Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 307 Morrison vs Doomsday
Date: Apr 07, 2024

#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Tribute. No joy for Bolt on that attempt.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL#
and Bolt counters by moving into the clinch.
Tribute digs a right hand into Bolt's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bolt's gas tank.
Tribute slowing the pace effectively.
Tribute tries a body shot but Bolt blocks it.
Bolt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tribute pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bolt takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bolt's head.#TD#
Bolt decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tribute is trying to stand back up but Bolt is controlling him
Bolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tribute knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
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!
Bolt seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Tribute keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tribute felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but Tribute defending well. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for submissions but instead, Tribute has regained full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bolt's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolt has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bolt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bolt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolt controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tribute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tribute there as he acknowledges the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tribute looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bolt on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tribute. Tribute obviously looking to wear him down. #TD#
Bolt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T3#
Bolt wants to control but Tribute is keeping him busy.
Bolt trying to mount his opponent but Tribute defends it.
Bolt trying to control from half guard but Tribute is working away.
Tribute wants to get back to full guard.
Bolt wants to take a breather but Tribute is having none of it.
Bolt is really struggling to control Tribute but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolt controlling the pace for now.
Tribute is squirming around, avoiding Bolt's attempts to control the action.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tribute is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tribute is looking to get to half guard.
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 Derwent Bolt will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tribute moves out of range as Bolt strikes.
Bolt looks to land a combination but Tribute avoids it well.
Bolt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Bolt misses with a jab to the body
and Tribute counters with a nice leg kick.
Bolt shoots in and drives through. Tribute sprawls well.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute tries to clinch but Bolt is having none of it.
Tribute tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bolt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute tries to move into range but Bolt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Bolt gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tribute.
Tribute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bolt staying out of range there.
Bolt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute throws a jab when Bolt was well out of range.
Bolt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bolt with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Good shot there by Tribute.#TD#
Bolt closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Tribute quickly recovers to half guard.
Bolt is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Bolt looking for a submission but Tribute manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute 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.#T2#
Bolt trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolt showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolt slips nicely into half guard.
Tribute won't allow Bolt to pass to mount.
Bolt trying to control the action but Tribute is working from the bottom. #T3#
Bolt is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt throwing strikes here but Tribute is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Bolt looking to control but Tribute is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tribute is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bolt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolt is trying to control here but Tribute has managed to regain half guard. #T4#
Bolt tries to pass to full mount but Tribute defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bolt looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Tribute tries to roll over but Bolt keeps him under control.
Bolt is pressing down on Tribute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tribute is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage.
Bolt looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Bolt is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bolt to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Derwent Bolt dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bolt.
Bolt on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big right from Bolt misses.
Bolt on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tribute closes the distance but Bolt moves to the side
and Bolt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bolt walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
Bolt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tribute swivels and escapes.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice body punch from Bolt.
Bolt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a big right hand! Oh Bolt is in trouble here! Tribute follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: DMMA 299 Panda vs Ship
Date: Mar 09, 2024

#R1#
Tribute scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tribute 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.
Tribute takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Payton moves in looking to clinch but Tribute pushes him off.
Tribute with the inside leg kick.
Tribute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Tribute on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Payton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tribute throws a jab when Payton was well out of range.
Payton loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Payton throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a left to the body.
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Payton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Tribute works Payton's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Payton throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.#CL2#
Tribute darts in and clinches Payton up against the cage.
Payton effectively controlling the action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Payton.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tribute stalling against the cage. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tribute.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Payton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tribute up against the cage.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Payton fails to land.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Payton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Payton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T2#
Tribute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute effectively controlling the action here.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Payton scores with a shoulder strike.
Tribute stalling in the clinch but Payton improves position.
Payton'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.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute. #T3#
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute is stalling here.
Tribute lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Payton struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Payton prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute wants to stall.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Payton misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tribute is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
Payton lands a shoulder strike.
Payton misses with a short punch on the inside.
Payton swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payton blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Payton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tribute is leaning against Payton and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
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 Walter Payton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tribute lands with a shot to the body.
Payton looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payton manages to avoid it.
Payton 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.
Payton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tribute cracks Payton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute wants to clinch but Payton slips to the side
enabling Payton to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Payton effectively controlling the action here.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Walter Payton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payton blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Payton lands with a light punch inside.
Tribute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Payton pushes Tribute back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tribute works on Payton's body with a couple of short punches.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Payton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Payton working aggressively here.
Tribute pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Payton's elbow.
Tribute avoiding damage.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Payton avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage. #T2#
Tribute slows down the pace here.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute stalling against the cage.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute blocks an elbow strike.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Payton controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Payton pushes Tribute back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute prevents a body shot from Payton.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tribute controlling the action here for a moment.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute tries to work over Payton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as Payton controls the action.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow. #T4#
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Tribute.
Tribute taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Tribute continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Payton being controlled against the cage.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payton swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in the clinch, Payton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Payton has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Tribute tries a body shot but Payton blocks it.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Walter Payton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A solid body kick from Tribute.
Tribute with a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tribute.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute throws a leg kick that is checked
and Payton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tribute tries to move into range but Payton moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
Payton is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payton was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Payton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Payton moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Payton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Payton checks a leg kick.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Payton.
Payton is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tribute.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Payton is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Payton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Payton misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
Payton lands an overhand right.
Payton cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#Tribute is rocked!#CUT#The cut above Tank Tribute's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tribute takes a swing at Payton's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Payton misses.
Payton moves out of range of the leg kick from Tribute.
A jab lands there for Payton.
Tribute is still on wobbly legs! Can Payton finish him?#KD#
Payton sends Tribute crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Payton is motioning to the referee to let Tribute up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Tribute misses.
The fighters circling - Payton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute seems to have recovered his senses.
Tribute connects with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Payton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Payton is just out of range.
Payton blocks a jab.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Payton scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tribute.
Payton misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Payton misses the shot to the body. #KD#
Payton drops Tribute with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tribute looks back up at him and smiles so Payton waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#Tank Tribute's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Payton fails to land with a series of punches.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Payton saw that one coming.
Payton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Payton moved out of range nicely.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Payton scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tribute in his tracks.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Walter Payton!
A less than humble Walter Payton misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: ENIGMA 186
Date: Jan 14, 2024

#R1#
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick.
ONeill looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tribute throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
ONeill walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
ONeill throws a body punch but Tribute moves out of range.
ONeill tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tribute manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ONeill takes one on the chin but seems OK.
ONeill looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ONeill.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A cross from Tribute lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tribute. ONeill shrugs it off though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute throws the left hand but ONeill avoids the punch easily.
An attempted straight right counter from ONeill misses the target.
Tribute blocks a leg kick.
Tribute dodges the punch combination from ONeill.
ONeill takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute swats away the attempt to clinch by ONeill.#T1#
Tribute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ONeill feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into ONeill's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. ONeill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute throws a sloppy body shot
and ONeill counters with a straight right hand.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
ONeill tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tribute is able to avoid easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Tribute misses.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tribute throws a leg kick but ONeill sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tribute swings away with a body shot that misses
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
ONeill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
ONeill tries to keep at a distance but Tribute has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
Tribute will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning ONeill up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ONeill.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
ONeill misses with some punches.
ONeill working aggressively here.
Tribute wants to stall.
ONeill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on ONeill's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3#
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. ONeill seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
ONeill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from ONeill.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute blocks a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
Tribute just leaning against ONeill, taking a breather.
ONeill lands a right hand.
ONeill tries a body shot but Tribute blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill. #T4#
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeill wants to break the clinch but can't.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill scores with a shot to the side of Tribute's head.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute blocks a body shot from ONeill.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ONeill letting Tribute take a breather here.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
ONeill lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tribute fails in his attempt to clinch.
ONeill blocks the body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tribute 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tribute is looking to clinch but ONeill is avoiding it.
ONeill misses with a leg kick.
Tribute connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed ONeill momentarily.
ONeill misses with a straight right.
ONeill checks a low kick from Tribute.
ONeill throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
ONeill misses with a head kick.
Tribute flicks out a counter leg kick but ONeill steps away.
Tribute throws a hook but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tribute at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
enabling ONeill to counter with a crisp jab.
ONeill misses with a hook to the body
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ONeill was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tribute.#T1#
Tribute takes a head kick and keeps coming.
ONeill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.#CL#
ONeill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
The referee calls for Tribute to work.
Tribute tries to stall but ONeill uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage. #T2#
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tribute tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from ONeill.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, ONeill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ONeill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
ONeill manages to break the clinch.
Tribute misses with a hook.#T3#
ONeill looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
A jab from ONeill does it's job there.
Tribute misses with a telegraphed body shot
and ONeill counters with a leg kick.
Tribute walks into a jab.
ONeill misses with an uppercut.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but ONeill is just out of range.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ONeill. #CL#
ONeill forces Tribute back against the cage and clinches.
ONeill presses Tribute against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tribute is breathing heavily.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Tribute.
ONeill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dempsey ONeill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ONeill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage. #T4#
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Tribute avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
Tribute looking to slow down the pace here.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
ONeill misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
ONeill is trying to push Tribute away but Tribute has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
ONeill misses with some punches.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute displaying some good clinch control by pressing ONeill up against the cage.
ONeill is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Tribute misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Tribute doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tribute takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ONeill misses with a body shot
and Tribute counters with an outside leg kick.
ONeill cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute tries to clinch but ONeill is having none of it. #CL#
ONeill gets a clinch.
Tribute's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
ONeill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Tribute trying to stall but ONeill improves his position.
Tribute tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back 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!
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for ONeill. #T1#
Good body shot from ONeill.
Tribute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
ONeill lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ONeill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with ONeill's elbow.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
ONeill gets through Tribute's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ONeill.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill scores with a shot to the side of Tribute's head.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ONeill misses with some punches.
Tribute stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand 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!
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
ONeill tries to break free but Tribute pushes him back against the cage.
Tribute tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from ONeill.
A short right from ONeill on the inside.
ONeill struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute looking to stall.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
ONeill misses with the head strike.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute is pushing ONeill up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tribute trying to stall but ONeill improves his position.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute taking a breather.
Stalling in the clinch from Tribute. #BC#
ONeill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tribute forces ONeill back against the cage and clinches.
A left hand lands to the body for ONeill.
ONeill misses with some punches.
ONeill misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.#T4#
ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short body shot lands from ONeill as the two fighters clinch.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from ONeill.
ONeill tries to work over Tribute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hook to the body lands for ONeill.
A nice right hand lands inside from ONeill.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Nice body punch from ONeill - that landed with a thud.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
ONeill tries to work over Tribute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill clearly takes 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.#R4#
A low kick from Tribute misses
and ONeill counters with a lovely straight right hand!
ONeill just misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute misses with a leg kick
and ONeill counters with a nice uppercut.
Tribute slips a jab and a cross from ONeill.
Dempsey ONeill is winning the standup battle so far.
ONeill fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ONeill fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from ONeill.
ONeill moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tribute throws a hook but ONeill avoids it easily.
ONeill moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ONeill blocks a low kick nicely.
ONeill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tribute defending well as ONeill loads up on a big left hand.
ONeill slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tribute swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
ONeill went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
ONeill on the wrong end of a nice hook.
ONeill throws a sloppy head kick
and Tribute counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Tribute lands a nice shot that snaps ONeill's head back.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. ONeill moves away and avoids it.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and ONeill tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
ONeill throws a big shot that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Tribute misses.
ONeill fails with an attempt to clinch.
ONeill connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A cross from Tribute lands.
ONeill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tribute looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#KD#
ONeill lands a big right hand that sends Tribute crashing to the mat! ONeill stays standing though and waves Tribute back to his feet!#ROC#Tribute is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute is looking to clinch but ONeill is avoiding it.
ONeill cracks Tribute with an open hand slap.
Tribute is still on wobbly legs! Can ONeill finish him?
ONeill takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
ONeill misses with a hook to the body
and Tribute counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tribute seems to have recovered his senses.
ONeill lands with a slapping head kick.
ONeill takes one to the side of the head.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Tribute tries to clinch up but ONeill circles away and keeps his distance.
ONeill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
ONeill tries to clinch
and Tribute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but ONeill manages to avoid it.
ONeill steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
ONeill cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute lands a nice looking body shot.
ONeill fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
ONeill gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ONeill is working Tribute over against the cage.
ONeill working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ONeill blocks a body shot from Tribute.
ONeill works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, ONeill scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
ONeill lands a hook that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
Tribute tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill pushes Tribute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
ONeill tries a body shot but Tribute blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from ONeill fails to land.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute trying to stall but ONeill improves his position.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but ONeill avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage. #BC#
ONeill escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Tribute tries to clinch up.
ONeill misses with a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and ONeill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
ONeill is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tribute scores with a nice head shot.
Tribute gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Tribute - just one landing.
ONeill walks into a left hand.
Tribute looks to land a body kick but ONeill moved away.#CL#
ONeill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tribute, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill can't find room to land a body shot as Tribute controls the action.
ONeill prevents a body shot from Tribute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dempsey ONeill had his way with Tank Tribute in that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! ONeill's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Tribute tries to clinch but ONeill is having none of it.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses.
Tribute darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
ONeill scores with a jab to the head.
Tribute connects with a nice looking jab.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and ONeill counters with a left and a right that stings Tribute.
Tribute swings for the body but ONeill moves out of range.
Tribute works ONeill's body with a nice hook.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but ONeill slips the punch.
ONeill tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - ONeill looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tribute lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
ONeill instigates a clinch. #T1#
ONeill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
ONeill tries to throw a body punch but Tribute avoids it by throwing ONeill back against the cage.
ONeill fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute blocks a body shot from ONeill.
ONeill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute taking a breather.
ONeill throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute is trying to stall.
Tribute tries to work over ONeill's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
ONeill lands with a right to the head.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tribute is trying to stall.
Tribute has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
ONeill tries to break the clinch but Tribute is controlling the position.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute lands a shot to the body.
ONeill misses with a hook to the ribs.
ONeill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
ONeill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
ONeill tries to clinch up.
ONeill avoids the body shot from Tribute.
ONeill jabs at Tribute's body.
ONeill looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Tribute lands a body shot.
Tribute misses with a body punch
and ONeill counters with a left to the body.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but ONeill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T3#
ONeill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute blocks a head kick by ONeill.
ONeill backing away here, and Tribute unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice uppercut lands for ONeill. That snapped Tribute's head back.
ONeill swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tribute.
ONeill is looking to clinch.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
ONeill throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
ONeill lands a jab.
ONeill takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from ONeill.
Tribute throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Tribute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
ONeill uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute misses with a jab to the body
and ONeill counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
ONeill moves out of range of the body kick.
ONeill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tribute.#CL#
ONeill has closed the distance and engaged Tribute in a clinch.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute tries a body shot but ONeill blocks it.
ONeill has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tribute - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
ONeill misses with a punch on the inside.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
ONeill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as ONeill controls the action.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as ONeill controls his hands.
ONeill misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute is working ONeill over against the cage.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 50:45
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dempsey ONeill!
Dempsey ONeill retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath Dempsey ONeill thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: ENIGMA 184
Date: Dec 17, 2023

#R1#
A jab from Tribute misses.
Higgins throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tribute counters with an outside leg kick.
Tribute throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Higgins tried to score with a low kick but Tribute checks it.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Higgins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Higgins scores with a leg kick.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Tribute's body.#CL2#
Tribute clinches with his opponent.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute tries to work over Higgins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tribute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Higgins takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Higgins at a distance.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tribute walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
A solid body kick from Tribute.
Tribute defending well as Higgins loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Tribute has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tribute keeps control of Higgins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Higgins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Higgins is looking to break free of the clinch but Tribute has double underhooks.
Tribute presses Higgins against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Higgins tries to break free but Tribute pushes him back against the cage.
Tribute digs a right hand underneath Higgins's ribcage. Higgins let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Higgins letting Tribute take a breather here.
Higgins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tribute works on Higgins's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tribute.
Tribute trying to control the position but instead, Higgins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tribute into the cage.
Higgins has had enough of the clinch but Tribute keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Higgins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
Higgins tries to break the clinch but Tribute is controlling the position.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Higgins misses with an uppercut.
Tribute lands with a good body shot.
Tribute gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Higgins.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins connects with a crisp jab.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Tribute.
Tribute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Higgins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tribute was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab from Tribute finds it's way through Higgins's defenses.
Higgins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T3#
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
Higgins tests Tribute's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Higgins ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute throws a low kick, looking for Higgins's leg but Higgins calmly moves out of range.
Higgins was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tribute moves out of range as Higgins throws a body kick.
Higgins lands with a straight right. Tribute didn't see that one coming.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Higgins misses the target.
Tribute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Higgins moves forwards but Tribute connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Higgins.
A clash of legs there as Tribute blocks the low kick.
Higgins misses with a head kick. #T4#
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Tribute moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins misses with a hook to the body
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
Higgins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tribute's head backwards.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tribute.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute scores with the left hand. Higgins knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins cracks Tribute with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Tribute tenderised Higgins's leg. Higgins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tribute misses with a hook. Higgins ducked under it nicely.
Higgins throwing a counter right hand but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Higgins throws the kick towards the body but Tribute avoids it.
Tribute jabs Higgins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Higgins - that will leave a mark!
Tribute takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tribute.
Higgins misses with a straight right.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tribute darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Tribute misses.
Tribute doesn't manage to clinch there - Higgins circles away.
Higgins scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tribute lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tribute stuns Higgins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tribute misses with a right hand
and Higgins counters with a nice uppercut.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Higgins.
Tribute stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Tribute.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute throws a body punch but Higgins moves out of range.
Tribute misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Tribute counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Tribute lands with a nice body punch.
Higgins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tribute.
A nice leg kick from Tribute, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higgins was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Higgins tries a head kick but it misses.
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Higgins throws a leg kick that misses.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Higgins rather than just go for the knockout.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Tribute takes a swing at Higgins's ribcage but misses.
Tribute punishes Higgins's body with a nice straight punch.
Higgins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
Tribute dodges the punch combination from Higgins.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Tribute bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tribute thuds his shin into the meat of Higgins's side.
Higgins scores with a nice strike.
Higgins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tribute scores with a sloppy right hand. Higgins should have avoided that one.
Tribute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into Higgins's ribs.#CL2#
Tribute has Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute can't find room to land a body shot as Higgins controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Tribute.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Higgins avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Higgins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T3##BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Tribute turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tribute takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
Tribute lands a nice hook to Higgins's body. Higgins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
No joy there for Higgins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Higgins throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Tribute moves out of range as Higgins strikes.#CL2#
Tribute drives through and clinches with Higgins against the cage.
The referee calls for Tribute to work.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Higgins controls his hands.
Higgins prevents a body shot from Tribute.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Tribute taking a breather.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Higgins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Tribute misses with a body punch. #T4#
Higgins tries to circle away but Tribute has him pinned against the cage.
Tribute is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Higgins connects with the punch.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute throws a leg kick which misses Higgins's front leg but catches the back leg as Higgins tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Higgins.
Tribute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Higgins misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Tribute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tribute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tribute.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
Tribute lands a slapping body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Higgins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tribute is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tribute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jab by Higgins.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Tribute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higgins takes one on the button.
Tank Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins checks the leg kick.
Higgins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Higgins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
Higgins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tribute feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
A jab from Higgins misses.
Tribute fakes the leg kick and cracks Higgins in the body.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Tribute steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Higgins.
Higgins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tribute looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Higgins throws a wild body kick that Tribute sees coming a mile off.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tribute throws a shot to the body.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Higgins moves away and avoids it.
Higgins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tribute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Higgins throws a chopping leg kick but Tribute manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute lands with a cross.
Tribute lands with a nice body punch.
Tribute lands with an overhand left.
Tribute cracks Higgins with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT2#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Higgins takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tribute pushes Higgins away with a front kick.
Tribute throws a nice outside leg kick.
Higgins misses with a right hand
and Tribute counters with an inside leg kick.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Higgins's shoulder, as Higgins tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Higgins wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tribute with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Higgins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tribute cracks Higgins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tribute fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T2#
Tribute works the jab nicely.
Tribute feints and then cracks Higgins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Higgins down.
Nice shot by Tribute.
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Higgins off balance momentarily.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Higgins.
Higgins digs a good hook to Tribute's body.
Tribute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tribute feints a counter leg kick.
Tribute lands with a nice body kick.
Higgins cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Higgins defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Liam Higgins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Higgins saw that one coming.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Tribute lands a nice hook to Higgins's body. Higgins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Nice cross by Tribute.
Tribute misses the jab.
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tribute misses with a low kick.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Tribute gets a clinch.
Tribute blocks a body shot from Higgins. #BC#
Higgins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute connects with a body shot that sends Higgins's belly button to the back.
Tribute looks to clinch
and Higgins counters with a nice body shot.
Tribute works Higgins's body with a nice hook.
Higgins's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Higgins slips under a jab from Tribute.
Higgins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Higgins.
Higgins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Higgins looks to land a body kick but Tribute moved away.
Tribute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute lands a slapping body shot.
Higgins throws an off balance right hand
and Tribute counters with a good low kick that Higgins was not able to check.
Higgins scores with a spinning back kick!
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.
Tribute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Higgins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Higgins has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tribute.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Tribute with the inside leg kick.
Higgins avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Higgins is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Higgins cracks Tribute with an open hand slap.
Tribute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: C243: Billabong vs Ji Woo V
Date: Oct 22, 2023

#R1#
Tribute's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lomax under the eye.
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
Lomax misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tribute lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Lomax's head but Lomax sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lomax takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lomax looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tribute feints and then cracks Lomax's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lomax down.
Lomax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lomax has been working on his balance at Casa Steel, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tribute.
Lomax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tribute with a nice calf kick.
Tribute throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Tribute.
Tribute dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lomax. That did some damage!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A good leg kick by Tribute. #T1#
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tribute bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lomax blocks a leg kick.
Tribute lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tribute sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lomax lands the left hand.
Tribute scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Tribute.
Tribute fakes the leg kick and cracks Lomax in the body.
Tribute throws a leg kick but Lomax sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lomax walks into a straight right hand from Tribute.
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!
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Lomax off balance momentarily.#T2#
Lomax is looking to score with low kicks.
Lomax is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tribute takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lomax keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Lomax on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tribute blocks the body kick.
Tribute fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tribute buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Tank Tribute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Lomax.
Tribute with a jab.
Tribute lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lomax's sensitive parts.
Tribute lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lomax at a distance.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.#T3##CL#
Lomax clinches up with Tribute and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Lomax pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute swings widly with a right hand
and Lomax counters with a nice kick to the body.
Lomax throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tribute throws a sloppy body shot
and Lomax counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That kick from Tribute tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tribute misses with a body kick.
Lomax missing with a left hand there. Tribute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tribute throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It looked like Lomax was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tribute.
Lomax tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute is looking to slow Lomax down with leg kicks.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lomax moves away.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Tribute throws a hook but Lomax blocks it.
Lomax throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tribute counters with a low kick, right behind Lomax 's knee. #T4#
Tribute blocks a low kick nicely.
Tribute fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lomax misses with a body kick.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tribute comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tribute checks a low kick from Lomax.
Tribute was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tribute throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And Lomax counters with a quick kick to the body but Tribute blocks it.
Tribute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lomax counters with a nice body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Tribute.
Lomax misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
Lomax clinches up against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lomax keeps control of Tribute as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC2#
Tribute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lomax avoids the body shot from Tribute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tribute throws the left hand but Lomax avoids the punch easily.
Lomax was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lomax cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tribute.
Tribute misses with a leg kick
and Lomax counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tribute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tribute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lomax defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Lomax moves away and avoids it.
And Lomax counters with a quick kick to the body but Tribute blocks it.
Tribute on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tribute throws a low kick, looking for Lomax's leg but Lomax calmly moves out of range.
Tribute misses with a leg kick
and Lomax counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute digs a good body shot into Lomax's ribs.
Tribute misses with a looping right.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lomax moves out of range as Tribute strikes.#T1#
Tribute uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Tribute.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick.
Tribute looks to land a body kick but Lomax moved away.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lomax quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tribute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tribute motions for Lomax to come forward. Tribute throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lomax turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lomax takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tribute jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lomax tries a low kick but Tribute avoids it.
Tank Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Lomax uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lomax paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tribute checks a low kick from Lomax.#T2#
Tribute is looking to slow Lomax down with leg kicks.
Lomax misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lomax moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute throws a hook but Lomax avoids it easily.
Lomax tries to clinch up but Tribute circles away and keeps his distance.
Lomax throws a right and a left that Tribute avoids nicely.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Tribute misses.
Tribute throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tribute scores with a jab. Lomax acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tribute lunges at Lomax with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lomax's hand.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tribute connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Lomax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lomax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tribute. Tribute obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tribute.
Tribute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tribute changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Lomax is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Lomax misses the target.
Tribute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tribute jabs at Lomax's body.
Tribute looks to throw the jab but Lomax is out of range.
Tribute misses with a low kick.
Lomax just misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute looks to throw the jab but Lomax is out of range.
Lomax lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tribute lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tribute misses with an attempted mid kick. #T4#
A lazy left from Tribute finds it's target.
Lomax moves out of range of the strikes.
Lomax is looking to clinch but Tribute is avoiding it.
Tribute throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute connects with a right hand. Lomax shakes it off.
Lomax finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tribute tries to work over Lomax's front leg with a kick but Lomax checks it.
Lomax on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tribute. Tribute obviously looking to wear him down.
Tribute dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lomax. That did some damage!
Tribute scores with a push kick.
Tribute checks the leg kick.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jab by Tribute.
Tribute blocks a head kick by Lomax.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Lomax fails in his attempt to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tribute! But no joy.
Tribute misses with an uppercut
and Lomax cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Lomax off balance momentarily.
Lomax throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tribute connects with a single shot there.
Lomax walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tribute.
Tribute thows a body kick. Lomax tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lomax lunges at Tribute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tribute's hand.
Tribute swings for the body but Lomax moves out of range.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lomax takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute scores with a decent looking hook.
Lomax takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lomax can pounce on him. #T1#
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand
and Lomax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lomax throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jab, jab by Tribute - just one landing.
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Lomax 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.
Tribute needs to keep his hands up - Lomax had a free shot at his head there.
Lomax moves in looking to clinch but Tribute pushes him off.
Tribute throws a chopping leg kick but Lomax manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lomax moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Lomax looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Lomax counters with a leg kick.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That kick from Tribute tenderised Lomax's leg. Lomax is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vincent Lomax has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tribute connects with a solid leg kick.
Lomax will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lomax throws a lazy uppercut
and Tribute counters with a nice leg kick.
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!
Tribute fakes the leg kick and cracks Lomax in the body.
Lomax ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Lomax has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tribute finds it's way round the side to connect with Lomax's head.
Tribute thows a body kick. Lomax tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tribute fakes the leg kick and cracks Lomax in the body.
Tribute throws a low kick, looking for Lomax's leg but Lomax calmly moves out of range.
Lomax throwing a counter right hand but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Lomax takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tribute throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lomax counters with a good low kick that Tribute was not able to check.
Lomax throws a head kick that misses.
Lomax moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Tribute slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Tribute is looking to chop away at Lomax's legs.
Tribute lands a glancing blow to the side of Lomax's head.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
and Lomax connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute scores with a jab to the body.
Lomax throws a low kick but Tribute moves out of range easily.
Tribute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lomax 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.#CL#
Lomax clinches up against the cage.
Tribute tries to circle away but Lomax has him pinned against the cage.
Lomax lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lomax tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lomax has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Lomax lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute managing to block the knees to the body from Lomax.
Lomax landing knees to the head.
Lomax is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #BC2#
Tribute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Lomax.
An inside leg kick lands from Tribute.
Nice straight punches there by Lomax. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lomax.#CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tribute.
Tribute smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tribute lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lomax's sensitive parts.
Tribute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lomax's head.
Lomax keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tank Tribute comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tribute 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tribute!
A victorious Tank Tribute thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Vincent Lomax was interviewed post fight and said 'God dammit'.

Event: C232: Dracul vs Skurwysynowski
Date: Sep 17, 2023

#R1#
Tribute throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute flicks out a counter leg kick but Kahn steps away.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.
Kahn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kahn scores with a sloppy right hand. Tribute should have avoided that one. #CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kahn throws a front kick aimed at Tribute's knee but Tribute avoids it well.
Kahn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Tribute releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tribute lands a glancing blow to the side of Kahn's head.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Kahn throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.
Kahn feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.
Tribute fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn.
Kahn seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tribute throws a body punch but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down.
Tribute lands a really nice looking cross but Kahn seems unphased.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A quick step to the side and Kahn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn throws a counter high kick but Tribute was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kahn slips a straight right by Tribute.
Kahn moves out of range as Tribute throws a body kick.
Tribute avoids the head kick by Kahn.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot by Kahn.
Kahn swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
Kahn throws a body punch but Tribute moves out of range.
Kahn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
Tribute throws a low kick but Kahn avoids it.
Tribute lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tribute.
A big left from Tribute misses.
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Tribute throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tribute takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
A little jabbing left from Tribute on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kahn throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kahn.
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Kahn off balance momentarily.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tribute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tribute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Kahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kahn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Tribute.
Kahn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tribute looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tribute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tribute works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tribute misses with a straight left.
Kahn blocks a leg kick.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Tribute connects with a nice looking jab. #T3#
Kahn sizes up Tribute with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
Nice straight punches there by Kahn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kahn.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tribute! But no joy.
Tribute looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tribute sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kahn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kahn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tribute.
Kahn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T4#
Kahn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahn.
A punch lands to the side of Kahn 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kahn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tribute.
A big left from Kahn misses.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Kahn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
Kahn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tribute. That's going to slow Kahn down.
A big right from Tribute misses.
Tribute turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Tribute.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Kahn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tribute throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kahn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kahn misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn lands a nice hook to Tribute's body. Tribute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kahn looks to land a body kick but Tribute moved away.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Kahn moved out of range 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 Mohammed Kahn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Kahn throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
Kahn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
Kahn throws a head kick that misses.
Mohammed Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahn tries to move into range but Tribute moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kahn lands a nice looking body shot.
Tribute drops his hands momentarily and Kahn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Tribute comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahn looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tribute to score with a decent uppercut.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
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!
Tribute with a nice calf kick.
Tribute swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn stuns Tribute with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Tribute connects with an inside leg kick.
Kahn blocks a jab.
Kahn is looking to wear down Tribute with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Kahn's head but Kahn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kahn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tribute's head backwards.
Tribute connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kahn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tribute sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kahn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kahn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tribute turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tribute connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn slips a straight right by Tribute.
Tribute throws a low kick, looking for Kahn's leg but Kahn calmly moves out of range.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Tribute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A good leg kick by Tribute.
Tribute with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kahn loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick lands for Kahn.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute connects with a leg kick.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
It appears Kahn was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahn.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Kahn 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. #T3#
A left lands for Kahn.#CUT#The cut above Tank Tribute's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
Kahn scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Kahn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tribute. That's going to slow Kahn down.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Kahn.
Kahn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribute turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kahn misses with a few strikes there.
Tribute misses with a right hand
and Kahn counters with a left to the body.
Tribute throws a lazy right hand but Kahn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tribute blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Tribute chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tribute looks to land a right hand but Kahn moved out of range.
Kahn slips a jab from Tribute.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tribute lands a right hook to the body.
Kahn misses with a low kick.
Tribute misses with a low kick as Kahn jumps back.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but Kahn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and Tribute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tribute throws a nice inside leg kick.
A jab from Kahn misses.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahn.
Kahn 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.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Kahn's shoulder, as Kahn tries to avoid the shot.
A good leg kick by Tribute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tank Tribute will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Tribute.
Tribute misses the jab.
Tribute with a nice calf kick.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kahn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tribute cracks Kahn with a good jab.
Tribute lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tribute thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kahn misses with a straight right.
Kahn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Kahn throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with an uppercut
and Kahn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kahn lands with a nice body punch.
Tribute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahn misses with a straight left.
Tribute tests Kahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Tribute ducks right into an uppercut from Kahn.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahn looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tribute misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Kahn misses the target.
Kahn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kahn connects with a single shot there.
Kahn slips under a jab from Tribute.
Kahn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kahn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kahn misses with a body shot.
Tribute chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahn is just out of range.
Kahn slips under a jab from Tribute.
Tribute takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tribute misses with a body shot
enabling Kahn to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#Tank Tribute's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A leg kick checked by Kahn.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
A low kick from Tribute is predictable there
and Kahn makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tribute really felt that one!
Kahn blocks a low kick nicely.
Kahn looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tribute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #KD#
and Kahn counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tribute! Kahn lets Tribute back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tribute is rocked!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C227: Dracul vs Gage
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
Tribute with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Tribute finds it's way through Haskins's defenses.
Haskins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haskins.
A big left from Tribute misses.
Tribute 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.
Tribute connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Haskins misses the shot to the body.
As Haskins tries to get set, Tribute tries to push him back and clinch up but Haskins manages to avoid the attempt.
Haskins moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins misses the jab.
As Haskins backs away, Tribute returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Haskins keeps the fight on the outside.
Haskins throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Tribute blocks a jab.
Haskins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Haskins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Haskins 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.
Tribute throws a nice outside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Haskins misses the target.
Haskins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tribute fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haskins just manages to avoid it.
Haskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haskins. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute digs a good hook to Haskins's body. #T2#
Haskins fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tribute is out of range.
Haskins misses with a hook
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Haskins throws a wild body kick that Tribute sees coming a mile off.
Haskins misses with a body kick.
Tribute tries to counter by clinching up but Haskins breaks away and moves out of range.
Haskins tries to land a front kick but Tribute steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An attempted straight right counter from Tribute misses the target.
Haskins misses with a hook to the body #CL#
and Tribute counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Haskins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins takes a shot to the head.
Haskins tries to circle away but Tribute has him pinned against the cage.
Haskins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Haskins avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
A short left from Haskins.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Haskins blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute tries a body shot but Haskins blocks it.
Haskins presses Tribute against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Haskins prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haskins's elbow.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
Tribute prevents Haskins from breaking the clinch.
Haskins is trying to force a seperation but Tribute has the dominant position.
Haskins can't break the clinch.
Haskins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haskins is trying to break free.#BC2#
Haskins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Haskins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Tribute fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haskins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haskins pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tribute is out of range and Haskins settles back down.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T4#
Tribute blocks a head kick by Haskins.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haskins misses with a body kick.
Tribute is looking to counter the offense by Haskins and move into the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tribute.
Haskins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Haskins tries to land a front kick but Tribute steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Haskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tribute seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tribute moves out of range as Haskins strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Tribute misses the target.
Haskins throws a head kick that misses.
As Haskins backs away, Tribute returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tribute cracks Haskins with a right hand to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Haskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Haskins misses with a body kick.
Haskins looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
Haskins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haskins finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haskins misses with a body shot
and Tribute counters with a low kick, right behind Haskins 's knee.
Tribute takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haskins throws a hook but Tribute blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haskins.
Tribute keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Haskins.
Tribute is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Haskins with a hook.
Tribute lands a jab to Haskins's midsection.#CL#
Tribute closes the distance and clinches.
Haskins misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Tribute.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haskins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Haskins working aggressively here.
Haskins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
Haskins tries to circle away but Tribute has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch.
Tribute fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haskins.#T2#
Nice uppercut there from Tribute.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tribute shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haskins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tribute connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tribute throws a chopping leg kick but Haskins manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tribute connects with a body shot that sends Haskins's belly button to the back.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Haskins throws a wild body kick that Tribute sees coming a mile off.
Haskins lands with an overhand left.
Haskins misses with a kick to the body
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Haskins throws a leg kick but Tribute checks it.
A swing and a miss from Haskins.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Haskins manages to avoid it.
Haskins scores with a spinning back kick!
Tribute with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Haskins to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Tribute has Haskins up against the cage in a clinch.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haskins.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch.
Haskins slips a jab from Tribute.
Haskins goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tribute looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#T4#
Haskins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tribute scores with a jab to the head.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Haskins.
Haskins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haskins lands with a nice body kick.
Haskins misses with a looping right.
Tribute walks into a straight right hand from Haskins.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Haskins moves out of range of the body kick from Tribute.
Haskins swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Haskins fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tribute checks it well.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Haskins.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haskins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute pivots, looking for a leg kick but Haskins is out of range and Tribute settles back down.
Haskins ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Haskins just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Haskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Haskins fakes the leg kick and cracks Tribute in the body.
Haskins connects with a high kick.
Haskins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tribute gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haskins.
Haskins connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haskins throws a good cross that connects.
Haskins tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tribute is able to avoid easily.
Haskins explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T2#
Tribute lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haskins is looking to land body kicks.
Tribute is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Haskins.
Tribute looks to land a right hand but Haskins moved out of range.
Tribute throws a leg kick which misses Haskins's front leg but catches the back leg as Haskins tries to avoid it.
Tribute fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haskins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Haskins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tribute takes a step back to recover.
Tribute will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3##CL#
Tribute moves into the clinch.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
Tribute keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Haskins's efforts to push away.
Tank Tribute has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haskins has had enough of the clinch but Tribute keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and Haskins counters with a thumping low kick.
Tribute turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haskins throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
A big right from Haskins misses.
Tribute tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Haskins manages to circle out of the way.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Haskins moved out of range nicely.
Haskins scores with a leg kick.
Haskins lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#Tank Tribute's cut is getting worse.
Haskins throws a big shot that misses.
Haskins jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins throws a big shot that misses.
Haskins lands with a straight right. Tribute didn't see that one coming.
Haskins checks the leg kick.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dwayne Haskins!
During a confident post fight interview, Dwayne Haskins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C220: Vaiduoklis vs Myers
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
St. Gough tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tribute paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tribute appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
St. Gough tries to clinch up
and Tribute counters with a body kick that stops St. Gough in his tracks momentarily.
St. Gough darts in trying to clinch
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut.
Tribute misses with a few strikes there.
St. Gough swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tribute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute pivots, looking for a leg kick but St. Gough is out of range and Tribute settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from St. Gough misses its target.
St. Gough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tribute is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.#CL#
St. Gough gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tribute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of St. Gough backwards.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Tribute avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
St. Gough digs a right hand into Tribute's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tribute's gas tank. #T1#
Tribute lands a right hand.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
St. Gough lands with a short shot to the head.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Tribute.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Tribute on the inside.
Tribute lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
St. Gough breaks the clinch.
St. Gough throws a lazy uppercut
and Tribute counters with a good low kick that St. Gough was not able to check. #CL#
St. Gough darts in and clinches Tribute up against the cage.
Tribute tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tribute.
St. Gough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
Tribute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of St. Goughs head.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
St. Gough swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by St. Gough.
St. Gough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
Tribute tries to work over St. Gough's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
Tribute working aggressively here.
Tribute is leaning against St. Gough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for St. Gough.
Tribute misses with a hook from the clinch.
St. Gough tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tribute's elbow.
Tribute stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
St. Gough misses with a punch on the inside.
St. Gough misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. St. Gough seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Tribute is leaning against St. Gough and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
St. Gough misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tribute as St. Gough tries to tie him up.
St. Gough lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tribute misses with the head strike.
St. Gough lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tribute.
Tribute tries a body shot but St. Gough blocks it.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but St. Gough avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tribute blocking some punches.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from St. Gough.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
St. Gough misses with the head strike.
St. Gough goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute prevents a body shot from St. Gough.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tribute.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land. #T4#
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
St. Gough tries to throw a body punch but Tribute avoids it by throwing St. Gough back against the cage.
St. Gough blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
St. Gough lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tribute.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute scores with a shot to the side of St. Gough's head.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from St. Gough - that landed with a thud.
St. Gough tries to stall but Tribute uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
St. Gough throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
St. Gough looking to slow down the pace here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
St. Gough misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute cracks St. Gough with a nice body shot.
Tribute pushes St. Gough back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
St. Gough wants to clinch up but Tribute keeps it at a distance.
A slow jab from St. Gough misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - St. Gough looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
St. Gough tries to clinch
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
St. Gough's corner calls for a 1-2. St. Gough obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
St. Gough misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
St. Gough is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from St. Gough. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Tribute. #T1#
The fighters circling - St. Gough throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
St. Gough throws a series of strikes that have Tribute backpedaling.
St. Gough fails in his attempt to clinch.
St. Gough misses with a shot to the body
and Tribute counters with a leg kick.
St. Gough staying out of range there.
St. Gough feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tributes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The crowd cheers as St. Gough lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tribute doesn't seem phased though.
St. Gough swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
St. Gough moves into the clinch.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A body shot lands from Tribute.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St. Gough scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from St. Gough fails to land.
St. Gough prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Tribute misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
Tribute working aggressively here.
St. Gough blocks a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with St. Gough's elbow.
St. Gough is trying to break free.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
St. Gough throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
St. Gough misses with a body punch.
St. Gough is trying to stall.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute digs a right hand into St. Gough's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on St. Gough's gas tank.
St. Gough has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Tristan St. Gough has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tribute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
St. Gough doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
St. Gough struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from St. Gough. #T3#
Tribute lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Tribute as the two fighters clinch.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down St. Gough.
Tribute working aggressively here.
St. Gough just leaning against Tribute, taking a breather.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
St. Gough lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
St. Gough lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tribute or not.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute works on St. Gough's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
St. Gough escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
St. Gough throws a right hand that misses
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St. Gough lands a nice hook to Tribute's body. Tribute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
St. Gough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tribute, pushing him back against the cage.#T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for St. Gough.
A body shot lands from Tribute.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
St. Gough takes a shot to the head.
Tribute misses with the head strike.
St. Gough lands with a light punch inside.
St. Gough working aggressively here.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
St. Gough lands with a short shot to the head.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute gets through St. Gough's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from St. Gough.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
St. Gough working aggressively here.
St. Gough can't find room to land a body shot as Tribute controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Tribute fails to land.
Tribute blocks a body shot from St. Gough.
St. Gough lands with a light punch inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tristan St. Gough will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
St. Gough looks to clinch
and Tribute counters with a body kick.
St. Gough looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Good exchange - St. Gough coming out on top.
St. Gough lands a nice looking body shot.
Tribute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
St. Gough takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from St. Gough misses.
St. Gough misses with a left hand
and Tribute makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
St. Gough swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#St. Gough is rocked!
Tribute steps in with a hook that catches St. Gough right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tribute follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! St. Gough looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
Our winner, Tank Tribute, 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: C216: Kersikov vs Rivera
Date: Jul 30, 2023

#R1#
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
Tribute throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
A punch lands to the side of Brown 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown blocks a leg kick.
Tribute throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown lands a body shot.
Tribute slips under a jab.
Tribute is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown misses with a straight right.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.#CL2#
Tribute gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tribute works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC#
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Tribute rushes Brown and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brown tries to break free but Tribute pushes him back against the cage.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tribute.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
Tribute presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tribute cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Tribute.
Tribute swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Brown seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Tribute swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown is trying to break the clinch but Tribute is controlling him.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tribute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Still in the clinch, Tribute scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brown doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Brown as the two fighters clinch.
Brown is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tribute is keeping busy.
Tribute lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Brown avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute lands with a right to the head.
Brown blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Tribute tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3#
Tribute throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tribute lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tribute is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tribute with a hook.#CL2#
Tribute clinches.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
Tribute scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute misses with a punch on the inside.
Brown lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tribute.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute takes a shot to the head.
Brown prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Brown pushes Tribute back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tribute presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brown fails to land.
Tribute lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Brown makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Brown.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Brown misses with the head strike.
Tribute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown working hard to break the clinch.
Tribute swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown blocks a body shot from Tribute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tribute catches Brown with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tribute connects with an inside leg kick.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tribute.
Tribute scores with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
A little feinted left hand from Brown on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brown defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tribute avoids it.
Tribute with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tank Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
Brown checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tribute throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Brown misses with a head kick.
Tribute throws a solid leg kick but Brown takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tribute.
Tribute tried to score with a low kick but Brown checks it.
Tribute cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
Tribute misses with a leg kick
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
A good leg kick by Tribute.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tribute scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tribute, as that shot connected. #T2#
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brown throws a hook but Tribute blocks it.#CL2#
Tribute moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tribute.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
Brown is looking to counter punch.
Brown misses with a body punch
and Tribute counters with an inside leg kick.
Tribute throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tribute connects with a solid leg kick.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
It looked like Brown was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tribute.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brown - that will leave a mark!
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Tribute scores with a hook.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Brown is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tribute finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tribute buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tribute misses with a low kick.
Brown misses with a body kick.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Tribute throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
AJ Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Tribute fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribute slips a jab from Brown.
Brown lands with a shot to the body.
Tribute lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab.
Tribute connects with a leg kick.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Tribute lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Tribute attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tribute throws a low kick but Brown avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute. #CL2#
Tribute has closed the distance and engaged Brown in a clinch.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tribute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Tribute controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tribute.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown pushes Tribute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brown stalling in the clinch but Tribute improves position.
Tank Tribute seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T1#
Brown lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tribute.
Brown prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute throws a punch but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown tries to work over Tribute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Tribute.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Brown fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brown lands with a right to the head.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Brown breaks from the clinch.
Tribute cracks Brown with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
Nice shot by Tribute.
Brown misses with a left hand
letting Tribute counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Tribute counters with a body kick.
Tribute tries to clinch but Brown is having none of it.
Brown looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute throws a leg kick which misses Brown's front leg but catches the back leg as Brown tries to avoid it.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown lands a body shot. #CL2#
Tribute clinches.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown wants to get back to striking at distance but Tribute won't allow it.
Tribute pushes Brown back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Tribute.
Tribute has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Tribute prevents Brown from breaking the clinch.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tribute gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Tribute.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tribute.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Still in the clinch, Tribute scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tribute lands with a right to the head.
Tribute lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Tribute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Tribute lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Tribute lands with a short shot to the head.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Tribute blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Tribute lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute cracks Brown with a nice body shot.
A short right from Tribute.
A nice left hand lands by Tribute.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tribute!
Tank Tribute seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: C206: Kersikov vs Blank
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1#
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallbjornsson manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson misses with a straight right.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a lazy right hand but Tribute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
Tribute lands a nice shot to the body.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute lands an overhand right.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tribute.
Hallbjornsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Tribute.
Hallbjornsson checks a low kick from Tribute.
Hallbjornsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute connects with a right hand. Hallbjornsson shakes it off.
Tribute swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Hallbjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab. Tribute acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hallbjornsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Tribute digs a good hook to Hallbjornsson's body.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
Hallbjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tribute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hallbjornsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tribute can pounce on him.
Hallbjornsson is looking to slow Tribute down with leg kicks.
Tribute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hallbjornsson's head.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Tribute misses.
Nice jab there from Hallbjornsson.
Tribute throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Tribute misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tribute. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Hallbjornsson blocks a head kick by Tribute. #T3#
Tribute swats away the attempt to clinch by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute throws a head kick but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Tribute misses with the body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Nice shot lands for Hallbjornsson.
Tribute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hallbjornsson throws out the jab.
Hallbjornsson misses the jab.
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Tribute blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Hallbjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Tribute works the jab nicely.
Hallbjornsson jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Tribute misses with a hook.
Tribute looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tribute clobbers Hallbjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute stuns Hallbjornsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tribute slips under a jab from Hallbjornsson.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tribute can pounce on him.
Tribute scores with a punch to the head.
Tribute throws a hook but Hallbjornsson avoids it easily.
Tribute is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hallbjornsson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tribute misses the jab.#CL#
Hallbjornsson moves into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute 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#
Tribute misses with a leg kick
letting Hallbjornsson counter with a right hand.
Tribute gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tribute slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Tribute throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hallbjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute cracks Hallbjornsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tribute lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tribute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
It looked like Hallbjornsson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Hallbjornsson moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Hallbjornsson defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Tribute misses with a head kick.
Tribute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Tribute throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice shot lands for Tribute.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tribute. That's going to slow Hallbjornsson down.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Tribute throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Hallbjornsson avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Hallbjornsson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tribute.
Tribute lands with a nice body kick.
Tribute lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tribute blocks a low kick nicely.
Hallbjornsson misses with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tribute misses with a jab to the body
and Hallbjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Tribute throws a low kick, looking for Hallbjornsson's leg but Hallbjornsson calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallbjornsson lands with an overhand left.#T2#
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Hallbjornsson throws a head kick that misses.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Tribute blocks it.
Tribute has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hallbjornsson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tribute.
Tribute misses with an uppercut.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tribute takes one to the chin there.
Hallbjornsson avoids a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Tribute looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hallbjornsson throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tribute! But no joy.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with a body shot.
Tribute throws a push kick but Hallbjornsson slaps the foot to one side.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
Hallbjornsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tribute flicks out a counter leg kick but Hallbjornsson steps away.
Tribute throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A slow jab from Tribute misses its intended target.
Tribute throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hallbjornsson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tribute just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute throws out a counter right but Hallbjornsson avoids it with no problem.
Hallbjornsson clobbers Tribute with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tribute throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hallbjornsson on the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a low kick, looking for Tribute's leg but Tribute calmly moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Hallbjornsson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hallbjornsson backing away here, and Tribute unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hallbjornsson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hallbjornsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tribute dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallbjornsson. That did some damage!
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Hallbjornsson off balance momentarily.
Tribute throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Hallbjornsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
Tribute throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Adils Hallbjornsson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Tribute slips a straight right by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hallbjornsson. That did some damage!
Tribute chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Tribute swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Hallbjornsson avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hallbjornsson 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 Tribute has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tribute and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tribute avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hallbjornsson throws a good cross that connects.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson blocks a head kick by Tribute.
Tribute swings widly with a right hand
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tribute 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 Hallbjornsson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hallbjornsson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tribute, as that shot connected. #T1#
Hallbjornsson takes one on the button.
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tribute with a nice cross.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson walks into a jab.
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
A head kick by Tribute misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tribute needs to keep his hands up - Hallbjornsson had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tribute.
Tribute has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
Tribute let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
Hallbjornsson misses with a hook.
Hallbjornsson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Hallbjornsson tried to counter with a leg kick but Tribute avoided it.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hallbjornsson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tribute - the referee stops the clock and Hallbjornsson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tribute. Hallbjornsson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A jab from Hallbjornsson does it's job there.
Tribute chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hallbjornsson can pounce on him.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hallbjornsson - that will leave a mark!
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a leg kick but Tribute saw it coming and moves away.
Hallbjornsson moves out of range of the body kick from Tribute.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but Hallbjornsson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tribute getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tribute tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute lands with a nice body punch.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hallbjornsson. #T3#
Hallbjornsson misses with a low kick.
Tribute swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Hallbjornsson 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.
Hallbjornsson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slow jab from Tribute misses its intended target.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab.
Hallbjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tribute rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hallbjornsson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Hallbjornsson finds it's target.
Tribute throws a leg kick but Hallbjornsson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hallbjornsson blocks the body kick. #T4#
A shot to the body from Tribute misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tribute attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Hallbjornsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
A jab lands there for Tribute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Hallbjornsson misses.
A slow jab from Tribute misses its intended target.
Good leg kick by Tribute.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hallbjornsson.
Tribute checks a leg kick.
Tribute throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice defenses there by Hallbjornsson.
Tribute blocks a low kick nicely.
Tribute misses with a combination
and Hallbjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.

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 Adils Hallbjornsson.
I think Hallbjornsson 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: C199: Bonaparte vs Kersikov
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Edwards swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tribute stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tribute can pounce on him.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and moves out of range.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily.
Tribute getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tribute tried to score with a low kick but Edwards checks it.
Tribute throws a jab when Edwards was well out of range.
Tribute misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Edwards checks the leg kick nicely there.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Donk. Edwards catches Tribute right on the button with a cross.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute digs a good body shot into Edwards's ribs.
Tribute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards throws a body punch but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tribute misses with a hook.
Edwards throws a wild body kick that Tribute sees coming a mile off.
Good standup being displayed there by Edwards as he connects with a hook.
Edwards takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tribute swings widly with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Tribute replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
Edwards thumps Tribute with a low kick.
Tribute swinging wildly here.
Tribute ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Edwards misses with a body shot. #T2#
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tribute.
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!
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Tribute throws a good cross that connects.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Edwards.
Tribute misses with an uppercut
and Edwards connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tribute throws a body punch but Edwards moves out of range.
Tribute shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Edwards eats them both and turns towards Tribute to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Edwards swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Edwards has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Edwards moved out of range nicely.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Tribute lands a nice looking kick to the body. Edwards takes a step back to recover.
Tribute with a nice cross.
Edwards tries to score with a low kick but Tribute moves his leg out of the way.
Edwards swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Edwards takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Edwards is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Edwards connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Tribute scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards misses with a two punch combination.
Tribute throws a body kick that misses
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tribute pivots, looking for a leg kick but Edwards is out of range and Tribute settles back down.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Edwards.
Tribute misses with a head kick.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Donk. Edwards catches Tribute right on the button with a cross.
Tribute fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tribute connects with a right hand. Edwards shakes it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Edwards slips under a jab from Tribute.
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tribute lands a nice looking body kick.
Edwards takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute'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#
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tribute throws a leg kick but Edwards sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tribute looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
Edwards checks a low kick from Tribute.
Edwards throwing a counter right hand but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Edwards doesn't seem bothered though.
Tribute checks a low kick from Edwards.
Edwards thows a left - swing and a miss!
Edwards cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute scores with a nice body kick.
Edwards jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.
Edwards throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.#T1#
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Edwards throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Edwards takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Tribute connects with an inside leg kick.
Tribute throws a wild body kick that Edwards sees coming a mile off.
Edwards defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Edwards throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Tribute tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edwards needs to keep his hands up - Tribute had a free shot at his head there.
Tribute connects with a high kick. #T2#
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks 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!
Tribute tried to score with a low kick but Edwards checks it.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tribute looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Edwards avoids it well.
Tank Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Edwards blocks a low kick nicely.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Tribute thuds a left hand into Edwards's body.
Tribute lands with a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tribute.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Edwards might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Edwards misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Edwards throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Edwards throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Tribute lands with a nice body punch.
Tribute takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tribute cracks Edwards with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Edwards throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Edwards buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Edwards works Tribute's body with a nice hook.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Edwards on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Tribute.
Tribute throws a leg kick
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Tribute moves out of range as Edwards strikes.
Tribute has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Tribute flicks out a counter leg kick but Edwards steps away.
Edwards moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards misses the shot to the body.
Edwards slips a jab and a cross from Tribute.
Tribute blocks a leg kick.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
Edwards takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Edwards throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tribute lands a nice looking body kick.
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Edwards uses good head movement to avoid it.
Edwards lands an overhand right.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute'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#
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute blocks a leg kick.
Tribute lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edwards connects with a jab.
Edwards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tribute.
It appears Edwards was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tribute throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Edwards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tribute digs a good hook to Edwards's body.
Edwards lunges at Tribute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tribute's hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tribute is able to avoid easily.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Edwards.
Crunch! Edwards slams his shin into Tribute's torso.
Edwards takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Edwards pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tribute is out of range and Edwards settles back down.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Tribute tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.
Decent striking displayed by Edwards there.
Tribute moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Tribute lands the left hand.
Edwards swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Edwards turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tribute throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Edwards stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Edwards throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Edwards on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Edwards ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute throws the kick towards the body but Edwards avoids it.
Edwards was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tribute scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tribute fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Edwards.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tribute gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
Tribute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Edwards throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tribute.
Some wild striking there from Tribute. #T3#
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Edwards misses with a straight left.
Tribute throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Tribute.
Tribute blocks a head kick by Edwards.
A jab from Tribute misses.
Tribute lands a leg kick that knocks Edwards off balance momentarily.
Edwards lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tribute circles away quickly and effectively.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a head kick.
Tribute thows a body kick. Edwards tries to catch it but that hurt him. #T4#
Tribute lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribute's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Edwards connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tribute scrambles back to his feet.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Edwards looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tribute just manages to avoid it.
Tribute connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Jab by Tribute.
A leg kick checked by Tribute.
Edwards throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tribute throws a head kick that Edwards semi-blocks.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Edwards backing away here, and Tribute unleashes a leg kick that just misses.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tribute!
During a confident post fight interview, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C191: Bonaparte vs Cubbedge II
Date: May 14, 2023

#R1#
Hopkins throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Tribute swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tribute swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins throws a shot from downtown. Tribute moves away and avoids it.
Tribute throws out a leg kick but Hopkins moves out of range and Tribute only half commits.
Tribute moves out of range as Hopkins throws a body kick.
It looked like Tribute was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopkins connects with a jab.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Tribute.
Hopkins moves out of range as Tribute throws a body kick. #T1#
Hopkins throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tribute counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hopkins. That's going to slow Tribute down.
A jab from Tribute misses.
Tribute 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.
Hopkins throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Tribute throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tribute lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tribute pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T2#
Hopkins on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Tribute throws a good cross that connects.
Hopkins misses with a lunging right hand
and Tribute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tribute lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
enabling Hopkins to counter with a crisp jab.
Hopkins misses with an uppercut.
Hopkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tribute misses with a looping right.
As Tribute backs off Hopkins throws a huge counter combo but Tribute manages to avoid it all.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a low kick.
A jab from Hopkins misses.
Tribute lands a right hook to the body.
Hopkins misses the jab.
As Hopkins looks to move away, Tribute throws a big counter combo but Hopkins just gets out of the way.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.#T4#
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Tribute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tribute misses the target.
Hopkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tribute.
Tribute chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hopkins with the inside leg kick.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hopkins.
Tribute scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute scores with a leg kick.
Tribute blocks the body kick.
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 Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute'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#
A low kick from Hopkins is predictable there
and Tribute counters with a low kick, right behind Hopkins 's knee.
Hopkins misses with a hook.
Tribute connects with a high kick.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Tribute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tribute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hopkins can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hopkins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tribute is looking for a counter combo.
Both fighters circling a little - Tribute finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tribute slips under a jab from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Tribute thinks about countering with a head kick.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Tribute plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Hopkins throws an off balance right hand
and Tribute counters with a solid body kick.
Hopkins looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Tribute as he connects with a hook.#T2#
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Tribute 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.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tribute scores with a nice head shot.
Hopkins scores with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tribute swings for the body but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Tribute getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
Hopkins throws a body punch but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Tribute checks it.
Tribute cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins throws a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hopkins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab lands there for Tribute.#T4#
Tribute throws a jab when Hopkins was well out of range.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Tribute throws the kick towards the body but Hopkins avoids it.
Tribute throws a combination. Hopkins tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hopkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tribute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute looks for the body kick but Hopkins saw that one coming.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hopkins on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Hopkins misses with a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a leg kick.
Tank Tribute is winning the standup battle so far.
Hopkins fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Hopkins appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tribute lands with a good body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Tribute there.
Decent striking displayed by Tribute there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with an uppercut.
Tribute 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.
Hopkins throws a hook but Tribute blocks it.#T1#
Hopkins misses the jab.
Tribute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hopkins defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins throws a low kick but Tribute avoids it.
Tribute checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute throws a lazy head kick
and Hopkins counters with a thumping low kick.
Hopkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tory Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
A leg kick checked by Hopkins.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins counters with a body kick.
Hopkins misses with a left hand
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Hopkins is looking to score with low kicks.
Hopkins walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
Tribute blocks a leg kick.
Hopkins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Tribute lands a body shot.
Hopkins throws a leg kick but Tribute checks it.
Tribute throws a quick counter head kick but Hopkins was just out of range.
Tribute throws a leg kick which misses Hopkins's front leg but catches the back leg as Hopkins tries to avoid it.
Tribute fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hopkins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tribute sizes up Hopkins with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tribute, as that shot connected.
Hopkins moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Hopkins is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tribute with a body shot.
Hopkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tribute.#T4#
Tribute lands a head kick!
Hopkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopkins misses with a body kick.
Hopkins avoids the head kick by Tribute.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute throws a front kick that sends Hopkins stumbling back into the cage.
Tribute throws a low kick but Hopkins avoids it.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Tribute!
During a confident post fight interview, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: C183: Frost vs Ochoa
Date: Apr 16, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kisei scores with a nice right hand.
Kisei keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kisei works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisei, as that shot connected.
Tribute walks into a stiff left hand from Kisei.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Tribute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tribute uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
Kisei looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kisei darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kisei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kisei is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tribute had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Tribute is looking to land body kicks.
Kisei lands the left hand.#T1#
Kisei connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tribute momentarily.
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a right hand to the body.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kisei scores with a hook.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kisei blocks the body kick.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but Tribute pushes him away.
Kisei fails to land with a series of punches.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Kisei lunges at Tribute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tribute's hand.
Kisei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tribute 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.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Kisei misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
As Kisei looks to move away, Tribute throws a big counter combo but Kisei just gets out of the way.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but Kisei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kisei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Kisei moves out of range of the leg kick from Tribute.
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Tribute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute looks for the body kick but Kisei saw that one coming.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tribute darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisei, as that shot connected.
Kisei misses the jab.
Kisei moves out of range of the leg kick from Tribute.
Kisei misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but Kisei slips the punch.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tribute on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Kisei lands a nice shot to the body.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kisei jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kisei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kisei lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kisei misses with a hook.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Kisei throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tribute scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kisei. Kisei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kisei misses with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute looks for the body kick but Kisei saw that one coming. #T4#
Kisei connects with the punch.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kisei throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
Tribute takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tribute thows a body kick. Kisei tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kisei looks winded!
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Kisei swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tribute fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kisei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kisei takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The fighters circling - Kisei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute thinks about countering with a body kick.
Tribute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei connects with a body shot.
Tribute lands a jab to Kisei's midsection.
Tribute throws a body kick that misses.
Tribute throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Tribute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Tribute.
Kisei walks into a stiff left hand from Tribute.
Kisei misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Kisei drives through and clinches with Tribute against the cage.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Tribute forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Tribute.
Tribute misses with the head strike.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kisei backwards.
Kisei prevents a body shot from Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Kisei.
Kisei jumps guard but Tribute stands there with Kisei around his waist. Kisei gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kisei is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tribute to keep the fight standing.
Tank Tribute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiso Kisei.#TD2#
Kisei manages to pull guard.
Tribute with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Tribute sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kisei's guard.
Kisei is trying to stand up here but Tribute is controlling him well.
Tribute thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kisei's head.
Tribute scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tribute tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kisei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kisei is trying to stand.
Tribute winds up and cracks Kisei with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kisei wants to get back to his feet. #T2#
Kisei won't allow Tribute to pass to mount.
Tribute prevents Kisei from standing back up.
Tribute is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kisei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tribute is pressing down on Kisei's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kisei is holding on for now.
Tribute is nestled in close to Kisei, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tribute scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kisei pushes Tribute off but Tribute dives into side control.
Kisei pushes Tribute away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tribute gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T3#
Kisei bucks up and tries to throw Tribute off but instead Tribute has got his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kisei is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Tribute lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Kisei trying to get back to his feet but Tribute is in full control for now. #ES2#
Kisei manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kisei misses the jab.
Kisei lands with a hook. Tribute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tribute throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Tribute swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kisei lands a nice hook to Tribute's body. Tribute takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kisei.
Tribute looks to land a body kick but Kisei moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei lands with a hook. Tribute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kiso Kisei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
Kisei scores with a decent looking hook.
Kisei lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tribute tries to move into range but Kisei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tribute keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Tribute throws a big counter combination but Kisei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Tribute counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kisei is lucky that one didn't land flush.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tribute misses with a body kick.
Tribute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kisei cracks Tribute with a good jab.
Kisei shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tribute eats them both and turns towards Kisei to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kisei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Tribute slips a jab from Kisei.
Tribute walks into a stiff left hand from Kisei.
Kisei connects with the punch.
Tribute throws a head kick but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Tribute quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kisei lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kisei throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Kisei manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tribute drops his hands momentarily and Kisei takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Tribute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Kisei.
Kisei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Kisei lands with a hook. Tribute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kisei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kisei throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
It appears Tribute was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kisei connects with a single shot there.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Tribute is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kisei takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T2#
Tribute moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Tribute scores with a shot to the body.
Tribute shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tribute takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kisei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tribute swings for the body but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei wants to counter with a clinch but Tribute pushes him away.
Tribute scores with a nice body kick.
A jab from Kisei misses.
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kisei. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Tribute misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Kisei avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Tribute drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kisei misses with a hook.
A combination from Tribute does no damage.
Nice jab there from Kisei.
Kisei rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kisei misses with a right hand
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kisei scores with a jab to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Kisei misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Tribute misses its target.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Kisei throws a shot to the body.
Kisei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tribute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tribute sets himself, and Kisei steps forward looking for the clinch! Tribute avoids it this time.
Kisei looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Kisei is looking to chop away at Tribute's legs.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A cross from Kisei lands.
Kisei scores with a shot to the body.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Kisei!
Kiso Kisei took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FUClothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: C176: Corassa vs Apollo
Date: Mar 26, 2023

#R1#
Tribute misses with the body kick
and Dickinson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tribute has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tribute there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tribute swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Tribute fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tribute looks to throw a body kick
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Dickinson 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Some bone on bone action there as Dickinson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tribute misses with the body kick
and Dickinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Dickinson.
Tribute misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice side step and Dickinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tribute goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tribute fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute with a jab.
Tribute throws a lazy body kick
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Tribute throws a lazy body kick
and Dickinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tribute throws a series of punches but Dickinson avoids them all with ease.
Dickinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Tribute is wise to it.#T2#
Tribute with a nice calf kick.
Tribute 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.
Tribute throws a wild body kick that Dickinson sees coming a mile off.
Dickinson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tribute 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good shot there by Tribute.
Dickinson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Tribute counters with a nice body kick.
Tribute throws a push kick but Dickinson slaps the foot to one side.
A nice side step and Dickinson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Tribute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
Dickinson blocks the body kick. #T3#
Tribute lands with an uppercut that bounces Dickinson off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut there from Dickinson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dickinson checks a leg kick.
Dickinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tribute misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dickinson stuns Tribute with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
and Dickinson counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Tribute.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Tribute looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tribute walks into a stiff left hand from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a hook but Tribute blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson moves out of range as Tribute throws a body kick.
Dickinson lands a leg kick that knocks Tribute off balance momentarily.
Tribute walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dickinson.
Dickinson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tribute moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sean Dickinson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Dickinson throws a hook but Tribute blocks it.
Dickinson misses with a body shot.
Dickinson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dickinson misses the shot to the body.
Tribute misses with a body kick.
Sean Dickinson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tribute with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dickinson to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute throws a lazy body kick
and Dickinson counters with a thumping low kick.
Dickinson connects with a body shot.
Dickinson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.#T1#
Tribute looks to land a body kick but Dickinson moved away.
Dickinson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson thuds his right hand into Tribute's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tribute is looking to land body kicks.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Dickinson lands with a shot to the body.
Tribute swings widly with a right hand
and Dickinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
Dickinson tries a quick counter leg kick but Tribute is wise to it.#T2#
Tribute throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dickinson.
Dickinson moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Tribute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dickinson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tribute on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dickinson. Dickinson obviously looking to wear him down.
Tribute misses with a shot to the body
letting Dickinson counter with a right hand.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick
and Dickinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on 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!
Tribute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tribute gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dickinson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T3#
Tribute gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dickinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dickinson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute throws a wild body kick that Dickinson sees coming a mile off.
Dickinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dickinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dickinson blocks a jab.
Dickinson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tribute doesn't seem bothered though.
Dickinson swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tribute might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T4#
Tribute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dickinson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dickinson misses with a body kick.
Tribute goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT#It looks like Sean Dickinson has been cut.
Dickinson avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Dickinson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tribute swings widly with a right hand
and Dickinson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tribute thinking.
Tribute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dickinson.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Dickinson manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean Dickinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tribute.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
Tribute throws a wild body kick that Dickinson sees coming a mile off.
Tribute backing away here, and Dickinson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tribute misses with an uppercut
and Dickinson counters with a low kick, right behind Tribute 's knee.
Tribute smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dickinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson misses with a straight left.
Dickinson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Tribute misses with a double jab.
It seemed like Dickinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickinson connects with a leg kick.
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dickinson misses with a low kick as Tribute jumps back.
Tribute with a nice cross.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dickinson.
Dickinson scores with a nice body kick.
Tribute jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #T2#
Tribute misses with a head kick.
Dickinson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Tribute takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dickinson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dickinson sizes up Tribute with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tribute is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice straight punches there by Dickinson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dickinson.
Dickinson cracks Tribute with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dickinson.#T3#
Nice cross by Dickinson.
Tribute misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tribute 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 Dickinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dickinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dickinson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dickinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
A little jabbing left from Dickinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tribute misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dickinson! But no joy.
Nice uppercut there from Dickinson.
Dickinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickinson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dickinson wants to land a leg kick but Tribute is out of range.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dickinson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dickinson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tribute swings for the body but Dickinson moves out of range.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dickinson moves away.
Dickinson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tribute with a body shot.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
Sean Dickinson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: C170: Kahn vs St. Gough
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
Tribute blocks the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Tribute on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bautista looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Bautista misses.
Bautista misses with a double jab.
Bautista throws a big shot that misses.
Bautista throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Bautista misses.
Drax Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute lunges at Bautista with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bautista's hand.
Bautista misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bautista moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tribute takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bautista's corner calls for a 1-2. Bautista obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tribute lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bautista takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick.
Bautista throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Bautista misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista. #T1#
Bautista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
Tribute steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Bautista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tribute.
Bautista misses the shot to the body.
Bautista throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bautista connects with the punch.
Tribute throws a leg kick which misses Bautista's front leg but catches the back leg as Bautista tries to avoid it.
Bautista throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tribute.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Bautista misses.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
And Tribute responds with a good body kick, but Bautista manages to step out the way in time.
Tribute connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into Bautista's ribs.
Bautista throws out a powerful jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tribute pushes Bautista away with a front kick.#T2#
Bautista throws a big shot that misses.
Bautista 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.
Bautista misses with a low kick.
Bautista throws a solid leg kick but Tribute takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bautista.
Bautista throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.
Tribute blocks the body kick.
Crunch! Tribute slams his shin into Bautista's torso.
Tribute slips under a jab from Bautista.
Crunch! Tribute slams his shin into Bautista's torso.
Bautista is breathing heavily.
Tribute lands a slapping body shot.
Bautista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
Tribute throws out a counter right but Bautista avoids it with no problem.
Tribute pushes Bautista away with a front kick.
Bautista tries to move into range but Tribute moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bautista will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tribute cracks Bautista with a hook to the temple - Bautista is on wobbly legs here! Tribute swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bautista falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Tribute wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tank Tribute!
A relieved looking Tank Tribute 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: C164: Taneyev vs St. Gough
Date: Feb 15, 2023

#R1#
Haskins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
A big right from Haskins misses.
Tribute jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Haskins moves away and avoids it.
Tribute slips under a jab.
Tribute takes a jab right on the kisser.
Haskins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tribute manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haskins just manages to avoid it.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haskins tries to clinch up.
Haskins missing with a left hand there. Tribute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haskins fails to land with a series of punches.
Tribute appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Haskins - just one landing.
Tribute blocks a head kick by Haskins.
Tribute went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand
and Haskins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tribute misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Tribute moves away from the strike by Haskins.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haskins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tribute swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Haskins.
As Haskins backs away, Tribute returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tribute 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.#CL2#
Haskins has closed the distance and engaged Tribute in a clinch.
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute pushes Haskins back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Haskins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Haskins blocking some punches.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute lands a body shot in the clinch. #BC2#
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL2#
Haskins clinches.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haskins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Haskins breaks from the clinch.
Tribute misses with a hook. Haskins ducked under it nicely.
Haskins lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tribute 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.
Haskins looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Haskins misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haskins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tribute is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Tribute went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Haskins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tribute counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haskins moves in looking to clinch but Tribute pushes him off.
Haskins throws a hook but Tribute blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haskins misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute misses with an uppercut.
Tribute gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Haskins.
Haskins lunges at Tribute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tribute's hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tribute. #T3#
Haskins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tribute.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tribute avoids the head kick by Haskins.
Haskins throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily.
Haskins avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Haskins's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tribute throws a hook but Haskins blocks it.
Haskins misses the shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Haskins - just one landing.
Haskins misses with a straight left.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haskins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haskins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tribute's head backwards.#CL2#
Haskins gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Haskins's elbow.
Haskins is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Haskins wants to break the clinch but can't. #T4#
Tribute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Haskinss head.
Haskins wants to break free but Tribute has control.
Tribute lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Haskins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Tribute lands a body shot.
Haskins looks winded!
Tribute tries a body shot but Haskins blocks it.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute has Haskins pressed against the cage, preventing Haskins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Haskins lands a right hand.
Haskins throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute lands with a right to the head.
Tribute throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Haskins wants to get back to striking at distance but Tribute won't allow it. #BC2#
Haskins breaks the clinch.
Tribute throws a body punch but Haskins moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Haskins'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#
Haskins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haskins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Haskins tries to clinch up
and Tribute counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haskins pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haskins fails in his attempt to clinch.
Haskins swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Tribute dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Haskins. That did some damage!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Tribute.
Dwayne Haskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Haskins has Tribute up against the cage in a clinch.
Haskins tries to break the clinch but Tribute is controlling the position.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Haskins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Haskins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body
and Haskins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute 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.
Haskins tries to clinch but Tribute moves out of range.
Haskins swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Tribute counter with a right hand.
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haskins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haskins scores with a jab.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Haskins misses.
Tribute slips under a jab from Haskins.#CL2#
Haskins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tribute, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tribute fails to land.
Haskins is trying to break free.
Still in the clinch, Tribute scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haskins backwards. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A body shot lands from Tribute. #BC2#
Haskins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Haskins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Haskins saw that one coming.
Haskins misses with the combination.
Tribute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute appears to be looking for a big counter.
Haskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute misses with a looping right.
Haskins tries to bum rush Tribute with a series of wild strikes but Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tribute looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Haskins swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute appears to be looking for a big counter.
A combination from Haskins does no damage. #T3#
Haskins slips under a jab.
Haskins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute throws a quick counter head kick but Haskins was just out of range.
Haskins throws a head kick that misses
and Tribute counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haskins is breathing heavily.
Haskins throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Dwayne Haskins's cut even more.
A swing and a miss from Haskins.#CL#
Tribute has closed the distance and engaged Haskins in a clinch.
Haskins blocks an uppercut.
Haskins lands a shoulder strike.
Tribute working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Haskins misses with a body punch.
Tank Tribute has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Haskins lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tribute misses with some punches. #T4#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute scores with a shot to the side of Haskins's head.
Tribute makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tribute lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Haskins backwards. #ROC#Haskins is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Tribute.
Haskins is still on wobbly legs! Can Tribute finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Tribute.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Haskins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Haskins takes a shot to the head.
Tribute lands a shot to the body.
Haskins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tribute lands a body punch.
Tribute lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Haskins to his knees! Tribute keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
Tank Tribute thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 181
Date: Sep 11, 2022

#R1#
Cobb ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Cobb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cobb thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tribute takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Cobb tries to land a front kick but Tribute steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tribute is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tribute lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tribute lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Cobb looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
Cobb slips a straight right by Tribute.
Cobb staying out of range there.
Nice cross by Tribute.
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Cobb appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tribute fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cobb scores with a nice right hand.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobb was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Cobb pushes Tribute away with a front kick.#T2#
Cobb takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tribute steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Cobb. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tribute.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Tribute.
A little feinted left hand from Cobb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tribute.
Cobb throwing a counter right hand but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
Cobb swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cobb misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Cobb ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Cobb catches Tribute with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tribute scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tribute throws a right hand that misses
enabling Cobb to counter with a crisp jab.
Tribute misses with a left hand #KD#
and Cobb counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tribute! Cobb lets Tribute back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Cobb throws a quick head kick that knocks Tribute silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Cobb is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Wallace Cobb!
During a confident post fight interview, Wallace Cobb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 170
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1#
Cruzeiro slips a straight right by Tribute.
Cruzeiro throws a hook but Tribute avoids it easily.
Tribute throws out a counter right but Cruzeiro avoids it with no problem.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Cruzeiro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cruzeiro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at House of 1000 Corpses in the buildup to the fight.
Cruzeiro lands a high kick!
Tribute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cruzeiro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruzeiro tries to move into range but Tribute moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Julio Cruzeiro has been cut.#KD2#
Tribute drops Cruzeiro with a beautiful combination! Cruzeiro stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tribute is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Cruzeiro is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Cruzeiro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Julio Cruzeiro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute takes one to the chin there.
Cruzeiro pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tribute is out of range and Cruzeiro settles back down.
Cruzeiro seems to have got his legs back now.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick which misses Tribute's front leg but catches the back leg as Tribute tries to avoid it.
Cruzeiro throws an off balance right hand
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#Julio Cruzeiro's cut is getting worse.#T1#
Cruzeiro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tribute. That did some damage!
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Cruzeiro misses the body punch #KD2#
and Tribute counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cruzeiro! Tribute lets Cruzeiro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Cruzeiro misses the jab.
Tribute is looking for the big counter here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
Tribute scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Tribute misses.
It looked like Cruzeiro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Tribute moved away.
Tribute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cruzeiro misses with a body kick.
Cruzeiro lands a glancing blow to the side of Tribute's head.
Cruzeiro is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cruzeiro scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice cross by Cruzeiro.
Tribute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Cruzeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Cruzeiro scores with a head kick. Tribute tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tribute misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheers as Cruzeiro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tribute doesn't seem phased though.
Cruzeiro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tribute walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target.
Cruzeiro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tribute lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruzeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
Cruzeiro cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruzeiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cruzeiro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro scores with a hook.
Tribute keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Cruzeiro throws a leg kick but Tribute checks it.
Cruzeiro digs a good body shot into Tribute's ribs.
Cruzeiro fails to land with a series of punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Tribute misses.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Cruzeiro.
Tribute takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cruzeiro throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cruzeiro misses the jab.
Cruzeiro throws a sloppy body shot
and Cruzeiro takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tribute staying out of range there.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruzeiro takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Cruzeiro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cruzeiro tests Tribute's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tribute connects with a body shot that sends Cruzeiro's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruzeiro displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tribute throws out the jab.
Cruzeiro tried to counter with a leg kick but Tribute avoided it.
Cruzeiro throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tribute throws the left hand but Cruzeiro avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tribute misses with a few strikes there.
Cruzeiro throws a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
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 Julio Cruzeiro will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Cruzeiro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tribute if he has to take too many more of those.
Tribute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute avoids the body shot from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro is looking to score with low kicks.
Cruzeiro just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruzeiro jabs Tribute right on the nose. Tribute blinks but takes it well.
Cruzeiro lands a body shot.
Cruzeiro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cruzeiro circles away quickly and effectively.
A shot to the body from Tribute misses
and Cruzeiro counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tribute gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruzeiro lands with a cross.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Tribute might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cruzeiro has got the better of the exchanges.#T1#
Cruzeiro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cruzeiro connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruzeiro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Cruzeiro misses with a looping left.
Tribute swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight left.
Tribute shapes to counter with a head kick.
Cruzeiro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tribute throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tribute looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but Cruzeiro slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cruzeiro ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
Cruzeiro misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Cruzeiro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#Julio Cruzeiro's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice body punch from Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute throws a head kick but Cruzeiro moves out of range.
Cruzeiro blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Cruzeiro.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Cruzeiro's shoulder, as Cruzeiro tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute misses with a hook. Cruzeiro ducked under it nicely.
Cruzeiro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tribute chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruzeiro can pounce on him.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
A big left from Cruzeiro misses.
Cruzeiro throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Cruzeiro.
Tribute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Cruzeiro misses.
Tribute takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Cruzeiro.
Tribute is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Cruzeiro scores with a decent looking hook.
Cruzeiro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tribute doesn't seem bothered though.
Tribute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cruzeiro counters with a stiff right hand.
Tribute throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cruzeiro stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cruzeiro's corner calls for a 1-2. Cruzeiro obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cruzeiro cracks Tribute with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cruzeiro throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tribute's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Cruzeiro. That snapped Tribute's head back.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Julio Cruzeiro is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruzeiro takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tribute slips a straight right by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Tribute on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cruzeiro. Cruzeiro obviously looking to wear him down.
A punch lands to the side of Tribute 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cruzeiro is looking to score with low kicks.
A little jabbing left from Tribute on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Julio Cruzeiro dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Julio Cruzeiro's cut.
That's time! Cruzeiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Tribute slips under a jab.
It seemed like Tribute was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cruzeiro connects with a body shot.
Cruzeiro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Cruzeiro misses with a straight right.
Tribute moves away from the strike by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tribute takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruzeiro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Cruzeiro misses its intended target.
Cruzeiro waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Nice defenses there by Cruzeiro.
Cruzeiro looks for the body kick but Tribute saw that one coming. #T1#
Tribute scores with a hook.
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tribute scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tribute misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook
and Tribute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Cruzeiro ducks down to avoid it.
Cruzeiro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Cruzeiro cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tribute 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.
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruzeiro throws a body punch but Tribute moves out of range.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Cruzeiro moves out of range easily.
Cruzeiro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cruzeiro throws a lazy uppercut
and Tribute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#Jeez, Julio Cruzeiro's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cruzeiro lands with a straight right. Tribute didn't see that one coming.
Cruzeiro ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Cruzeiro looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruzeiro manages to avoid it.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Cruzeiro lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tribute takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cruzeiro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tribute sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tribute lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cruzeiro lands with a cross.
Cruzeiro throws a shot to the body.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Cruzeiro moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Tribute throws a head kick that looked like it stung.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tank Tribute!
Tank Tribute decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 158
Date: Jul 01, 2022

#R1#
A swing and a miss from Averyanov.
Averyanov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Averyanov misses with a double jab.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Averyanov.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Averyanov misses with a wild body shot.
A nice leg kick from Averyanov, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
Tribute misses with a right hand
and Averyanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.#T1#
Averyanov throws a combination that misses
and Tribute counters with a three punch combo that has Averyanov backing up. Averyanov nods at Tribute to acknowledge the strikes.
Averyanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tribute throws out the jab.
Despite the aggression on Averyanov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tribute takes one on the button.
Averyanov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Averyanov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Averyanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute swings for the body but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov throws a nice looking combination but Tribute bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averyanov connects with a leg kick.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Averyanov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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!
Averyanov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Averyanov.
Tribute misses with a hook.
Averyanov connects with a body shot.
Averyanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Tribute should have avoided that one.
Averyanov misses with a low kick.
Averyanov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Averyanov throws a nice looking combination but Tribute bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Averyanov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Averyanov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Averyanov.
Tribute lands with a right hand.
Averyanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tribute was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A head kick by Tribute misses
and Averyanov counters with a nice uppercut.
Averyanov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Averyanov's head but Averyanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averyanov.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Averyanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Averyanov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Averyanov throws a lazy right hand but Tribute sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averyanov with a hook.#T4#
Averyanov misses with a looping right.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick
and Averyanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averyanov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute throws a jab when Averyanov was well out of range.
Averyanov throws out a counter right but Tribute avoids it with no problem.
Averyanov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Averyanov misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
Averyanov slips a jab and a cross from Tribute.
Averyanov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tribute avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Averyanov loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Andrei Averyanov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Tribute's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A leg kick checked by Tribute.
Tribute with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Averyanov to score with a decent uppercut.
Averyanov staying out of range there.
A big right from Averyanov misses.
Tribute throws a counter high kick but Averyanov was just alert enough to avoid it.
Tribute takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Averyanov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Averyanov throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tribute might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Averyanov's shoulder, as Averyanov tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute cracks Averyanov with a good jab.#T1#
Averyanov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
Tribute swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Averyanov.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Averyanov avoids it well.
Averyanov misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Averyanov clobbers Tribute with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crunch! Averyanov slams his shin into Tribute's torso.
Averyanov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Averyanov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tribute.
No joy there for Tribute, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andrei Averyanov seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Averyanov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick
and Averyanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Good work by Tribute as he checks the leg kick.
Tribute throws a series of strikes that have Averyanov backpedaling.
Nice shot lands for Averyanov.
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averyanov.
Averyanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tribute.
Tribute throws a right hand that misses
and Averyanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Tribute throws a hook but Averyanov blocks it.
Tribute works Averyanov's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Tribute throws a body punch but Averyanov moves out of range.
Averyanov ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
An inside leg kick lands from Averyanov.
Tribute misses with a body shot
and Averyanov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Tribute 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tribute moves out of range as Averyanov strikes.
Tribute lands a really nice looking cross but Averyanov seems unphased.
Averyanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov. #T4#
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tribute's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Averyanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#Tank Tribute's cut is getting worse.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Averyanov dips to his left and cracks Tribute with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Andrei Averyanov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute'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#
A clash of legs there as Tribute blocks the low kick.
A big left from Averyanov misses.
Tribute throws a lazy right hand but Averyanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Averyanov motions for Tribute to come forward. Averyanov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Averyanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tribute moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Averyanov counters with a left and a right that stings Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Averyanov feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Averyanov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Averyanov! But no joy.
Averyanov feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down. #T1#
Tribute throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Averyanov 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.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Averyanov ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Averyanov moves away and avoids it.
Averyanov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Averyanov. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Averyanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Averyanov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tribute connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Averyanov scrambles back to his feet.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Averyanov has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T2#
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Averyanov scores with a nice head shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Averyanov is just out of range.
Tribute throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Averyanov blocks a head kick by Tribute.
Averyanov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Averyanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Averyanov only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T3#
Averyanov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Averyanov fakes the leg kick and cracks Tribute in the body.
Averyanov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Averyanov lands with an overhand left.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#Tribute is rocked!#CUT2#Tank Tribute's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Averyanov.
A telegraphed right hand from Averyanov misses the target.
Averyanov keeps Tribute at a distance using the push kick.
Averyanov takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tribute pulls out of a head kick attempt. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Averyanov has knocked Tribute down with a huge combo! Averyanov steps away and waves a wobbly Tribute back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Oh Tribute is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averyanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute seems to have got his legs back now.
Averyanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Averyanov drops Tribute with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tribute looks back up at him and smiles so Averyanov waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Averyanov.
Averyanov throws a shot from downtown. Tribute moves away and avoids it.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrei Averyanov!
After winning the bout, Andrei Averyanov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 151
Date: Jun 05, 2022

#R1#
Dracul keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
Tribute throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dracul trying to control but Tribute is working from the bottom.
Tribute avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dracul stands up over Tribute, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dracul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tribute thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tribute keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Dracul postures up and lands a big shot to Tribute's brow.
Dracul landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Tribute seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute has control of Dracul's left arm, preventing Dracul from doing any damage.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tribute working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dracul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dracul trying to control but Tribute is working from the bottom.
Dracul makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dracul is looking to work some ground and pound but Tribute has wrist control.#SUB#
Dracul is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tribute is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul throws a big elbow that misses.
Dracul sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tribute's guard.
Tribute wants to improve his position but Dracul is controlling well.
Dracul not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tribute is staying active underneath Dracul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tribute blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul.
Tribute keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dracul trying to mount his opponent but Tribute defends it.
Dracul is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Dracul winds up and cracks Tribute with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tribute is controlling Dracul's trapped leg to prevent Dracul from advancing to side control.
Dracul landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dracul controlling the pace.
Dracul throws a strike but Tribute avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tribute avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tribute is pulling down on Dracul's head. It's preventing any offense from Dracul, at least for the moment.
Dracul trying to control but Tribute is working from the bottom.
Dracul is in close to Tribute's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T4#
Tribute controlling the position.
Tribute 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.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tribute keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dracul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tribute is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dracul slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tribute avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul.
Tribute regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dracul slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dracul 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.#SUB#
Dracul tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dracul has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radu Dracul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tribute connects with a crisp jab.
Tribute throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Dracul counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tribute is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dracul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dracul's back!
Radu Dracul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tribute connects with a big shot to the side of Dracul's head.
Dracul breaks Tribute's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tribute working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dracul.
Dracul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tribute keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tribute wants to sweep here but Dracul controlling him for the moment.
Dracul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tribute's head.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Tribute is trying to control the position but Dracul postures up.
Dracul throws a big right hand that misses.
Dracul trying to control but Tribute is working from the bottom.
Dracul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dracul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul with a nice head shot there.
Dracul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dracul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dracul wants to pass the guard but Tribute is keeping the position.
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Dracul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dracul trying to control but Tribute is working from the bottom.
Dracul is looking to work some ground and pound but Tribute has wrist control.#T3#
Dracul won't allow Tribute to sweep him here.
Dracul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tribute swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tribute keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully.
Dracul stays in close to Tribute's body and controls the position.
Tribute keeping full guard, as Dracul tries to pass.
Tribute is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dracul controls from within his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dracul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tribute is looking to stand up but Dracul isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tribute cracks Dracul with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dracul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Tribute lands a nice looking body shot.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A big right from Tribute misses.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Dracul tries to counter with a takedown but Tribute is quick to defend against it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Radu Dracul will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A head kick by Tribute misses #TD#
so Dracul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dracul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tribute manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dracul manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Tribute must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dracul is trying to keep Tribute in close.
Dracul tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul wants to improve his position but instead Tribute has moved into half guard.
Tribute is nestled in close to Dracul, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#T1#
Dracul makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dracul.
Dracul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tribute is one step ahead there.
Dracul is trying to control the position but Tribute postures up.
Tribute cracks Dracul with a solid left hand.
Tribute preventing the sweep.
Tribute scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tribute trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tribute makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet.
Dracul looking to control but Tribute passes into half guard.
Tribute not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2#
Tribute takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dracul gets full guard.
Dracul trying to keep a closed guard but Tribute is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Dracul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tribute stands up over Dracul, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dracul looking for a sweep. Not yet Dracul, not yet.
Dracul controlling Tribute's posture.
Tribute trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Tribute wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
Dracul is controlling Tribute's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dracul looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tribute is one step ahead there.
Tribute trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tribute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tribute thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dracul feinted with a counter takedown.
Tribute misses the jab.#T4#
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
so Dracul counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul trying to control the position from guard on top but Tribute is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul throws a strike but Tribute rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Dracul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tribute with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Dracul looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tribute wants to control from the top but Dracul keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute really 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.#R4#
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute throws a head kick that Dracul semi-blocks.
Tribute misses with a hook #TD#
and Dracul counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tribute is trying to keep Dracul in close.
Dracul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dracul stopping the sweep attempt from Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tribute looking for a sweep. Not yet Tribute, not yet.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul trying to control but Tribute is working from the bottom.
Dracul postures up and lands a big shot to Tribute's brow. #T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dracul accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dracul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tribute is keeping the position for now.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dracul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dracul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dracul with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dracul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dracul trying to control but Tribute is working from the bottom.
Dracul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dracul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dracul working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tribute keeping moving, preventing Dracul from controlling successfully. #T2#
Dracul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dracul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dracul chips away with some ground and pound.
Tribute wants to stand up but Dracul is controlling him.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dracul not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tribute wants to sweep but no luck.
Dracul keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tribute's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dracul's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Dracul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dracul postures up. #T3#
Dracul controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tribute not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tribute trying to control the position.
Dracul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dracul trying to control but Tribute is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tribute misses with the combination.
Dracul half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dracul slips a jab from Tribute.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tribute sprawls and moves away.
Tribute displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tribute looks to throw the jab but Dracul is out of range.
Dracul appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tribute sprawls and moves away.
Tribute misses with the combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Dracul is just out of range.
Dracul drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tribute sprawls and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Radu Dracul had his way with Tank Tribute in that round.
That's time! Dracul's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dracul sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Dracul.
Tribute throws a lazy uppercut #TD#
and Dracul counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dracul.
Dracul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tribute works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dracul cracks Tribute with a solid left hand.
Tribute bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dracul's guard. #REVB#
Tribute is working Dracul over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dracul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tribute trying to control the position from guard on top but Dracul is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dracul wants to sweep here but Tribute controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Dracul wants to improve his position but instead Tribute has moved into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tribute lands a nice short elbow.
Dracul is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dracul works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tribute with a nice head shot there.
Dracul 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.
Dracul working a defensive guard but Tribute manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dracul manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tribute's best efforts.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dracul is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tribute's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tribute's back!
You can see the frustration on Tribute's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #SUB#
Dracul tightening his grip on Tribute, looking for the choke.
Dracul scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Dracul just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Tribute rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tribute avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dracul. #SUB#
Dracul is working for a kimura but Tribute is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dracul. #T3#
Ground and pound from Dracul.
Dracul throwing shots but Tribute is blocking nicely.
Tribute trying to hold on to Dracul's head to control him but Dracul postures up.
Dracul thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tribute's head.
Tribute wants to control but Dracul is keeping busy.
Tribute tries to get to full guard but Dracul has control of the leg.
Dracul trying to mount his opponent but Tribute defends it.
Tribute trying to hold on to Dracul's head to control him but Dracul postures up. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dracul sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dracul is pressing down on Tribute's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tribute is holding on for now.
Dracul throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dracul is keen to just control but Tribute is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Dracul is looking for a kimura here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dracul throwing shots but Tribute is blocking nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Radu Dracul showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dracul 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Radu Dracul!
Radu Dracul retains his light heavyweight title!
Radu Dracul seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 142
Date: May 04, 2022

#R1#
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Thai with the counter takedown but Tribute avoids it easily.
A head kick by Tribute misses #TD2#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Tribute is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai taking some punishment here, with Tribute in his half guard. #SUB2#
Thai actively working from the bottom here.
Tribute throwing shots but Thai is blocking nicely. #T1##SUB2#
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tribute pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tribute missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thai is pressing down on Tribute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thai looking for a sweep. Not yet Thai, not yet.
Tribute working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tribute works over Thai with some ground and pound from guard.
Tribute throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Thai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tribute has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Tribute.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tribute pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thai is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tribute scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thai tries to get to full guard but Tribute has control of the leg.
Tribute working over Thai with some ground and pound. Thai looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Thai on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tribute lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tribute trying to control from half guard but Thai is working away. #SUB2#
Thai looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Tribute trying to pass the guard but Thai defending well. #SUB2#
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tribute pulls his head out easily.
Thai is pressing down on Tribute's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Thai is looking for a triangle but Tribute pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Thai had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tribute defends it easily.#SUB2#
Thai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tribute chips away with some ground and pound.
Tribute has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Thai working for submissions but it's allowed Tribute to get to half guard. #T4#
Tribute drops an elbow to the side of Thai's head.
Tribute prevents Thai from improving his position.
Tribute is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tribute lands with a punch from half guard.
Tribute lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tribute lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thai has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Tribute escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Tribute!
Tribute cracks Thai with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thai manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tribute's best efforts.
Tribute seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute 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#
Tribute takes a swing at Thai's ribcage but misses.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into Thai's ribs.
Tribute leaves Thai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tribute misses the jab.
Thai feints the counter takedown.
Thai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tribute.
Thai tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Thai saw that one coming.
Tribute scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tank Tribute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Thai tries for a takedown but Tribute sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thai manages to avoid it.
Thai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tribute defends it well.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Thai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute jabs Thai right on the nose. Thai blinks but takes it well.
Thai moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Thai tries to move into range but Tribute moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tribute swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thai.#CUT#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.#T2#
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute connects with a looping right hand.
Thai avoids the head kick by Tribute.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Thai's head but Thai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thai.
Tank Tribute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wille Thai.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thai sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Thai ducks down to avoid it.
Thai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tribute swivels and escapes.
Thai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tribute throws out the jab.
Tribute misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD2#
and Thai counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Thai is looking for a kimura here.
Tribute keeping control of the position.
Tribute is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thai can do to turn this around?#T4##SUB2#
Thai is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Thai looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tribute moves into full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thai forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Thai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Thai has Tribute up against the cage in a clinch.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thai's elbow.
Tribute is leaning against Thai and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Thai jumps guard but Tribute turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tribute throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thais head.
Good body shot from Tribute.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Thai takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thai backwards.
Tribute scores with a shoulder strike.
Tribute scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute is working Thai over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tribute.
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T1#
Tribute works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #TD#
Thai is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tribute is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Thai to the mat. Thai regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Thai has his foot on Tribute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tribute works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Thai escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tribute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tribute is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tribute lands a couple of elbows.
Tribute might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tribute lands a couple of digs.
Tribute is working Thai over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Our spies down at at London MMA Club inform us that Thai has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tribute wants to control from the top but Thai keeps moving.
Tribute scoring with some ground and pound.
Tribute content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tribute makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#ROC#Thai is rocked!#SUB2#
Thai has his foot on Tribute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tribute works his way back into a safe position though.#T2##SUB2#
Thai has his foot on Tribute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tribute works his way back into a safe position though.
Tribute with a nice head shot there.
Thai keeping full guard, as Tribute tries to pass. #SUB2#
Thai looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Thai has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tribute 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 Thai.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tribute lands some shots froms side control.
Thai is still in real trouble! Can Tribute finish him?
Tribute in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Thai looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Tribute turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 134
Date: Apr 06, 2022

#R1#
Tribute moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Ecker walks into a straight right hand from Tribute.
Ecker throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Tribute counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ecker! Tribute lets Ecker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Ecker is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Ecker square on the jaw! Damn, Ecker is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Tribute!
After winning the bout, Tank Tribute thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 126
Date: Mar 09, 2022

#R1#
Tribute takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lampi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nice shot by Tribute.
Lampi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Helsinki Private Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lampi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tribute moves out of range as Lampi strikes.
Lampi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lampi tries to land a body kick
and Lampi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Tribute does it's job there.
Lampi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lampi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tribute's hands.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Eemeli Lampi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lampi throws a lazy body kick
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lampi.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body. Lampi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tribute throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lampi misses with a head kick.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and Lampi counters with a thumping low kick.
Tribute looks to throw the jab but Lampi is out of range.
Tribute catches Lampi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lampi misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tribute! But no joy.
Lampi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lampi staying out of range there.
Lampi throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Tribute throws out a counter right but Lampi avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Lampi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tribute in his tracks.
Tribute 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.
Tribute takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tribute thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Tribute.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lampi.
Tribute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lampi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute jabs Lampi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lampi throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Lampi lands with a shot to the body.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Lampi is just out of range.
Lampi cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Lampi throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.
Tribute keeps Lampi at a distance using the push kick.
Tribute connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lampi momentarily.
Tribute is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lampi had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Lampi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Lampi misses
and Tribute counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lampi thinking.
Lampi throws a poor cross that misses
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut.
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lampi throws a head kick that misses
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Tribute misses with a looping left.#T4#
Lampi scores with a punch to the head.
Tribute scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute looks to throw the jab but Lampi is out of range.
As Tribute backs away, Lampi returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Lampi misses.
Tribute blocks the body kick.
Tribute steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lampi. That one must have hurt.
Lampi lands a right hook to the body.
Lampi takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Lampi.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tribute throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lampi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute'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#
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand
and Lampi counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tank Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lampi throws a head kick that misses.
Lampi slips under a jab from Tribute.
Nice body punch from Lampi.
Lampi 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.
Lampi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lampi throws a leg kick that misses.
Lampi with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
An inside leg kick lands from Lampi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tribute.
Tribute thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lampi if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Lampi. Beautiful body shot.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Lampi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tribute misses with a looping right.
Lampi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Lampi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Lampi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute avoids the head kick by Lampi.
Tribute appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lampi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lampi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute throws out a counter right but Lampi avoids it with no problem.
Tribute takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tribute is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lampi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tribute. Tribute obviously looking to wear him down. #T2#
Lampi misses with an uppercut.
Tribute takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tribute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lampi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lampi 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute lands a really nice looking cross but Lampi seems unphased.
Tribute scores with a jab.
Tribute misses with a hook. Lampi ducked under it nicely.
Tribute lands an overhand right.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into Lampi's ribs.#CL#
Lampi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Tribute lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lampi backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Tribute.
Tribute has a couple of punches blocked by Lampi.
Tribute is leaning against Lampi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lampi misses with the head strike.
Lampi swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lampi throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Lampi working aggressively here.
Tribute has a couple of punches blocked by Lampi.
Lampi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lampi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body.
Lampi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lampi misses with the head strike.
Tribute scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Tribute misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lampi's elbow. #BC2#
Tribute breaks from the clinch.
A head kick by Tribute misses
and Lampi counters with a nice uppercut.
Lampi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tribute on 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!
Lampi throws a body shot but no joy.
Lampi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tribute to score with a decent uppercut.#CL#
Lampi closes the distance and clinches.
Lampi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lampi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lampi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute prevents a body shot from Lampi.
Lampi misses with some punches.
A short right from Tribute on the inside.
Lampi misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Eemeli Lampi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lampi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
Lampi listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lampi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Tribute doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lampi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lampi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lampi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Lampi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lampi cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lampi moves away.#T1#
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lampi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lampi looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Tribute scores with a kick to the body.
Lampi misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Lampi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tribute takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tribute takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.
Tribute scores with a head kick. Lampi tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tribute misses with an uppercut.
A leg kick checked by Tribute.
Tribute looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tribute misses with a looping left.#T2#
Nice cross by Tribute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Lampi throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD2#
Tribute lands a big right hand that sends Lampi crashing to the mat! Tribute stays standing though and waves Lampi back to his feet!#ROC2#Lampi is rocked!
Tribute circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lampi to the canvas! Lampi doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Tribute keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
A very excited looking Tank Tribute 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 113
Date: Jan 26, 2022

#R1#
Tribute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Camara.
Camara tests Tribute's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Camara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camara loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Tribute swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camara 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.
Camara throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Camara misses with a wild combination.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Camara manages to avoid it.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara jabs at Tribute's body.
Tribute lands a high kick! #CUT#It looks like Ibrahim Camara has been cut.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Tribute went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Camara lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tribute at a distance. #T1#
Tribute throws a right hand that misses
and Camara counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tribute. Camara shrugs it off though.
Camara scores with a punch to the head.
Camara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tribute paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tribute misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Camara misses with the combination.
Camara takes one on the button.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Camara.
Tribute is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Nice uppercut lands for Camara. That snapped Tribute's head back.
Tribute misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camara lands a jab to the head.
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Camara avoids it well.
Camara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Camara is looking for the big counter here.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
Camara cracks Tribute with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tribute pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Camara rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a right hand to the body.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Tribute appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tribute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tribute throws a right and a left that Camara avoids nicely.
Tribute connects with a nice looking jab.
Camara misses with a looping left.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Camara with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tribute gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tribute sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nice body kick from Camara.
Tribute walks forward, straight into a front kick from Camara.
Camara lands with a hook. Tribute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camara defending well as Tribute loads up on a big left hand.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tribute on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Camara.
Tribute tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Camara throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tribute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tribute lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Camara looks to land a body kick but Tribute moved away.
Tribute slips a jab from Camara.
Tribute went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Camara moved out of range nicely.
Camara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Camara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tribute will feel that in the morning.
A shot to the body from Tribute misses
and Camara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Camara ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Camara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tribute takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tribute misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Camara.
Camara uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tribute has time to react.
Tribute swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A jab from Tribute misses.
Camara throws a series of punches but Tribute avoids them all with ease.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Camara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Camara catches Tribute with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A jab from Camara does it's job there.#CL2#
Camara closes the distance and pushes Tribute back into the cage.
Tribute missing with knees to the body. #BC2#
Camara breaks the clinch.
Tribute fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Camara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tribute on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Camara throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tribute, as that shot connected.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick from Camara.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tribute will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Camara slips under a jab.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Camara in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Camara feints a jab promting Tribute to slip. Camara then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tribute slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jab, jab by Camara - just one landing.
Camara scores with a jab. Tribute acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camara misses with a looping right.
Tribute ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Camara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Camara blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Camara! But no joy.
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Camara appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Camara moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Ibrahim Camara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Camara. Camara obviously looking to wear him down. #T3#
Camara moves out of range of the strikes.
Camara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Camara on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Camara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tribute's corner calls for a 1-2. Tribute obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A combination from Tribute does no damage.
Tribute comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Camara lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tribute takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tribute misses with the combination. #T4#
Camara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tribute looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Camara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
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!
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Camara moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Tribute scores with a nice strike.
Tribute sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tribute checks a leg kick.
Tribute throws a hook but Camara blocks it.
Camara lunges at Tribute with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tribute's hand.
Camara scores with a one two! Tribute had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ibrahim Camara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ibrahim Camara's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Camara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tribute tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camara slips under a jab.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Camara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Camara lands a jab to the nose.
A lazy body kick from Camara
and Tribute counters with a nice body shot.
A cross from Tribute lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara connects with a jab.
Camara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Tribute back to the cage. Camara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camara moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Camara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Camara now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donk. Camara catches Tribute right on the button with a cross.
Tribute takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camara.
A cross from Camara lands.
Camara throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute lands a really nice looking cross but Camara seems unphased.
Camara slips a jab from Tribute.
Tribute slips under a jab.
Tribute misses with the body kick
letting Camara counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Camara raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Camara blocks a head kick by Tribute.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Camara moves out of range easily.
Tribute keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Camara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Camara connects with a looping right hand.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Camara - that will leave a mark!
Tribute walks into a stiff left hand from Camara.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Camara.
Tribute throws a lazy uppercut
and Camara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute misses with a hook. Camara ducked under it nicely.
Camara is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tribute with a body shot.
Camara looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Camara scores with a kick to the midsection.
Camara throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Camara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A slow jab from Tribute misses its intended target.
Camara connects with a jab.
Tribute throws a body punch but Camara moves out of range.
Camara lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tribute will feel that in the morning.
Tribute takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Camara throws a sloppy body shot
and Camara takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tribute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ibrahim Camara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Tribute throws a left and a right that both miss
and Camara makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Tribute tries to keep at a distance but Camara has taken the fight into the clinch.
Camara lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Camara gets through Tribute's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camara scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute dodges an elbow strike from Camara.
Camara working aggressively here.
Camara avoiding damage as Tribute throws knees to the body.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Camara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Camara throws an elbow but misses.
Camara tries to work over Tribute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tribute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tribute - that landed with a thud.
Tribute doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

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

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

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Camara!
In his post fight interview, Ibrahim Camara started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 106
Date: Dec 29, 2021

#R1#
Barnes thumps Tribute with a low kick.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Tribute steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tribute takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Barnes throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes takes one to the chin there.
Tribute 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.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnes is defended easily by Tribute.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes throws a leg kick but Tribute checks it.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes tries to bum rush Tribute with a series of wild strikes but Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barnes misses with a low kick. #T1#
Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Tribute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Barnes moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Barnes to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Barnes looks to clinch but Tribute throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Barnes taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
Post fight, an emotional Tank Tribute said 'No Doctor to save Fury from me this time!! All Hail the new King of Lightheavyweight Division. '.

Event: SPPS 98: Tokyo Turkey Bowl!
Date: Nov 26, 2021

#R1#
Fury tries to clinch up.#CL#
Fury closes the distance and pushes Tribute back into the cage.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury avoiding damage as Tribute throws knees to the body.
Fury digs a right hand underneath Tribute's ribcage. Tribute let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury lands a shot to the body.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Fury scores with a shoulder strike.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Fury prevents a body shot from Tribute.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury blocking some punches.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tribute misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
Fury misses with a body punch. #T1#
Tribute lands a nice uppercut.
Fury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fury lands with a right to the head.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury tries a body shot but Tribute blocks it.
Tribute has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fury seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tribute can turn it around.
Fury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
A short uppercut from Tribute.
A shot in the inside from Tribute.
Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury scores with a shoulder strike.
Tribute throws a punch but it's blocked by Fury.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Tribute working aggressively here.
Fury struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Tribute fails to land.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Fury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tribute.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute lands with a short shot to the head.
Tribute scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Tribute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Tribute.
A short right from Fury on the inside.
Fury digs a right hand into Tribute's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tribute's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute blocks a body shot from Fury.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Fury.
Nice body punch from Fury - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tribute creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tribute has a couple of punches blocked by Fury. #T3#
Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fury.
Nice body punch from Fury.
Tribute looks winded!
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury tries to throw a body punch but Tribute avoids it by throwing Fury back against the cage.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury is pressed up against the cage. Tribute has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fury down to the mat. Fury avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tribute lands a really nice looking cross but Fury seems unphased. #CL#
Fury moves into the clinch successfully.
Fury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Fury.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tribute misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fury.
Fury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fury cracks Tribute with a nice body shot.#T4#
Fury misses with some punches.
A short left from Fury.
A right hand to the body from Fury.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
Fury stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fury lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
Fury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tribute misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury works on Tribute's body with a couple of short punches.
Fury misses with the head strike.
Tribute goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tribute blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fury lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fury - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fury dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Fury is looking to clinch but Tribute is avoiding it.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tribute jabs at Fury's body.
Fury slips under a jab.
Fury tries to counter with a takedown but Tribute is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury looks to clinch
and Tribute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like John Fury has been cut.#CL#
Fury has closed the distance and engaged Tribute in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tribute fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fury.
Tribute misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Tribute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Tribute scores with a shoulder strike.
Fury lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
Fury lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Tribute struggles to land a body shot inside as Fury controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land. #BC2#
Tribute manages to break the clinch.
Tribute throws a body kick that misses.
Fury attempts a counter takedown but Tribute avoids it well and moves away.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tribute paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tribute throws out the jab.
Fury moves to clinch but Tribute breaks away
and Tribute counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tribute lands with a straight right. Fury didn't see that one coming.#T2#
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Fury was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Fury moved out of range nicely.
Fury tries to clinch up but Tribute circles away and keeps his distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fury wants to clinch.
Tribute shapes to counter with a head kick.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Fury is looking to clinch but Tribute is avoiding it.
Tribute takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Fury changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tribute misses with a double jab.
Tribute throws a wild body kick that Fury sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Fury darts in and clinches Tribute up against the cage.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury blocking some punches.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury throws a punch but it's blocked by Tribute.
Fury pushes Tribute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tribute is breathing heavily.
Fury misses with some punches.
Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fury working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fury lands a right hand.
Tribute takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short left from Fury. #T4#
Fury lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fury lands with a light punch inside.
Tribute tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fury's elbow.
Fury misses with some punches.
Tribute prevents a body shot from Fury.
Fury presses Tribute against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fury lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fury has a couple of punches blocked by Tribute.
A shot in the inside from Fury.
John Fury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fury lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fury working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tribute misses with a body punch.
Fury lands with a light punch inside.
Tribute's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tribute's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fury.
Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fury. #ROC#Tribute is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fury dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R3#
Fury closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tribute misses with a right hand #KD#
and Fury counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tribute! Fury lets Tribute back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Tribute is still on wobbly legs! Can Fury finish him?
Tribute connects with a body shot that sends Fury's belly button to the back.
Tribute seems to have recovered his senses.
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but Fury slips the punch.
Tribute swats away the attempt to clinch by Fury.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Fury wants to clinch
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury tries to clinch there but Tribute circles away.
Fury wants to clinch
and Tribute counters with a two punch combo.
Fury wants to clinch
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Fury avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tribute follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Tribute cracks Fury with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tribute throws a right hand that misses
and Fury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Fury instigates a clinch.
Tribute misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fury struggles to land a body shot inside as Tribute controls his hands.
Tribute lands with a left to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute trying to land knees to the body.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury lands an uppercut.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fury lands with a left to the head. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Tribute.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tribute missing with knees to the body.
Tribute lands with a short shot to the head.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tribute tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fury.
Tribute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tribute.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Fury lands a left hand.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury lands with a short shot to the head.
Tribute is trying to break free.#T4#
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury lands a nice shot to the body.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Tribute swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tribute prevents a body shot from Fury.
Fury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tribute.
A short right from Fury on the inside.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tribute.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Fury is leaning against Tribute and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Fury.
Tribute blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fury clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Fury tries to clinch but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fury tries to clinch but Tribute moves out of range.
Tribute throws a right hand that misses #KD#
and Fury counters with a nice right hand that sends Tribute toppling to the canvas! Tribute scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fury finish him?!
Fury is looking to clinch.
Tribute thinks about the counter body kick.
Fury wants to clinch.
Fury tries to clinch there but Tribute circles away.
Fury closes the distance but Tribute moves to the side
and Tribute finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T1#
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Tribute throws a nice looking combination but Fury bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tribute avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Fury tries to close the distance and clinch but Tribute swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fury slips a jab from Tribute.
Fury tries to clinch but Tribute moves out of range. #CL#
Tribute tries to keep at a distance but Fury has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Fury.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury managing to block the knees to the body from Tribute.
Tribute is leaning against Fury and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tribute tries to land knees in the clinch but Fury avoids the damage to the body.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Fury.
Tribute tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fury avoids it.
Fury tries to work over Tribute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute missing with knees to the body.
Fury working aggressively here.
Tribute goes for a takedown attempt but Fury pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tribute is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fury. Fury circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3##CL#
Fury clinches up against the cage.
Fury tries a body shot but Tribute blocks it.
Fury lands with a right to the head.
A right hand to the body from Fury.
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fury lands a shoulder strike.
Tribute lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tribute misses with the head strike.
Fury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.
Tribute lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Fury as the two fighters clinch.
Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Tribute fails to land.
Fury tries to work over Tribute's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fury misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fury swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fury lands with a short shot to the head.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Fury lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Tribute lands with a light punch inside.
Tribute tries to throw a body punch but Fury avoids it by throwing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fury cracks Tribute with a nice body shot.
Fury misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tribute lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tribute.
Fury pushes Tribute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fury throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Fury fails to land.
Fury lands a body punch.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fury had his way with Tank Tribute in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Fury tries to clinch but Tribute is having none of it.
Tribute swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL#
and Fury moves into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Tribute fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute lands a right hand.
Tribute missing with knees to the body.
Fury lands with a light punch inside.
Tribute missing with knees to the body.
Fury lands an uppercut.
Tribute tries for a takedown but Fury manages to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Fury.
A nice left hand lands by Fury.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tribute.
Fury cracks Tribute with a nice body shot.
Fury misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Fury.
Tribute blocking some punches.
Tribute is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
Fury scores with a shot to the side of Tribute's head. #T1#
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
Fury scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fury blocks an uppercut.
Fury lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tribute blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute throws a head punch that misses.
Tribute lands a nice knee to the body. #KD#
Fury drops Tribute onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tribute is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#KD#
Fury drops Tribute onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tribute is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A short body shot lands from Fury as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Fury as the two fighters clinch.
Fury throws a big uppercut that drops Tribute! More strikes from Fury and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tribute lies dazed against the cage as Fury celebrates with his cornermen!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Fury!
John Fury retains his light heavyweight title!
John Fury thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: SPPS 93 - Mischief Night!
Date: Oct 30, 2021

#R1#
Tribute staying out of range there.
Veidt throws a right hand that misses
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Victor Veidt has been cut.
Veidt looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
Tribute appears to be looking for a big counter.
Veidt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
Tribute quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Veidt.
Tribute uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Veidt.
Tribute swings for the body but Veidt moves out of range.
Tribute looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but Veidt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Veidt! But no joy.
Veidt throws a jab but it's blocked by Tribute.
Tribute with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Veidt to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with a body kick.
Veidt takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Veidt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Veidt thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've been informed that Veidt has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Veidt with a nice cross.
Veidt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T1#
Veidt moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
A slow jab from Veidt misses its intended target.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Veidt saw that one coming.
Veidt looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tribute defending well as Veidt loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the liver by Tribute. Beautiful body shot.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veidt.
Tribute is looking to counter with a body kick.
Veidt scores with a hook to the body. Tribute takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tribute throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veidt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Veidt throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but Veidt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Veidt now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Veidt misses with a hook.
Veidt clobbers Tribute with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T2#
Veidt looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Veidt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Veidt misses with an uppercut.
Veidt misses with a straight left.
Tribute feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Veidts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Veidt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Veidt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.
Veidt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice body kick there by Tribute.
Veidt looks winded!#KD#
Tribute drops Veidt with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Veidt looks back up at him and smiles so Tribute waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
Veidt throws a poor cross that misses
and Tribute counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Veidt out cold! What a finish! Tribute is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Tribute!
Tank Tribute looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Hare's too nice to even give me a sparring partner to prepare for my upcoming fight for the belt. Who's this guy BTW? Nevermind, Medic!! Medic!! We have a dead man here!! '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 88
Date: Oct 02, 2021

#R1#
Tribute throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bloode looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bloode throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bloode rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a left to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Bloode does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloode throws out a counter right but Tribute avoids it with no problem.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloode was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Bloode with the inside leg kick.
Tribute throws a body punch but Bloode moves out of range. #T1#
Bloode on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body
and Bloode counters with a nice leg kick.
Tribute tries to land a front kick but Bloode steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Bloode's head but Bloode sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Bloode was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bloode!
Bloode lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tribute throws a combination. Bloode tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tribute slips under a jab.
Bloode jabs Tribute to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute lands a jab to the nose.
Bloode swings for the body but Tribute moves out of range.
Bloode throws a big shot that misses.
Bloode scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bloode avoids a kick to the body.
Bloode appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tribute looks to land a body kick but Bloode moved away.
Bloode replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tribute blocks it well.
Tribute's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloode connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tribute scrambles back to his feet.
Bloode scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bloode has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tribute finds it's way round the side to connect with Bloode's head. #T3#
Bloode takes a swing at Tribute's ribcage but misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloode.
Bloode thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Tribute if he has to take too many more of those.
Bloode scores with a jab. Tribute acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Bloode fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tribute, pushing him back against the cage.
Tribute softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Tribute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bloode doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tribute misses with a hook.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Bloode moves away and avoids it.
Bloode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloode misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tribute misses the target.#T4#
Bloode goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloode looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Bloode blocks a jab.
Bloode doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tribute rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloode moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tribute lands an overhand right.
Bloode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Tribute tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
Nice body kick from Bloode.
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 Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tribute looks to throw the jab but Bloode is out of range.
Bloode misses with a leg kick
and Tribute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloode takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tribute lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#Bloode is rocked!
Bloode misses the shot to the body.
Tribute steps in with a hook that catches Bloode right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Tribute follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Bloode looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
In his post fight interview, Tank Tribute gave a big smile as he said 'ðŸ¤·‍â™‚ï¸'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 82
Date: Sep 04, 2021

#R1#
Tribute fails to land with a series of punches. #TD2#
Akerfeldt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tribute did well to prevent Akerfeldt getting side control.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tribute defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tribute trying to control here.
Akerfeldt is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tribute gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute trying to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Akerfeldt working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tribute is on top in guard. #REVR#
Akerfeldt tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Tribute showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt has his foot on Tribute's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tribute works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt working for a triangle but Tribute defends it easily.
Tribute might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tribute is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tribute gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt looking for a guillotine here but Tribute defends easily.
Tribute tries to free his leg and advance position but Akerfeldt is retaining full guard.
Tribute sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Akerfeldt is trying to control the position but Tribute postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akerfeldt can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tribute controls the pace.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Akerfeldt 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.
Tribute engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tribute is aware though and is defending well.#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.
Akerfeldt can't keep his opponent in guard - Tribute advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Akerfeldt tries to get to full guard but Tribute has control of the leg.
Tribute slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt actively working from the bottom here.
Tribute content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tribute takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bjorn Akerfeldt will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Akerfeldt misses with a shot to the body
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akerfeldt shoots in looking for a takedown but Tribute manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Akerfeldt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Akerfeldt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tribute!
Tribute struggling a bit here.
Tribute is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Akerfeldt is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Tribute bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Akerfeldt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tribute defends it easily.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tribute doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tribute manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tribute controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T1##SUB2#
Akerfeldt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tribute can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tribute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Akerfeldt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tribute is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tribute looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Akerfeldt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tribute is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Tribute got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akerfeldt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tribute has managed to get both his arms back between Akerfeldt's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Akerfeldt has an active guard here but Tribute has managed to pass into half guard.
Tribute wants to free his trapped foot but Akerfeldt is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SU#
Tribute stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Akerfeldt to get to his feet.
Tribute 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.
Akerfeldt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Akerfeldt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tribute pinned against the cage. Tribute gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
An attempted straight right counter from Tribute misses the target.#T3#
Akerfeldt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tribute is fending him off so far but Akerfeldt persists. Nope, Tribute circles away and we're back to standing.
Tank Tribute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjorn Akerfeldt.
Akerfeldt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Akerfeldt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akerfeldt blocks a jab.
Akerfeldt misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Akerfeldt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tribute swivels and escapes.
Akerfeldt is breathing heavily.
Tribute throws the left hand but Akerfeldt avoids the punch easily.
Tribute stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Akerfeldt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tribute but Tribute pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Akerfeldt ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Akerfeldt dives in and grabs Tribute's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tribute pushes down on Akerfeldt's head and hops out.#KD#
Tribute feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Akerfeldt sprawling to the canvas! Akerfeldt rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tribute finish him?! #ROC#Akerfeldt is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bjorn Akerfeldt 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!
Akerfeldt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tribute sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akerfeldt somewhat.
Tank Tribute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Tribute misses.
Akerfeldt dives in for a single leg takedown but Tribute sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Akerfeldt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Akerfeldt ducks down to avoid it.
Akerfeldt tries to close the distance and clinch but Tribute swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akerfeldt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tribute.
Akerfeldt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tribute throws out the jab.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Akerfeldt saw that one coming.
Tribute defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akerfeldt.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Akerfeldt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn Akerfeldt's cut.
That's time! Tribute's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Akerfeldt wants to clinch
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bjorn Akerfeldt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute stuffs the takedown.
Akerfeldt tries to clinch up but Tribute circles away and keeps his distance.
Akerfeldt gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tribute Throws a clean left jab. Tribute Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Akerfeldt's chin! Akerfeldt crumbles to the ground and Tribute follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Tribute!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
In his post fight interview, Tank Tribute gave a big smile as he said 'ðŸ¤·‍â™‚ï¸'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 76
Date: Aug 07, 2021

#R1#
Tribute throws a jab when Rajantaka was well out of range.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rajantaka.
Tribute throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tribute moves out of range of the leg kick from Rajantaka.
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Rajantaka connects with a solid leg kick.
Rajantaka misses with a kick to the body
and Tribute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Tarmo Rajantaka has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Rajantaka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Rajantaka closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tribute working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Tribute's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tribute lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tribute tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rajantaka keeps control of Tribute as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1#
Rajantaka displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tribute up against the cage.
Rajantaka landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Tribute lands a shoulder strike.
Rajantaka misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Tribute.
Tribute lands a left hand.
Tribute is looking to break free of the clinch but Rajantaka has double underhooks.
Rajantaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tribute has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike. #BC#
Tribute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Tribute misses with a hook
letting Rajantaka counter with a right hand.
Tribute avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rajantaka connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Rajantaka with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tribute to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rajantaka.
Tribute misses with a looping left.#KD#
Tribute lands a big uppercut and Rajantaka crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rajantaka looks OK. Tribute waves Rajantaka back to his feet!#ROC#Rajantaka is rocked!
Tribute shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Rajantaka takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Tribute sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Rajantaka 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 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Tribute!
Tank Tribute made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying '(Stares at the crowd where Donkey and SPPS Owner Hare sits) Hey Donkey!!! I love it when you pick the opponent in your previews coz when you do, I always win. (smiles ðŸ˜ˆ at Donkey while clapping) '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 68
Date: Jun 26, 2021

#R1#
Bloode throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Bloode does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bloode manages to avoid it.
Bloode throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Tribute cracks Bloode with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bloode blocks a jab.
Bloode was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Bloode.
It seemed like Bloode was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloode finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bloode ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute looks to land a left hand but Bloode moved out of range nicely.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Bloode cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bloode takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bloode slips a straight right by Tribute.
Bloode swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Tribute misses its intended target. #T1#
Tribute swings widly with a right hand
and Bloode counters with a good low kick that Tribute was not able to check.
Bloode lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tribute takes a step back to recover.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.
Bloode buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tribute is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bloode walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bloode blocks a jab.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Bloode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Bloode.
Bloode looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tribute. Bloode shrugs it off though.
Tribute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloode throws out the jab.
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body. #T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
Bloode is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A big right from Tribute misses.
Bloode connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tribute. Tribute circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tribute checks a low kick from Bloode.
Tribute takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Bloode counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Bloode uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute thows a body kick. Bloode tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tribute moves out of range of the leg kick from Bloode.
A shot to the liver by Tribute. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Bloode takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tribute rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloode moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab from Tribute finds it's way through Bloode's defenses.
Tribute catches Bloode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloode slips under a jab from Tribute.
Tribute throws a head kick that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bloode on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bloode walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tribute checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tribute throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bloode looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tribute has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bloode.
Bloode motions for Tribute to come forward. Bloode throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tribute looks to throw the jab but Bloode is out of range. #T4#
Tribute throws a jab when Bloode was well out of range.
Tribute misses with a hook. Bloode ducked under it nicely.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Bloode was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bloode.
Bloode flicks out a counter leg kick but Tribute steps away.
Tribute misses with the body kick
and Bloode counters with an outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bloode.
Bloode misses the shot to the body.
Bloode looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Tribute digs a good body shot into Bloode's ribs.
Tribute looks to land a combination. Bloode sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tribute takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tribute seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tank Tribute dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Tribute misses with a right hand
and Bloode counters with a good, hard body kick but Tribute shrugs it off.
Bloode feints and then cracks Tribute's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tribute down.
Bloode throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bloode takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bloode throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloode fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tribute on the side of the head.
Tribute misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bloode counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bloode swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tribute backing away here, and Bloode unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bloode throws a half hearted mid kick.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tribute scores with a jab. Bloode acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tribute rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bloode moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T1#
Tribute connects with a right hand. Bloode shakes it off.
Bloode throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tribute scores with a jab. Bloode acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tribute takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tribute misses with an uppercut
and Bloode makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Tribute misses with a right hand
letting Bloode counter with a right hand.
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand
and Bloode makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Tribute really felt that one!
Bloode misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Bloode tries a quick counter leg kick but Tribute is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Bloode.#T2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloode.
Tank Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloode steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
and Bloode counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Tribute misses.
Tribute has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bloode.
Tribute will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Tribute 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.
Tribute misses with a few strikes there.
Bloode takes one to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Bloode.
Bloode misses with a right hand
and Tribute makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bloode moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloode moves away.
Tank Tribute is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloode moves out of range as Tribute strikes.
Bloode misses with the body kick
and Tribute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tribute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tribute walks into a left hand.
Bloode lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tribute's sensitive parts.
Bloode misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Tribute misses the target.
Tribute looks for the body kick but Bloode saw that one coming.
Bloode appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body. Bloode takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bloode tries to work over Tribute's front leg with a kick but Tribute checks it.
Tribute throws a sloppy head kick and Bloode moves out of range easily. #T4#
Bloode misses with a low kick.
Bloode lands with a shot to the body.
Bloode ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bloode uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Bloode appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bloode lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice cross by Bloode.#CUT2#Tank Tribute's cut is getting worse.
Bloode connects with the punch.
Bloode misses with a low kick as Tribute jumps back.
Tribute catches Bloode with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bloode scores with a body shot.
Bloode ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Choctaw Bloode showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tank Tribute's cut.
That's time! Tribute's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Bloode lands a right hook to the body.
Tribute misses with a double jab.
Tribute takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloode pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Tribute throws a poor cross that misses
and Bloode connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloode. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with a kick to the body.
Bloode slips a jab from Tribute.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bloode!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Bloode takes one to the chin there.
Tribute misses with a two punch combination.
Decent striking displayed by Bloode there.
Tribute takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bloode scoring well with a low kick there.
Bloode lands with a straight right. Tribute didn't see that one coming.
Bloode throws a front kick that sends Tribute stumbling back into the cage.
Bloode throws a body kick that misses.
Tribute misses with an uppercut
and Bloode counters with a good low kick that Tribute was not able to check.
Tribute throws a nice looking combination but Bloode bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tribute misses with the body kick
and Bloode counters with a body kick that stops Tribute in his tracks momentarily. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloode throws a poor cross that misses
and Tribute counters with a left to the body.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick.
Tribute's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Bloode throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bloode moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Tribute.
Tribute throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloode cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Bloode follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tribute avoids a kick to the body.
Bloode lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bloode fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Tribute throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but Bloode slips the punch.
Bloode lands an overhand right.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Bloode connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tribute scores with a nice body kick.
Tribute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bloode counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tribute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bloode lands a leg kick that knocks Tribute off balance momentarily.
Bloode looks for the body kick but Tribute saw that one coming.
Tribute thuds his right hand into Bloode's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Choctaw Bloode!
A very excited looking Choctaw Bloode 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: Sucker Punch Pro Series 61
Date: May 26, 2021

#R1#
Tribute jabs Thai right on the nose. Thai blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#It looks like Wille Thai has been cut.
Tribute misses with a hook #TD#
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control.
Tribute is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Thai off and has taken his back!
Thai tries to break free.
Tribute has good solid back control here.
Thai tries to roll but Tribute sticks to his back.
Thai is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Thai is really stuck here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Will Tribute go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Tribute keeps control of the position as Thai tries to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Thai turns into Tribute and is now in his guard. #T1##SUB#
Thai is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tribute is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tribute has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Tribute is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Thai working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tribute has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Thai is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tribute pulls his head out easily.
Thai wants to improve his position but Tribute is controlling well.
Thai is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Tribute is trying to control. Thai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SU2#
Tribute postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thai to stand up.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Thai counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thai slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Thai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Tribute is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Thai is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tribute knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tribute is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Thai goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tribute has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thai but great work by Tribute.
Tribute wants to control but Thai is keeping him busy.
Thai tries to buck Tribute off but Tribute is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Tribute stands up and beckons Thai to his feet. #T4#
Thai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Thai feinted with a counter takedown.
Thai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute. #TD#
Thai shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tribute napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tribute tries to bench press Thai off him but Thai keeps the position. #SUB#
Thai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Thai tries for a kimura but Tribute is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Thai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tribute is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Thai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tank Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wille Thai's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tribute swings for the body but Thai moves out of range.
Thai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thai staying out of range there.
Thai walks into a left hand.
Tribute swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tribute pushes Thai off and gets back to his feet.#KD2#
Tribute lands a left and a right that send Thai crashing to the mat, dazed. Tribute thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for Tribute.#ROC2#Thai is rocked!
Tribute throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Thai counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Tribute has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Thai is on him like a limpet, forcing Tribute back against the cage.
Tribute lands an uppercut.
Thai drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thai jumps guard but Tribute turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tribute lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thai backwards. #T1#
Tribute prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wille Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tribute scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thai takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tribute lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Tribute pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Thai. #KD2#
Tribute cracks Thai with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tribute has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Thai to stand back up!
Oh Thai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tribute walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Thai drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Tribute swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Thai's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
In his post fight interview, Tank Tribute gave a big smile as he said '(Stares at the Camera) Why Donkey? Why? Thai ain't got a thing against me.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 55
Date: Apr 21, 2021

#R1#
Tribute moves away from the strike by Lamb.
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamb tries to land a body kick
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
We've been informed that Lamb has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A big right from Tribute misses.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Lamb ducks down to avoid it.
Lamb waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Tribute blocks a leg kick.
Tribute went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lamb moves away.
Lamb follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tribute has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
A slow jab from Lamb misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tribute misses the target.#T1#
Lamb is looking to clinch but Tribute is avoiding it.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lamb avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lamb throws out a counter right but Tribute avoids it with no problem.
Tribute throws a poor cross that misses
and Lamb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big right from Tribute misses.
Lamb scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lamb keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Lamb does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Lamb misses its intended target.
Tribute throws a jab when Lamb was well out of range.
Lamb cracks a nice hook into Tribute's ribs.
Lamb throws a wild body kick that Tribute sees coming a mile off.#T2#
A big right from Tribute misses.
Lamb missing with a left hand there. Tribute was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Lamb ducks down to avoid it.
Lamb jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lamb walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lamb.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Lamb manages to avoid it.
Lamb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lamb misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tribute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Lamb moves into range and clinches up with Tribute.#T3#
Lamb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Lamb fails to land. #BC#
Tribute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tribute connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tribute swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lamb counters with an inside leg kick.
Lamb lands a high kick! #CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Lamb lands a jab.
Lamb tries to land a body kick
and Tribute counters with a crisp right that sends Lamb to the canvas! Tribute follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Tribute!
Tank Tribute took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '(Stares at the camera) Someone's career just died B*tch*s!!! (Throws his mouthpiece to Fury) '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 49
Date: Mar 20, 2021

#R1#
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Fury ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Fury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tribute on the side of the head.
Tribute swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Fury lands a jab.
Tribute has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A cross from Fury lands.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tribute takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tribute avoids the body shot from Fury.
Fury just misses with a punch to the body.
Fury misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tribute.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute throws a body punch but Fury moves out of range.
Tribute with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fury to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Fury misses with a body shot.
Tribute throws out a counter right but Fury avoids it with no problem.
Fury misses with an uppercut. Tribute saw that one coming.
Tribute lunges at Fury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fury's hand. #CUT2#It looks like John Fury has been cut.
Fury moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Tribute lands a glancing blow to the side of Fury's head.
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fury to counter with a crisp jab.
Tribute scores with a jab.
Fury avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Fury.
Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Fury cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fury uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury looks to score with a jab to the body but Tribute is just out of range.#T2#
Fury throws a hook to the side of Tribute's head but Tribute sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tribute! But no joy.
Tribute slips a jab from Fury.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fury misses with a lunging right hand
and Tribute counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Fury moves away and avoids it.
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute misses with an uppercut
and Fury counters with a stiff right hand.
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Tribute.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Tribute is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tribute swings for the body but Fury moves out of range.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Fury.
A little jabbing left from Tribute on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fury thuds his right hand into Tribute's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#That has opened up Tank Tribute's cut even more.#T3#
Fury slips a straight right by Tribute.
Fury misses with the combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tribute! But no joy.
Tribute slips under a jab.
Fury is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fury throws the left hand but Tribute avoids the punch easily.
Tribute slips under a jab from Fury.
Tribute looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Tribute gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fury.
Fury throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fury with a hook.#T4#
Tribute throws a lazy uppercut
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fury throws a poor cross that misses
and Tribute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Fury clinches up with Tribute and pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Fury. #BC2#
Tribute's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
Tribute uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fury.
Tribute throws a lazy right hand but Fury sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fury slips a straight right by Tribute.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fury throws a jab when Tribute was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fury dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Tribute keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fury.
Tribute throws out a counter right but Fury avoids it with no problem.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fury moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Fury throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tribute, as that shot connected.
Tribute defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
Tribute throws out a counter right but Fury avoids it with no problem.
John Fury is winning the standup battle so far.
Fury throws an off balance right hand
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fury throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tribute counters with a left to the body.
Fury works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
A countering left hand to the body from Tribute misses.
Fury misses with a right hand
and Tribute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute stuns Fury with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tribute can do to turn this around?#T1#
Fury lands with a straight right. Tribute didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Fury misses the target.
Fury sizes up Tribute with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Tribute. #CUT2#John Fury's cut is getting worse.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fury misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tribute scores with a jab.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Tribute's belly button to the back.
Tribute throws a poor cross that misses
and Fury counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tribute scores with a nice head shot.
Fury slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T2#
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Tribute throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fury.
A little feinted left hand from Fury on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fury moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Fury misses with a lunging right hand
and Tribute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice body punch from Fury.
Tribute misses with a hook. Fury ducked under it nicely.
Fury blocks a jab.
Fury throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tribute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fury jabs at Tribute's body.
Fury misses the body punch
and Tribute counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fury there as he acknowledges the shot.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tribute in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.#T3#
Fury pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fury cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#The cut above Tank Tribute's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Fury forces Tribute back against the cage and clinches.
Tribute taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fury.
Tribute missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Fury.
Tribute is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fury creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fury scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fury tries a body shot but Tribute blocks it.
Tribute can't break the clinch.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fury misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Tribute's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fury blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tributes head.
A head punch on the inside from Tribute fails to land. #T4#
Fury lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Fury.
Fury lands a shoulder strike.
Tribute misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute blocks a body shot from Fury.
Tribute misses with the head strike.
Fury misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tribute misses with some punches.
Fury lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fury lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tribute has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fury tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Fury.
Tribute is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Fury.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fury avoiding damage as Tribute throws knees to the body.
Fury lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Fury scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fury swings wildly with an uppercut but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Fury dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fury sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fury moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tribute fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tribute jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big right from Tribute misses.
Tribute defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good shot there by Fury.
Fury closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tribute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Fury. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fury.
Fury uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Fury rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tribute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Tribute.
Fury scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tribute doesn't seem bothered though.
Fury ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fury staying out of range there.
Tribute lands a nice shot to the body.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Fury's head but Fury sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fury looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tribute connects with a single shot there.
Tank Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fury.
Fury moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fury throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#John Fury's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fury throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Fury's shoulder, as Fury tries to avoid the shot.
Fury moves out of range of the strikes.
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute throws a right hand that misses
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tribute works the jab nicely.
Fury lands a nice looking body shot.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Fury is just out of range.#T3#
Fury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
It looked like Fury wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fury throws a good cross that connects. #CUT#Tank Tribute's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fury appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fury scores with a nice right hand.
Tribute might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
No joy there for Fury, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fury avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Fury was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tribute lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fury at a distance.
Tribute misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Fury!
A relieved looking John Fury thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tank Tribute had this to say: 'I can still fight!! Why did u Fookin stop the fight??!! '.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 44
Date: Feb 27, 2021

#R1#
Tribute misses with a straight right.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick
and Ecker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Tribute's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ecker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ecker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tribute is fending him off so far but Ecker persists. Nope, Tribute circles away and we're back to standing.
Tribute paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tribute cracks a nice hook into Ecker's ribs.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Ecker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#It looks like Tank Tribute has been cut.
Ecker throws out a loose jab but Tribute uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tribute scores with a decent looking hook.
Good shot there by Tribute.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tribute lands a nice hook to Ecker's body. Ecker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tribute blocks a head kick by Ecker.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Tribute takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but Ecker slips the punch.
Tribute bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ecker's head.
Ecker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Ecker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tribute.
Tribute lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Ecker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Tribute has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ecker is on him like a limpet, forcing Tribute back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute scores with a shot to the side of Ecker's head. #BC#
Tribute breaks from the clinch.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ecker.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Ecker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tribute on the side of the head.
Tribute thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Ecker throws a head kick but Tribute moves out of range.
Ecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tribute throws a big counter combination but Ecker scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick from Ecker.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tank Tribute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Ecker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Ecker scoring well with a low kick there.
Tribute avoids the head kick by Ecker.
Tribute leaves Ecker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ecker throws a sloppy head kick and Tribute moves out of range easily. #T3#
Tribute cracks Ecker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ecker.
Ecker moves out of range of the strikes.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Tribute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tribute scores with a jab to the head.
Ecker throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tribute feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eckers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC#Ecker is rocked!
Ecker lands a high kick!
Ecker misses with a takedown #KD#
and Tribute counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ecker! Tribute lets Ecker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Tribute finish him?
Tank Tribute has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Tribute does it's job there.
Ecker lands with a nice body punch.
Ecker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T4#
Tribute lunges at Ecker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ecker's hand.
Ecker misses with a leg kick
and Tribute counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Tribute!
An intense looking Tank Tribute took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'That was an impressive win by no other than the amazing!!! ..... "Me"!! Fighting in the Lightheavyweight division suits me. I feel faster and stronger!! I just want to send a message to all 205 in SPPS, I'm coming for you guys. (Dropped Mic) '.
Devin Ecker spoke after the fight, saying 'I want to congratulate Tank Tribute for a hell of a performance. You were the better man today. I am sorry I couldn't get the job done tonight.'.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 37
Date: Jan 23, 2021

#R1#
Tribute takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tribute checks a low kick from Krol.
Tribute moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT#It looks like Zygmunt Krol has been cut.
Tribute misses with a wild body shot.
Krol thows a body kick. Tribute tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donk. Tribute catches Krol right on the button with a cross.
Tribute throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krol with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tribute connects with a looping right hand.
Tribute moves out of range as Krol strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krol.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Krol does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Krol moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Tribute.
Krol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tribute manages to avoid it.
Tribute lands a jab to the head.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
We've been told by Tribute's head coaches at Undisputed that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tribute takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #CUT2#It looks like Tank Abbott Tribute has been cut.
Krol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krol tried to score with a low kick but Tribute checks it.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krol.#T2#
A jab lands there for Krol.
Tribute misses with a hook
and Krol counters with a nice uppercut.
Tribute slips a jab from Krol.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krol darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krol motions for Tribute to come forward. Krol throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Krol takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tribute swings widly with a right hand
and Krol counters with a nice leg kick.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
and Krol counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tribute scores with a nice right hand.
Tribute scores with a sloppy right hand. Krol should have avoided that one. #T3#
Krol is looking to chop away at Tribute's legs.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick from Krol.
A cross from Krol lands.
Tribute connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Krol, as that shot connected.
Krol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Krol walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tribute checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A big right from Krol misses.
Tribute looks to land a combination but Krol avoids it well.
Krol looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tank Abbott Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Tribute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribute scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand
and Krol counters with a body kick.
Krol lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krol scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tribute with a nice cross.
Krol lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krol thuds a left hand into Tribute's body.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krol.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zygmunt Krol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Tribute connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krol's hands.
Krol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krol throws a lazy body kick
and Tribute counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Krol there.
Krol misses with a straight right.
Tribute seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Tribute might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Krol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Krol throws a body kick that misses.
Krol slips a jab from Tribute.
Krol tries a quick counter leg kick but Tribute is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krol. #T1#
Krol throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tribute throws a poor cross that misses
and Krol counters with a leg kick.
Tribute swings for the body but Krol moves out of range.
Krol connects with an inside leg kick.
A big left from Krol misses.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krol.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Krol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.
Tribute misses with a looping left.
Tribute throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Krol scores with a nice right hand. #CUT2#Tank Abbott Tribute's cut is getting worse.
Tribute keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Krol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tribute misses with a series of wild punches.
Krol jabs at Tribute's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krol uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tribute sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Krol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tribute swings for the body but Krol moves out of range. #T3#
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krol 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.
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Krol cracks Tribute with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#Tank Abbott Tribute's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Krol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.
Tribute was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tribute slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Krol connects with a leg kick.
Tribute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tribute uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krol.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Krol's shoulder, as Krol tries to avoid the shot.
Krol looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range. #T4#
Krol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zygmunt Krol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Krol drops his hands momentarily and Tribute takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krol ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Krol moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tribute lands the left hand.
Krol throws a leg kick but Tribute moved away.
Krol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.
Tribute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tribute darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zygmunt Krol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Tribute connects with a single shot there.
Tribute paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tribute takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tribute cracks Krol with an open hand slap.
Krol takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tribute is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krol.
Krol misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tribute moves out of range of the body kick from Krol.
Tribute cracks Krol with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Krol misses with a body shot.
Tribute stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Krol.#T1#
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krol misses with a shot to the body
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
Krol misses with a leg kick
enabling Tribute to counter with a crisp jab.
Krol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tribute misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Krol counters with a right hand to the body.
Krol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tribute.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Krol saw that one coming.
Tribute scores with a nice right hand.
Tribute is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Krol connects with an inside leg kick.
Tank Abbott Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A cross from Krol lands.
Krol throws a big shot that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circling - Krol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krol slips under a jab from Tribute.
Nice defenses there by Tribute.
Tribute throws the left hand but Krol avoids the punch easily.
Krol fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tribute takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tribute's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice body punch from Krol.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice defenses there by Krol.#T3#
Krol misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tribute jabs at Krol's body.
Krol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Krol doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big right from Tribute misses.
Krol loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Krol connects with a body shot that sends Tribute's belly button to the back.
Tribute takes a swing at Krol's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Krol.
Jab from Krol.#CUT2#Jeez, Tank Abbott Tribute's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Krol throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Krol dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tribute. That did some damage!
Krol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Krol scores with a punch to the gut 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!
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Krol counters with a leg kick.
Tribute thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Krol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krol looks for the body kick but Tribute saw that one coming.
Krol lands a jab to the head.
Krol throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zygmunt Krol is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Krol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tribute sees it coming and avoids it easily.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zygmunt Krol!
Zygmunt Krol thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tank Abbott Tribute stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well, that was an impressive win by my opponent. I feel I'm at a disadvantage here coz I'm too small so I'm going to fight next in Lightheavyweight Division. Beware 205lbs's. I'm coming!!! '.

Event: Checkmate Championship 10
Date: Sep 26, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gardner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tribute bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gardner scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL2#
Gardner rushes Tribute and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tribute wants to break free but Gardner has control.
Tribute can't break the clinch. #BC#
Tribute escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gardner throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tribute stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gardner sizes up Tribute with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT2#It looks like Tank Abbott Tribute has been cut.
Gardner jabs at Tribute's body.
Gardner scores with a jab to the body.
Gardner has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tribute is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tribute is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Gardner has Tribute up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gardner has Tribute pressed against the cage, preventing Tribute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gardner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Gardner lands a nice uppercut.
Tribute wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Gardner has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gardner creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gardner.
Gardner scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Gardner digs a right hand underneath Tribute's ribcage. Tribute let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Gardner on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Gardner.
A short uppercut from Gardner.
Gardner gets through Tribute's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gardner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tribute is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tribute working hard to break the clinch.
Gardner lands a body punch.
Gardner lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gardner lands a body punch.
Tribute takes a shot to the head.
Gardner scores with a hook to the body.
Gardner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gardner lands with a short shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gardner.
Gardner has Tribute pressed against the cage, preventing Tribute from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gardner lands a hook that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Gardner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Gardner.
Gardner digs a right hand underneath Tribute's ribcage. Tribute let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Gardner works on Tribute's body with a couple of short punches.
Gardner lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tribute.
Gardner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Gardner.
Gardner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tribute takes a shot to the head.
Gardner scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Gardner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gardner.
Gardner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gardner pushes Tribute back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gardner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gardner lands a nice uppercut.#KD2#
Gardner drops Tribute onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Tribute is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Tribute is rocked!
Gardner creates a bit of distance for himself, with Tribute pressed up against the cage and cracks Tribute with a massive uppercut! Tribute goes down! He's out cold! Wow, that was some serious power there by Gardner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anton Gardner!
During a confident post fight interview, Anton Gardner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Checkmate Championship 8
Date: Sep 05, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tribute misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Wallace connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Tank Abbott Tribute has been cut.
Tribute misses with a double jab
and Wallace counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Wallace closes the distance and pushes Tribute back into the cage.
Tribute's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wallace softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
I was talking to Wallace's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tribute fails to pull guard.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wallace smiles and moves away.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
Tribute slips a jab from Wallace.
A shot to the body from Tribute misses
and Wallace counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tribute slips a straight right by Wallace.#T1#
Jab by Tribute.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Wallace's head but Wallace sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wallace looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Tribute throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wallace moves away.
Wallace is looking to counter punch.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
An attempted straight right counter from Wallace misses the target.
Tribute lands with an overhand left.#CUT2#It looks like Bubba Wallace has been cut.
Tribute scores with a shot to the body.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.#T2#
Tribute listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wallace throws an overhand right that lands on Tribute's shoulder, as Tribute tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tribute throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wallace sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace throws a big counter combination but Tribute scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Wallace moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Tribute misses with a shot to the body
letting Wallace counter with a right hand.
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!
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Tribute doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tank Abbott Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute misses with a straight left.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Wallace.
Tribute wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tribute slips a straight right by Wallace.
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
Tribute lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Wallace misses.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tribute lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Tribute misses with a double jab.
Wallace appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tribute scores with a shot to the body.
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tribute connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wallace's hands.
Tribute throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wallace on the side of the head.
Wallace drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT2#Bubba Wallace's cut is getting worse.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tank Abbott Tribute will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but Wallace is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Wallace counters with a crisp one two that drops Tribute! Wallace thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Tribute to his feet! Tribute is in big trouble!
Wallace is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tribute misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Wallace counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tribute! Wallace lets Tribute back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tribute throws a poor cross that misses #KD#
and Wallace counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tribute! Wallace lets Tribute back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Tank Abbott Tribute's cut even more.
Wallace throws a big shot that misses.
Tank Abbott Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wallace misses with a hook
and Tribute counters with a right hand to the body.
Tribute lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tribute appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tribute misses with a combination
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1##CL#
Wallace clinches up with Tribute and pushes him back against the cage.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
Wallace lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tribute wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tribute jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallace walks away with a smile on his face. Tribute gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute misses with a combination
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T2#
Tribute misses with a body shot
and Wallace counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tribute throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tribute takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#The cut above Tank Abbott Tribute's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Wallace pushes Tribute up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wallace walks away with a smile on his face. Tribute gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wallace was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute misses with a hook to the body
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wallace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Tribute misses with a lunging right hand #KD#
and Wallace counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tribute! Wallace lets Tribute back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Tribute is rocked!#CUT#Tank Abbott Tribute's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bubba Wallace!
Bubba Wallace retains his heavyweight title!
Bubba Wallace was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Checkmate Contenders 5
Date: Aug 01, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT2#It looks like Tank Abbott Tribute has been cut.
Snow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
It seemed like Snow was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tribute throws a shot from downtown. Snow moves away and avoids it.
Snow dodges the punch combination from Tribute.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Snow.
Brian Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tribute looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tribute swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. Snow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tribute lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Snow rushes Tribute and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC#
Tribute breaks from the clinch.
Tribute throws a body punch but Snow moves out of range.
Snow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Snow forces Tribute back against the cage and clinches.#T1##BC#
Tribute breaks from the clinch.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Snow ducks down to avoid it.
Snow misses with a left hand
and Tribute counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Snow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Snow looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters circling - Snow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tribute is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tribute avoids the body shot from Snow.
Snow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tribute throws a right and a left that Snow avoids nicely.
Tribute slips a straight right by Snow.
A combination from Snow does no damage.
Tribute throws a big shot that misses.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snow throws out a powerful jab.
Snow lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Snow looks to land a right hand but Tribute moved out of range.
Snow is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snow throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Snow - just one landing.
Tribute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#Tank Abbott Tribute's cut is getting worse.
Snow lands an overhand right.
Snow throws a right hand that misses
and Tribute connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Snow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tribute slips under a jab from Snow.
Tribute takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Snow misses with a straight left.
Tribute will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tribute showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snow.
Snow looks to land a left hand but Tribute moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Snow misses with a shot to the body
and Tribute counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snow avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute is looking to wear down Snow with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Snow lands with an overhand left.
Tribute looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tribute defending well as Snow loads up on a big left hand.
Tribute looks to land a right hand but Snow moved out of range.
Snow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tribute looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snow connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#Tank Abbott Tribute's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Tribute seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Tribute smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Snow takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute ducks under a wild hook from Snow.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
Snow misses with a looping left.
Snow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body.
Snow closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tribute connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Snow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Snow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tribute had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Tribute uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snow.
Tribute ducks right into an uppercut from Snow. #CUT2#Jeez, Tank Abbott Tribute's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Snow loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Snow takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big left from Snow misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Snow lands with a good body shot.
Snow throws a poor cross that misses
letting Tribute counter with a right hand.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snow throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Brian Snow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tank Abbott Tribute'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#
A telegraphed right hand from Snow misses the target.
Tribute slips a straight right by Snow.
It looked like Tribute was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Snow.
Tribute ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Snow slips a jab and a cross from Tribute.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snow.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snow moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Tribute scores with a body shot.
Tribute misses with a straight left.
Tribute throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Brian Snow seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snow misses with a hook. Tribute ducked under it nicely.
Snow thows a left - swing and a miss!
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Snow throws a right hand that misses
and Tribute counters with a right hand to the body.
Snow lands with a cross. #T1#
Snow ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tribute moves away.
Tribute staying out of range there.
Snow misses with a lunging right hand
and Snow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tribute works the jab nicely.
Tribute swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Snow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tribute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute scores with a shot to the body.
Snow cracks Tribute with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Snow throws a jab but it's blocked by Tribute.
Tribute closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Snow.
A looping hook to the body misses from Snow. Tribute does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tribute throwing a counter right hand but Snow manages to avoid it.
Tribute lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Snow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tribute throws a jab but it's blocked by Snow.
Tribute jabs at Snow's body.
Tribute throws the left hand but Snow avoids the punch easily.
Snow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from Snow.
A counter left hand to the body from Tribute misses its target.
Snow throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a left to the body.
Tribute lands a right hook to the body.
Snow is breathing heavily.
Snow swings widly with a right hand
and Tribute counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Snow.
Snow just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Snow avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Snow misses with a looping right.
Tribute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
A big right from Snow misses.
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Tribute cracks Snow with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snow misses with a straight left.
Snow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Snow misses with a shot to the body
and Tribute cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snow throws a poor cross that misses
and Tribute counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#Snow is rocked!
Tribute throws a nice looking combination but Snow bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snow is still on wobbly legs! Can Tribute finish him?
Tribute fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Snow on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Tribute moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Snow! Tribute continues to tee off on Snow, landing with a left and a right! Tribute connects with a right hand that leaves Snow sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Tribute!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tank Abbott Tribute!
A victorious Tank Abbott Tribute thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: FFS 11: Fellsmere
Date: Jun 13, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tribute throws a jab when King was well out of range.
A nice side step and King releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
King has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute misses with an uppercut
letting King counter with a right hand.
Tribute has been working on his boxing with his coaches at the gym in the buildup to the fight.
Tribute throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute throws a sloppy body shot
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King loads up on a big right hand but Tribute slips the punch.
Tribute with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tribute digs a good hook to King's body.
Tribute steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Tribute takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tribute throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
Tribute throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Tribute misses.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
Tribute looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.#T1#
Tribute avoids the body shot from King.
A little feinted left hand from Tribute on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
King lands a jab to the head.
Tribute scores with a jab to the body.
King scores with a nice right hand.
King ducks under a wild hook from Tribute.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tribute throws out the jab.
Tribute takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tribute.
Tribute jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CUT#It looks like David King has been cut.
Tribute walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A cross from King lands.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute staying out of range there.
Tribute is looking to counter punch.
Tribute misses with a straight right.
King 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.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tribute was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Tribute just misses with a punch to the body.
King is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tribute with a body shot.
Tank Abbott Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute blocks a jab.
Tribute smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T2#
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tribute misses with a hook
and King counters with a left to the body.
Tribute throws a predictable looking body shot
and King counters with a left to the body.
Tribute moves into range and connects with a jab.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tribute.
Tribute throws a right and a left that both miss.
King stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute lands a lovely overhand right.
King misses with a wild body shot.
Tribute slips a straight right by King.
A quick step to the side and Tribute tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 10:9
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 10:9
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 10:9

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tank Abbott Tribute!
Tank Abbott Tribute thanked the fans post fight for their support.
David King was interviewed post fight and said 'Goin' t'pub afterwards, have a few pints & move on to the next chapter. I couldn't be mithered with it all anyway, you know what I mean? Can't be arsed'.

Event: CACC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 6
Date: May 24, 2020

#R1#
Tribute thuds his right hand into Ranga's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ranga takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Seth Ranga has been cut.
Tribute plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Ranga to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Ranga just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tank Abbott Tribute!
Our winner, Tank Abbott Tribute, 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.
Seth Ranga spoke after the fight, saying 'Well that fucking sucks. See ya guys'.

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 5
Date: May 08, 2020

#R1#
Tribute throws a jab when Robinson was well out of range.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As Tribute backs off Robinson throws a huge counter combo but Tribute manages to avoid it all.
Tank Abbott Tribute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tribute uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robinson has time to react.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Robinson's shoulder, as Robinson tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute misses with a body shot.
Robinson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Robinson throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Tribute misses the target.
Robinson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CUT2#
It looks like Tank Abbott Tribute has been cut.
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Robinson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tribute.
Tribute throws a hook to the side of Robinson's head but Robinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Robinson misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range. #T1#
Robinson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribute throws a lazy right hand but Robinson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Tribute throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson works Tribute's body with a nice hook.
Robinson throws a right and a left that Tribute avoids nicely.
Tribute misses with a hook to the body
and Robinson counters with a series of strikes. Tribute will be more careful next time no doubt.
Robinson misses with a jab to the body
and Tribute counters with a stiff right hand.
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tribute circles away quickly and effectively.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robinson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Tribute jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tribute takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tribute keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Robinson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute misses with an uppercut. Robinson saw that one coming.
Tribute has been working on his boxing with his coaches at the gym in the buildup to the fight.
Robinson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tribute is looking for a counter combo.
Tribute takes a swing at Robinson's ribcage but misses.
Tribute swings for the body but Robinson moves out of range.
Tribute throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tribute scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robinson was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Robinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tribute.
Tribute misses with a jab to the body
and Robinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tribute thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tribute throws out a loose jab but Robinson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robinson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tribute with a jab.#T3#
Tribute on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tribute moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tribute connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tribute cracks Robinson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Robinson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Robinson lands with a hook. Tribute tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Robinson looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute lands a slapping body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Tribute. #T4#
Robinson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Robinson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tribute counters with a left to the body.
Robinson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Robinson just misses with a punch to the body.
A cross from Tribute lands.
A swing and a miss from Tribute.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tribute.
It seemed like Robinson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Robinson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tribute rather than just go for the knockout.
Tribute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tribute throws a body punch but Robinson moves out of range.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Robinson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tank Abbott Tribute will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Abbott Tribute's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
Tank Abbott Tribute is winning the standup battle so far.
Tribute throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Robinson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Robinson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tribute loads up on a big right hand but Robinson slips the punch.
Richard Robinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tribute misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robinson.
Robinson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Robinson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Tribute lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Robinson at a distance.
Tribute defending well as Robinson loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Robinson.
Tribute lands with a shot to the body.
Tribute bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Robinson's head backwards.
Sloppy strikes from Robinson. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Tribute lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Robinson falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tank Abbott Tribute!
A less than humble Tank Abbott Tribute misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
In defeat, Richard Robinson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He poked me in the eye how did you guys not see that i was practically fighting the whole fight blind this is bs.'.

Event: CWC FULL CONTACT SPECIAL 4
Date: Apr 17, 2020

#R1#
Tribute lands a jab to the nose.
Tribute scores with a nice strike.
Conchobhar takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Tribute. Beautiful body shot.
Conchobhar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A left lands for Tribute.
Conchobhar throws a looping overhand right but Tribute ducks down to avoid it.
Tribute displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Conchobhar throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Tribute. Beautiful body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Conchobhar takes one to the side of the head.
Conchobhar looks to throw the jab but Tribute is out of range.
It looked like Tribute wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tribute lands with an overhand left.#KD#
Tribute drops Conchobhar with a beautiful combination! Conchobhar stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Tribute is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Conchobhar is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Herleifr Conchobhar has been cut.
A punch combination from Conchobhar misses. #T1#
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Tribute swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tribute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab.
Tribute lands a body shot.
Tribute has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The gym in the buildup to the fight.
Conchobhar looks winded!#KD#
Tribute cracks Conchobhar with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tribute has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Conchobhar to stand back up!
Conchobhar is still on wobbly legs! Can Tribute finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute flashes Conchobhar a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Conchobhar's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Conchobhar crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tribute punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tank Abbott Tribute!
Tank Abbott Tribute 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: Checkmate Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1#
Kurton is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tribute sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurton moves away.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand #TD#
so Kurton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kurton controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SU#
Kurton gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Tribute stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurton avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute slips a jab and a cross from Kurton.
Tribute throws a looping overhand right but Kurton ducks down to avoid it.
Kurton has been working on his balance at Iron Man (Fitness & Sparring), so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tribute.#TD#
Tribute gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Tribute trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kurton wants to pass the guard but Tribute is keeping the position.#SU#
Kurton stands up and waves to Tribute to follow him. #CL#
Kurton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Kurton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tribute throws a body shot but no joy.
Tribute scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
Kurton gets a clinch. #T2##TD#
Kurton gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kurton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SU#
Kurton has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kurton cracks Tribute with an open hand slap.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tribute swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tribute ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tribute stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kurton throws a leg kick but Tribute sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tribute is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kurton with a body shot.
Tribute connects with a crisp jab.
Kurton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rendi Kurton. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tribute misses the shot to the body.
Kurton misses with a straight left.
Tank Abbott Tribute is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Kurton clinches. #BC#
Kurton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Kurton looking to score a takedown here. Tribute is defending well but Kurton drives through and ends up in Tribute's guard.
Kurton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tribute thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Kurton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kurton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kurton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kurton's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Tribute is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
Kurton throwing strikes but missing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Tribute keeping full guard, as Kurton tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kurton takes one to the side of the head.
Tribute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kurton moves away from the strike by Tribute.
Kurton takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kurton closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tribute circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tribute displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Rendi Kurton will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tribute throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Kurton counters with a nice double leg into guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Rendi Kurton has been cut.
Kurton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tribute wants to get back to his feet but Kurton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurton advances to half guard.
Tribute won't allow Kurton to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurton performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kurton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Tribute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Kurton is looking for a kimura but Tribute is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kurton to get the leverage.
Tribute flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Tribute trying to control from the bottom.
Kurton slows the pace down in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tribute. Kurton does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kurton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Tribute avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kurton.
Tribute tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kurton was well out of range. Poor timing from Tribute.
Tribute throws an off balance right hand
and Kurton counters with a nice body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Tribute misses the target.
Tribute scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut! #CL#
Kurton clinches up with Tribute and pushes him back against the cage.
Tribute misses with a punch on the inside. #TD#
Kurton jumps guard.
Tribute scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Kurton has his hands on Tribute's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Kurton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tribute defends well.
Tribute cracks Kurton with a solid left hand.
Kurton is pulling down on Tribute's head to control his posture.
Tribute wants to control from the top but Kurton keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Tribute trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tribute looking to sit in guard and control but Kurton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tribute is trying to control the position but Kurton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurton pushes down on Tribute's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Rendi Kurton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rendi Kurton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kurton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurton misses with a takedown attempt
and Tribute makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tank Abbott Tribute seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Kurton rushes Tribute and presses him up against the cage.
Kurton lands a hook that snaps the head of Tribute backwards.
Tribute tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kurton scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rendi Kurton. 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.
Kurton trying to land knees to the body. #BC#
Kurton breaks from the clinch.
Tribute comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurton manages to avoid it.#T1#
Tribute with a hook.
Tribute cracks Kurton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tribute lands with a hook. Kurton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kurton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tribute stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tribute wants it to stay on the feet.
Tribute fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurton manages to avoid it.
Kurton wants to clinch.
Tribute scores with a hook to the body. Kurton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kurton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Tribute scores with a hook.
Kurton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tribute dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tribute jabs Kurton right on the nose. Kurton blinks but takes it well.
Tribute connects with a body shot.
Tribute throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tank Abbott Tribute has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kurton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tribute lands a nice looking body shot.
Tribute lands a slapping body shot.
Tribute dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tribute throws an overhand right that lands on Kurton's shoulder, as Kurton tries to avoid the shot.
Tribute closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T3#
Kurton takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tribute throws a good cross that connects.
Kurton avoids the body shot from Tribute.
Tribute is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kurton rather than just go for the knockout.
Tribute lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Kurton is rocked!
Tribute measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Kurton! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Tank Abbott Tribute!

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