclair looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Sinclair wants to improve his position but instead Archer has moved into half guard.
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sinclair is looking to control Archer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sinclair avoid being mounted?
Sinclair missing with punches from the bottom. #T3#
Sinclair regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sinclair looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer is fighting to break Sinclair's control of his arms but Sinclair is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sinclair 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.
Sinclair is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Sinclair throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Sinclair.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Sinclair.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Archer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Archer wants it to stay on the feet.
Archer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sinclair to score with a decent uppercut.
Sinclair pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Archer as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Itchy Sinclair's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Sinclair on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sinclair fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Archer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sinclair drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Archer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Sinclair. Sinclair circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sinclair has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jonathan Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinclair moves away.
It looked like Sinclair was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Archer.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Sinclair scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sinclair slips a jab from Archer.
A swing and a miss from Sinclair.
Archer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sinclair ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sinclair moves away from the strike by Archer. #T1#
Sinclair misses with a straight left.
Archer lands a leg kick that knocks Sinclair off balance momentarily.
Sinclair looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Sinclair takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Archer looks to throw the jab but Sinclair is out of range.
Archer takes a swing at Sinclair's ribcage but misses.
Archer throws a series of punches but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinclair.
Sinclair lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Archer at a distance.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Sinclair, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sinclair throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Sinclair misses with a two punch combination. #T2#
Sinclair shoots for a double leg takedown but Archer sprawls well. He's pushed Sinclair's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinclair takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Sinclair's head but Sinclair sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
Sinclair shoots in and drives through. Archer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Itchy Sinclair. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sinclair staying out of range there.
Sinclair slips a jab from Archer.
Archer throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Archer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sinclair.
A jab from Archer misses.
Archer avoids the body shot from Sinclair. #T3#
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sinclair was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Archer throws a hook but Sinclair avoids it easily.
Sinclair seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sinclair takes one to the side of the head.
Archer swings for the body but Sinclair moves out of range.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Archer misses.
Jonathan Archer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Archer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sinclair shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sinclair misses with a hook
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Archer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Sinclair.
Sinclair misses with a takedown attempt - Archer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
Archer connects with a leg kick.
Archer throws the left hand but Sinclair avoids the punch easily.
Sinclair is looking to counter punch.
Sinclair dives in and grabs Archer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes down on Sinclair's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer throws a series of punches but Sinclair avoids them all with ease.
Sinclair throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinclair throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Sinclair jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sinclair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Sinclair uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Archer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Sinclair looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Itchy Sinclair has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A shot to the liver by Archer. Beautiful body shot.
Sinclair shoots in looking for a takedown. Archer tries to sprawl out of it but Sinclair keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Archer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Archer 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Archer!

Our winner, Jonathan Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WCF 97: Wallace vs Riker     
Date:   Nov 06, 2021
#R1#
Nurmagomedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Archer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Archer avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Archer throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Archer misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Archer misses with a hook. Nurmagomedov ducked under it nicely.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body punch
and Archer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nurmagomedov, as that shot connected.
Archer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Archer doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Archer takes a swing at Nurmagomedov's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Nurmagomedov slips a jab and a cross from Archer.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Archer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#CL#
Nurmagomedov clinches.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Archer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov avoids the body shot from Archer.
Nurmagomedov defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nurmagomedov is controlling him.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov. #T3#
Nurmagomedov working over Archer with some ground and pound. Archer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nurmagomedov wants to take a breather but Archer is having none of it.
Archer pushes Nurmagomedov off looking to stand but Nurmagomedov dives back in and keeps control.
Nurmagomedov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Nurmagomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Archer defends it well.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Archer uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Nurmagomedov throws a big elbow that misses.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Nurmagomedov scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Nurmagomedov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nurmagomedov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov stands and throws Archer's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Nurmagomedov misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nurmagomedov postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Archer is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Nurmagomedov is trying to get an arm triangle but Archer is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Archer there.
Nurmagomedov stuns Archer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nurmagomedov shoots in looking for a takedown but Archer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nurmagomedov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nurmagomedov scores with a three punch combo!
Archer staying out of range there.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Nurmagomedov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No luck for Nurmagomedov with that takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Archer works Nurmagomedov's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Nurmagomedov. Those never looked like landing.
Archer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Archer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nurmagomedov scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Nurmagomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Archer.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Nurmagomedov is just out of range.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nurmagomedov.
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Nurmagomedov ducks down to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
A jab lands there for Archer.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Nurmagomedov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer misses with a two punch combination. #CL#
Nurmagomedov has Archer up against the cage in a clinch.
Archer blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nurmagomedov has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Archer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nurmagomedov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Archer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Archer misses the jab.#T3#
Nurmagomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nurmagomedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Archer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov throwing strikes but missing.
Nurmagomedov wants to control from the top but Archer keeps moving.
Nurmagomedov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Nurmagomedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nurmagomedov trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer can't keep his opponent in guard - Nurmagomedov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nurmagomedov is controlling the pace.
Archer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonathan Archer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Archer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Archer.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
A combination from Archer does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target.
Archer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Archer lands a nice looking body shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a shot to the body.
Archer throws a sloppy body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov throws a big shot that misses.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Nurmagomedov drops his hands momentarily and Archer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jonathan Archer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nurmagomedov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archer is fending him off so far but Nurmagomedov persists. Nope, Archer circles away and we're back to standing.
Archer avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer stuffs the takedown.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer scores with a punch to the head.
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Archer.
Archer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.#T2#
Nurmagomedov misses with the combination.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Archer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov connects with a jab.
Nurmagomedov jabs Archer right on the nose. Archer blinks but takes it well.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov cracks Archer with a good jab.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
The fighters circling - Nurmagomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CL#
Archer tries to keep at a distance but Nurmagomedov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Archer working hard to break the clinch.
Archer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nurmagomedov.
Archer lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov blocking some punches.
Nurmagomedov throws a punch but it's blocked by Archer.
Archer blocks a body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nurmagomedov misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Archer.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nurmagomedov has a couple of punches blocked by Archer. #T4##BC2#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with a hook
and Nurmagomedov counters with a left and a right that stings Archer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nurmagomedov digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Archer.
Archer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nurmagomedov is able to avoid easily.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Archer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Archer avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nurmagomedov.
Archer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Archer catches Nurmagomedov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Jonathan Archer just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nurmagomedov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer lunges at Nurmagomedov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nurmagomedov's hand.
Nurmagomedov connects with a looping right hand.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov clobbers Archer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nurmagomedov punishes Archer's body with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a looping right.
Nurmagomedov fails with a takedown attempt.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Archers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Archer throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Archer throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov ducks right into an uppercut from Archer.
Archer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nurmagomedov finds it's way round the side to connect with Archer's head.
Nurmagomedov takes one to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Archer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nurmagomedov misses with a straight left.
Archer connects with a jab.#T2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nurmagomedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Archer circles away.
Archer walks into a stiff left hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD#
Nurmagomedov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Archer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Nurmagomedov keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #BC2#
Archer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nurmagomedov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Nurmagomedov misses its intended target.
Archer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Nurmagomedov.#T3#
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Nurmagomedov.
Archer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov tries to clinch up.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov walks into a straight right hand from Archer.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Nurmagomedov counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Archer! #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nurmagomedov.
Archer prevents Nurmagomedov from moving into mount.
Archer is working to avoid the ground and pound but Nurmagomedov connects with a decent elbow.
Archer is pushing Nurmagomedov's head away, looking to escape. Nurmagomedov manages to hold on to the position though.
Nurmagomedov controlling from side mount.
Nurmagomedov throws an elbow but Archer slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nurmagomedov in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov had his way with Jonathan Archer in that round.
The cut man is working on Khabib Nurmagomedov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
A low kick from Archer is predictable there
and Nurmagomedov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.#CL#
Nurmagomedov drives through and clinches with Archer against the cage.
Nurmagomedov presses Archer against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nurmagomedov takes a shot to the head.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nurmagomedov effectively controlling the action here.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Nurmagomedov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khabib Nurmagomedov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nurmagomedov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
Nurmagomedov misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nurmagomedov tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Nurmagomedov back against the cage. #BC#
Nurmagomedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Nurmagomedov or perhaps it was just good defense by Archer, which made it look bad.
Nurmagomedov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov walks into a stiff left hand from Archer.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nurmagomedov is defended easily by Archer.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Archer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Archer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nurmagomedov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nurmagomedov staying out of range there.
Archer misses with a double jab.
Archer moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Nurmagomedov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Archers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice takedown defense from Archer. No joy for Nurmagomedov on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov connects with a right hand. Archer shakes it off.
Nurmagomedov scores with a decent looking hook.
Archer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Archer avoids a punch combination nicely. #T3#
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Nurmagomedov throws out a powerful jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Archer in his tracks. #TD#
Nurmagomedov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nurmagomedov showed some decent athleticism there.
Archer blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Archer is trying to stand back up but Nurmagomedov is controlling him
Nurmagomedov thows a huge punch but Archer dodges it nicely.
Archer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4##ES2#
Archer kicks off Nurmagomedov and gets to his feet.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov misses the jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer throws a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Archer lands a jab to the head.
Archer digs a good body shot into Nurmagomedov's ribs.
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov slips under a jab.
Nurmagomedov misses with a two punch combination.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Khabib Nurmagomedov.
I think Nurmagomedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!

Khabib Nurmagomedov retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: WCF WNF 75: Anderson v Jackson     
Date:   Oct 13, 2021
#R1#
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Spite dives in and grabs Archer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes down on Spite's head and hops out.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spite 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.
Spite with a lazy takedown attempt
and Archer counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spite thinking.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Spite counters with a left to the body.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Spite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archer tries to avoid it but Spite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archer to the ground. Archer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Spite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Spite takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spite throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spite has time to react.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spite.
Spite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer. #T1#
Archer misses with an uppercut.
And Spite tries to counter it with a takedown but Archer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Spite blocks a jab.
Spite is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Spite at a distance.
Good work by Spite as he checks the leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Archer. Those never looked like landing.
Spite appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spite tries for a takedown but Archer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spite manages to avoid it.
And Spite tries to counter it with a takedown but Archer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Archer misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Spite counters with a single leg into guard. Archer didn't expect that.
Spite stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Archer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spite looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Spite working a defensive guard but Archer manages to pass into side control anyway. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Archer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spite sneaks back into half guard.
Archer tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Archer prevents Spite from improving his position.
Spite is still trying to improve position.#T3##SUB2#
Spite actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Spite actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Spite looking for submissions off his back.#SU#
Archer decides to return to a standing position.
Archer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spites jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spite shoots in but Archer avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T4#
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Spite ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer throws a jab when Spite was well out of range.
Archer with a hook.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spite shoots for a takedown but Archer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Spite shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.

Archer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Spite keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spite jumps guard but Archer stands there with Spite around his waist. Spite gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Good body shot from Archer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Archer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spite feints the counter takedown.
Spite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spite takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archer slaps away a takedown attempt from Spite, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Spite tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Spite shoots in.
Archer goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Archer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Spite stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Archer misses with a double jab
and Spite counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Spite's ribs.#T1#
Spite takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spite has his takedown stuffed
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
Jonathan Archer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Spite.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Spite moves away and avoids it.
Spite with the counter takedown but Archer avoids it easily.
Spite changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Archer tries to avoid it but Spite manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Archer to the ground. Archer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Spite lands a right hook to the body.
Spite checks the leg kick nicely there.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spite is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Spite swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer throws out a powerful jab.#ROC#Spite is rocked!
Archer shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Spite takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Archer sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Spite bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WCF WNF 70: Blazej vs Vanorden     
Date:   Sep 08, 2021
#R1#
Archer misses with a low kick.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saprykin! But no joy.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
letting Saprykin counter with a right hand.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saprykin throws out the jab.
Archer cracks Saprykin with an open hand slap.
Saprykin throws a leg kick
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Saprykin is looking to score with low kicks.
Saprykin misses with a hook
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saprykin counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer throws a hook but Saprykin blocks 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!
Archer takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Saprykin counters with a thumping low kick.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saprykin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Saprykin misses with a straight right.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Archer.
Saprykin throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Saprykin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Saprykin throws a head kick that misses.
Archer jabs Saprykin right on the nose. Saprykin blinks but takes it well.
Archer tries to move into range but Saprykin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Saprykin throws a leg kick but Archer moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Archer misses the target.
Saprykin tries to land a leg kick but Archer saw it coming and moves away.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Saprykin scores with a nice strike.
Archer takes a swing at Saprykin's ribcage but misses.
Archer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saprykin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saprykin counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Saprykin misses with a left hand
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saprykin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saprykin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Saprykin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archer slips under a jab.
Saprykin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saprykin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saprykin moves away from the strike by Archer.
Saprykin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Archer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saprykin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saprykin swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Saprykin throws a chopping leg kick but Archer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saprykin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Archer checks it well. #T3#
Archer misses with a wild combination.
Saprykin throws a head kick that half lands.
Archer misses with a looping left.
Saprykin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Archer throws a jab but it's blocked by Saprykin.
Archer fails to land with a series of punches.
Archer checks the leg kick.
Saprykin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Archer circles away quickly and effectively.
Saprykin lands with a hook. Archer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saprykin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Saprykin.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer connects with a jab.#T4#
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Saprykin counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saprykin throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer is looking to counter punch.
Saprykin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saprykin connects with a looping right hand.
Saprykin misses with a few strikes there.
Archer is looking to counter punch.
Archer is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saprykin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saprykin 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 Archer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Archer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saprykin thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer scoring well with a low kick there.
Archer throws a hook but Saprykin blocks it.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saprykin misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Stanislav Saprykin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Saprykin throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
Saprykin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Saprykin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saprykin tries to land a leg kick but Archer saw it coming and moves away.
Saprykin connects with a high kick.
Saprykin connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saprykin throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice cross by Archer.
Archer throws a jab when Saprykin was well out of range.
Archer swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Saprykin counters with a straight right hand.
Archer 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.
Saprykin gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Saprykin.
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 swing and a miss from Archer.
Saprykin tries a quick counter leg kick but Archer is wise to it.#T1#
Nice body punch from Archer.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Saprykin's head but Saprykin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Archer backs off Saprykin throws a huge counter combo but Archer manages to avoid it all.
Saprykin misses with a hook.
Archer cracks Saprykin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saprykin moves away from the strike by Archer.
Saprykin throws out a loose jab but Archer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saprykin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saprykin flicks out a counter leg kick but Archer steps away.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saprykin.
Saprykin feints a counter leg kick.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saprykin moves away.
Stanislav Saprykin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saprykin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saprykin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Saprykin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Archer cracks Saprykin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Archer checks a low kick from Saprykin.
Saprykin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Saprykin misses with a series of wild punches.
Archer throws a big counter combination but Saprykin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saprykin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saprykin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saprykin lands with a kick to the temple. Archer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Saprykin throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Archer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Saprykin thuds his right hand into Archer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saprykin misses with a right hand
and Archer counters with an inside leg kick.
Archer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Saprykin in his tracks.
Saprykin jabs Archer right on the nose. Archer blinks but takes it well.
Archer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Archer misses.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saprykin. #T3#
Archer throws a series of punches but Saprykin avoids them all with ease.
Saprykin cracks Archer with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saprykin is looking to slow Archer down with leg kicks.
Archer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Archer throws a series of strikes that have Saprykin backpedaling.
Saprykin ducks under a wild hook from Archer.
Saprykin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Archer's sensitive parts.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Good exchange - Saprykin coming out on top.
Archer cracks Saprykin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Saprykin's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Saprykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Saprykin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saprykin! But no joy.
Saprykin cracks a nice hook into Archer's ribs.
Saprykin tried to score with a low kick but Archer checks it.
Saprykin staying out of range there.
Archer checks a low kick from Saprykin.
Archer throws a jab when Saprykin was well out of range.
Archer misses with an uppercut
letting Saprykin counter with a right hand.
Saprykin lands a nice hook to Archer's body. Archer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Saprykin avoids the body shot from Archer.
Archer misses the body punch
and Saprykin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left lands for Archer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer checks a leg kick nicely.
Saprykin thumps Archer with a low kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Stanislav Saprykin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick from Saprykin misses
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saprykin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Archer throws a series of punches but Saprykin avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saprykin throws a solid leg kick but Archer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saprykin.
Archer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saprykin lands with a straight right. Archer didn't see that one coming.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Saprykin moved out of range nicely.
Archer blocks a head kick by Saprykin.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Archer moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaprykin.
Archer lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saprykin lands a jab to the head.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Saprykin lands with a slapping head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer fails to land with a series of punches. #T1#
Archer scores with a three punch combo!
Saprykin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Archer. That did some damage!
Saprykin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Saprykin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saprykin attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saprykin.
Saprykin lands a really nice looking cross but Archer seems unphased.
Saprykin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Archer misses its target.
Archer blocks a head kick by Saprykin.
Saprykin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saprykin looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Archer. That snapped Saprykin's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer lands with a big left! Saprykin is wobbled badly! Archer comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Saprykin to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Archer!
Our winner, Jonathan Archer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

 

Event: WCF 84: Camara vs Wallace     
Date:   Aug 07, 2021
#R1#
Borgia misses with a straight left.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Archer throwing a counter right hand but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Archer lands a leg kick that knocks Borgia off balance momentarily.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borgia.
Borgia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Archer defends it well.
Archer dips to his left and cracks Borgia with an uppercut!
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.
Archer misses with a combination
and Borgia counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a lunging right hand
and Borgia counters with a straight right hand.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Borgia connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Borgia.#T1#
Borgia throws a big shot that misses.
Archer misses with a two punch combination.
Borgia throws a hook to the side of Archer's head but Archer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Borgia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borgia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Borgia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
Borgia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Archer connects with a single shot there.
Borgia on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Archer moves out of range of the strikes.
Archer slips a jab from Borgia.#T2#
Good standup being displayed there by Archer as he connects with a hook.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Borgia slips under a jab from Archer.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Borgia's head but Borgia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Borgia! But no joy.
Archer lands a jab.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.
Borgia feints the counter takedown.
Archer throws a hook but Borgia avoids it easily.
Jab, jab by Archer - just one landing.
A punch lands to the side of Borgia 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Archer misses with a body shot.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
Borgia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Borgia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Archer jabs Borgia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borgia lands a nice looking body shot.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Archer misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Borgia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown but Archer shows good takedown defense. #T4#
Borgia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Archer as he avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Archer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Archer connects with a right hand. Borgia shakes it off.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Borgia's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer misses with an uppercut. Borgia saw that one coming.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Borgia walks into a stiff left hand from Archer.
Borgia checks a leg kick.
Archer's corner calls for a 1-2. Archer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Archer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borgia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Borgia slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
A slow jab from Archer misses its intended target.
Borgia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Borgia slips under a jab from Archer.
Borgia gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Archer.
Borgia takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Archer throws a series of strikes that have Borgia backpedaling.
A slow jab from Archer misses its intended target.
Archer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Borgia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Borgia misses.
Jonathan Archer is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer looks to land a left hand but Borgia moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia staying out of range there.
Borgia tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Archer 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 Borgia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Borgia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Archer throws an overhand right that lands on Borgia's shoulder, as Borgia tries to avoid the shot.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Archer misses the target. #T1#
Archer throws a hook but Borgia blocks it.
Archer throws a series of punches but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Archer with a body shot.
Borgia slips a straight right by Archer.
Borgia defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
Borgia swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Archer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Borgia decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Archer's guard.
Borgia passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borgia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Archer is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Archer is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #T2#
The ground and pound from Borgia seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Archer is not content to let Borgia control the position.
Borgia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Archer is avoiding damage well.
Borgia in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Borgia in side control, throwing shots but Archer defends.
Borgia throws a strike aimed at the side of Archer's head but Archer avoids it well.
Archer is trying to get back to his feet.
Borgia cracks Archer with a big elbow.
Borgia working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Borgia works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Oh Archer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Borgia misses with the ground and pound.#T3#
Borgia creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Archer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Borgia working his ground and pound in the gym.
Borgia landing a few strikes.
Borgia scores with punches from side control.
Archer taking punishment in the form of punches.
Archer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Borgia in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Archer looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Borgia turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cesare Borgia!
Cesare Borgia took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.

 

Event: WCF WNF 62:Goncalves vs Victor     
Date:   Jul 14, 2021
#R1#
Rua moves away from the strike by Archer.
Rua tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Archer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Archer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rua misses with a combination
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Rua scores with a decent looking hook.
Archer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rua. That did some damage!
Archer moves away from the strike by Rua.
Rua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rua misses with the combination.
Archer slips under a jab.
Rua takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rua misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
Archer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Rua is looking to counter the offense by Archer and move into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Rua does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rua takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Archer.
Rua scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Archer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Rua swings away with a body shot that misses
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Rua fails in his attempt to clinch.
Archer with a jab.#ROC2#Rua is rocked!
Archer ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Rua out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
A very excited looking Jonathan Archer 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: WCF WNF 59: Camara vs Denovan     
Date:   Jun 23, 2021
#R1#
Nurmagomedov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Nurmagomedov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Archer.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Archer enables Nurmagomedov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Archer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Nurmagomedov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Nurmagomedov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nurmagomedov is in close to Archer's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer wants to get up but he can't break Nurmagomedov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nurmagomedov is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nurmagomedov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Nurmagomedov postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Nurmagomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nurmagomedov scoring with some ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Archer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nurmagomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Archer has wrist control.#T2#
Nurmagomedov looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Archer tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov has his hands on Archer's head, controlling the position.
Archer won't allow Nurmagomedov to sweep him here. #T3#
Nurmagomedov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nurmagomedov looking for a sweep. Not yet Nurmagomedov, not yet.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Archer from standing up. #SU2#
Archer stands up from Nurmagomedov's guard - Archer perhaps looking for a knockout.
Archer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Archer throws a right hand that Nurmagomedov ducks under and follows up with a left that Nurmagomedov also avoids with ease.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Archer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Archer needs to keep his hands up - Nurmagomedov had a free shot at his head there.
Archer thuds his right hand into Nurmagomedov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nurmagomedov moves away.
Nurmagomedov misses with a wild body shot.
Archer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Archer misses.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov with a jab.
Nurmagomedov scores with a body shot.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Nurmagomedov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice uppercut.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Nurmagomedov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nurmagomedov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Archer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nurmagomedov rather than just go for the knockout.
Nurmagomedov lands a really nice looking cross but Archer seems unphased.
Archer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Archer dodges the punch combination from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Nurmagomedov's belly button to the back.
Archer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Archer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Archer misses with a shot to the body
and Nurmagomedov counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Archer thinking.
Nurmagomedov throws a series of punches but Archer moves out of range.
Archer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nurmagomedov slips a jab from Archer.
Nurmagomedov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Archer moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Archer throws a hook but Nurmagomedov blocks it.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
Archer throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a straight right hand.
Nurmagomedov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nurmagomedov connects with a crisp jab. #TD#
Nurmagomedov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Archer!
Nurmagomedov throws a strike aimed at the side of Archer's head but Archer avoids it well.
Archer takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Archer wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nurmagomedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Archer keeps working.
Nurmagomedov working the ground and pound.
Nurmagomedov wants to control but Archer is keeping him busy.
Khabib Nurmagomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nurmagomedov looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Archer is avoiding damage well. #T3#
Nurmagomedov working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards. #ROC#Archer is rocked!
Archer seems a little lost for a moment, as Nurmagomedov dominates the positioning.
Archer is still in real trouble! Can Nurmagomedov finish him?
Archer is not content to let Nurmagomedov control the position.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Archer tries to escape but Nurmagomedov is in control.
Nurmagomedov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Archer is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nurmagomedov asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nurmagomedov with the ground and pound but Archer regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Nurmagomedov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4#
Nurmagomedov throwing shots but Archer is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nurmagomedov lands a nice short elbow.
Nurmagomedov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nurmagomedov winds up and cracks Archer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nurmagomedov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nurmagomedov is looking to take a break and control but Archer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Nurmagomedov.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Archer but Archer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Archer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nurmagomedov.
Archer lands a jab to the nose.#CUT2#It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Nurmagomedov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Archer's waist but Archer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nurmagomedov off to one side.
Archer connects with the punch.
Archer missing with a left hand there. Nurmagomedov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Archer lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Archer defending well as Nurmagomedov loads up on a big left hand.
Khabib Nurmagomedov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Nurmagomedov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khabib Nurmagomedov. 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.
Danga de danga de dang - Nurmagomedov scores with a four punch combination!
Archer on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nurmagomedov under the eye.
Nurmagomedov misses with a looping left.
Nurmagomedov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nurmagomedov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Archer looks to move away, Nurmagomedov throws a big counter combo but Archer just gets out of the way.
Archer lands a lovely overhand right.
Archer lands a really nice looking cross but Nurmagomedov seems unphased.
Nurmagomedov misses with a left hand
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nurmagomedov lands a right hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Archer walks into a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that Archer avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov throws a right hand that misses #KD2#
and Archer counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Nurmagomedov down! Archer is looking to finish but Nurmagomedov is intelligently defending himself. #ROC2#Nurmagomedov is rocked!
Archer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Archer is looking to stand up but Nurmagomedov won't let him.
Jonathan Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Nurmagomedov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov has a closed guard, preventing Archer from standing up.
Nurmagomedov seems to have got his legs back now.
Nurmagomedov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Archer tries to stand but Nurmagomedov is controlling from the bottom.
Nurmagomedov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T3#
Archer is looking to work some ground and pound but Nurmagomedov has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nurmagomedov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer connects with a single shot there.
Nurmagomedov shoots in but Archer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Archer misses with a hook.
Nurmagomedov throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Archer moves out of range as Nurmagomedov strikes.#T4#
Archer throws a right and a left that Nurmagomedov avoids nicely.
Nurmagomedov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nurmagomedov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Archer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD#
Nurmagomedov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Archer tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nurmagomedov is in Archer's guard.

Archer has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nurmagomedov is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Nurmagomedov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Nurmagomedov wants to stall.
Archer misses with some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonathan Archer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nurmagomedov 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!

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

 

Event: WCF WNF55:Camorra v Anderson 3     
Date:   May 26, 2021
#R1#
Archer digs a good hook to Saprykin's body.
Stanislav Saprykin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saprykin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saprykin misses the body punch
and Archer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
No joy there for Saprykin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Archer checks a leg kick.
It looked like Archer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A big right from Archer misses.
Archer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Archer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer lands a nice hook to Saprykin's body. Saprykin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Archer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saprykin thows a leg kick but Archer checks it
and Archer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saprykin misses with an uppercut
and Archer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saprykin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saprykin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saprykin throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Saprykin.
Saprykin throws a sloppy head kick
and Archer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saprykin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Archer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Saprykin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Saprykin.
A little jabbing left from Saprykin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Archer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer walks into a left hand.
Saprykin misses with a low kick as Archer jumps back.
Saprykin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saprykin blocks a jab.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Archer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saprykin connects with a looping right hand.
Archer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saprykin lands with a straight right. Archer didn't see that one coming.
Saprykin misses with a looping left.
Saprykin misses with a right hand
and Archer counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Saprykin.
Saprykin darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T2#
Archer throws a series of punches but Saprykin avoids them all with ease.
Archer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saprykin circles away quickly and effectively.
Saprykin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Archer counters with a left and a right that stings Saprykin.
Saprykin throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Saprykin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A right-left combo lands from Saprykin.
Archer fails to land with a series of punches.
Archer 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.
Archer throws the left hand but Saprykin avoids the punch easily.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saprykin moves away.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saprykin.
Saprykin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Saprykin stalks Archer and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Archer's face. Archer staggers backwards, shaken.
Archer checks a low kick from Saprykin.
Archer defending well as Saprykin loads up on a big left hand.
Archer staying out of range there.#T3#
Saprykin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archer.
Archer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saprykin.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Saprykin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Saprykin misses with a hook
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saprykin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Archer 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.
Archer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saprykin.
Saprykin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Archer throws a series of punches but Saprykin moves out of range.
Archer connects with a crisp jab.
Saprykin slips a jab from Archer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer lands a really nice looking cross but Saprykin seems unphased. #ROC#Saprykin is rocked!
Saprykin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Archer counters with an inside leg kick.
Saprykin is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saprykin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Archer moves in close and cracks Saprykin with a massive right hand! Saprykin, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Archer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WCF WNF 49: Rua vs Shabazz     
Date:   Apr 14, 2021
#R1#
Clark scores with a jab. Archer acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #KD2#
Clark lands a big right hand that sends Archer crashing to the mat! Clark stays standing though and waves Archer back to his feet!#ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Clark misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clark throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer throws a shot to the body.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Clark moved out of range.
Clark unleashes a big counter combination but Archer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Archer keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Clark.#CUT#It looks like Wesley Clark has been cut.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at Westside Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clark at a distance.
Archer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Clark misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Clark is countered with a crisp right hand from Archer that sends him to the canvas! Archer follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC#Clark is rocked!
Clark tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Clark is still in real trouble! Can Archer finish him?
Clark trying to get back to his feet but Archer is in full control for now.
Archer slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Clark seems to have recovered his senses.
Clark is trying to get back to his feet but Archer has full control of the position and if anything, Clark has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clark looking very determined here, making life difficult for Archer.
Clark trying to get back to his feet but Archer is in full control for now. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SU#
Archer gets to his feet! The crowd go wild in anticipation of a knockout!
The fighters circling - Clark throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer walks into a stiff left hand from Clark.
Clark gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Clark looks to land a combination but Archer avoids it well.
Clark jabs Archer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Clark digs a good hook to Archer's body.
Clark misses with a body shot
enabling Archer to counter with a crisp jab.
Archer throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Wesley Clark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Clark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Archer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Archer gets in close and tags Clark with a short punch that almost sends Clark to the mat! Oh Clark is in big trouble! He turns his back on Archer, trying to create some distance but Archer rushes him, striking wildly and Clark goes down! The referee tackles Archer into the cage to end the fight! Archer is one violent man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: WCF 61: Road vs Archer     
Date:   Feb 27, 2021
#R1#
Road keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Archer.
Road half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Archer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Archer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Archer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Archer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Archer fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Archer stuffs the takedown.
Road throws a head kick that half lands.
Archer misses with a wild body shot.
Archer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Archer misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Road misses the target.
Road gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer misses with a two punch combination.
Road fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Road swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#TD#
Road fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Archer to the ground. Road is now in Archer's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Road throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Archer wants to stand and escape but Road is having none of it. #T1#
Road throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Archer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Road postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
We've been hearing that Road has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Archer wants to stand up but Road is controlling him.
Road cracks Archer with a solid left hand.
Road engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #ES2#
Archer has his feet on Road's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Road tries to clinch up but Archer circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer slaps away a takedown attempt from Road, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Archer slips a jab from Road.#T2#
Road shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raate Road. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Road throws a leg kick but Archer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Road tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Archer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Road tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Road is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer. #TD#
Road darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Archer tries to kick Road off but Road keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Archer has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Road thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Archer's head.
Archer is staying active underneath Road, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Road throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Road is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Archer has managed to free his arm - good work.
Road not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Road works his foot free and advances to mount.
Road in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Archer is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Road throws some wild stikes that Archer manages to avoid easily.
Road looking to finish Archer with some ground and pound. This is bad for Archer!#T4#
Archer wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Road.
BOOM! Road connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Road has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Archer's face.
Road working the ground and pound effectively. #ROC#Archer 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!
Archer is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Road with a couple of short strikes.
Archer is still in real trouble! Can Road finish him?
Road trying to control but Archer is having none of it.
Archer seems to have recovered his senses.
Road lands a big shot to the head and Archer winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Raate Road!
Raate Road retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Raate Road rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

 

Event: WCF WNF 37: Zynne vs Archer     
Date:   Jan 20, 2021
#R1#
Zynne scores with a nice right hand.
Zynne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Archer misses with a looping right.
Archer throws the left hand but Zynne avoids the punch easily.
Zynne has been working on his boxing with his coaches at MY YARD™️ Resurrect in the buildup to the fight.
Howard Zynne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by Archer. That's going to slow Zynne down.
Archer misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Zynne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zynne throws a body shot but no joy.
Crunch! Zynne slams his shin into Archer's torso.
Zynne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zynne scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Zynne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zynne throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Zynne misses with a straight right.
Zynne misses with a hook
and Archer counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zynne.
Archer lands with a right hand.
Zynne misses with a straight right.
Archer slips under a jab.
Archer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Archer.#T1#
Archer misses with an uppercut. Zynne saw that one coming.
Archer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Archer slips under a jab from Zynne.
Zynne throws a sloppy body shot
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zynne.
Archer slips under a jab.
Zynne takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Archer thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Zynne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zynne pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zynne throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
Archer misses with a straight right.
Zynne throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Archer.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zynne.
Zynne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zynne throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer with a jab.
Zynne throws a shot from downtown. Archer moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.#T2#
Zynne avoids the body shot from Archer.
A jab from Zynne misses.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zynne misses with a hook.
Zynne uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Zynne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zynne there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC2#Zynne is rocked!
Archer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zynne. Zynne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Oh Zynne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zynne throws a wild body kick that Archer sees coming a mile off.
Archer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zynne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Archer lands an uppercut, right on the button! Zynne tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: WCF WNF 30: Road vs Feet     
Date:   Dec 02, 2020
#R1##CL2#
Rodgers moves into the clinch successfully.
Archer is trying to push Rodgers away but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodgers prevents a body shot from Archer. #BC#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
Rodgers lands with a right hand.
Rodgers takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodgers throws a poor cross that misses
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Rodgers takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Jonathan Archer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Archer misses with an uppercut
enabling Rodgers to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rodgers , as that shot connected.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rodgers takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've been told by Archer's head coaches at The House Of Pain that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rodgers .
Archer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodgers misses with a straight left.
Rodgers 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.
Archer misses with a left hand
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Rodgers scores with a sloppy right hand. Archer should have avoided that one.
Rodgers defending well as Archer loads up on a big left hand.
Jonathan Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
A jab lands there for Archer.
Archer throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Archer misses with an uppercut
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Archer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Archer scores with a leg kick.
Archer misses with a body shot.
Rodgers connects with a leg kick.
Archer moves out of range of the body kick.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Archer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodgers manages to avoid it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer misses with a body shot
and Rodgers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rodgers lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Rodgers finds it's target.
Rodgers misses with a left hand
letting Archer counter with a right hand.
Rodgers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Archer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Rodgers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rodgers throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Archer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rodgers lands a head shot.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer misses with a body shot
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers looks to land a body kick but Archer moved away.
Archer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rodgers showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Archer.
Rodgers throws a solid leg kick but Archer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rodgers .#T3#
Rodgers feints and then cracks Archer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Archer down.
Archer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rodgers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rodgers throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Rodgers throws a hook but Archer avoids it easily.
Rodgers throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rodgers is just out of range.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodgers darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Archer throws an off balance right hand
and Rodgers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer misses with a hook. Rodgers ducked under it nicely.
Archer is looking to score with low kicks.#TD2#
Rodgers closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodgers lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
Archer wants to get back to his feet but Rodgers is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Archer has momentary wrist control but Rodgers slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodgers 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Archer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodgers is controlling him.
Archer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodgers is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Rodgers dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a nice uppercut.
Rodgers swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
Archer tries to score with a low kick but Rodgers moves his leg out of the way.
Rodgers with a jab.
Archer lands a jab to Rodgers 's midsection.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Archer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
Archer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Archer misses the body punch
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Archer swings widly with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer connects with the punch.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Rodgers slips under a jab.#T1#
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Rodgers ducks down to avoid it.
Archer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Archer scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodgers jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rodgers throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer throws an ugly left hook that misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Rodgers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Archer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodgers .
Archer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Archer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rodgers fails with a takedown attempt.
Rodgers pivots, looking for a leg kick but Archer is out of range and Rodgers settles back down.
Rodgers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keith Rodgers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A bone on bone clash there as Rodgers blocks the leg kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer connects with a body shot.
Rodgers fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Archer on the side of the head.
Jab by Archer.
Archer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Archer.
Rodgers keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rodgers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A slow jab from Rodgers misses its intended target.
Archer throws a lazy right hand but Rodgers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Rodgers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good leg kick by Rodgers .
Nice body kick from Rodgers .
Archer throws a body punch but Rodgers moves out of range.
Archer misses with a hook to the body
and Rodgers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Archer misses the jab.
Archer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Archer misses with a right hand
and Rodgers counters with a straight right hand.
Archer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers .
Rodgers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Archer.
Rodgers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Archer throws a jab when Rodgers was well out of range.
Rodgers throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Archer throws an overhand right that lands on Rodgers 's shoulder, as Rodgers tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Rodgers takes the fight into the clinch.
Archer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer is trying to push Rodgers away but Rodgers has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rodgers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Archer misses with some punches. #T4#
A short right from Archer.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Rodgers on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer. #TD2#
Rodgers gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodgers seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rodgers lands with a punch from half guard.
Rodgers content to control rather than advance.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodgers connects with a nice short shot to Archer's temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Keith Rodgers will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Archer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rodgers to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rodgers stands up over Archer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rodgers postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rodgers works over Archer with some ground and pound from guard.
Rodgers looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rodgers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Archer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rodgers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Rodgers had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Archer defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Rodgers looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Archer is defending well. Rodgers quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Archer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rodgers celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keith Rodgers !
Keith Rodgers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Halloween on Hilo     
Date:   Oct 31, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
Archer slips a jab from Rua.
Archer tries to counter with a takedown but Rua is quick to defend against it.
Archer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air. #CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
Rua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Rua as the two fighters clinch.
Archer misses with a punch to the body. #BC2#
Rua's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
A nice leg kick lands there from Archer.
Rua scores with a crisp jab that stopped Archer in his tracks.
Archer misses with a low kick.
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua drops Archer with a big left hand! Archer is injured, injured bad! Rua jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasha Rua!
Sasha Rua seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: WCF WNF 18: Archer vs Garcia     
Date:   Sep 09, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia misses with a looping left.
Archer is looking to counter the offense by Garcia and move into the clinch.
Garcia takes one to the chin there.
Garcia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
A looping hook to the body misses from Garcia. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia tries to clinch there but Archer circles away.
Garcia tries to move into range but Archer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Garcia throws a jab when Archer was well out of range.
Garcia blocks a leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garcia, as that shot connected.
Archer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Garcia. That did some damage!
Archer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The House Of Pain in the buildup to the fight.
Garcia misses with an uppercut.
Garcia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Archer listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Archer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Garcia moves out of range as Archer strikes.
Archer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Garcia's head.
Garcia throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
Garcia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer with a nice calf kick.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Archer misses with a hook.
Garcia misses with a body shot.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Garcia.
Archer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Archer is out of range.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
A low kick from Archer is predictable there
and Garcia counters with a stiff right hand.
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Archer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
Archer throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia 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.
Garcia looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garcia takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Archer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Garcia is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Archer with a body shot.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Garcia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Archer, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Garcia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Garcia.
Garcia manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Archer manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Archer is controlling Garcia's posture.#SUB#
Archer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3##SUB#
Archer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia postures up in Archer's guard and throws a big left but Archer blocks it.
Archer controls Garcia momentarily but Garcia frees himself.
Garcia stands up over Archer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Archer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Garcia stands up over Archer, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Archer keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcia throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
Archer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Archer being controlled here, momentarily.
Garcia postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Archer wants to stand but Garcia is controlling the position.
Garcia content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Garcia trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Garcia got a little sloppy there for a moment and Archer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garcia has managed to get both his arms back between Archer's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mickey Garcia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Garcia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia. #KD2#
Garcia bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Archer! He dives into his guard looking to finish! #ROC2#Archer is rocked!
Garcia passes Archer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Oh Archer is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer trying to hold on to Garcia's head to control him but Garcia postures up.
Nice strikes from Garcia there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Archer! Oh, Archer is in big trouble! Garcia lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
Mickey Garcia is the new welterweight champion!
A victorious Mickey Garcia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: WCF 33: Rua vs Archer     
Date:   Aug 08, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Archer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Archer lands a nice shot to the body.
Archer misses with a takedown attempt - Rua sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Archer misses with a straight left.
Archer swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws the left hand but Archer avoids the punch easily.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Archer. Archer obviously looking to wear him down.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Archer was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Archer moves out of range as Rua strikes.
Archer feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Archer clinches with his opponent.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rua or not. #BC#
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Archer moves away.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rua doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Archer is looking to clinch but Rua is avoiding it.
Archer misses the shot to the body.
Rua throws out a powerful jab.
Rua comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Rua connects with a good right hand that stumbles Archer. Archer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Archer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Archer there as he acknowledges the shot.
Archer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rua.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rua circles away.
Sasha Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Archer moved out of range.
Rua takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer tries to counter with a clinch but Rua shakes him off and moves away.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Good exchange - Archer coming out on top.
Rua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rua with a nice cross.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch successfully.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
I was talking to Rua's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Rua manages to break the clinch.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Archer.
Rua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Archer tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Nice shot by Archer.
Archer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Archer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Archer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Archer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Archer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Archer moves into the clinch.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC#
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Rua is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rua takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer feints the counter takedown.
Archer throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Rua scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Archer doesn't seem bothered though.
Archer is looking to clinch.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua lands with an uppercut that bounces Archer off the cage and back into range.
Rua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A jab lands there for Rua.
Rua digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Archer.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
Rua misses with a looping right.
A jab from Rua misses.
Archer wants to counter the offense by Rua and move into the clinch position.
Rua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Archer staying out of range there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Archer slips under a jab from Rua.
Rua ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Sasha Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Archer throws a leg kick that misses.
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
Sasha Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Archer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Archer tries to counter by closing the distance.
That kick from Archer tenderised Rua's leg. Rua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
And Archer tries to counter it with a takedown but Rua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Archer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.
Archer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Archer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Archer drops his hands momentarily and Rua takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely. #T1#
Archer looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
Rua punishes Archer's body with a nice straight punch.
Archer jabs at Rua's body.
Rua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Archer ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
Rua swings for the body but Archer moves out of range.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT2#It looks like Sasha Rua has been cut.
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer lands the left hand.#ROC2#Rua is rocked!
Rua leaves his chin hanging out and Archer seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Rua crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer is the new welterweight champion!
A less than humble Jonathan Archer misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

 

Event: WCF 29: Dirk vs Rader     
Date:   Jul 11, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a poor cross that misses
and Archer counters with a leg kick.
Hector Sanchez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Sanchez's ribs.
Archer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanchez.
We've been hearing reports that Sanchez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sanchez tries for a takedown but Archer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Archer catches Sanchez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Archer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sanchez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Archer defends well and Sanchez ends up having to push Archer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Archer connects with a body shot that sends Sanchez's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Sanchez gets caught flat footed, as Archer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanchez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Archer landing some decent shots from guard.
Archer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Sanchez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Archer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Sanchez looking to control.
Archer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sanchez looking to control.
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Sanchez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Archer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Archer trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Sanchez manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Sanchez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now.
Sanchez looking to sit in guard and control but Archer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Archer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3##SUB#
Archer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Archer pushes down on Sanchez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Archer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Archer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Sanchez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Sanchez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Archer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4##SUB#
Sanchez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Archer is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Archer is pressing down on Sanchez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sanchez is holding on for now.
Sanchez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Archer is stalling in the full guard.
Archer is continuing to stall.
Archer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sanchez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Archer stopping the sweep attempt from Sanchez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Sanchez misses with a takedown attempt
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
Sanchez is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Archer looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Archer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sanchez.
Sanchez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Sanchez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Archer lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Hector Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Archer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanchez at a distance. #KD2#
Archer lands a big right hand that sends Sanchez crashing to the mat! Archer stays standing though and waves Sanchez back to his feet!#ROC2#Sanchez is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanchez misses the jab.
Oh Sanchez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Archer jabs Sanchez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Archer fakes the body blow, causing Sanchez to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Sanchez goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: HFC 8 - Tanner vs Richardson     
Date:   Mar 07, 2020
#R1#
Archer swings for the body but Kray moves out of range.
A combination from Kray does no damage.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Markus Kray has been cut.
Kray slips under a jab.
Kray misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Archer lands a glancing blow to the side of Kray's head.
Archer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kray loads up on a big right hand but Archer slips the punch.
Kray tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kray misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kray tries to clinch up.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer pounces like a tiger and cracks Kray with a vicious hook! Kray is down but not out! Archer follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Archer!
A relieved looking Jonathan Archer 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: SMASH: Archer vs Kung     
Date:   Feb 15, 2020
#R1##CL#
Tai Kung gets tackled into the cage by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Tai Kung manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Archer darts in and clinches Tai Kung up against the cage.
Archer has Tai Kung pressed against the cage, preventing Tai Kung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tai Kung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tai Kung misses with a punch on the inside.
Tai Kung misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tai Kung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Archer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Archer.
Tai Kung misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung misses with a punch to the body.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Tai Kung.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC2#
Tai Kung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tai Kung lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from Tai Kung.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tai Kung throws out a powerful jab.
Archer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tai Kung scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tai Kung with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tai Kung throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL#
Archer clinches.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer working aggressively here.
Tai Kung throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head. #T2#
Archer tries a body shot but Tai Kung blocks it.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Tai Kung doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Archer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer throws a head punch that misses.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Tai Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tai Kung tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Archer backwards. #T3#
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Tai Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick misses from Tai Kung.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tai Kung. Archer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tai Kung ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tai Kung throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tai Kung scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tai Kung is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Archer rather than just go for the knockout.
Archer loads up on a big right hand but Tai Kung slips the punch.
Tai Kung takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Archer. Tai Kung does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tai Kung throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Archer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tai Kung.
Archer throws a body shot but no joy.
Tai Kung throws out a counter right but Archer avoids it with no problem.
Tai Kung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tai Kung. That's going to slow Archer down. #T4#
Tai Kung connects with a crisp jab.
Tai Kung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Archer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung misses with a body kick.
Tai Kung ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Archer misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Archer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tai Kung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Archer checks a leg kick.
Archer tries to counter by clinching up but Tai Kung breaks away and moves out of range.
Archer avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Archer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Archer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Archer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Manolito Tai Kung will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Tai Kung keeps the fight on the outside.
Archer gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tai Kung bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tai Kung takes one to the chin there.
Tai Kung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.#CL#
Archer closes the distance and clinches.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tai Kung scores with a nice hook to the head.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tai Kung tries to break free but Archer pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer has Tai Kung pressed against the cage, preventing Tai Kung from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tai Kung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Archer blocks an uppercut.
Archer blocks a body shot from Tai Kung. #T1#
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Tai Kung breaks the clinch.
Tai Kung lands a lovely overhand right.
Tai Kung scores with a nice head shot.
Tai Kung jabs at Archer's body.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tai Kung cracks Archer with a good jab.
Archer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Archer wants to clinch.
Tai Kung throws a low kick, looking for Archer's leg but Archer calmly moves out of range.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Tai Kung lands.
Tai Kung avoids the body shot from Archer.
Archer looks to throw the jab but Tai Kung is out of range. #T2#
Tai Kung throws a wild body kick that Archer sees coming a mile off.
Archer moves in looking to clinch but Tai Kung pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tai Kung throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Archer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Archer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Archer tries to clinch there but Tai Kung circles away.
Tai Kung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tai Kung moves away.
Tai Kung attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tai Kung looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tai Kung cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tai Kung throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tai Kung, right into the meat. #T3#
Archer misses with a straight left.
Tai Kung lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Archer tries to clinch but Tai Kung is having none of it.
Archer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tai Kung. #CL#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Tai Kung misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Tai Kung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Tai Kung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Archer tries to clinch there but Tai Kung circles away.
Tai Kung cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
Manolito Tai Kung seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tai Kung motions for Archer to come forward. Tai Kung throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tai Kung bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Archer's head backwards.
Tai Kung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Archer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T4#
Tai Kung throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Archer is looking to counter the offense by Tai Kung and move into the clinch.
Tai Kung throws a leg kick but Archer checks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tai Kung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tai Kung keeps the fight on the outside.
Tai Kung throws the kick towards the body but Archer avoids it.
Archer throws a lazy uppercut
and Tai Kung counters with a nice kick to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tai Kung.#CL#
Archer has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Tai Kung working hard to break the clinch.
Tai Kung tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tai Kung blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tai Kung lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Tai Kung. #BC2#
Tai Kung breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Manolito Tai Kung showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Tai Kung punishes Archer's body with a nice straight punch.
Tai Kung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tai Kung scores with a sloppy right hand. Archer should have avoided that one.
Archer misses the jab.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer staying out of range there.
Tai Kung swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
Archer tries to clinch up but Tai Kung circles away and keeps his distance.
Tai Kung throws a quick inside leg kick.
Archer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tai Kung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung throws a wild body kick that Archer sees coming a mile off.#T1#
Tai Kung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tai Kung throws a push kick but Archer slaps the foot to one side.
Tai Kung throws a jab but it's blocked by Archer.
Tai Kung staying out of range there.
Tai Kung throws a solid leg kick but Archer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tai Kung.
Archer is looking to counter the offense by Tai Kung and move into the clinch.
Archer throws out a loose jab but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Tai Kung misses the target.
Archer tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Tai Kung counter with a right hand.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Archer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tai Kung works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jonathan Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Archer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tai Kung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tai Kung uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Archer has time to react.
Tai Kung scoring well with a low kick there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tai Kung scores with a nice strike.
Tai Kung connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice uppercut there from Tai Kung.#ROC2#
Archer is rocked!
Archer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tai Kung. Tai Kung obviously looking to wear him down.
Tai Kung fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Archer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Archer uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tai Kung blocks a jab.
Archer seems to have got his legs back now.
Donk. Tai Kung catches Archer right on the button with a cross.
Archer moves in looking to clinch but Tai Kung pushes him off.
Archer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
A shot to the liver by Tai Kung. Beautiful body shot.
Tai Kung fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Archer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Archer avoids the head kick by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tai Kung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Nice shot lands for Archer.
Archer doesn't manage to clinch there - Tai Kung circles away.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tai Kung moves away.
Archer is looking to clinch but Tai Kung is avoiding it.
Archer jabs at Tai Kung's body.#CL#
Archer has closed the distance and engaged Tai Kung in a clinch.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Tai Kung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tai Kung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
Archer working aggressively here. #T4#
Archer tries a body shot but Tai Kung blocks it.
Jonathan Archer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tai Kung lands a shoulder strike.
Tai Kung lands a shot to the body.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
Tai Kung prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tai Kung's elbow.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Archer misses with some punches.
Tai Kung wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung blocks an uppercut.
Manolito Tai Kung is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tai Kung digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Archer tries to work over Tai Kung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Manolito Tai Kung comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tai Kung 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manolito Tai Kung!

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

 

Event: SMASH: South vs Rilski     
Date:   Feb 01, 2020
#R1#
Bogger throws a leg kick but Archer checks it.
Bogger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bogger just misses with a punch to the body.
Bogger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Archer has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bogger is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bogger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Archer tries to clinch up but Bogger circles away and keeps his distance.
Bogger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bogger takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice cross by Archer.#CUT2#
It looks like James Bogger has been cut.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
James Bogger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Bogger. Beautiful body shot.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Bogger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bogger takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Archer blocks a jab.
Archer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bogger. Bogger obviously looking to wear him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Archer moves in looking to clinch but Bogger pushes him off.
Bogger tried to counter with a leg kick but Archer avoided it.
Archer wants to clinch.#T1#
Archer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Archer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bogger throws out the jab.
Archer is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Archer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bogger throws a hook but Archer blocks it.
Bogger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Archer is out of range.
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Archer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bogger.
Bogger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A clash of legs there as Archer blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and pushes Bogger back into the cage.
Bogger takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bogger.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Bogger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Bogger avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage. #T2#
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogger struggles to land a body shot inside as Archer controls his hands.
Bogger is trying to break the clinch but Archer is controlling him.
Archer has a couple of punches blocked by Bogger.
Bogger wants to get back to striking at distance but Archer won't allow it.
Archer has Bogger pressed against the cage, preventing Bogger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogger misses with a punch to the body.
Bogger misses with a punch on the inside.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Bogger.
Bogger digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Archer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bogger's efforts to push away.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Archer working aggressively here.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Bogger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer pushes Bogger back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bogger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bogger is trying to push Archer away but Archer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bogger takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Archer tries to work over Bogger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bogger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
Bogger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bogger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogger throws a head punch that misses.
Archer lands a body shot. #BC#
Bogger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bogger throws a big shot that misses.
Bogger just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer tries to counter with a clinch but Bogger shakes him off and moves away.
Archer looks to throw the jab but Bogger is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Archer there.
Bogger tries to bum rush Archer with a series of wild strikes but Archer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Archer wants to counter the offense by Bogger and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
Archer gets a clinch.
Bogger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bogger tries to break the clinch but Archer is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Archer.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer blocks a body shot from Bogger. #T4#
Archer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bogger backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer lands a left hand.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bogger looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head.
Bogger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogger tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Archer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Archer lands a shot to the body.
Archer lands a right hand.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bogger is trying to break the clinch but Archer has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Archer.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Archer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bogger blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bogger working hard to break the clinch.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bogger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Bogger.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Bogger's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Archer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bogger momentarily.
Bogger throws a half hearted mid kick.#KD2#
Archer cracks Bogger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bogger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Archer finish him? #ROC2#
Bogger is rocked!
Bogger switches off momentarily and Archer cracks him with a monster right hand! Bogger topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Archer dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Archer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Archer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: SMASH: Archer vs Bjornson     
Date:   Dec 28, 2019
#R1#
Bjornson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Archer's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bjornson under the eye.
Archer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot by Archer.#CL#
Archer clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Archer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bjornson tries to break the clinch but Archer is controlling the position.
Archer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Good body shot from Archer.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
A short right from Archer on the inside.
Archer keeps control of Bjornson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Bjornson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Archer digs a right hand into Bjornson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bjornson's gas tank.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards.
Bjornson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Archer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards.
Archer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
Bjornson can't break the clinch.
Archer lands a right hand.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Archer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bjornson looks winded!
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Archer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bjornson's efforts to push away.
Archer lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Archer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Archer.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Archer.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Archer.
Archer lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Bjornson is rocked!
Bjornson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bjornson is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?#T2#
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Archer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Archer.
Archer gets through Bjornson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
A short right from Archer.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bjornson backwards.
Archer creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bjornson with a big uppercut! Bjornson tries to clinch up but Archer pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bjornson to the mat! Bjornson covers up and Archer unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jonathan Archer!
An out of breath Jonathan Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: SMASH: Bogger vs Sully (NC)     
Date:   Dec 21, 2019
#R1#
Morrow is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CUT#
It looks like James Morrow has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Archer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morrow was well out of range. Poor timing from Archer.
Archer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Morrow moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Archer.
Morrow throws a body punch but Archer moves out of range.
Archer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Morrow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Archer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Morrow scrambles back to his feet.
Archer misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Archer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Morrow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1##CL#
Morrow tries to keep at a distance but Archer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Morrow blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Morrows head.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Morrow breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2##CL#
Archer gets a clinch.
Morrow tries a body shot but Archer blocks it.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Archer lands a nice uppercut.#ROC#
Morrow is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Morrow is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?#BC2#
Morrow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Morrow out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, James Morrow stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am not sad that I lost. I am still happy because I've got opportunity. When the time will come next time, I'll try my best again.'.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 17, 2019
#R1#
Archer lands a nice looking body shot. #CL2#
Archer rushes Dain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dain definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archer lands a shot to the body.
Archer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Dain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Archer breaks the clinch.
Archer throws a hook to the side of Dain's head but Dain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dain tries for a takedown but Archer circles away easily
and Archer counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vain Dain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dain has his takedown stuffed
and Archer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Archer throws a looping overhand right but Dain ducks down to avoid it.
Dain shoots and misses
and Archer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dain is breathing heavily.
Archer lands a slapping body shot.
Archer moves into range and connects with a jab. #KD2#
Archer sends Dain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Archer is motioning to the referee to let Dain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Dain is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Vain Dain has been cut.
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!
Dain looks up at the clock. Bad move! Archer lands a right hand from hell, dropping Dain. Archer pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 10, 2019
#R1##CL2#
Archer forces Baker back against the cage and clinches.
Archer prevents the takedown attempt.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Archer wants a takedown.
Baker tries for a takedown but Archer manages to get underhooks.
Archer misses with a punch to the body.
Baker has Archer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Archer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jordan Baker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Archer smiles and moves away.
Nice cross by Archer.#CL2#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
A short left from Archer.
Archer gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T1#
Baker jumps guard but Archer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Archer tries a body shot but Baker blocks it.
Baker tries to pull guard but Archer won't allow it.
Baker tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Baker backwards.
Baker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Archer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baker is breathing heavily.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Baker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Archer fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL2#
Archer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Archer gets through Baker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Baker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Archer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Archer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baker or not.
Archer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Archer.
Archer lands a body shot.
Archer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Archer digs a right hand into Baker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baker's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC2#
Baker is rocked!
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Baker is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Archer - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Baker blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Archer fails to land.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer throws a punch but it's blocked by Baker.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Baker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baker blocks an uppercut.
Archer misses with some punches.
Archer misses with the head strike.
Archer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer misses with some punches.
Baker seems to have got his legs back now.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Archer.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Baker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Archer.
Archer throws a big uppercut that drops Baker! More strikes from Archer and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Baker lies dazed against the cage as Archer celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!
Jonathan Archer thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Oct 05, 2019
#R1#
Talbert walks into a straight right hand from Archer.#CUT2#
It looks like Eric Talbert has been cut.
Archer darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Archer clinches.
Talbert missing with knees to the body.
Archer digs a right hand underneath Talbert's ribcage. Talbert let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Talbert goes for a takedown attempt but Archer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Archer thuds a left hand into Talbert's body.
Talbert tries a head kick but it misses.
Archer scores with a nice strike.
Archer drops Talbert with a straight right hand, right on the button! Archer follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Archer!
During a confident post fight interview, Jonathan Archer thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Sep 24, 2019
#R1#
Smith takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Smith has been cut.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Smith gets tackled into the cage by Archer. Archer maintains the clinch.
Smith digs a right hand underneath Archer's ribcage. Archer let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch. #CL2#
Archer instigates a clinch.
Archer misses with a short punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC#
Smith pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Archer's defenses.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Archer.
Archer slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Archer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Archer with an uppercut!#T1##CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Archer is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Archer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith prevents a body shot from Archer.
Archer lands a shoulder strike.
Archer misses with the head strike. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Archer.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Archer moved out of range nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Archer! But no joy.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Archer ducks down to avoid it.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Archer tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Archer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith moves away from the strike by Archer.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches. #CL2#
Archer moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Archer prevents a body shot from Smith.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith scores with a jab to the body.
Archer tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Archer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Archer cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Archer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Archer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Archer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
Smith is breathing heavily.#T3#
Archer throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith walks into a straight right hand from Archer.
Archer throws a big shot that misses.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Archer.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Archer is just out of range.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith is looking to wear down Archer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#CL2#
Archer has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Archer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Archer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Archers head.
Archer misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith. #T4#
Archer tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Archer back against the cage.
Smith blocks a body shot from Archer.
Archer is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Smith scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Archer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Archer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Archer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Archer working aggressively here.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Archer as Smith tries to tie him up.
Archer misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonathan Archer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Archer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Archer.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Archer.
Smith slips a jab from Archer.
Archer getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Archer cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith takes a swing at Archer's ribcage but misses.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Archer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Archer.
A punch combination from Archer misses.
Sloppy strikes from Archer. Those never looked like landing.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Archer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Archer tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Archer misses with a looping left.#KD2#
Archer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Smith sprawling to the canvas! Smith rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Archer finish him?! #ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Archer sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Smith's defenses. It connects perfectly with Smith's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonathan Archer!
An out of breath Jonathan Archer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

 
 
 
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